Dr. Sevtap Savas (Professor & Graduate Program Coordinator (Human Genetics & Genomics) publishes manuscript on Podcasting and Blogging as Tools to Engage with the Public on the Topic of Cancer

In 2024, Dr. Savas and the Public Interest Group on Cancer Research launched a dynamic podcast and guest blog series to share diverse perspectives on cancer—from lived experiences and clinical care to cutting-edge research, advocacy, and public engagement. Over 18 months, the initiative featured 36 guests across 28 podcast episodes and 13 blogs, offering an inclusive platform for patients, scientists, healthcare providers, and equity-deserving communities. While the project was widely positive and cost-effective, it also revealed systemic barriers to equitable participation—particularly around guest compensation. This reflective commentary shares recommendations to guide future public-academic collaborations in oncology.

You can find it here.

Podcast by The Public Interest Group on Cancer Research (Newfoundland and Labrador)

Moderator
Dr. Sevtap Savas, Professor & Graduate Program Coordinator (Human Genetics & Genomics)
Lead: Public Interest Group on Cancer Research
Lead: Patient Advisory Committee – Atlantic Cancer Consortium
Division of Biomedical Sciences
Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University

Speaker
Dr. Melanie Seal, Associate Professor, Chair, Discipline of Oncology
Medical Oncologist
Cancer Care Program, Dr. H. Bliss Cancer Center
Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Dr. Seal participated in a podcast discussion regarding cancer care in Newfoundland and Labrador (hosted by Dr. Savas). They discussed the various types of health care professionals involved in the care of a patient with cancer and the importance of a multidisciplinary team. Dr. Seal highlighted a patient-centered approach to oncology.