Suggested Citation:"Appendix B: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Effective Communication with the General Public About Scientific Research That Requires the Care and Use of Animals: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/27737.
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Appendix A
Statement of Task
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will appoint a planning committee to organize and convene a workshop directed toward scientists to share and discuss tools and approaches to improve communication about scientific research with animals. The workshop will specifically consider how to enhance public understanding of (1) the scientific method related to working with animals, (2) the care and use of animals when the scientific research requires work with animals, and (3) the ongoing contributions of research with animals to improve the health and quality of life for both animals and humans.
Presentations and discussions may include the following topics:
- Current understanding of effective communication methods for scientists to engage more successfully with non-experts; case examples could include addressing the simple and false deficit model of science communication as it applies to animal research1 as well as examples from other fields of research where public debate has ensued for a variety of reasons (e.g., climate change; evolution; genetically modified food sources).
- Systemic changes in the integration of information from scientists by journalists, filmmakers, and others through the use of new, diverse communication media and advanced technologies for different types of public audiences.
- Ways in which “successful” communications can be assessed.
- Specific aspects of animal research that are typically challenging for the public to understand, for example,
- context, applications, and value of animal research activities;
- ethical and regulatory requirements of humane animal care and use;
- new approach methodologies (e.g., in silico models, organs-on-a-chip) that can replace direct animal research in specific situations, as well as their limitations;
- interpretation of the results and presentation of data and uncertainty from animal research;
- characteristics of disinformation and misinformation regarding animal research.
Facilitated breakout sessions may be used to engage speakers and workshop registrants in discussions about communication and dissemination tools, as well as approaches for engaging with the general public to increase the understanding of and confidence in scientific research with animals.
The workshop presentations and discussions will be documented in a workshop proceedings authored by rapporteurs(s) in accordance with National Academies guidelines.
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1 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Communicating science effectively: a research agenda. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/23674, p. 21.
Suggested Citation:"Appendix B: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Effective Communication with the General Public About Scientific Research That Requires the Care and Use of Animals: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/27737.
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Appendix B
Workshop Agenda
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH THAT REQUIRES THE CARE AND USE OF ANIMALS
DECEMBER 19, 2023
| 10:30–11:00 | Welcome and Introduction Nia D. Johnson, Senior Program Officer, National Academies Alice Huang, Committee Chair Margaret Landi, Committee Vice Chair |
| 11:00–11:30 | 2023 Survey Findings on Public Opinion Regarding Animals Involved in Research Sally Thompson-Iritani, Committee Member Joseph Newsome, Committee Member |
| 11:30–12:30 | Concerns of the Media Presenter: Paul McKellips, Credence Management Solutions, LLC Scientist: Matt Rassette, Minneapolis VA Medical Center Moderators/Analysis: Alice Huang, Committee Chair, and Margaret Landi, Committee Vice Chair |
| 12:30–1:00 | Lunch/Break |
| 1:00–2:00 | Concerns of Nonscientists Presenter: Jessica Kwan, UC Davis Scientist: Katherine Serafine, The University of Texas at El Paso Moderators/Analysis: Sally Thompson-Iritani, Committee Member; Joseph Newsome, Committee Member; Alice Huang, Committee Chair; and Margaret Landi, Committee Vice Chair |
| 2:00–2:30 | Inadequately Communicated Topics Presenter: Allyson Bennett, University of Wisconsin–Madison Moderators: Alice Huang, Committee Chair, and Margaret Landi, Committee Vice Chair |
| 2:30–2:45 | Break |
| 2:45–3:45 | Making Communication Effective Presenter: Simar Bajaj, Harvard University Scientist: Marie Brake, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Moderators/Analysis: Alice Huang, Committee Chair, and Margaret Landi, Committee Vice Chair |
| 3:45–4:15 | Communicating About NAMs Presenter: Lisa Hara Levin, Coridea Moderators: Alice Huang, Committee Chair, and Margaret Landi, Committee Vice Chair |
Suggested Citation:"Appendix B: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Effective Communication with the General Public About Scientific Research That Requires the Care and Use of Animals: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/27737.
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| 4:15–5:00 | Planning Committee Closed Session |
DECEMBER 20, 2023
| 10:30–11:00 | Welcome and Recap Alice Huang, Committee Chair Margaret Landi, Committee Vice Chair |
| 11:00–11:30 | U.S. Animal Research Openness Presenter: Nicole Navratil, Sterling Biomedical Resources Moderators: Paula Clifford, Committee Member, and Crystal Johnson, Committee Member |
| 11:30–12:30 | Considerations Along the Spectrum of Openness Panelists: Christine Lattin, Louisiana State University (Personal); Wendy Jarrett, Understanding Animal Research (U.K. Concordat); Jim Newman, Americans for Medical Progress (United States); Eva Maciejewski, Foundation for Biomedical Research (United States) Moderators: Paula Clifford, Committee Member, and Crystal Johnson, Committee Member |
| 12:30–1:00 | Lunch/Break |
| 1:00–2:00 | Concerns of Institutional Leadership Interview: Bill Yates, University of Pittsburgh Interviewer: Margaret Landi, Committee Vice Chair Scientist: Lana Ruvolo Grasser, Wayne State University School of Medicine Moderators/Analysis: Alissa Hatfield, Committee Member, and Jeffrey Henegar, Committee Member |
| 2:00–2:30 | Communicating About Ethics Presenter: Adam Shriver, Drake University Moderators: Candace Croney, Committee Member, and Jeffrey Henegar, Committee Member |
| 2:30–2:45 | Break |
| 2:45–3:15 | Communicating on Social Media Presenter: Logan France, Americans for Medical Progress Moderators: Candace Croney, Committee Member, and Jeffrey Henegar, Committee Member |
| 3:15–4:00 | Q&A Panelists: Jessica Kwan, UC Davis Allyson Bennett, University of Wisconsin–Madison Lisa Hara Levin, Coridea Adam Shriver, Drake University Nicole Navratil, Sterling Biomedical Resources Simar Bajaj, Harvard University Logan France, Americans for Medical Progress Moderators: Alissa Hatfield, Committee Member, and Jeffrey Henegar, Committee Member |
Suggested Citation:"Appendix B: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Effective Communication with the General Public About Scientific Research That Requires the Care and Use of Animals: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/27737.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix B: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Effective Communication with the General Public About Scientific Research That Requires the Care and Use of Animals: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/27737.
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Suggested Citation:"Appendix B: Workshop Agenda." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2024. Effective Communication with the General Public About Scientific Research That Requires the Care and Use of Animals: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/27737.
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