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Glad that panelists emphasize importance of engaging in social media spaces - without limiting the value of face-to-face). We need to meet the public where they are: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. We need to employ a variety of digital means.
#geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter
“Now is the time to be engaged in discussions about the policy and social considerations of gene editing.” - Ray Dobert (@rcdobe13) @MonsantoCo #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter
Policy and social considerations on genome editing. Next panel - moderated by Ray Dobert (@rcdobe13) @MonsantoCo #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter
Analogies that do work:
1) DNA is like a long encyclopedia of information (works across generations)
2) DNA is like a house blueprint
Amy te Plate-Church (@AmyAgGal) @foodintegrity #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter #communications
Analogies are important but they are very difficult to get right.
Amy te Plate-Church (@AmyAgGal) @foodintegrity #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter #communications
Who do consumers trust?
Amy te Plate-Church (@AmyAgGal) @foodintegrity #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter #communications
Spokespeople need to be relatable, show integrity, and share values.
Amy te Plate-Church (@AmyAgGal) @foodintegrity #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter #communications
We are asking the wrong question.
“Can” vs “Should”
Lead with common values in conversations so that you can get permission to talk about the science.
Amy te Plate-Church (@AmyAgGal) @foodintegrity #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter
When we engage with audiences about gene editing, we need to be prepared to meet that audience where they are at in terms of their understanding.
Amy te Plate-Church (@AmyAgGal) @foodintegrity #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter
“GMOs have become an icon for what consumers consider an “industrialized” food system.”
Amy te Plate-Church (@AmyAgGal) @foodintegrity #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter
Amy provides us with insights into the results of CFI surveys.
#consumerperceptions #attitudes
Amy te Plate-Church (@AmyAgGal) @foodintegrity #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter
“The coolest science in the world doesn’t matter if people don’t want it. And academics are in a good position to engage with a skeptical public. Tell your stories. Engage.” @GenomeLarry #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter
“Hug your bioinformatician. He or she is just as important as the scientist working on and with gene editing tools.” @GenomeLarry #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter
This is the @MonsantoCo corn galaxy! Our germplasm is the most elite and diverse in the industry. @GenomeLarry #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter
“It’s a new tool, but the engine is still complicated. The important thing is knowing WHAT to edit.” @GenomeLarry #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter
We are very excited about this technology. But we see genome editing tools as an (exciting) EVOLUTION, not a revolution in the innovation pathway - especially when you consider it in the context of the past several decades. @GenomeLarry #geneeditingdanforth @DanforthCenter
Very impressive results reported by Kristin Whitworth @Mizzou on using
CRISPR/Cas9 knock outs to combat PRRSv!
#PRRS #pigs #geneeditingdanforth
Clever communication tactic. Using crispy bacon (image) to explain CRISPR/Cas9 in combatting PRRS. Kristin Whitworth @Mizzou
Dr Whitworth is an effective presenter... and humorous!
#PRRS #pigs #geneeditingdanforth
Dan Lin (@DLinYZ) of @DanforthCenter talks about genome editing to combat brown streak virus in cassava. The disease is especially troublesome for growers in East Africa. #geneeditingdanforth @ScienceAlly @mkarembu @isaaa_org @afri_isaaa
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