Read the full story in August issue of Alaska Beyond magazine. Seattle area resident Laura James spends many hours each year piloting an underwater exploration robot beneath Puget Sound waves to count sea stars, many of which are experiencing “sea-star wasting syndrome.” The syndrome, which has caused extensive die-offs from Alaska to Mexico, may start … Continue reading Citizen science – Many hands make research work
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Susannah Fox and open patient data
Susannah Fox was appointed the chief technical officer for the US Department of Health and Human Services in May. Many patient advocates believe she could – as she puts it – “enable patients to access their electronic health data easily and contribute it for research” and continue a movement toward giving patients a greater voice … Continue reading Susannah Fox and open patient data
Lessons from #CancerFilm on “second screen”
For three nights this Spring, an unusual set of fireworks exploded across the social media landscape with implications for public discussions of health, particularly for health care professionals whose work includes crafting messages for patients. An estimated 746 doctors joined in a twitter chat with the hashtag #cancerfilm in an extended conversation with more than … Continue reading Lessons from #CancerFilm on “second screen”