Mitigating an Infodemic
EPISODE 015 | June 22, 2021
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This episode also comes from Genome BC’s Annual Genomics Forum. This discussion examines the importance of not sensationalizing data and being clear what the science means. Overly emotive clickbait stories do more harm than good. How can you help break the chain of misinformation?
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Speed to Impact with Dr. Anthony Fauci
EPISODE 014 | June 10, 2021ABOUT THIS EPISODE
This episode discusses the public health response to Covid-19 aided by genomics. Speed from sequencing to public health response: data drives course which requires flexibility to adjust and adapt accordingly. Vaccine has been produced at an unprecedented pace using a novel mRNA based technology which now allows us to update it taking only a few days to in response to the emerging escape variants.
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EPISODE 013 | June 01, 2021ABOUT THIS EPISODE
COVID-19 with a relatively low R factor and mortality rate has challenged our health care system, society in general and our economy. Canada and the rest of the world were caught rather unprepared. The next virus may be more transmissible and deadlier. How do we make sure we are better prepared as the world, as a country and as a province? Hear from the experts.
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