Jennifer Richler is a freelance science writer based in Bloomington, Indiana, who holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
Jennifer Richler
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Questions for Ari Ne’eman: Partnering with participants
Autistic adults should be partners in the research process, not just ‘subjects’ in a study, says Ari Ne’eman.
Questions for Ari Ne’eman: Partnering with participants
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Jennifer Richler
16 June 2015 | 5 min read
Funding agency revamps strategy for mental health research
The National Institute of Mental Health is overhauling its funding strategy to emphasize the translation of advances in genomics and information technology into therapies.
Funding agency revamps strategy for mental health research
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Jennifer Richler
17 April 2015 | 2 min read
How to build a better scientist
Budding scientists need career guidance from faculty mentors, not just technical handholding by graduate students, suggests a comprehensive review.
When researchers share data, everyone wins
Imagine a world in which researchers reveal all their clinical trial data, allowing their peers to do their own analyses and confirm the findings. A new report by the Institute of Medicine outlines ways to make this scenario a reality.
When researchers share data, everyone wins
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Jennifer Richler
13 February 2015 | 3 min read
Lingering gaps permeate public perception of science
When it comes to research, scientists and the public are often at odds. It’s a long-standing problem, but the results of a survey released last week reveal that in particular areas, this opinion gap has grown.
Lingering gaps permeate public perception of science
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Jennifer Richler
6 February 2015 | 3 min read
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