Check It Out: New article authored by WINRS

Article Published on “The Power of The Personal”

We were delighted to have a WINRS story published in the latest issue of Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics (Johns Hopkins University Press). “The Power of The Personal: Breaking Down Stereotypes and Building Human Connections” is a reflection on our experience since 2010 facilitating meetings between research teams and the CARDS. Over the course of 140 meetings, we have learned a lot about the stereotypes and assumptions that can make it difficult for researchers and people outside academia to communicate openly. This article explores how we use the power of “The Personal” in our meetings — sharing personal stories and values with one another — to move past these stereotypes and build real connections to advance effective, meaningful research. Click here to read more:

Thomas, G. R., Kaiser, B. K., & Svabek, K. (2017). The Power of The Personal: Breaking Down Stereotypes and Building Human Connections. Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics, 7(1), 27-30. doi: 10.1353/nib.2017.0000