As the world continues to grapple with vaccine misinformation, understanding how false narratives spread has never been more important. At Options XIII, delegates will have the opportunity to hear from Jevin West, co-founder of the Center for an Informed Public at the University of Washington, whose work focuses on tackling misinformation and strengthening public trust.
Jevin’s research explores the impact of data and technology on science and society, with a particular emphasis on slowing the spread of misinformation. He is also co-author of the bestselling book Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World, which equips people with practical tools to question misleading statistics, data, and online claims.
At Options XIII, Jevin will present “Misinformation to Fuel Vaccine Hesitancy”, examining how misinformation influences vaccine confidence and what researchers, healthcare professionals, and communicators can do to respond effectively. As misinformation continues to pose a significant challenge to public health, his session promises timely insights into one of the most pressing issues facing the global scientific community.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in misinformation research at Options XIII: Conference for the Control of Influenza, taking place in Washington, DC.
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