Howard Markel
American physician, author, and medical historian
| Name | Howard Markel |
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| Birth date | April 23, 1960 |
| Birth place | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
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| Occupation | Physician, author, medical historian |
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| Known for | Medical history, public health |
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Howard Markel (born April 23, 1960) is an American physician, author, and medical historian. He is the George E. Wantz Distinguished Professor of the History of Medicine at the University of Michigan, where he also directs the Center for the History of Medicine.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Markel was born in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the University of Michigan, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1982. He then went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1986. Markel completed his residency in pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and further specialized in the history of medicine, earning a Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins University in 1994.
Career[edit | edit source]
Markel joined the faculty of the University of Michigan in 1993. He has written extensively on the history of medicine and public health, with a particular focus on the social and cultural aspects of medicine. His work has been published in numerous academic journals and he has authored several books.
Books[edit | edit source]
Markel has written several notable books, including:
- Quarantine! East European Jewish Immigrants and the New York City Epidemics of 1892 (1997)
- When Germs Travel: Six Major Epidemics That Have Invaded America and the Fears They Have Unleashed (2004)
- An Anatomy of Addiction: Sigmund Freud, William Halsted, and the Miracle Drug Cocaine (2011)
- The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek (2017)
Contributions to Public Health[edit | edit source]
Markel has been a prominent voice in public health, particularly in the context of epidemics and pandemics. He has served as a consultant to various governmental and non-governmental organizations on issues related to the history of medicine and public health policy.
Awards and Honors[edit | edit source]
Markel has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field of medical history, including:
- The Guggenheim Fellowship in 2006
- The National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship
- The American Association for the History of Medicine's William H. Welch Medal
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Markel resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his family.
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