Loretta Marron | |
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 Speaking at the Australian Skeptics National Convention 2015 | |
| Born | 16 October 1951 Hanover, West Germany |
| Other names | The Jelly Bean Lady |
| Employer | Friends of Science in Medicine |
| Known for | Evidence-based medicine |
| Title | Chief Executive Officer |
Loretta Josephine Marron, OAM (born 16 October 1951) is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Friends of Science in Medicine organization. Popularly known as the "Jelly Bean Lady", she has promoted an evidence-based approach to medicine since being diagnosed with cancer herself in 2003. In the media, she has presented exposés of unproven treatments, some of which have resulted in successful legal prosecutions. She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her service to health, and she has been "Skeptic of the Year" three times.