ESWI Summit 2024: Early Career Scientists
Thanks to the Early Career Scientists Fund, five early career scientists in the field of RSV took part in the ESWI Respiratory Virus Summit. They each delivered a presentation introducing themselves and their ongoing work on RSV, bringing innovative ideas and making clear calls for action.
As part of their participation at the ESWI Summit, they engaged in a specialised workshop on science-policy interface and effective communication strategies. This workshop was designed to offer a unique opportunity to refine communication skills by exploring various ways of effectively communicating with scientists, the public, and policy makers.
The key message from the workshop highlighted the often-overlooked communication gap between policymakers and scientists, early in a scientist's career. It emphasised the importance of actively considering the audience and tailoring the message scientists convey. By doing so, speakers can achieve a beneficial outcome for both themselves and their audience, particularly when presenting scientific data to policymakers.
The participation of the five early career scientists was made possible through the support of Sanofi and CLS Sequiris.
