Dr. Emad Salem is a clinical pharmacist, writer, and educator with a passion for making the science of medicine accessible to everyone. Drawing on years of experience in community and hospital pharmacy, he bridges the gap between the lab bench and the patient's bedside-turning complex pharmacology into stories that resonate with professionals and curious readers alike. His work blends history, science, and ethics, exploring not only how medicines work, but how they shape the world we live in. The Alchemy of Healing is his debut book, born from a lifelong fascination with the breakthroughs, blunders, and human moments behind modern healthcare. When not researching or writing, Dr. Salem enjoys mentoring future pharmacists, exploring historical archives, and sharing coffee-fueled conversations about the next revolution in medicine.