Stigma, Science, & Society

Special guest on Hansen's Disease

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Watch recorded event at the link below.

This is unpublished

 

Understanding Carville and Hansen’s (Mycobacterium leprae) disease treatment in the U.S. through historical fiction


Monday, October 21, 2024

Hansens's disease, a mycobacterial infection, from the patient’s perspective. Clinicians, researchers, patients and all literature fans are welcome.

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King of the Armadillos

"explores immigration, illness and opportunity through the story of a teenage immigrant who is diagnosed with Hansen’s disease". 

The New York Times

A novel ... following one young man’s quest to survive an often-misunderstood disease, and find love, music, and himself, in the process. -Wendy Chin-Tanner

 Wendy Chin-Tanner

Learn more about Wendy Chin-Tanner and purchase her book: Wendy Chin-Tanner | Author - Home

 


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