Feedback from the 8th European Bioanalysis Forum Young Scientist Symposium
Liesl Heughebaert1, Adam Williams2, Amelia Roberts3
1Laboratory of Toxicology, Ghent University, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
Bioanalysis
|February 3, 2023
Summary
The 8th Young Scientist Symposium returned face-to-face, focusing on scientific communication challenges and bridging young talent with experienced experts. Feedback from sessions and the interactive Science Café is shared.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Scientific Communication
- Professional Development
Background:
- The 8th Young Scientist Symposium marked a return to in-person events after COVID-19 restrictions.
- Organized by young scientists for young scientists, under the European Bioanalysis Forum, in collaboration with academia.
- Previous symposia successfully fostered scientific exchange and professional networking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the success of the 8th Young Scientist Symposium's scientific sessions and interactive formats.
- To highlight key challenges in scientific communication discussed during the event.
- To assess the impact of a new session designed to connect early-career researchers with established experts.
Main Methods:
- The symposium featured a broad range of scientific presentations.
- An interactive Science Café session facilitated round-table discussions.
- A novel session focused on mentorship, connecting young scientists with seasoned experts.
- Feedback was collected on the scientific sessions and the Science Café.
Main Results:
- The symposium successfully reconvened the scientific community in a face-to-face format.
- Communication challenges were identified as a central theme.
- The interactive Science Café provided a platform for engaging discussions.
- The new session aimed at bridging talent and experience was a notable addition.
Conclusions:
- The 8th Young Scientist Symposium effectively addressed current scientific and professional development needs.
- Enhanced focus on communication strategies is crucial for early-career scientists.
- Intergenerational knowledge transfer is valuable for scientific advancement.
- Face-to-face symposia remain vital for scientific collaboration and learning.
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