Rebecca Skloot is an American author and science writer, best known for her book, *The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks*. This work explores the life of Henrietta Lacks, an African American woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge in the 1950s, leading to significant medical breakthroughs. Skloot's writing combines science, ethics, and personal narrative, highlighting the impact of Henrietta Lacks's cells, known as HeLa cells, on medical research. Her book has received numerous awards and has sparked discussions about medical ethics, race, and the importance of informed consent in research.