Turning Science into Stories

Dr. Mrigank Shail is a strategic communications consultant, educator, and public health physician with over a decade of experience working across health systems, global organizations, and academic institutions. His work focuses on translating complex medical and scientific information into compelling narratives that drive impact and change.

Shaping Accurate Health Narratives

Dr. Mrigank Shail blends clinical expertise with a passion for storytelling and systems change. As a physician with training in family medicine and public health, he has spent the last 12+ years advising organizations like the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and leading universities on strategic communication, knowledge mobilization, and behavior change.

Dr. Shail has led and supported global health campaigns on issues such as pandemic preparedness, misinformation, health equity, and social determinants of health. He is passionate about shaping health narratives that are not only accurate, but engaging, inclusive, and impactful.

His Multidisciplinary Background Includes

Health communication strategy and campaign design

Writing, video content, and microlearning module development

Science storytelling and scriptwriting

Teaching, mentorship, and public speaking

"Whether it’s a policy, a program, or a new piece of science — if people can’t understand it, they can’t act on it. That’s why I believe in the power of clear, human-centered communication"

Current Affiliations

Lecturer, Institute of Health Policy, Management & Evaluation, University of Toronto

Communications Consultant, World Health Organization

Faculty Affiliate, Institute for Pandemics, University of Toronto

Collaborator, UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose

Communication Consultant, World Health Organization

What Can I Help You With?

Health communication strategy and campaign design

Dr. Shail has worked closely with organizations such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and various academic institutions to develop large-scale communication strategies that address urgent public health issues.

Medical writing, video content, and microlearning module development

Drawing on his medical background, Dr. Shail transforms complex scientific data and health policy into clear, accurate, and engaging educational content. He has written scripts, produced explainer videos, and developed interactive microlearning modules tailored to frontline health workers, policy leaders, and the general public.

Science storytelling and scriptwriting

Dr. Shail applies the art of storytelling to the science of communication. He has written scripts and conceptualized storyboards for global health campaigns, social media series, and educational content. His storytelling approach balances accuracy with empathy—making room for lived experiences, community voices, and narrative nuance

Teaching, mentorship, and public speaking

As a lecturer at the University of Toronto and an active mentor to emerging health professionals, Dr. Shail is committed to capacity-building. He teaches courses on health systems, communication, and policy, incorporating real-world case studies and media projects. He also speaks at conferences, delivers storytelling workshops, and leads media training sessions for scientists, clinicians, and public health advocates.

Turning Science into Stories

Shaping Accurate Health Narratives

His Multidisciplinary Background Includes

"Whether it’s a policy, a program, or a new piece of science — if people can’t understand it, they can’t act on it. That’s why I believe in the power of clear, human-centered communication"

Current Affiliations

What Can I Help You With?

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