An outstanding Indian-American physician, researcher, and renowned author, Siddhartha Mukherjee has made substantial advances to our understanding of genetics and cancer.

The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer, Mukherjee's most well-known book, was published in 2010 and catapulted him to literary fame. Comprehensively examining the origins and effects of cancer, the book won numerous honors and awards, including the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for General Non-Fiction in 2011. Its status as one of the most important books of the century was further cemented when it was included in Time magazine's list of the "All-Time 100 Nonfiction Books".

With The Gene: An Intimate History, which topped The New York Times Best Seller list in 2016, Mukherjee maintained his literary success. Mukherjee further solidifies his position as a preeminent expert in the topic by delving into the history, science, and societal consequences of genetics in the book. The New York Times praised The Gene as one of the year's best books, and it was named a nominee for prominent literary awards like the Wellcome Trust Prize and the Royal Society Prize for Science Books.

The same caliber of Mukherjee's education is evident in his writing accomplishments. He finished his biology coursework at Stanford University and continued his education as a Rhodes Scholar, getting a D.Phil. from Oxford. He later earned an M.D. from Harvard University, further establishing his proficiency in medicine. In the Division of Hematology and Oncology at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, he is currently an Associate Professor of Medicine.

Mukherjee has contributed to prestigious journals including The New Yorker and The New York Times as a reputable writer and researcher, impacting public conversation on health and medicine..

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