The José Reis Program for the Promotion of Scientific Journalism (Media Science) was launched in October 1999 with the aim of fostering the training of professionals capable of disseminating information on science and technology through mainstream media, specialized press, internet platforms, and communication channels of educational and research institutions. In 2023, FAPESP updated the Program to reflect the diversification of media formats.
The main objective of this project is to structure and execute a press office strategy for the Coordination of Interdisciplinary Research Centers and Nuclei (COCEN) at Unicamp. The focus will be on the qualified dissemination of research, events, and activities developed by the 23 centers and nuclei that comprise the COCEN system, through the production and distribution of press releases,…
Brazilian biodiversity harbors a vast array of species that remain poorly studied. Among them are triatomines, scorpions, and spiders-organisms that produce bioactive secretions with biotechnological potential. Although the project includes the collection and basic characterization of these groups, this stage represents only the starting point for understanding their diversity and the pot…
Scientific dissemination is an essential component of large research projects, ensuring that the knowledge generated reaches not only the academic community but also students, healthcare professionals, and the general public. This work plan aims to develop integrated science communication actions linked to the Thematic Project "Influences of Sexual Dimorphism, Inflammation, and Sleep on R…
The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light the decades-long accumulated gap between academia and the broader community. The absence of public educational measures regarding the humanitarian achievements attained through science, as well as the lack of consistent communication between research institutions and society, facilitated the rise of scientific obscurantism, fueled by the illusion tha…
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Demystifying the role of fats in human health: closing the gap between scientific research and societyThis project aims to investigate and communicate the role of fats in human health, seeking to bridge gaps between scientific knowledge and public perception. Although essential for biological functions such as energy supply, cellular membrane structure, organ protection, and the absorptio…
This science journalism fellowship project aims to disseminate the activities, results, and impacts of the FAPESP thematic project through a journalistic approach. Through reports, interviews, and educational resources, we aim to make science accessible to the general public, fostering understanding of and interest in ongoing scientific research.
Dental caries is the most prevalent chronic disease worldwide, affecting billions of people, particularly in countries with lower socioeconomic development. Despite being preventable, its incidence remains high and unequally distributed. The disease has a multifactorial etiology, influenced by biological, behavioral, and environmental factors. Popular beliefs-such as the association betwe…
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