Sound Bites With Melissa Joy Dobbins

Changing the Dialogue Around Science From research related to COVID-19 to more sustainable foods, scientists are developing amazing new ways to build and support a healthier planet. But if the vast majority of the world’s population cannot access and benefit from these incredible innovations, their value is limited. Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath, the head of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, tells us that the distribution of scientific progress is the social justice issue of our age. She discusses how biotechnology can help solve food safety, sustainability and food access issues – and the importance of delivering these advancements into people’s lives no matter where or how they live. Tune in to this episode with guest Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath to learn about: the intersection of science and social justice the important role that science, biotechnology and innovation play in human health, environmental stewardship and sustainable agriculture broadening access to scientific progress so more people fro