Hi! I'm Catherine Crawford-Brown!
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I am a science communicator passionate about using different storytelling approaches to effectively and accurately communicate the impact of scientific research to diverse audiences. I received my training through the only Master of Science Communication program in Canada.
Below, I've included links to the publicly available articles I have written. Throughout my career, I have also worked on multimedia projects, including animated videos, webinars, eBooks, surveys, infographics, newsletters, podcasts and social media content.
Articles
Featured Articles
The impact of mentorship on women in science
Women make up less than 30 per cent of researchers worldwide. Female scientists face challenges not experienced by their male colleagues including sexism, parental leave and the glass ceiling.
New Method Improves the Accuracy of Prostate Cancer Biopsies
Combining MRI-targeted and systematic biopsy methods led to fewer misclassifications of prostate cancer grade group than either method alone
How Whole Slide Imaging is Changing the Role of the Pathologist
The use of whole slide imaging is still in its infancy, but it has the potential to revolutionize the field of pathology
Basel Research Centre for Child Health
The Power of Digital Pathology
Launch of a New Global Research Centre in ​Switzerland
A conversation with Prof Dr Daniel Baumhoer, BRCCH ​Professor in Malignant and Bone and Soft Tissue ​Pathologies.
The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) is a ​new independent research institute launching in Basel, ​Switzerland.
Prof Daniel Müller Joins the Basel Research ​Centre for Child Health as Co-Director
The Basel Research Centre for Child Health (BRCCH) is ​pleased to share that Prof Daniel Müller is succeeding ​Prof Sai Reddy as Co-Director effective immediately.
The BRCCH Becomes the Basel Research Centre for Child Health
The new name marks the BRCCH’s transition into a groundbreaking paediatric digital health research hub based in Basel.
An Investment in More Research to Benefit ​Children and Adolescents
Fondation Botnar is donating an additional CHF 50 ​million to the University of Basel and ETH Zurich to ​expand the activities of the joint Botnar Research Centre ​for Child Health (BRCCH).
BRCCH Annual Report 2023
Read about the BRCCH’s activities over the past year.
UHN Foundation
How to choose the right snow boots for Canadian winters
At the KITE Research Institute at UHN, scientists are evaluating the safety of common winter footwear to help consumers make informed choices through a unique initiative called Rate My Treads.
Transforming the care journey for youth living with childhood-onset disabilities
The Coriat Family’s new, visionary $5-million gift to UHN is building on the success of the Coriat Youth Transitions and Development Centre.
CAP Innovation Fellowships help UHN provide better care
Frontline healthcare professionals who deliver care to patients know best how to improve that care
This is the philosophy behind the Collaborative Academic Practice (CAP) Innovation Fellowship Program at UHN.
Honouring Toronto General Hospital nurse John Maddigan through UHN’s nursing awards
The John Maddigan Memorial Nursing Award is granted each year to a nurse in the MSICU who has shown a commitment to education and a dedication to ongoing excellence in nursing care.
Expanding support for eating disorders across Canada
UHN Foundation is honoured to receive a transformational $2-million gift through The Slaight Family Foundation’s Women and Girls Initiative to support the National Eating Disorder Information Centre .
Prevent falls at home before they happen
Falls can be life-altering events with devastating consequences. About one in three Canadians aged 65 or older will fall at least once in their lifetime.
Cutting-edge care for a hereditary kidney disease
When Laura Cousens was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), it didn’t come as a shock. Her father, two uncles and two cousins had all received the same diagnosis.
7 tips to help you deal with reopening anxiety
We spoke with Jamie Lemen, a registered social worker at UHN’s Poul Hansen Family Centre for Depression, about some helpful tips to manage anxiety as things begin to open up yet again.
Recognizing world-class research
Congratulations to Dr. Gordon Keller who was named the co-recipient of the 2021 Scientific Grand Prizefrom the Lefoulon-Delalande Foundation of the Institut de France.
Stem cell therapy could cure diabetes
At UHN’s McEwen Stem Cell Institute and Ajmera Transplant Centre, clinicians and researchers are working on the next big development that could cure diabetes and render insulin obsolete – stem cell therapy.
Sun Life Diabetes College expands diabetes care in a virtual world
With the support of Sun Life, Toronto Rehab launched the Sun Life Diabetes College in 2016 to empower people with diabetes to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Navigating kidney failure as a young Bay Street professional
In November 2018, Alley’s world came to a screeching halt when she found herself in the emergency room on the brink of a heart attack.
A donation to help UHN integrate physical and mental health
Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation is grateful to receive an incredible $1-million gift from The Slaight Family Foundation to support the integration of physical and mental health care at UHN.
Online Health Talks offer UHN patients access to reliable COVID-19 information
During the COVID-19 pandemic, having access to reliable health information is more important than ever.
Falls prevention goes virtual at UHN
The Falls Prevention Program at Toronto Rehab, part of UHN, is preventing seniors from falling in the first place and striving to ensure seniors are safe and independent in their homes.
How UHN’s McEwen Stem Cell Institute faced the challenges of COVID-19
The onset of COVID-19 forced all experiments to come to a halt and led to the shutdown of laboratories for three months, resulting in a significant decrease in productivity.
5 incredible innovations taking place at UHN’s McEwen Stem Cell Institute
Over the last ten years, researchers have unlocked how stem cells work and are now able to guide the development of these cells into cells with specialized functions.
Dr. Cristina Nostro receives Business Excellence Award
On September 26, 2020, the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO) honoured Dr. Cristina Nostro with a Business Excellence Award for Innovation & Science.
10 tips to prepare your kids (and yourself) for back to school
As the summer comes to an end, parents are turning their attention to going back to school this fall and are worrying about how COVID-19 will affect their kids upon their return to the classroom.
Today's Clinical Lab
The Challenges Facing Cancer Nanomedicine
Almost 30 years later, can researchers overcome the limitations of cancer nanomedicine and realize its potential?
Blood Collection Tubes as Sources of Preanalytical Error
Even standard components can affect assay results
Identifying the Ideal Blood Donor
Large-scale study sheds light on how donor characteristics impact blood storage
Complete Blood Counts at the Bedside
New hematology point-of-care devices perform as well as clinical lab testing
How the Pandemic Has Impacted Cancer Screening
Delayed cancer screening due to COVID-19 could mean more cancer-related deaths for years to come
NIPT as a Potential Cancer Screening Tool in Pregnancy
A handful of studies have found that NIPT can detect unexplained aneuploidies in maternal blood samples not present in the fetus
Best Lab Practices to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Anemia
Approaches clinical laboratories can take to reduce diagnostic blood loss
The Need for Standardization in Liquid Biopsy Sample Prep
Reproducible workflows would help clinical labs successfully and routinely perform liquid biopsy assays
Lung Microbiota Can Predict ICU Outcomes
New study shows that the burden and type of bacteria found in the lungs predicts patient outcomes
Tertiary Lymphoid Structures Help Sustain an Immune-Responsive Tumor Microenvironment in Melanoma Patients
Study identifies tertiary lymphoid structures as a potential target for improving response to melanoma immunotherapy
Future Directions for Established Cancer Biomarkers
How new molecular tools and technologies are boosting the impact of existing biomarkers
Lab Manager
Stability Chambers and ICH Guidelines: Choosing the Right Equipment for Pharmaceutical Stability Testing
Stability chambers help pharmaceutical testing labs meet ICH standards
Pittcon 2020: What to Expect
From added networking opportunities to a more streamlined program, learn what Pittcon 2020 has in store
The 13th Annual Salary and Employee Satisfaction Survey
How satisfied are Lab Manager readers with their current benefits and training opportunities?
2019 Lab Purchasing Trends Survey
Is Hydrogen Generation Your Lab's Solution to the Helium Shortage?
Lab Manager's Purchasing Trends Survey reveals growth in research activities and investments, but also funding concerns.
New technology from companies like Parker Hannifin allows you to generate hydrogen gas in your lab, providing a safe alternative to helium for gas chromatography
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