Dr. Neil Bradbury, a Professor of Physiology and Biophysics at the Chicago Medical School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland in Biochemistry, and his Ph.D. from the Welsh National School of Medicine in Medical Biochemistry. His research has focused on genetic diseases, particularly Cystic Fibrosis, and has spoken on the topic at national and international scientific conferences. He is also an award-winning teacher, and A Taste for Poison is his first book. 

Topics covered in this episode:
Poisonous Plants and Toxins
Historical Use of Poisons
Atropine Poisoning
Disguising Poisons
Detection of Poisons
Modern Cases of Poisoning
Therapeutic Index of Substances
Ergot Poisoning
Polonium Poisoning
Radioactive Materials
Political Assassinations
Allergic Reactions
Misconceptions About Chemicals
Industrialized Farming
Dark History and Tourism

To learn more about Neil Bradbury and his work, head over to https://neilbradbury.org/

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