Cassandra Willyard
@cassandrawillyard.bsky.social
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Great new piece by @cassandrawillyard.bsky.social on the dubious value of diagnostic kits marketed directly to consumers for use at home. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
July 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Great new piece by @cassandrawillyard.bsky.social on the dubious value of diagnostic kits marketed directly to consumers for use at home. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Delighted to be a finalist for NIHCM's Trade Journalism Award. Thanks to @lyrebard.bsky.social for her exceptional editing. And special thanks to the many scientists who helped me understand this complex issue. Here's the story: www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
#NIHCMAwardsJournalism
#NIHCMAwardsJournalism
Fixing Bias in Medical Tools and Diagnoses Can Save Lives
New formulas, devices and tools are removing historical bias from medical diagnoses
www.scientificamerican.com
May 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Delighted to be a finalist for NIHCM's Trade Journalism Award. Thanks to @lyrebard.bsky.social for her exceptional editing. And special thanks to the many scientists who helped me understand this complex issue. Here's the story: www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
#NIHCMAwardsJournalism
#NIHCMAwardsJournalism
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Some former senior leaders at the #FDA have thoughts about what new commissioner Marty Makary should — and shouldn't — do as head of the world's premier drug regulatory agency. www.statnews.com/2025/04/18/f...
Five priorities to remake the FDA in a time of deep uncertainty
Two former FDA leaders look at Commissioner Marty Makary’s early stumbles — and lay out a list of priorities to protect both Americans’ health and the critical biotech industry.
www.statnews.com
April 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Some former senior leaders at the #FDA have thoughts about what new commissioner Marty Makary should — and shouldn't — do as head of the world's premier drug regulatory agency. www.statnews.com/2025/04/18/f...
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In terminating hundreds of NIH grants, the Trump administration dumped years of investment down the drain. In my latest @opinion.bloomberg.com column, we analyzed the cancelled projects & talked to scientists to understand just how much the public loses out. It's a lot: tinyurl.com/bdey86su
April 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In terminating hundreds of NIH grants, the Trump administration dumped years of investment down the drain. In my latest @opinion.bloomberg.com column, we analyzed the cancelled projects & talked to scientists to understand just how much the public loses out. It's a lot: tinyurl.com/bdey86su
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In support of our host state, NASW, CASW, and SCONC invite #SciWri24 conference attendees and media colleagues alike to donate to Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR) or to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. Thank you!
go.ncsu.edu/donate-bpr
go.ncsu.edu/donate-ncdrf
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November 9, 2024 at 1:43 PM
In support of our host state, NASW, CASW, and SCONC invite #SciWri24 conference attendees and media colleagues alike to donate to Blue Ridge Public Radio (BPR) or to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund. Thank you!
go.ncsu.edu/donate-bpr
go.ncsu.edu/donate-ncdrf
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go.ncsu.edu/donate-bpr
go.ncsu.edu/donate-ncdrf
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November 9, 2024 at 5:49 PM
#SciWri24 Attendees: Looking for a workspace to file that story? A quiet room to hide out for a bit? Lactation room? Extra N95 mask? We've got your conference needs taken care of.
Accessibility: sciencewriters2024.o...
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"Trauma-Informed Reporting: An Interactive Workshop" #TraumaInformedReporting is one of the many timely professional development sessions we're hosting at the #SciWri24 national conference this fall. Join us! 💚🧪📝
www.sciencewriters2024.org/register
www.sciencewriters2024.org/schedule
www.sciencewriters2024.org/register
www.sciencewriters2024.org/schedule
If you're attending the @sciencewriters.org meeting in person...check out the workshop from @emilysohn.bsky.social and I!
We are heading up a workshop on trauma-informed journalism. How to protect your sources and yourself.
People might think oh, we're science people, we don't deal with trauma...
We are heading up a workshop on trauma-informed journalism. How to protect your sources and yourself.
People might think oh, we're science people, we don't deal with trauma...
September 19, 2024 at 5:15 PM
"Trauma-Informed Reporting: An Interactive Workshop" #TraumaInformedReporting is one of the many timely professional development sessions we're hosting at the #SciWri24 national conference this fall. Join us! 💚🧪📝
www.sciencewriters2024.org/register
www.sciencewriters2024.org/schedule
www.sciencewriters2024.org/register
www.sciencewriters2024.org/schedule
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NASW Members: Take leadership and submit your name to run for the NASW Board in 2024! As board members, you get to take on the ultimate responsibility of overseeing the health, management, and future of our incredible association. Nomination due date is March 18: www.nasw.org/article/take...
Take leadership! Submit your name to run for the NASW Board in 2024
Later in 2024, NASW members will elect officers and at-large members to form the next NASW Board.
www.nasw.org
February 21, 2024 at 6:48 PM
NASW Members: Take leadership and submit your name to run for the NASW Board in 2024! As board members, you get to take on the ultimate responsibility of overseeing the health, management, and future of our incredible association. Nomination due date is March 18: www.nasw.org/article/take...
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"Freedom of the press, freedom of information, and access to accurate news are not just professional issues faced by journalists and writers alone—they are intrinsic rights in a free, democratic society." Read the NASW Board's 90th anniversary address, published today: www.nasw.org/article/nasw...
The Next Ninety Years: 90th anniversary address of the National Association of Science Writers
On the 90th anniversary of NASW's founding, the 2022-2024 Board of the National Association of Science Writers shares its reflections on the state of the industry.
www.nasw.org
February 21, 2024 at 7:01 PM
"Freedom of the press, freedom of information, and access to accurate news are not just professional issues faced by journalists and writers alone—they are intrinsic rights in a free, democratic society." Read the NASW Board's 90th anniversary address, published today: www.nasw.org/article/nasw...
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AI is not for replacing writers or artists 👏
ANNOUNCEMENT: The National Association of Science Writers issues its statement on generative A.I. tools. "Ethical considerations and human agency must remain central to editorial decisions, as they always have been." Full statement: www.nasw.org/article/nasw...
NASW issues statement on generative A.I. tools
The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) Board of Directors issues its statement on the use of generative A.I. tools in journalism.
www.nasw.org
February 5, 2024 at 5:41 PM
AI is not for replacing writers or artists 👏
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REMINDER: Entries for our NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards are due February 1. As in past years, we offer waived entry fees for members of the AAJA, IJA (NAJA), NABJ, NAHJ, NLGJA, SAJA, Trans Journalists Association, or SACNAS. Nominate your good work today! www.nasw.org/article/entr...
Entries for NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards open now
Entries for the 2024 NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards are open now. With cash prizes, no entry fees for members, and submissions open to members and non-members alike, we hope that you enter ...
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January 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM
REMINDER: Entries for our NASW Science in Society Journalism Awards are due February 1. As in past years, we offer waived entry fees for members of the AAJA, IJA (NAJA), NABJ, NAHJ, NLGJA, SAJA, Trans Journalists Association, or SACNAS. Nominate your good work today! www.nasw.org/article/entr...
New Nature story up today! Do you love immunology? Well get excited! We're gonna dive deep into efforts to treat autoimmune diseases by restoring immune tolerance. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
January 23, 2024 at 3:44 PM
New Nature story up today! Do you love immunology? Well get excited! We're gonna dive deep into efforts to treat autoimmune diseases by restoring immune tolerance. www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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NASW Members: Missed our last SciWriSocial? Save the date for our next virtual event Thursday January 25. Open to nonmembers, so bring a friend! Come ask questions about our latest SciWriGrants call for proposals, then stick around for breakout room networking: www.nasw.org/events/nasw-...
If you're a member of @sciencewriters.org - join me 12/7 at 1PM ET, as I emcee a food science trivia contest during NASW's monthly #SciWriSocial for freelancers. Serious holiday bragging rights are at stake. www.nasw.org/events/nasw-... 🧪
January 16, 2024 at 5:26 PM
NASW Members: Missed our last SciWriSocial? Save the date for our next virtual event Thursday January 25. Open to nonmembers, so bring a friend! Come ask questions about our latest SciWriGrants call for proposals, then stick around for breakout room networking: www.nasw.org/events/nasw-...
Happy pub day to my friend, @rboyle31.bsky.social. Her new book, Our Moon, is part history, part science lesson, part love letter, and all riveting. Go buy it!
January 16, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Happy pub day to my friend, @rboyle31.bsky.social. Her new book, Our Moon, is part history, part science lesson, part love letter, and all riveting. Go buy it!
Science: Putting your toddler in front of the TV? You might hurt their ability to process the world around them, new data suggests
Poll: 100% of parents who are just trying to keep the goddamn ship from sinking while everyone is home sick DO NOT CARE.
Poll: 100% of parents who are just trying to keep the goddamn ship from sinking while everyone is home sick DO NOT CARE.
January 8, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Science: Putting your toddler in front of the TV? You might hurt their ability to process the world around them, new data suggests
Poll: 100% of parents who are just trying to keep the goddamn ship from sinking while everyone is home sick DO NOT CARE.
Poll: 100% of parents who are just trying to keep the goddamn ship from sinking while everyone is home sick DO NOT CARE.
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A medical microrobots update from @cassandrawillyard.com, with not one mention of Fantastic Voyage (thank goodness).
www.technologyreview.com/2023/12/08/1...
www.technologyreview.com/2023/12/08/1...
December 8, 2023 at 6:16 PM
A medical microrobots update from @cassandrawillyard.com, with not one mention of Fantastic Voyage (thank goodness).
www.technologyreview.com/2023/12/08/1...
www.technologyreview.com/2023/12/08/1...
Immunologists are the best ologists. That's the way I'm feeling today, anyway.
November 28, 2023 at 3:04 PM
Immunologists are the best ologists. That's the way I'm feeling today, anyway.
Regarding pitching: "I don't like to do it, but it must be done," says @anilananth.bsky.social. TRUTH. #sciwri23
September 28, 2023 at 5:52 PM
Regarding pitching: "I don't like to do it, but it must be done," says @anilananth.bsky.social. TRUTH. #sciwri23