“First thing in science communication is – listen deeply to people”

Her work during COVID-19, and her consistent emphasis on honest, empathetic science communication, have made her a leading voice for evidence-based, people-centered public health. From my own experience, I can say that during COVID-19, we learned quite a few things about science communication. This is why we need very open and transparent communication—that’s actually the way to build trust in science and scientists. I think the kind of science forums that New Science Hub represents is a good model. For all of this, we need a science-based climate and health strategy that develops solutions and has them implemented.