
Memoirist. Essayist. Scientist. Educator.
Melanie Spencer is a writer in Pennsylvania and North Carolina. From essays that explore life, love and loss to scientific papers on antibiotic resistance, the gut microbiome, and health care, her work combines the diligence of research and keen insight into behavior, offering a unique voice and perspective on the human condition. She is currently writing a memoir about family secrets and their consequences.

@MelanieDSpencer @BrevityBlog @AtriumHealthWFB
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- Carl Sagan -
“Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.”
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Association between composition of the human gastrointestinal microbiome and development of fatty liver with choline deficiency
Whole genome sequencing detects inter-facility transmission of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae


Racial and ethnic differences in healthcare use among patients with uncontrolled and controlled diabetes
Patient, provider and practice characteristics associated with inappropriate antimicrobial prescribing in ambulatory practices






