The Future of Online Misinformation Research: Tackling the Landscape With Integrity and Urgency

Journal of Medical Internet Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Wen‐Ying Sylvia Chou
DOI: 10.2196/104526
Cited by: 1

Abstract

Unlabelled: Since early 2025, the scientific research and funding landscape has faced tremendous changes and challenges in the United States. In this News and Perspectives article, health communication scholar, former program official of the National Cancer Institute, and JMIR Correspondent Wen-Ying Sylvia Chou discusses the impact on-and future of-online misinformation research in this politicized context.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Misinformation and Its Impacts Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Wikis in Education and Collaboration

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Medical Internet Research
Publisher
JMIR Publications Inc.
Volume
28
Pages
e104526–e104526
Publication date
22 June 2026
Language
EN