Author Archives: Science Media Centre
expert reaction to Cancer Research UK manifesto for cancer research and care
Scientists react to Cancer Research UK’s manifesto for cancer research and care. Prof Bernard Rachet, Professor of Cancer Epidemiology … read more
expert reaction to UKHSA reporting detection of a human case of influenza A(H1N2)
Scientists react to news of a human case of influenza A being detected. Dr Andrew Catchpole, Chief Scientific Officer … read more
expert reaction to early-stage stem cell therapy trial showing promise for treating progressive MS
A study published in Cell Stem Cell looks at stem cell therapy for treating progressive multiple sclerosis. Dr Aravinthan Varatharaj, Clinical … read more
expert reaction to New Zealand saying they’re going to overturn smoking ban legislation
Scientists react to news that New Zealand are overturning the smoking ban legislation. Prof Caitlin Notley, Professor of Addiction … read more
expert reaction to new research suggesting that taste perception of ultra-processed foods is no better than less processed foods
A study published in Appetite looks at taste perception of ultra-processed foods. Dr Thomas A B Sanders, King’s College London, said: … read more
traditional news media remains crucial for science information in social media age
See Fiona Lethbridge’s piece for Press Gazette on the results of the SMC-commissioned IPSOS poll asking British adults where they … read more
smc summary of IPSOS poll into science and the media
This report summarises the findings of an Ipsos poll commissioned by the SMC to explore where the public get their … read more
smc press release – news media a bigger source of science information than social media
As part of its 20th anniversary the SMC commissioned Ipsos to run a public poll to try to find out … read more
expert reaction to ProMED report on undiagnosed pneumonia in children in China
Scientists react to news of undiagnosed pneumonia in children in China. Prof Paul Hunter, Professor in Medicine, University of … read more
expert reaction to the sciencey bits of the Autumn Statement
Scientists react to Science elements of the Autumn Statement. Prof Sarah Main, Executive Director, Campaign for Science and Engineering … read more
expert reaction to news that NHS England has awarded a contract to operate the NHS’s new “federated data platform” (FDP) to join up patient data
Experts react to news of Palantir operating the NHS’s new federated data platform. James Davenport, Hebron & Medlock Professor … read more
Expert reaction to study of infertility and autism spectrum disorder in children
A study published in JAMA Network Open looks at infertility and the risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children. Dr … read more
expert reaction to modelling study of photosynthesis and carbon uptake by plants
A study published in Science Advances looks at photosynthesis and carbon uptake by plants. Prof Simon Lewis, Professor of Global Change … read more
expert reaction to systematic review on the effectiveness of air filtering and decontamination to prevent respiratory infections
A study published in Preventative Medicine looks at the effectiveness of air filtering to prevent respiratory infections. Dr Shaun Fitzgerald, Director, … read more
expert reaction to study looking at an epidemic-economic model of Covid based on data from New York city
A study published in Nature Human Behaviour looks at an epidemic-economic model of COVID. Prof Katharina Hauck, Professor in Health … read more
Carbon Capture & Storage and Carbon Dioxide Removal
CCS and CDR have provoked controversy, with some claiming they are essential to climate change mitigation and others calling them … read more
expert reaction to MHRA authorising gene therapy that aims to cure sickle-cell disease
Scientists react to news of MHRA approving gene therapy to cure sickle-cell disease. Dr Rashid Kazmi, Honorary Senior Lecturer … read more
expert reaction to MHRA extending the license of cystic fibrosis medication to children between two and five years old
Scientists react to MHRA licensing cystic fibrosis medication for younger children. Kevin Southern, Professor of Child Health, Chair, UK … read more
expert reaction to the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2023
Scientists react to the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change report. Prof Andrew Haines, Professor of Environmental Change … read more
expert reaction to the appointment of a new Minister for Science
Scientists react to the appointment of a new Minister for Science. Steve Bates OBE, CEO of the UK Bioindustry … read more