Wednesday, 2 December 2026 | 15:00 - 16:00
Parallel session: Tackling misinformation and building trust in the life sciences: Youth perspectives on resilience
Amid declining public trust and the rise of mis- and disinformation, this session convenes a group of young researchers and science communicators to explore how life sciences can be more effectively communicated in the face of growing health and environmental crises. By discussing interdisciplinary approaches and specific areas like pandemic preparedness and climate and health, the panel will reflect on how best to encourage and promote evidence-informed lifestyles and behaviours that strengthen personal and collective resilience.
Moderator: Alex Lathbridge, Science Journalist, UK
Panel:
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José Chen, Climate and Health Research Fellow (ISGlobal), Spain
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Isabel Brosius, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Institute of Tropical Medicine Antwerp and PhD researcher, KU Leuven, Belgium
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Matías Barberis Rami, Researcher and Project Manager, European Future Innovation System, France
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Gillian Barber, Public Initiatives Manager, Wellcome Trust, UK