To the Point鈥擲cientific Writing and Communication Seminar with Christine M酶ller
Getting started on a manuscript or scientific text can often feel like the hardest part. Wouldn't it be great to have expert guidance to kickstart the process? That鈥檚 exactly what seventy-five students and several researchers signed up for when they filled the auditorium for this year鈥檚 CCBIO908 Scientific Writing & Communication Seminar, held May 20鈥�21, 2025.
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The main lecturer, Christine M酶ller鈥攆ormer Assistant Editor of the APMIS Journal of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology and a recognized expert in medical writing鈥攍ed the course. With clarity and depth, she helped participants navigate the deceptively simple yet nuanced craft of scientific writing.
This 2 ECTS course has been very well received through several years and always fully booked, as it covers a wide range of key topics: crafting a clear problem statement, organizing data and messages, mastering grammar, punctuation and numbering conventions, and how to write an effective cover letter that captures a journal editor鈥檚 attention.
The practical exercises are particularly well received. Students reported that both the activities and discussions provided valuable insights that directly improved their writing.听
Telling the story behind the science was another central theme. Dr. Randy Watnick from Boston Children鈥檚 Hospital and Harvard Medical School joined via Zoom to share strategies for shaping your research project into a compelling narrative. Marion Solheim, from the UiB Faculty of Medicine Communication Department, contributed additional advice on effective science communication.
The seminar was organized by Erling A. Hoivik from CCBIO鈥檚 Research School for Cancer 大象传媒, with excellent support from PhD students Lorena L. Salazar and Ghazal L. Toussi.
In just two intensive days, participants gained a comprehensive toolbox to approach their next scientific writing task with confidence and clarity鈥攔eady to get started, elevate the quality of the text and communicate the story of their research.听
The CCBIO908 Scientific Writing & Communication Seminar continues to receive outstanding feedback. Are you planning to get started on your own scientific writing? Tip: sign up early for our next class鈥攕pots fill up fast! Dates: May 19-20, 2026. Stay tuned for more information!
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