June 9, 2021, at 2:00-3:00 PM ET The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted peoples’ health beyond the damage done by the…

The United States is one of the few countries in the world with enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to protect the vast majority of its populace. Yet hesitancy about vaccines generally, and COVID vaccines in particular, is stalling uptake. SciLine’s next media briefing will cover the role of social values and personal belief systems, including religion, in people’s decisions to get vaccinated or not; the factors driving parental choices about whether to vaccinate their children; and how public health messages and policies can influence vaccine hesitancy and acceptance. Scientific experts will brief reporters and take questions on the record.

A person’s race or ethnic background, gender or zip code shouldn’t determine whether they live or die from cancer, COVID-19 or any other disease. “Science Says” on Tuesday, June 15, will host a wide-ranging discussion about Fred Hutch’s role in reducing health disparities and increasing diversity in research.

Never has it been more important to foster trust in scientific evidence than in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Over the past year, journalists have served as the key link between the experts and the public person, explaining scientific studies on COVID-19 in near real-time. Just as science has helped solve issues related to the pandemic, it remains of pressing importance to address a host of global challenges in health, as well as climate change and social injustice. And with an ever-increasing amount of misinformation, arming journalists with access to reliable resources – and the skills to challenge bad science – is vital.

Register today to hear experts from Cochrane and Wiley discuss the importance of research integrity and ways in which these organizations ensure scientific evidence is accurate, transparent and trustworthy.