Ben Goldacre
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Summary
Ben Goldacre is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 20, 1974[3]. He worked as a science journalist[4], psychiatrist[5], journalist[6], scientist[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]
Key Facts
- Born in London[2].
- Ben Goldacre was born on May 20, 1974[3].
- Ben Goldacre's father was Michael Goldacre[10].
- Ben Goldacre's mother was Noosha Fox[11].
- Ben Goldacre held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
- Ben Goldacre worked as a science journalist[4].
- Ben Goldacre worked as a psychiatrist[5].
- Ben Goldacre worked as a journalist[6].
- Ben Goldacre worked as a scientist[7].
- Ben Goldacre's professions included writer[8].
- Ben Goldacre's field of work was transparency[13].
- Ben Goldacre's field of work was epidemiology[14].
- Ben Goldacre's field of work was reproducibility[15].
- Ben Goldacre's field of work was evidence-based medicine[16].
- Ben Goldacre was employed by University of Oxford[17].
- Ben Goldacre was educated at Magdalen College[18].
- Ben Goldacre's education included a stint at UCL Medical School[19].
- Ben Goldacre's education included a stint at King's College London[20].
- Ben Goldacre was educated at University College London[21].
- Ben Goldacre was educated at Magdalen College School[22].
- A notable work attributed to Ben Goldacre is Bad Science[23].
- A notable work attributed to Ben Goldacre is Bad Pharma[24].
- A notable work attributed to Ben Goldacre is AllTrials[25].
- Ben Goldacre received the Association of British Science Writers[26].
- Ben Goldacre received the Robert B. Balles Prize in Critical Thinking[27].
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Origins and Family
Ben Goldacre was born in London[2]. He was born on May 20, 1974[3]. His father was Michael Goldacre[10]. His mother was Noosha Fox[11].
Education
Educated at Magdalen College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1458[30]; UCL Medical School[19], a medical school[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1746[33]; King's College London[20], a public research university[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1829[36], headquartered in London[37]; University College London[21], a university college[38], in United Kingdom[39], founded in 1826[40], headquartered in UCL Main Building[41]; and Magdalen College School[22], an independent school[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1480[44].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include science journalist[4], psychiatrist[5], journalist[6], scientist[7], and writer[8]. Fields of work include transparency[13], a Concepts related to procedural justice[45]; epidemiology[14], a branch of science[46]; reproducibility[15], an academic discipline[47]; and evidence-based medicine[16]. Among Ben Goldacre's employers was University of Oxford[17].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Bad Science[23], a written work[48]; Bad Pharma[24], a written work[49], founded in 2012[50]; and AllTrials[25].
Recognition
Awards received include Association of British Science Writers[26], an organization[51], in United Kingdom[52], founded in 1947[53]; Robert B. Balles Prize in Critical Thinking[27], an award[54]; and honorary doctorate[55], a title of honor[56].
Why It Matters
Ben Goldacre has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Works attributed to him include Bad Pharma[58], a written work[59], founded in 2012[60].
FAQs
Where was Ben Goldacre born?
Ben Goldacre's place of birth was London[2].
Who were Ben Goldacre's parents?
Ben Goldacre's father was Michael Goldacre[10]. Ben Goldacre's mother was Noosha Fox[11].
What did Ben Goldacre do for work?
Ben Goldacre worked as science journalist[4], psychiatrist[5], journalist[6], scientist[7], and writer[8].
Where did Ben Goldacre go to school?
Ben Goldacre was educated at Magdalen College[18], UCL Medical School[19], King's College London[20], and University College London[21].
What awards did Ben Goldacre receive?
Honors received include Association of British Science Writers[26], Robert B. Balles Prize in Critical Thinking[27], and honorary doctorate[55].