This episode of Behind Our Science covers two major events: Capitol Hill Day and the final Experimental Biology meeting.
Capitol Hill Day
Researchers, including trainees, met with their elected officials in Washington, DC to discuss the importance of continued funding for biomedical research. The goal of Capitol Hill Day is to educate policymakers about the impact of research on public health and the economy, and to advocate for strong federal funding for scientific research.
The episode features a segment with Dr. Bill Coleman, Executive Director of the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP). Dr. Coleman discusses the importance of trainees attending meetings like this and participating in advocacy efforts. He emphasizes that researchers need to be able to communicate the importance of their work to the public and to policymakers in order to secure the funding needed to continue their research.
Experimental Biology
This episode also covers the final Experimental Biology meeting. Experimental Biology was a large annual meeting that brought together scientists from all over the world to share their research in the fields of biology, medicine, and agriculture. It was a valuable opportunity for scientists to network, learn about new research, and present their own work.
The hosts of Behind Our Science attended the final Experimental Biology meeting and share their experiences in a vlog segment. They discuss the highlights of the meeting, including the networking opportunities, the scientific sessions, and the career development workshops. They also express their sadness that the meeting is ending, but they are excited for future meetings that will bring together scientists from different disciplines.
Overall, this episode is a great resource for anyone interested in research policy, scientific meetings, or career development in science.
Watch the episode here.