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Western University experts are available to comment on the global gig worker protest, Valentine’s Day, Alaskapox, and NATO’s relations with Russia.

 February 14, 2024

 February 14, 2024

Global gig worker protest
Thousands of Uber, Lyft drivers and other gig workers are on strike as part of a global protest on pay and benefits.

Alissa Centivany
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Information and Media Studies

Areas of expertise: Technology policy, technology law, technology ethics, participatory policymaking, open access technologies.

Valentine’s Day
What makes a relationship healthy and successful long-term?

David Dozois
Professor, Psychology

Areas of expertise: Relationship health, intimate partner relationships, partner belief systems.

Alaskapox
The Alaskapox virus has claimed the life of an elderly Alaskan man, the first known death from the rare pathogen.

Ryan Troyer
Assistant Professor, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Areas of expertise: Virus discovery and emerging viruses, retroviruses, viral immunity.

Eric Arts
Professor, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry; Canada Research Chair in HIV Pathogenesis and Viral Control

Areas of expertise: Molecular virology, evolution and vaccine development.

NATO’s relations with Russia
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on NATO have sparked concerns about potential aggression from Russia.

Oleksa Drachewych
Assistant Professor, History; King’s University College

Areas of expertise: Russia and NATO, history of Russian foreign policy, Russian politics and interests, war in Ukraine.

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