Outreach

What we do

The seminars.

Lighthouse Lightning Talks are 10-minute seminars on emerging topics in molecular biology, disease ecology, global health, computational biology, or scientific practice. See more

The blog.

Insights on real-world issues, rapid analyses with AI tools, and some good old fashioned fun with team science. See more

We’re going viral.

Science-for-science

In February 2024, we organized an open letter from 290 scientists in 36 countries in support of the WHO’s proposed Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing System, which would ensure global vaccine equity while decolonizing scientific research and financing pandemic prevention.

What we also do*

(*when we’re not doing Verena)

The Lancet-PPATS Commission

The Lancet-PPATS Commission on Prevention of Viral Spillover strives to mobilize decision-makers and implementers to take action to limit viral spillovers through research, policy, law, and practice. Read more

The Proteomics Show

Ben Orsburn and Ben Neely co-host a podcast series in a “fireside chat” format with prestigious proteomics researchers. The guests are great, the hosts are questionable. Listen on Apple or Spotify

Skype a Scientist

Our team enjoys participating in Skype a Scientist, which matches your classroom, scout troop, or library with scientists for Q&A sessions for free. See their work

Fellow Travelers

Consider supporting these organizations, which share
the mission of open and equitable science.