Effective communication with the general public about scientific research that requires the care and use of animals proceedings of a workshop

Involvement of animals in scientific research can elicit strong emotions and responses from some members of the public, in part because the information they receive is inadequate. There is therefore an urgent need for scientists who conduct research involving animals to communicate more effectively...

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Main Author: Johnson, Anne Frances
Corporate Authors: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.) Roundtable on Science and Welfare of Animals Involved in Research, Effective Communication with the General Public About Scientific Research That Requires the Care and Use of Animals (Workshop) (2023, Washington, D.C.)
Other Authors: Johnson, Nia D. ([rapporteur])
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC National Academies Press [2024], 2024
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Involvement of animals in scientific research can elicit strong emotions and responses from some members of the public, in part because the information they receive is inadequate. There is therefore an urgent need for scientists who conduct research involving animals to communicate more effectively about their work. To identify strategies for effective communication, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine convened a workshop in December 19-20, 2023, entitled Effective Communication with the General Public About Scientific Research That Requires the Care and Use of Animals. The workshop focused on enhancing public understanding of scientific research with animals, how research animals are cared for and treated, the ethical considerations that are involved in these activities, and how research with animals has contributed to improvements in animal and human health. Participants explored characteristics of effective communication, ways to integrate information from scientists into media for diverse public audiences, and opportunities to address challenges in understanding research with animals
Physical Description:ix, 35 pages illustration
ISBN:9780309717939
0309717930