This Week in Global Health: Scientific Communication
Overview
Co-developed and hosted a live global health video series to synthesize and communicate emerging scientific and policy issues to broad audiences. Launched in collaboration with early-career global health professionals, the series gained traction during the 2014 Ebola outbreak by providing timely, accessible discussion of rapidly evolving global health topics.
Role
Co-developer, panelist, and host responsible for content development, topic curation, and delivery of accessible scientific and policy discussions for diverse audiences
Key Contributions & Outputs
• Co-developed and participated in a live global health video series bringing together early-career professionals to discuss emerging global health issues
• Synthesized and communicated complex scientific and policy topics in an engaging, accessible format for broad audiences
• Developed and led independently curated panel discussions on global health topics, expanding the series format and content
• Facilitated dynamic discussions on infectious diseases, global health policy, and emerging threats, particularly during high-interest periods such as the 2014 Ebola outbreak
Featured TWIGH video: Ebola virus
Featured TWIGH video: HIV/AIDS
Impact
The series contributed to broader public and professional engagement with global health issues by providing timely, accessible, and engaging discussions during a period of heightened global attention to infectious disease threats.