How U of M scientists navigate conspiracy theories and the polarized world of public health
“We have to admit certain things that might not be right, which means we have to explain that that’s what science is all about,” Dr. Ashish Joshi said. “It’s not a fixated thing. It is evolving as new facts come in as new data comes in. We keep on letting people know.” (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.
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