Expert	Faculty/Department	Media Outlets
Davison, Colleen	Health Sciences School of Medicine Emergency Medicine Public Health Sciences	Kingston This Week: Global vaccine equity is necessary to fend off emerging variants of COVID-19 Dr. Davison talks about the how raising the global vaccination rates will reduce the mutation of the virus.
Evans, Gerald	School of Medicine Biomedical and Molecular Sciences Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases Pathology and Molecular Medicine	CBC Radio: Planning a trip over the holidays? Expect airport delays, sudden travel restrictions, experts say CBC Online: Would national vaccine mandates work in Canada? Experts aren't sure Global News: Don’t wait for potential Omicron boosters — Delta is still dominant, top doctors say Eminetra: Don’t wait for potential Omicron boosters — Delta is still dominant, top doctors say Dr. Evans talks about the importance of getting your third COVID-19 vaccine booster and whether a national vaccine mandate would work. He also encourages Canadians to rethink their holiday plans if they include international travel.
Christian Leuprecht	Arts and Science Political Studies Smith School of Business School of Policy Studies	CBC/Radio-Canada - Toronto: A reflection in the use of police force Dr. Leuprecht talks about the crisis in Quebec City’s police service.
Maha Othman	Arts and Science Health Sciences School of Medicine Biomedical and Molecular Sciences	AZ Central: Scientists uncover possible reasons behind rare blood clots associated with some COVID-19 vaccines Dr. Othman talks about her research into adenoviruses and platelets that is now informing some of the research into the rare blood clots following some COVID-19 vaccines.
Korey Pasch	Arts and Science Political Studies	Ground Engineering Magazine: British Columbia floods: Forecast heavy rain could cause more mudslides Pasch, a PhD candidate, talks about how the floods were a combination of a narrow band of heavy moisture laden air, interacting with the specific aspects of the area.
Power, Elaine	Arts and Science Cultural Studies Gender Studies School of Kinesiology and Health Studies	Toronto Star: Food drives are not the answer to poverty and hunger Dr. Power co-writes an op-ed about how food drives do not eliminate food insecurity.
Walker, Virginia	Arts and Science Biology	Newsweek: Study Reveals Why Astronauts Age Faster in Space Dr. Walker’s co-authored study on how DNA replication in astronauts is more prone to errors in microgravity is featured.

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