Interview with Emmanuelle Charpentier on the role of science in society
At a time when science is being questioned, it is more important than ever for researchers to show how research contributes to solving societal challenges, says professor Emmanuelle Charpentier, Nobel laureate and honorary doctor at Umeå University, in an exclusive interview.
Published: 2026-02-12 Text: Ola Nilsson
Emmanuelle Charpentier in Umeå.
ImageMattias Pettersson“We should raise our voices as a community, stop and explain what we do,” says Emmanuelle Charpentier in this interview.
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Emmanuelle Charpentier on the role of science in society
t is more important than ever for researchers to show how research contributes, says Emmanuelle Charpentier.
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