Claudia Kalb is a New York Times bestselling author and journalist who specializes in the fields of medicine, mental health, and science. A former senior writer for Newsweek, Claudia wrote features and cover stories for the magazine for 17 years on subjects ranging from stem cells and genetic testing to the origins of autism and the biological underpinnings of emotional memory. She is passionate about innovative, informative and compelling storytelling and is known for combining in-depth and serious reporting with engaging, accessible writing. Claudia has appeared as a guest on national television and radio programs and she has spoken at professional and educational forums on the media and science writing. Claudia graduated from Amherst College and received a master’s degree in International Affairs, with a specialization in media, from Columbia University.
