Luca Arfini is Italian communications professional based in Amsterdam, passionate about telling impactful stories that connect with diverse audiences. In 2023, he founded Creative Tractus L.A to mainly focus on science communication. Luca studied Political Science & International Relations and European Studies, and is completing a part-time master’s degree in Science Communication and Public Engagement, further enriching his skills and knowledge on how to bring science closer to the lay public. Writing about health, sustainability, innovation, European affairs and human rights.
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Interview with Frederico Guanais on Long Covid: ‘awareness and understanding are essential’
Frederico Guanais is Deputy Head of the OECD Health Division, where since 2019 he has led work on patient-reported indicators, health statistics, people-centred care, climate and health, support to health reforms, and regional initiatives in Latin America. The ESMH spoke with him ahead of the STOA workshop “Long Covid: Current Realities, Future Directions” where he ...
Interview with Gez Medinger: ‘We should discuss why Long Covid is such a significant issue – for healthcare but also for the economy’
Gez Medinger is an investigative science journalist and patient advocate for Long Covid. He became ill with Covid in the early days of the pandemic. When he didn't recover, Gez put his efforts into researching the novel condition of Long Covid and turning his YouTube channel into a huge resource for patients. The ESMH spoke ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Dr Michael Hennessy Picard on space sustainability
Dr Michael Hennessy Picard holds a PhD in Law from the University of Quebec in Montreal (Canada) and is a Lecturer in International Environmental Law at the University of Edinburgh (UK). He is working on the regulatory oversight of satellite re-entry, ablation and atmospheric pollution. Can you explain the concept of “space debris” and what ...
Towards a sustainable space economy
The space economy is a rapidly developing sector projected to grow at an average annual rate of 9%, reaching over 1.5 trillion euros by 2035. However, to ensure the long-term sustainability of space activities, it is essential to address their environmental impact on Earth and beyond, from atmospheric emissions to the growing accumulation of space ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund on space sustainability
Pascale Ehrenfreund is the President of the Committee of Space Research (COSPAR) and Research Professor of Space Policy and International Affairs in Washington DC. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Space Foundation and as Member of the Global Future Council on Space of the World Economic Forum. For three decades she contributed ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Dr Raffaella Nenna on e-cigarettes and young people
Raffaella Nenna is Associate Professor at the Sapienza University of Rome (Italy). She does research in paediatric respiratory diseases and is Chair of the Paediatric rare lung and airway disease group of the European Respiratory Society. What are the biggest health risks of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) for teenagers and how do they compare to traditional ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Dr Michele Cecchini on e-cigarettes and young people
Adjunct Professor and Medical Doctor Michele Cecchini leads the work on public health at the OECD - the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, helping countries implement better public health policies for better lives. Based on your work with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), how do economic evaluations influence the development and ...
A scientist’s opinion: interview with Dr Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy on e-cigarettes and young people
Associate Professor Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy does research in epidemiology and control of tuberculosis, tobacco use and tobacco control issues. Why are electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) becoming so popular among young people? Chandrashekhar T. Sreeramareddy: First and foremost, e-cigarettes are very well marketed on many online media platforms, including social media, which younger people widely use. Secondly, ...