{"id":31299,"date":"2025-01-20T14:28:14","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T18:28:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/?p=31299"},"modified":"2025-01-20T15:06:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T19:06:36","slug":"celebrating-the-success-of-the-cross-talk-series-at-the-asm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cdtrp.ca\/en\/celebrating-the-success-of-the-cross-talk-series-at-the-asm\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating the Success of the Cross-Talk Series at the ASM"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Celebrating the Success of the Cross-Talk Series at the ASM<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Cross-Talking Series at the 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) was an innovative initiative funded through a planning and dissemination grant. Its primary goal was to enable CDTRP’s trainees to communicate complex immunology research findings in language that is clear, accessible, and impactful for the lay audience.<\/p>\n

This series brought together trainees, as well as patients, families, and donor (PFD) partners, to bridge the gap between technical research and plain language understanding. Participants learned the foundational principles of immunology and the significance of tailoring their messages to resonate with diverse audiences.<\/p>\n

Training for Impact<\/strong><\/h6>\n

The series began with two training webinars designed to equip participants with the tools and knowledge to craft effective lay summaries:<\/p>\n

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  1. Immunology 101: Principles of Immune Detection and Activation<\/strong>Presented by Dr. Jonathan Choy, Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at Simon Fraser University, and Ms. Ke Fan Bei, a 4th-year Immunology PhD student at the University of Toronto.<\/li>\n
  2. How to Write a Lay Summary That People Can Understand<\/strong>Led by Ms. Sherrie Logan, a public health professional and consultant with CDTRP, and Ms. Elaine Yong, Manager of Communications and Community Engagement at BC Transplant.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These training sessions provided a robust foundation, helping participants understand both the science behind the research and the art of effectively conveying it to a lay audience.<\/p>\n

    ASM Showcase: Research in the Spotlight<\/strong><\/h6>\n

    The training culminated in a collaborative, in-person session. Nine teams, composed of trainees and PFD partners, worked together to co-create lay summaries of trainee abstracts, ensuring they were engaging and easy to understand, and highlighted the importance of having PFDs in mind.<\/p>\n

    The ASM event provided a platform for participants to showcase their updated abstracts, demonstrating the transformative potential of co-creation and effective communication. It also provided an opportunity for researchers and PFDs to engage with each other and build meaningful relationships.<\/p>\n

    Some standout abstracts included:<\/p>\n

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    1. Marie Pier lalonde \u2192 Click here to view<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
    2. Matthew Kolisnyk\u2192 Click here to view<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
    3. Chloe Wong-Mersereau \u2192 Click here to view<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive:<\/p>\n

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      • \u201cThis session was the most memorable part of my ASM experience. I look forward to more PFD-trainee collaborative sessions in the future.\u201d -Trainee<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
      • \u201cSeeds have been planted. I think this should be an option at every meeting.\u201d – PFD<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
      • \u201cThis was a highly valuable experience, I will certainly bring forward these skills\/tips for future lay abstracts. Even more valuable was learning about a PFD’s renal experience. Making a connection and learning their story renewed my passion for my research and strengthened my appreciation, empathy, respect and concern for PFDs.\u201d – Trainee<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
      • \u201cThe workshop format was great, especially after a day of listening. Being able to interact together made it far more engaging.\u201d – Trainee<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
      • \u201cThe emphasis of a safe and supportive environment before the session made it very easy to receive critical feedback on my lay summary.\u201d – Trainee<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
      • \u201cBeing able to share our very different perspectives and languages was a strength of the cross-talk series.\u201d – PFD<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n
      • \u201cHopefully, this will become a regular practice in research.\u201d – PFD<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        Collaborative Success and Future Directions<\/strong><\/h6>\n

        The Cross-Talking Series showcased the strength of collaboration within our community. By fostering synergy between trainees and PFD partners, the series emphasized the importance of co-creation in producing scientifically rigorous yet widely accessible communication. We hope to turn this mini-series into a more repetitive session. Stay tuned for the publication of this activity in 2026.<\/p>\n

        Acknowledgments<\/strong><\/h6>\n

        We extend our gratitude to all participants and supporters of the Cross-Talking Series. This series was made possible through funding provided by a Canadian Institutes of Health Research Planning and Dissemination Grant.<\/p>\n

        A special thanks goes to our leaders\u2014Ms. Ke Fan Bei<\/strong>, Dr. Jonathan Choy<\/strong>, Ms. Sherrie Logan<\/strong>, and\u00a0Ms.\u00a0<\/strong>Elaine Yong<\/strong>\u2014whose guidance and expertise were instrumental in making this initiative successful. Your dedication has set a new benchmark for knowledge-sharing and inclusive communication.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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