Leigh Hopper, now with the Houston Chronicle, explored recent advances in the treatment of infectious diseases. Ken Garber, now a freelance writer in Ann Arbor, Mich., concentrated on genetics and cancer. The Fellows days were packed with interviews and laboratory sessions. At night they studied journal articles and background papers to prepare for the next day s schedule. They grew close quickly, sharing sources and ideas for future stories.
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