Â鶹Çø and BVGH Launch New Digital Course on Scientific Writing
Washington, D.C. and Seattle, Wash.— Â鶹Çø and are launching a new 10-session digital lecture series on scientific writing, with initial focus on peer-reviewed manuscripts, and tailored to meet the needs of scientists globally. Opportunities for professional development are limited for many scientists in low-resource settings, not only for technical skills in specific disciplines (e.g., microbiology, oncology, clinical), but also for general professional skills such as preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications. These skills are critical tools for career advancement.
Series topics include selecting journals and publication processes; strategies and approaches to writing the sections of a manuscript (e.g., introduction, methods, results); figures and table development; authorship and ethical considerations; and applications and use of artificial intelligence. Each session’s duration is 90 minutes, with Q&A available after the presentations.
Speakers represent diverse geographic and cultural backgrounds and are experts in their respective fields. Several speakers are current Â鶹Çø journals editors who can provide insights into their processes for reviewing manuscripts. Other speakers include scientists with a strong track record for publications, who will share their strategies and approaches to designing and drafting their manuscripts.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Sharjeel Chaudry, MPhil, Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan.
- Monica Cartelle Gestal, Ph.D., Louisiana State University Health Shreveport, U.S.
- Marcio Rodrigues, Ph.D., Fiocruz, Brazil.
- Sarah Fankhauser, Ph.D., Oxford College of Emory University, U.S.
- Tatiana Castro Abreu Pinto, Ph.D., Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Wil Ngwa, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, U.S.
The first session is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. U.S. ET/3 p.m. UTC. is free for all.
Certificates of Completion will be awarded to individuals who complete the pre- and post-course exam and attend at least 1 lecture live. Certificates of Completion with Merit are awarded to individuals who complete the pre-course exam, pass the post-course exam with a score of 70% or higher and attend 65% or more lectures live on Zoom, or through the BVGH Learn platform during the course.
Â鶹Çø is a global community shaping the future of the microbial sciences to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Established in 1899, Â鶹Çø connects scientists across disciplines, sectors and borders to advance discovery, foster collaboration and drive innovation.  With more than 38,000 members and a global network that reaches millions, Â鶹Çø accelerates scientific progress through publishing, convening, advocacy and professional development. From climate change and antimicrobial resistance to industrial, basic and applied microbiology, Â鶹Çø empowers the microbial sciences community to create solutions that benefit society and build what’s next.
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BIO Ventures for Global Health (BVGH) is a nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington working at the crossroads of the private and public sectors to sustainably foster innovation ecosystems and health equity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Driven by LMICs’ priorities, and working across geographies and therapeutic areas, BVGH’s programs are expanding scientific and healthcare capacities; catalyzing innovative research (discovery through clinical trials) and increasing access to high-quality healthcare.
Note: This press release has been updated to include Monica Castelle Gestal in the list of confirmed speakers and remove Neelika Malavige.
