What are the best strategies for staying current with scientific literature?

3 Follow key journals and authors

Another way to stay current with scientific literature is to follow the key journals and authors in your field. You can subscribe to their newsletters, feeds, or alerts, or follow them on social media platforms such as Twitter or LinkedIn. This way, you can get notified of new publications, updates, and discussions, and join the conversation with your peers and experts.

4 Join a journal club or reading group

A journal club or reading group is a great way to read and discuss scientific literature with your colleagues, collaborators, or mentors. You can take turns to select and present an article, and then share your insights, questions, and critiques. This can help you improve your critical thinking, communication, and presentation skills, as well as learn from different perspectives and experiences.

5 Apply and share your learning

Finally, the best way to stay current with scientific literature is to apply and share your learning in your lab practice. You can use the literature to inform your decisions, design your experiments, and interpret your results. You can also share your learning with your team, your network, or your audience, through reports, blogs, podcasts, or webinars. By applying and sharing your learning, you can deepen your understanding, demonstrate your expertise, and contribute to the advancement of your field.

6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?