Steven Novella
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| Nationality | American |
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| Fields | Clinical Neurology |
| Institutions | Yale University School of Medicine |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
Steven P. Novella is an American clinical neurologist, assistant professor and Director of General Neurology at Yale University School of Medicine. His academic specialization is in neuromuscular disease, including more specifically, neuropathy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, and the treatment of neuropathic pain.[1][2]
Novella is a prominent member of the skeptical movement. He is president and co-founder of the New England Skeptical Society and hosts that organization's podcast, The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe. He is a contributing editor of Quackwatch and an associate editor of the Scientific Review of Alternative Medicine.[3] He writes the monthly Weird Science column for the New Haven Advocate and contributes to several blogs: his personal blog Neurologica, the Skeptic' Guide group blog The Rogue's Gallery, and the Science Based Medicine group blog. Novella has also appeared on several television programs, including Penn & Teller: Bullshit!.[4]
Novella received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, completed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital, his fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine, and was board certified in 1998.[2]
[edit] External links
- Novella's professional website
- The New England Skeptical Society — website of Novella's skeptical organization.
- Neurologica, The Rogue's Gallery and Science Based Medicine — Novella's blogs.
[edit] Interviews and articles
- "Taking the Wind From Silly Sails" — Michael Pollak, New York Times, August 24, 1997.
- "'Steve' profs. collaborate to support teaching evolution" — Jessica Tom, Yale Daily News, February 25, 2003.
- "'Skeptical' neurologist works to separate science from sham" — Jacqueline Weaver, Yale Bulletin & Calendar, October 7, 2005.
- Interview with Steven Novella — interview published on Astroseti.org, May 3, 2006.
- "HIV Denialists Spread Misinformation Online: Consequences Could Be Deadly" — Science Daily, August 22, 2007.
[edit] Media
- The Skeptics Guide to the Universe — the podcast Novella hosts.
- SGU Live Recording - Steven Novella Intro — video of Novella introducing the live recording of the 108th Skeptics Guide episode, August 11th, 2007.
- A Debate: Homeopathy - Quackery Or A Key To The Future of Medicine? — video of a debate in which Novella argues against homeopathy.
- Astronomy Cast: Episode 39 — Novella interviewed by Fraser Cain about astrology and UFOs on the Astronomy Cast podcast, June 4, 2007.
- An Introduction to Skeptical Activism — audio of Novella's lecture for the New York City Skeptics, December 8, 2007.
- Interview on the Reason Driven Podcast — a discussion on philosophy, ethics and skepticism.
[edit] Selected Publications
- Smith, TC & Novella, SP (August 21, 2007), “HIV Denial in the Internet Era”, PLoS Medicine (Public Library of Science) 4 (8), doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.0040256, <http://medicine.plosjournals.org/perlserv/?request=get-document&doi=10.1371/journal.pmed.0040256&ct=1>. Retrieved on 26 December 2007
[edit] References
- ^ About the authors: A case of inherited erythromelalgia. Nature Clinical Practice Neurology. Retrieved on 2007-12-26.
- ^ a b YMG Physician Profile – Steven Novella. Yale Medical Group. Retrieved on 2007-12-26.
- ^ The Skeptics Guide – About Us, <http://www.theskepticsguide.org/about.asp>. Retrieved on 28 December 2007
- ^ Episode 3-10: "Ghostbusters." See Season 3: 2005 on List of Penn & Teller: Bullshit! episodes.
