by Stacey Johnson | Jan 1, 2021
Good riddance to 2020! I realize I can only speak for myself, but I suspect I’m not alone in moving into 2021 feeling hopeful and optimistic that it has got to be better than the year we just went through. With a new president in the White House and vaccinations being...
by Eleni Kanavas | Dec 16, 2020
The need for effective science communication tools and approaches has never been greater than during the COVID-19 pandemic. While policymakers use evidence to guide decisions, ineffective communication or an abundance of misinformation can undermine public trust and...
by Farah Qaiser | Dec 3, 2020
Recently, I’ve become more curious about books as a form of science communication. In May, I reviewed a book about the science of Game Of Thrones for Massive Science. It prompted a few questions on my end. For example, how have scientists entered the world of book...
by Laine Bodnar | Nov 19, 2020
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...
by Stacey Johnson | Nov 6, 2020
We heard it first. If you attended the virtual Vancouver version of the 2020 Till & McCulloch Meetings, you had the opportunity to hear from Dr. Janet Rossant, Chair of the Expert Panel on the Approval and Use of Somatic Gene Therapies in Canada, giving us a...
by Stacey Johnson | Oct 20, 2020
I read somewhere, probably Twitter, that today is World CRISPR Day. I’m willing to play along since now is an excellent time to think about CRISPR. After all, Drs. Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna received the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry earlier this month...
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