Lawrence Panasci

 

Lawrence Panasci is a medical oncologist, researcher, and writer whose rich life experiences inform his literary work. A graduate of Georgetown University, where he studied both mathematics and medicine, he was shaped by the rigorous education of the Jesuits and the social contrasts of Washington, D.C. In 1977, a formative journey to Sicily deepened his connection to his Italian heritage and helped inspire The Lost American Dream.

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Panasci has received numerous academic distinctions, including Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha Omega Alpha, and the Gertrude and Charles Vineberg Clinical Scientist Award. He is the author of several medical publications and the novel Médecin Empoisonneur (2023) and its English translation The Poison Doctor (2024). He draws creative inspiration from both his medical career and his lifelong appreciation for Russian literature, particularly the works of Chekhov.

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Lawrence lives in Montreal with his wife. Readers can reach him at lawrence.panasci@mcgill.ca.

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