Ep 88: Bridging Communication, Art, and Health - The Work

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Beth Amato, who discusses her work in science communication and public health in South Africa.

Today we are joined by Beth Amato, a public health research communicator and writer at the University of Witwatersrand and Wits Health consortium in South Africa. Beth’s work centers on science communication and engagement specifically focused on public health issues in South Africa and across the continent. Her day-to-day work involves translating research discoveries from the 5 research units of the health consortium into a palatable format that is relatable and accessible to audiences outs...

People in this episode

Hosts: Shekerah Primus, Fatu Badiane

Guest: Beth Amato

Topics covered

• science communication
• public health
• research engagement
• South Africa
• art and health

Keywords

• public health
• science communication
• Beth Amato
• Wits Health consortium
• University of Witwatersrand

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Witwatersrand, Wits Health consortium

Places: South Africa

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