Communicating Science »
When presenting at a conference, writing a lay abstract, sharing findings to the public, or speaking to a friend, effective science communication is key to maximizing the impact of research.
While many scientists are experts in their respective fields, communicating their work to those who don’t have their expertise can be challenging. Basic and translational cancer research that often occurs far removed from the public can be especially difficult to communicate.
Despite this, it is imperative that basic and translational cancer researchers effectively share their work, especially with individuals and communities who bear the largest brunt of cancer disparities. Historically and still today, basic and translational cancer research has struggled to meaningfully engage diverse communities.
The clear communication of science ultimately represents one step towards producing more inclusive, equitable, and impactful cancer research. Above are a number of resources that might be used to move towards this step.