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Abby Kimball
@darwinswench.bsky.social
PhD Candidate in the Sibley Lab and freelance graphic designer
@wustldbbs studying mitosis and meiosis in the parasite Cryptosporidium.
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By attacking science:

We are less safe because science informs national security and medical care.

We are less prosperous because science drives innovation and economic benefit.

We are less free because science and democracy depend on the liberty to ask questions, and seek and share knowledge.
March 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Le Monde reporting that a French scientist traveling to Houston to attend a conference was denied entry to US after a search of his phone & computer revealed messages critical of Trump's science cuts, "which [says CPB] conveyed hatred of Trump & could be qualified as terrorism". Computer confiscated
March 19, 2025 at 6:11 PM
I feel so defeated and sad. I wish I could do more.

Consider donating if you can 💙🇺🇦💛 #standwithukraine

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March 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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TODAY IS THE DAY! 🧪☀️⬇️

Join us at the Lincoln Memorial or your local site to Stand Up for Science!
March 7, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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Let's expand Missouri's nondiscrimination laws! Check out our initiative petitions and sign up to volunteer at linktr.ee/mo4lgbtq
February 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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A law firm is helping St. Louis couples prepare for a potential scenario where the U.S. Supreme court overturns same sex marriage.

Here’s how: www.stlpr.org/government-p...
Is gay marriage next? St. Louis clinic provides LGBTQ couples with a power of attorney for free
LGBTQ rights activists and lawyers will hold a clinic on March 5 to help couples set up a power of attorney free of charge. Many LGBTQ couples are worried that a conservative challenge could overturn ...
www.stlpr.org
March 4, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!

Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!

#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
I made some nerdy Valentine's Day cards for my labmates, and wanted to share them with my fellow parasitologists! #Toxoplasma #Apicomplexa #Parasites
February 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I made some nerdy Valentine's Day cards for my labmates, and wanted to share them with my fellow parasitologists! #Cryptosporidium #Apicomplexa #Parasites
February 14, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Always stop to smell the flowers, give yourself a big hug, and leave the Christmas tree up long past January.
January 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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It's Pumpkin Carving Contest Day @washu.bsky.social Molecular Microbiology and Abby Kimball et al. did a great job representing a key stage of our favorite parasite life cycle! Here come the gourdozoites! #cryptosporidium #Halloween
October 27, 2023 at 9:55 PM