Adrian Dalca
@adriandalca.bsky.social
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A friend drove two hours today for her breast cancer chemotherapy only to learn it was canceled due to NIH cuts. Clinical trial ended midstream. No treatment, no restart, no plan, no information. Her bro-in-law's chemo was also canceled.
March 20, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A friend drove two hours today for her breast cancer chemotherapy only to learn it was canceled due to NIH cuts. Clinical trial ended midstream. No treatment, no restart, no plan, no information. Her bro-in-law's chemo was also canceled.
Introducing VoxelPrompt, an agent-driven model that can tackle a landscape of diverse radiological tasks, extending far beyond those addressed by today’s specialized models. VoxelPrompt addresses complex objectives with a solution grounded in interpretable vision operations.
Paper: lnkd.in/ezWSX6zQ
Paper: lnkd.in/ezWSX6zQ
VoxelPrompt: A Vision-Language Agent for Grounded Medical Image Analysis
We present VoxelPrompt, an agent-driven vision-language framework that tackles diverse radiological tasks through joint modeling of natural language, image volumes, and analytical metrics. VoxelPrompt...
lnkd.in
March 4, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Introducing VoxelPrompt, an agent-driven model that can tackle a landscape of diverse radiological tasks, extending far beyond those addressed by today’s specialized models. VoxelPrompt addresses complex objectives with a solution grounded in interpretable vision operations.
Paper: lnkd.in/ezWSX6zQ
Paper: lnkd.in/ezWSX6zQ
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
Recently thought about a model which takes a delineation instruction / segmentation protocol as input and provides the respective segmentation(s). Today I read VoxelPrompt. Super interesting work by Andrew Hoopes, Victor Ion Butoi, John Guttag and @adriandalca.bsky.social.
VoxelPrompt: A Vision-Language Agent for Grounded Medical Image Analysis
We present VoxelPrompt, an agent-driven vision-language framework that tackles diverse radiological tasks through joint modeling of natural language, image volumes, and analytical metrics. VoxelPrompt...
arxiv.org
March 3, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Recently thought about a model which takes a delineation instruction / segmentation protocol as input and provides the respective segmentation(s). Today I read VoxelPrompt. Super interesting work by Andrew Hoopes, Victor Ion Butoi, John Guttag and @adriandalca.bsky.social.
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We’ve tried to shelter our minds but tonight we’re preparing for the genocide of Science.
Entire NIH departments will have no leaders.
World renowned Scientists kicked to the curb without cause, & grants will loose their lead investigators.
Is this what they want?
Chaos? Destruction?
Entire NIH departments will have no leaders.
World renowned Scientists kicked to the curb without cause, & grants will loose their lead investigators.
Is this what they want?
Chaos? Destruction?
NIH ban on renewing senior scientists adds to assaults on its in-house research
Policy follows firings of tenure-track scientists and suspension of training programs
www.science.org
February 28, 2025 at 4:06 AM
We’ve tried to shelter our minds but tonight we’re preparing for the genocide of Science.
Entire NIH departments will have no leaders.
World renowned Scientists kicked to the curb without cause, & grants will loose their lead investigators.
Is this what they want?
Chaos? Destruction?
Entire NIH departments will have no leaders.
World renowned Scientists kicked to the curb without cause, & grants will loose their lead investigators.
Is this what they want?
Chaos? Destruction?
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
Meanwhile, in Canada, Pierre Poilievre is on record opposing vaccine mandates and public health measures in future epidemics/pandemics, and openly supported antivaxxers who terrorized Ottawa and shut down borders.
Pierre Poilievre is simply a danger to the health of Canadians.
Pierre Poilievre is simply a danger to the health of Canadians.
February 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Meanwhile, in Canada, Pierre Poilievre is on record opposing vaccine mandates and public health measures in future epidemics/pandemics, and openly supported antivaxxers who terrorized Ottawa and shut down borders.
Pierre Poilievre is simply a danger to the health of Canadians.
Pierre Poilievre is simply a danger to the health of Canadians.
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
Inexplicably, US administration has launched an unprecedented assault on science, on research institutions & on vital international organizations & initiatives.
An assault on science anywhere is an assault on science everywhere; the global community must unite
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
An assault on science anywhere is an assault on science everywhere; the global community must unite
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Trump 2.0: an assault on science anywhere is an assault on science everywhere
US President Donald Trump is taking a wrecking ball to science and to international institutions. The global research community must take a stand against these attacks.
www.nature.com
February 25, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Inexplicably, US administration has launched an unprecedented assault on science, on research institutions & on vital international organizations & initiatives.
An assault on science anywhere is an assault on science everywhere; the global community must unite
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
An assault on science anywhere is an assault on science everywhere; the global community must unite
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www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
Let me be clear. DOGE’s chokehold on the NIH will impact every single person. Holding back biomedical research this way, benefits nobody.
February 26, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Let me be clear. DOGE’s chokehold on the NIH will impact every single person. Holding back biomedical research this way, benefits nobody.
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
Unfortunately it won't be felt as a sharp economic shock where people can easily identify the cause and course-correct. It will be a slow stagnation until one day you realize you've been eclipsed but can't figure out why.
Americans are not remotely ready for the kind of economic downturn we face from kneecapping our research powerhouses. The scariest part is how few see what is coming and how it might take a decade or more to correct.
February 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Unfortunately it won't be felt as a sharp economic shock where people can easily identify the cause and course-correct. It will be a slow stagnation until one day you realize you've been eclipsed but can't figure out why.
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
Americans are not remotely ready for the kind of economic downturn we face from kneecapping our research powerhouses. The scariest part is how few see what is coming and how it might take a decade or more to correct.
February 23, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Americans are not remotely ready for the kind of economic downturn we face from kneecapping our research powerhouses. The scariest part is how few see what is coming and how it might take a decade or more to correct.
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
Let me be very clear. US academia has led the world because (a) it can attract international students and researchers and (b) has the resources to support long-term science. Both of these pillars are under severe threat with the current administration in Washington.
February 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Let me be very clear. US academia has led the world because (a) it can attract international students and researchers and (b) has the resources to support long-term science. Both of these pillars are under severe threat with the current administration in Washington.
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For @technologyreview.com I spoke with more than 10+ federal workers who occupy, or until recently occupied, scientific and technical positions across various agencies. They explained to me how much behind-the-scenes work the US government does to keep America’s engine of innovation humming. 2/
February 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
For @technologyreview.com I spoke with more than 10+ federal workers who occupy, or until recently occupied, scientific and technical positions across various agencies. They explained to me how much behind-the-scenes work the US government does to keep America’s engine of innovation humming. 2/
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
For decades, the US government has painstakingly kept American science #1 globally—and every facet of American life has improved because of it. The internet? Flu shot? Ozempic? All grew out of federally-funded research. Now all that's being dismantled. 1/ www.technologyreview.com/2025/02/21/1...
The foundations of America’s prosperity are being dismantled
Federal scientists warn that Americans could feel the effects of the new administration's devastating cuts for decades to come
www.technologyreview.com
February 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
For decades, the US government has painstakingly kept American science #1 globally—and every facet of American life has improved because of it. The internet? Flu shot? Ozempic? All grew out of federally-funded research. Now all that's being dismantled. 1/ www.technologyreview.com/2025/02/21/1...
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Once upon a time I wrote a somewhat viral twitter thread on how to keep up with the rapidly growing scientific literature. I was wrong. It’s gone too far. Stop obsessing over the latest arxiv drop. Cultivate your own curiosity and creativity.
February 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Once upon a time I wrote a somewhat viral twitter thread on how to keep up with the rapidly growing scientific literature. I was wrong. It’s gone too far. Stop obsessing over the latest arxiv drop. Cultivate your own curiosity and creativity.
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So.
It has officially happened. I have been officially let go from my position at CDC. I wasn’t a probationary employee. I had stellar performance reviews every year.
I’ll be ok. But please understand that many worked HARD to get into these positions and were doing great public health work.
It has officially happened. I have been officially let go from my position at CDC. I wasn’t a probationary employee. I had stellar performance reviews every year.
I’ll be ok. But please understand that many worked HARD to get into these positions and were doing great public health work.
February 21, 2025 at 8:14 PM
So.
It has officially happened. I have been officially let go from my position at CDC. I wasn’t a probationary employee. I had stellar performance reviews every year.
I’ll be ok. But please understand that many worked HARD to get into these positions and were doing great public health work.
It has officially happened. I have been officially let go from my position at CDC. I wasn’t a probationary employee. I had stellar performance reviews every year.
I’ll be ok. But please understand that many worked HARD to get into these positions and were doing great public health work.
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
Weill Cornell Radiology is now accepting applications for the Cornell NYC AIMI Fellowship! A prestigious 3-year research position for recent Ph.D. grads in AI for medical imaging.
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February 18, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Weill Cornell Radiology is now accepting applications for the Cornell NYC AIMI Fellowship! A prestigious 3-year research position for recent Ph.D. grads in AI for medical imaging.
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Welcome @melbajournal.bsky.social !
100 papers published to-date, and counting! 🙌
@adriandalca.bsky.social @msabuncu.bsky.social
100 papers published to-date, and counting! 🙌
@adriandalca.bsky.social @msabuncu.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Welcome @melbajournal.bsky.social !
100 papers published to-date, and counting! 🙌
@adriandalca.bsky.social @msabuncu.bsky.social
100 papers published to-date, and counting! 🙌
@adriandalca.bsky.social @msabuncu.bsky.social
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
During one of the most severe flu seasons in recent years, too.
We have already had children die of influenza this year.
Influenza can be severe, and the average severity varies from year to year.
Being vaccinated would have been protective against the worst outcomes.
We have already had children die of influenza this year.
Influenza can be severe, and the average severity varies from year to year.
Being vaccinated would have been protective against the worst outcomes.
On Friday night, HHS ordered CDC to take down all flu vaccine campaign materials from its website. Materials are starting to come down.
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
For example, a campaign explaining that flu shot can reduce flu severity from "wild to mild" is now offline. Left image is from Friday, right is now
Meanwhile...
February 16, 2025 at 11:27 PM
During one of the most severe flu seasons in recent years, too.
We have already had children die of influenza this year.
Influenza can be severe, and the average severity varies from year to year.
Being vaccinated would have been protective against the worst outcomes.
We have already had children die of influenza this year.
Influenza can be severe, and the average severity varies from year to year.
Being vaccinated would have been protective against the worst outcomes.
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
The world's engine of biomedical research is grinding to a halt 😢Vast majority of modern vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics can trace their origin to NIH-funded research. This will have dire long-term effects.
We are hearing that there is a meeting of all NIH IC directors happening now. We are also hearing, from several sources, rumors about director and assistant director level removals coming soon.
The impact of this wld be enormous.
IC directors have all grantmaking authority for each institute. 🧪
The impact of this wld be enormous.
IC directors have all grantmaking authority for each institute. 🧪
February 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The world's engine of biomedical research is grinding to a halt 😢Vast majority of modern vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics can trace their origin to NIH-funded research. This will have dire long-term effects.
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs confirms it has dismissed more than 1,000 employees
A once unthinkable concept for an agency that operates 100+ major hospitals and many hundreds more clinics
And processes veterans benefits
news.va.gov/press-room/v...
A once unthinkable concept for an agency that operates 100+ major hospitals and many hundreds more clinics
And processes veterans benefits
news.va.gov/press-room/v...
VA dismisses more than 1,000 employees - VA News
WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced the dismissal of more than 1,000 employees.
news.va.gov
February 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
U.S. Dept of Veterans Affairs confirms it has dismissed more than 1,000 employees
A once unthinkable concept for an agency that operates 100+ major hospitals and many hundreds more clinics
And processes veterans benefits
news.va.gov/press-room/v...
A once unthinkable concept for an agency that operates 100+ major hospitals and many hundreds more clinics
And processes veterans benefits
news.va.gov/press-room/v...
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
Putting RFK Jr. in charge of the nation’s public health is a huge mistake.
When dangerous diseases resurface and people can’t access lifesaving vaccines, all Americans will suffer — and RFK Jr.’s family could keep getting richer thanks to his serious conflicts of interest.
When dangerous diseases resurface and people can’t access lifesaving vaccines, all Americans will suffer — and RFK Jr.’s family could keep getting richer thanks to his serious conflicts of interest.
February 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Putting RFK Jr. in charge of the nation’s public health is a huge mistake.
When dangerous diseases resurface and people can’t access lifesaving vaccines, all Americans will suffer — and RFK Jr.’s family could keep getting richer thanks to his serious conflicts of interest.
When dangerous diseases resurface and people can’t access lifesaving vaccines, all Americans will suffer — and RFK Jr.’s family could keep getting richer thanks to his serious conflicts of interest.
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
How the sudden and severe cuts to NIH funding will devastate the US biomedical industry — especially red state institutions.
Also Elon Musk’s claims about “overhead” numbers were off by about a factor of two.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/o...
Also Elon Musk’s claims about “overhead” numbers were off by about a factor of two.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/o...
February 11, 2025 at 12:48 PM
How the sudden and severe cuts to NIH funding will devastate the US biomedical industry — especially red state institutions.
Also Elon Musk’s claims about “overhead” numbers were off by about a factor of two.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/o...
Also Elon Musk’s claims about “overhead” numbers were off by about a factor of two.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/o...
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
This is a great infographic explaining where indirect costs go.
HT @haribharadwaj.bsky.social
www.cogr.edu/sites/defaul...
HT @haribharadwaj.bsky.social
www.cogr.edu/sites/defaul...
www.cogr.edu
February 9, 2025 at 3:28 PM
This is a great infographic explaining where indirect costs go.
HT @haribharadwaj.bsky.social
www.cogr.edu/sites/defaul...
HT @haribharadwaj.bsky.social
www.cogr.edu/sites/defaul...
Reposted by Adrian Dalca
Another assault on US competitiveness at a time when biomedicine is roaring with innovation, an own-goal in a high-stakes international tournament. Of course the real losers are American people needing medicines and cures.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
NIH cuts billions of dollars in biomedical funding, effective immediately
The move halts a large slice of money for most universities and research institutions virtually overnight, imperiling vital research in everything from cancer to heart disease.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Another assault on US competitiveness at a time when biomedicine is roaring with innovation, an own-goal in a high-stakes international tournament. Of course the real losers are American people needing medicines and cures.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Great analysis of the indirect cost rate announcement by @stuartbuck.bsky.social
Indirect Costs at NIH . . .
I wasn’t planning on spending part of a Saturday writing about cost accounting principles and the like, but NIH-world was hit with a doozy of a policy announcement on Friday night:
open.substack.com
February 8, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Great analysis of the indirect cost rate announcement by @stuartbuck.bsky.social