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Dear subscribers,

We are delighted to invite you our upcoming high-profile public event.

On Thursday, November 12, at 9:00am PST / 12:00pm EST, The Future of Science in America Summit, co-hosted with The Aspen Institute and GOOD, will dive into the high stakes ahead for science and public health as we emerge from a hotly contested election, featuring: Nancy Messonnier, M.D. - Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) France C?rdova, Ph.D. - Former Director of the National Science Foundation Seema Kumar - Global Head, Office of Innovation, Global Health, and Scientific Engagement at Johnson & Johnson Michelle McMurry-Heath, M.D., Ph.D. - President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Joseph DeRisi, Ph.D. - UCSF Professor and Co-President of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub   Saad Amer - Founder of Plus1Vote   This event accompanies our recently published magazine, The Future of Science in America: The Election Issue, which was written up in The Washington Post as "packed with interesting takes on how science can serve the common good."

Sincerely,

Kira Peikoff, M.S.

Editor-in-Chief

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The Nobel Prize-Winning Treatment Approach That Could Tackle COVID-19

Clinical trials for an RNAi drug are expected to launch in the next six months

"Disinfection Tunnels" Are Popping Up Around the World, Fueled by Misinformation and Fear

Parkinson''s Destroyed My Life. Then I Tried Deep Brain Stimulation. 

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Dear subscribers,

You''re invited to our exciting event next week featuring Nancy Messonnier, a top CDC official, who will discuss coronavirus vaccines and answer audience questions. What:  Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, will speak candidly about the scientific integrity of the CDC, address concerns regarding the speed and safety of coronavirus vaccines, and discuss the government''s work to distribute them quickly and equitably. She will appear in conversation with Nsikan Akpan, science editor at National Geographic. A public Q&A will follow. When: Monday, December 7, at 12:00 - 12:45 p.m. PST / 3:00pm - 3:45 p.m. EST   This event is co-hosted with The Aspen Institute Science & Society Program. It is free to attend.

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Dear subscribers,

If you haven't registered yet, we invite you to attend our free public event tomorrow. What:  This virtual fireside chat will provide Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, an opportunity to speak candidly to the public about the scientific integrity of the CDC, to address concerns regarding the speed and safety of coronavirus vaccines, and to discuss the government''s work to distribute them quickly and equitably. She will appear in conversation with Nsikan Akpan, science editor at National Geographic. An audience Q&A will be incorporated. When: Monday, December 7th, 2020 12:00pm - 12:45pm PST

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Masks and Distancing Won''t Be Enough to Prevent School Outbreaks, Latest Science Suggests

The more data emerges, the more it appears that both primary and secondary schools and universities alike are conducive environments for super-spreading.

The Science Sleuth Holding Fraudulent Research Accountable

Pseudoscience Is Rampant: How Not to Fall For It

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Over 1 Million Seeds Are Buried Near the North Pole to Back Up the World''s Crops

The "Doomsday Vault" provides food security in the event of a catastrophe

Artificial Wombs Are Getting Closer to Reality for Premature Babies

Real-Time Monitoring of Your Health Is the Future of Medicine

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Vaccines Are the Safest Medical Procedure We Have. Make Your Wager Wisely.

A top biologist addresses common concerns and makes the case for why we should trust the new COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 Could Brighten the Public Spotlight on Biotech -- and Accelerate Progress

NEW VIDEO: Secret Heroes of the Pandemic Who Deserve to Be Celebrated

Editor''s Note: Thank you so much for reading LeapsMag. May you and your families enjoy a safe and healthy holiday season, and we look forward to bringing you more informative and inspiring content in the new year. Here''s to a much brighter 2021!
--Kira Peikoff

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