Alix Seif, MD
@alixseif.bsky.social
Pediatric oncologist. Cancer clinical epi and novice ImpSci researcher. Justice enthusiast. Academic freedom proponent. She/her.
Sending love and strength to colleagues in MN.
And wherever this is heading next.
And wherever this is heading next.
We Do Care | NEJM
Physicians throughout Minnesota bear witness to the devastation that U.S. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement is wreaking. They implore physicians everywhere to raise their
voices.
www.nejm.org
February 2, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Sending love and strength to colleagues in MN.
And wherever this is heading next.
And wherever this is heading next.
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I'm sending a letter and created this @resist.bot petition, if anyone in Philly would like to sign on:
resist.bot/petitions/PF...
resist.bot/petitions/PF...
President’s House exhibit in Philly schools and public spaces
Text SIGN PFDMYM to 50409 to send this to your officials.
resist.bot
January 24, 2026 at 9:11 PM
I'm sending a letter and created this @resist.bot petition, if anyone in Philly would like to sign on:
resist.bot/petitions/PF...
resist.bot/petitions/PF...
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Our latest video in our partnership with @glaucomflecken.bsky.social summarizes a new trial investigating the mass administration of ivermectin for reducing malaria transmission. Read the full results of the BOHEMIA trial for free: nej.md/DrG31
December 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Our latest video in our partnership with @glaucomflecken.bsky.social summarizes a new trial investigating the mass administration of ivermectin for reducing malaria transmission. Read the full results of the BOHEMIA trial for free: nej.md/DrG31
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Yesterday, we made history when the PA CROWN Act became law!
I was happy to share the day with my goddaughter, Lorel, knowing that her generation won’t face discrimination or be judged for their natural hair style or texture.
We can wear our CROWNS with pride!
I was happy to share the day with my goddaughter, Lorel, knowing that her generation won’t face discrimination or be judged for their natural hair style or texture.
We can wear our CROWNS with pride!
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Yesterday, we made history when the PA CROWN Act became law!
I was happy to share the day with my goddaughter, Lorel, knowing that her generation won’t face discrimination or be judged for their natural hair style or texture.
We can wear our CROWNS with pride!
I was happy to share the day with my goddaughter, Lorel, knowing that her generation won’t face discrimination or be judged for their natural hair style or texture.
We can wear our CROWNS with pride!
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Our research team @ McGill University is asking children living in #Canada between 8-14 years of age who are affected by #cancer (those living with cancer, siblings, friends) to rate how they’d like health information shared!!
Questionnaire (Eng + Fr) will take ~15-20 minutes
👉 lnkd.in/gTkectWP
Questionnaire (Eng + Fr) will take ~15-20 minutes
👉 lnkd.in/gTkectWP
November 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Our research team @ McGill University is asking children living in #Canada between 8-14 years of age who are affected by #cancer (those living with cancer, siblings, friends) to rate how they’d like health information shared!!
Questionnaire (Eng + Fr) will take ~15-20 minutes
👉 lnkd.in/gTkectWP
Questionnaire (Eng + Fr) will take ~15-20 minutes
👉 lnkd.in/gTkectWP
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Fear is contagious, but so is courage. I remain steadfast in my oath to the Constitution and am grateful to those across the nation who stand with us. Don't give up the ship.
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Fear is contagious, but so is courage. I remain steadfast in my oath to the Constitution and am grateful to those across the nation who stand with us. Don't give up the ship.
Applications are open for the 2026 Short Course on Multilingual Approaches to Research Studies!
📆 June 1-3
📍 Philadelphia
💰 Scholarships are available
Learn more and apply ⤵️
redcap.link/apply_2026MARS
📆 June 1-3
📍 Philadelphia
💰 Scholarships are available
Learn more and apply ⤵️
redcap.link/apply_2026MARS
November 20, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Governor Shapiro has made sure that Pennsylvanians relying on LIHEAP won't have their heat shut off while the federal government is shut down and funds are frozen.
LIHEAP recipients won't have utilities shutoff during government shutdown, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announces
As Pennsylvania waits on federal funding for LIHEAP, Shapiro announced a commitment from utility companies that heat will not be shut off.
buff.ly
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Governor Shapiro has made sure that Pennsylvanians relying on LIHEAP won't have their heat shut off while the federal government is shut down and funds are frozen.
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Academics in Assyria in the 7th c BC complain that admin is preventing them from doing research and teaching
November 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Academics in Assyria in the 7th c BC complain that admin is preventing them from doing research and teaching
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🩺The ASH Treating Fairly is a new award for ASH members who are PIs for research on hematologic diseases & disorders disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities.
Protect your research amid federal cuts: https://bit.ly/47gDls7
#Fight4Hematology #ResearchSavesLives
8/8
Protect your research amid federal cuts: https://bit.ly/47gDls7
#Fight4Hematology #ResearchSavesLives
8/8
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🩺The ASH Treating Fairly is a new award for ASH members who are PIs for research on hematologic diseases & disorders disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities.
Protect your research amid federal cuts: https://bit.ly/47gDls7
#Fight4Hematology #ResearchSavesLives
8/8
Protect your research amid federal cuts: https://bit.ly/47gDls7
#Fight4Hematology #ResearchSavesLives
8/8
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🏥Fellows & junior faculty — Research awards ASH HIP Fellow Award | $100,000 over 2-3 years for protected research time and training https://bit.ly/47ym7W2
RTAF | $70,000 for one year protected research time https://bit.ly/4hx45rQ
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RTAF | $70,000 for one year protected research time https://bit.ly/4hx45rQ
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November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🏥Fellows & junior faculty — Research awards ASH HIP Fellow Award | $100,000 over 2-3 years for protected research time and training https://bit.ly/47ym7W2
RTAF | $70,000 for one year protected research time https://bit.ly/4hx45rQ
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RTAF | $70,000 for one year protected research time https://bit.ly/4hx45rQ
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📚#Medstudent Funding for a part-time or 1-year immersive project
ASH HIP Medical Student Award | Part-time or immersive project https://bit.ly/4qxwsKu
ASH HONORS | Part time https://bit.ly/48OzIuK
ASH Physician-Scientist Award | Immersive https://bit.ly/3X2CqFL
3/8
ASH HIP Medical Student Award | Part-time or immersive project https://bit.ly/4qxwsKu
ASH HONORS | Part time https://bit.ly/48OzIuK
ASH Physician-Scientist Award | Immersive https://bit.ly/3X2CqFL
3/8
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📚#Medstudent Funding for a part-time or 1-year immersive project
ASH HIP Medical Student Award | Part-time or immersive project https://bit.ly/4qxwsKu
ASH HONORS | Part time https://bit.ly/48OzIuK
ASH Physician-Scientist Award | Immersive https://bit.ly/3X2CqFL
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ASH HIP Medical Student Award | Part-time or immersive project https://bit.ly/4qxwsKu
ASH HONORS | Part time https://bit.ly/48OzIuK
ASH Physician-Scientist Award | Immersive https://bit.ly/3X2CqFL
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👉 Projects below are based in North America. 🌏 Find global awards: https://bit.ly/49zaTDc
👉 You are encouraged to apply for all awards for which you are eligible; however, please note that only one award may be accepted at a time
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👉 You are encouraged to apply for all awards for which you are eligible; however, please note that only one award may be accepted at a time
2/8
Early and Mid-Career Investigator Awards and Training Programs - Hematology.org
Awards and training programs provided by ASH help to enhance knowledge, research, and expertise of early- and mid-career hematologists.
bit.ly
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
👉 Projects below are based in North America. 🌏 Find global awards: https://bit.ly/49zaTDc
👉 You are encouraged to apply for all awards for which you are eligible; however, please note that only one award may be accepted at a time
2/8
👉 You are encouraged to apply for all awards for which you are eligible; however, please note that only one award may be accepted at a time
2/8
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🚨ASH increased its investment in #hematology research & training, which means more opportunities right now to receive funding!
🧵👇See the thread for open opportunities by career stage.
📢 Help us share! #ASHTrainee #Fight4Hematology #Hemesky #Medsky
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🧵👇See the thread for open opportunities by career stage.
📢 Help us share! #ASHTrainee #Fight4Hematology #Hemesky #Medsky
1/8
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🚨ASH increased its investment in #hematology research & training, which means more opportunities right now to receive funding!
🧵👇See the thread for open opportunities by career stage.
📢 Help us share! #ASHTrainee #Fight4Hematology #Hemesky #Medsky
1/8
🧵👇See the thread for open opportunities by career stage.
📢 Help us share! #ASHTrainee #Fight4Hematology #Hemesky #Medsky
1/8
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For many people, the afternoon is a dreaded time of day when energy slumps, concentration fizzles and stress builds. To counteract the midday gloom, consider a brief yoga break. Try this energizing routine.
Need a Boost? Try This Energizing Yoga Routine.
Reverse the afternoon slump with a short, refreshing sequence.
nyti.ms
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
For many people, the afternoon is a dreaded time of day when energy slumps, concentration fizzles and stress builds. To counteract the midday gloom, consider a brief yoga break. Try this energizing routine.
This is excellent - and check out the Shame Lab site, too: www.shamelab.org/home
October 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
This is excellent - and check out the Shame Lab site, too: www.shamelab.org/home
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Really appreciate this letter from Penn's President Jameson responding to the proposed "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education."
penntoday.upenn.edu/announcement...
penntoday.upenn.edu/announcement...
Penn’s written response to the Compact for Academic Excellence | Penn Today
To the Penn Community,As I communicated to you on October 16, 2025, we sent a letter to the Department of Education in response to their request for limited, targeted feedback about the proposed Compa...
penntoday.upenn.edu
October 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Really appreciate this letter from Penn's President Jameson responding to the proposed "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education."
penntoday.upenn.edu/announcement...
penntoday.upenn.edu/announcement...
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💬 Viewpoint: The newly constituted Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has departed from established, evidence-based guideline development standards, raising concerns about transparency and credibility.
ja.ma/4opGX0K
ja.ma/4opGX0K
October 22, 2025 at 3:45 PM
💬 Viewpoint: The newly constituted Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has departed from established, evidence-based guideline development standards, raising concerns about transparency and credibility.
ja.ma/4opGX0K
ja.ma/4opGX0K
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#PBC Must Read: Do Surveillance Tests for Relapse Improve Survival After Chemotherapy for Paediatric Acute Leukaemia? A Systematic Review doi.org/10.1002/pbc.... #PedsHemeOnc
October 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
#PBC Must Read: Do Surveillance Tests for Relapse Improve Survival After Chemotherapy for Paediatric Acute Leukaemia? A Systematic Review doi.org/10.1002/pbc.... #PedsHemeOnc
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A new @jama.com Insights article by LDI Fellows Kyra O’Brien, Emily Largent, and Jason Karlawish advises clinicians on how to communicate a diagnosis of MCI or dementia—emphasizing triadic communication, personalized content, and emotional support. http://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.13006
Communicating a Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment or Dementia
This JAMA Insights explores strategies for effectively communicating a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment or dementia to patients and their care partners.
doi.org
October 22, 2025 at 4:25 PM
A new @jama.com Insights article by LDI Fellows Kyra O’Brien, Emily Largent, and Jason Karlawish advises clinicians on how to communicate a diagnosis of MCI or dementia—emphasizing triadic communication, personalized content, and emotional support. http://doi.org/10.1001/jama.2025.13006
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🚨🚨🚨
And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
@aaup-penn.bsky.social
And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
@aaup-penn.bsky.social
Penn rejects White House proposal for special funding treatment
With the decision, Penn becomes the third university to decline the offer.
www.thedp.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
🚨🚨🚨
And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
@aaup-penn.bsky.social
And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
@aaup-penn.bsky.social
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The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” would give Trump wide-ranging influence over hiring, admissions, tuition pricing, and even curriculum. Nine colleges were asked to sign on.
🔗 www.inquirer.com/education/pe...
🔗 www.inquirer.com/education/pe...
Penn rejects Trump compact offered to colleges
Brown and MIT have also rejected the proposal, which would have given the White House influence over the universities' operations in exchange for preferential consideration in federal funding.
www.inquirer.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” would give Trump wide-ranging influence over hiring, admissions, tuition pricing, and even curriculum. Nine colleges were asked to sign on.
🔗 www.inquirer.com/education/pe...
🔗 www.inquirer.com/education/pe...
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Pathogenic variants in key #cancer susceptibility genes were detected in 5% of US adults in the All of Us study, exceeding prior estimates and highlighting race-based differences in prevalence.
ja.ma/477ppzh
ja.ma/477ppzh
October 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Pathogenic variants in key #cancer susceptibility genes were detected in 5% of US adults in the All of Us study, exceeding prior estimates and highlighting race-based differences in prevalence.
ja.ma/477ppzh
ja.ma/477ppzh
Relieved and grateful that the President and Board of Trustees listened to the clear message from the Faculty Senate.
Well done, Penn.
Well done, Penn.
Just received from a colleague: looks like Penn is going to join the universities refusing the extortionary Trump "compact". I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win
October 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Relieved and grateful that the President and Board of Trustees listened to the clear message from the Faculty Senate.
Well done, Penn.
Well done, Penn.