Michele Odone is an Italian-American physician and author, best known for her work in the field of medicine and her advocacy for patients with rare diseases. She gained significant attention for her involvement in the case of her son, who was diagnosed with a rare condition called adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). Odone's efforts to find effective treatments for ALD led her to develop the controversial Lorenzo's Oil, a mixture of oils that she believed could help manage the disease. Her story has been depicted in various media, highlighting the challenges faced by families dealing with rare medical conditions.