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Laine Bodnar

Laine Bodnar is the Senior Manager Communications at CCRM. Laine has a thorough understanding of health communications, having previously worked in public relations agencies with clients in the pharmaceuticals, biologics, consumer health, medical device and nutrition industries. At CCRM, she is generating awareness of the ever-advancing regenerative medicine and cell and gene therapy fields as she supports the company with strategic communications. Laine completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Canada, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Public Relations at Humber College in Toronto, Canada. Follow Laine on Twitter @LaineBComms.

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Science communication tips for scientists from the COVID-19 pandemic

Author: Laine Bodnar, 11/19/20

Science communication involves educating and informing the public about scientific research and facts in a way that resonates with them. With growing public interest in promising cell and gene therapies, those working in the field can expect that mastering science communication will become increasingly important. In the talk called “Science Communication During Crisis,” Amy Greer […]

Western Canada bolsters Canada’s strength in regenerative medicine

Author: Laine Bodnar, 03/19/20

Canada’s strength in regenerative medicine (RM) and cell and gene therapies is a result of efforts that take place from sea to shining sea. Western Canada’s growing RM community significantly increases Canada’s competitiveness on the global playing field through its leading-edge research, advanced commercialization abilities, and excellent education and training programs. Prowess in research The […]

Right Turn: Fake news and science communication

Author: Laine Bodnar, 01/24/20

In my role as Communications Specialist at CCRM, I often come across examples of science communication that would be considered best practice in the field. However, after finishing the best-selling book Bad Blood (Carreyrou, 2018), I was reminded that not all science communication is created equal. The Theranos Tale Bad Blood is a thorough overview […]

Right Turn: Science communication in action at ISCT 2018

Author: Laine Bodnar, 05/18/18

The 2018 International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy annual conference (ISCT 2018) took place in Montreal, Quebec, from May 2 to 5. It brought together experts and leaders in cell and gene therapies, and regenerative medicine, working in roles from bench to bedside. The conference provided a forum for academics and industry to communicate […]

Right Turn: CCRM’s holiday science gift guide for kids

Author: Laine Bodnar, 12/08/17

The holidays are right around the corner. If you have a child or pre-teen in your life, the pressure is on to find that perfect gift. Since you’re reading Signals, you probably understand the value of encouraging kids to be enthusiastic about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). After all, a STEM education, both at […]