The effective communication of scientific discovery is a crucial aspect of any research. It can inspire new ideas and hypothesis, which in turn can lead to new discoveries and technologies. It can educate the next generation of scientists, foster collaboration and innovation through sharing of ideas across disciplines, and equip the public to make informed decisions.
The Science Communications Unit at MBI works towards enhancing awareness of progress made in the field of mechanobiology to the general public, science enthusiasts, young students and scientists working in alternative fields. This is achieved by promoting the latest findings in our own research, and in the field in general, through the media, the production of online educational resources, and outreach events.
MBInfo (mechanobio.info) is the flagship project of the Science Communications Unit. It provides review-style descriptions of the mechanics underlying various cellular processes. In addition to describing the basic concepts in Mechanobiology, the resource also provides up-to-date information by including the latest findings in the field. The descriptions on MBInfo are supplemented with high-quality illustrations and animations that are produced in-house. The wiki-style content of MBInfo allows for easy editing of the website and encourages active contribution from students and scientists around the world.
To accommodate MBInfo’s growing community of users and editors, we are now developing resources for subgroups, including platforms for discussion and interaction, which will allow researchers working in similar areas to connect and share ideas. Thus, MBInfo continues to grow towards becoming a central hub for all news and information related to Mechanobiology.
As an online educational resource, MBInfo caters widely to the needs of undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in learning about the mechanical regulation of cellular processes. MBInfo can also be tailored for use in teaching modules, or to be used by academics in cell and molecular biology lectures.
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