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Writing a scientific manuscript ─ getting started

February 11th, 2020 | by Sharon Johnatty

As scientists we are not all gifted writers, nor is writing a manuscript a particularly enjoyable task compared to other aspects of research where the thrill of discovery drives your career. Very few ... Read More

Compassionate use — what it means in practice

July 21st, 2019 | by Sharon Johnatty

Compassionate use refers to patient access to investigational therapies outside of clinical trials when approved treatments have failed, and the survival or alleviation of suffering of a patient is ... Read More

Grant writing — principles and practice

February 27th, 2019 | by Sharon Johnatty

Writing a grant proposal takes a significant amount of time and effort, and there are no guarantees. In general, poorly written grants are unlikely to get funded even if the project is scientifically ... Read More

Grant writing — planning for success

February 19th, 2019 | by Sharon Johnatty

Many careers have floundered because of grant funding woes, and talented scientists have chosen to remain on the fringes of research because pathways to a successful research career are neither ... Read More

Moral courage to do the right thing and its rewards

October 20th, 2018 | by Sharon Johnatty

The debate around whether glyphosate causes lymphoma is raging on many fronts since the landmark decision by a California court found in favour of the plaintiff in the case of Dewayne Johnson vs ... Read More

Evidence Synthesis—Deciding what to believe

September 19th, 2018 | by Sharon Johnatty

We often hear the words “evidence-based” thrown around in the media and from politicians on a range of issues like climate or environmental policy, or from those promoting the health benefits of ... Read More

It matters how you write

July 30th, 2018 | by Sharon Johnatty

Writing a scientific paper or thesis for most of us can be a daunting task. It reminds me of a classic poem I learnt as a child “Maria intended a letter to write, but could not begin, as she ... Read More

The 1918 flu pandemic — Australia’s experience

June 19th, 2018 | by Sharon Johnatty

The 1918 influenza pandemic was one of the worst natural disasters recorded in history. Known as the ‘Spanish' flu because it was first reported by Spain, it infected ~500 million people, and ... Read More

Reputation and ethics ― shadow or substance

June 5th, 2018 | by Sharon Johnatty

Reputation, ethics and actual value should go hand in hand. In the corporate world, success depends, among other things, on whether people are willing to buy or recommend your product, and this is ... Read More

The 1918 flu pandemic in perspective

May 10th, 2018 | by Sharon Johnatty

As Australia prepares for the winter months and the upcoming flu season, some facts are worth remembering about influenza100 years on from the 1918 flu pandemic. We live in an environment today where ... Read More

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Writing a scientific manuscript ─ getting started

Compassionate use — what it means in practice

Grant writing — principles and practice

Grant writing — planning for success

Moral courage to do the right thing and its rewards

Evidence Synthesis—Deciding what to believe

It matters how you write

The 1918 flu pandemic — Australia’s experience

Reputation and ethics ― shadow or substance

The 1918 flu pandemic in perspective

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