Poster Presentation "Engaging Citizens in Research on Assisted Reproduction". Contribution to CitSciHelvetia'25 by Dr. Julia Schroedter, Marlène Tauch & Larissa Fritsch
About the Presentation
Our Citizen Science Panel is part of the University Research Priority Programme Human Reproduction Reloaded at the University of Zurich and aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the general public. In our research project "Human reproduction reloaded", we explore – among ethical, juridical and biological questions – public attitudes and knowledge about fertility and family formation in Switzerland. Our citizen panel invites diverse voices to actively shape research questions and discuss and interpret our findings around medically assisted reproduction, such as egg freezing and sperm donation. By fostering collaboration with the broader community, we ensure that our research reflects real-world concerns and values, moving beyond the "ivory tower" of academia.
The A0 poster will present our concept, open questions and participant insights, while visual element will allow a glimpse into our engaging discussions.
About CitSciHelvetia'25
CitSciHelvetia is the Swiss Citizen Science Conference. CitSciHelvetia connects Swiss stakeholders in Citizen Science and participatory research in general, promoting the exchange of experiences and shared learning between the three language and cultural regions. It serves as the platform for professional exchange with Science et Cité hosting the second Swiss Citizen Science Conference.
CitSciHelvetia'25 will take place on June 5 and 6, 2025 at University of Lausanne. It follows the motto “Citizen Science in Action – Collaboration betweeen Civic Society and Academia”. Read more