This episode of the NLN Nursing EDge Unscripted Scholarship track features Dr. Karen Frith. Dr. Frith discusses her work on the 20-year synthetic biology research map and its implications for vaccine development, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. She highlights the interdisciplinary nature of her research at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, where collaboration with engineering and computer science departments is common. Dr. Frith also emphasizes the importance of educating nursing students about emerging technologies, such as RNA vaccines and wearable health sensors, to prepare them for future healthcare challenges. The conversation underscores the transformative potential of synthetic biology and personalized medicine in nursing education and practice.

Learn more about Dr. Frith's work, "20-Year Synthetic Biology Research Roadmap: Implications for Vaccine Development and Future Research."

Frith K. H. (2020). 20-Year Synthetic Biology Research Roadmap: Implications for Vaccine Development and Future Research. Nursing education perspectives, 41(4), 267–268. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NEP.0000000000000698

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