Karger in Conversation: Breaking Boundaries - Is Open Access Truly Open to All?

This thought-provoking panel discussion aims to critically examine whether Open Access, despite its advancements, is only halfway towards achieving its goals.

By exploring how knowledge can be both accessible an understandable beyond academic spheres, we hope to initiate a dialogue that will shape the next steps in the open access and Open Science movement.

Furthermore, the webinar is addressing other intriguing topics:

• Assessing the extent to which Open Access reaches diverse global audiences.
• Strategies to make scientific concepts understandable to non-specialists.
• Spotlighting successful initiatives to translate and disseminate research for broader understanding.
• Examining how funding agencies, policymakers, and researchers contribute to public accessibility.
• Evaluating the impact of open access on communication in medical research and its alignment with healthcare engagement goals.

Our Panelists are Roger Schonfeld, Dr. Beth Montague-Hellen, Hannah Hope and Dr. Sarah Wettstadt.