Dorea Reeser 🏳🌈🇨🇦🇺🇸
@drdorea.bsky.social
📣SciComm. Dog Mom. Neurospicy. Cat owned
🪄 Content Strategy Consultant & Freelance Editor
🏳🌈Former Comms Director @lgbtqhealthexce.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu
🗞️Former Audience ExecEditor C&EN
🌎Enviro Chemist in Another Life
♿#DisabledInSTEM
🗯️Opinions=Mine
🪄 Content Strategy Consultant & Freelance Editor
🏳🌈Former Comms Director @lgbtqhealthexce.bsky.social @hsph.harvard.edu
🗞️Former Audience ExecEditor C&EN
🌎Enviro Chemist in Another Life
♿#DisabledInSTEM
🗯️Opinions=Mine
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Dorea Reeser 🏳🌈🇨🇦🇺🇸
@drdorea.bsky.social
· Nov 20
I’m Krista, and people who need disability accommodations shouldn’t be scientists.
A reminder to folks in all sectors: people with disabilities can excel in their chosen career paths. And offer invaluable perspective. Be an ally. Don't rely on them to educate and self advocate alone. Many already struggle to work in an ableist world. #disabilitysky #disabledinstem #accessibility
August 18, 2025 at 8:04 PM
And often with ulterior motive. My 10th great grandmother, Susannah Martin, was hanged during the Salem Witch Trials. She challenged male inheritance over her father's land.
#SalemWitchTrials #womensRights #persecution
#SalemWitchTrials #womensRights #persecution
August 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
And often with ulterior motive. My 10th great grandmother, Susannah Martin, was hanged during the Salem Witch Trials. She challenged male inheritance over her father's land.
#SalemWitchTrials #womensRights #persecution
#SalemWitchTrials #womensRights #persecution
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Irrespective of how John feels, his words are simply not compatible with an inclusive prize that celebrates all LGBTQ+ people. Just like a racist statement would not be allowed in a prize for writers of colour, or a sexist statement tolerated for a prize for feminist writers. /11
August 15, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Irrespective of how John feels, his words are simply not compatible with an inclusive prize that celebrates all LGBTQ+ people. Just like a racist statement would not be allowed in a prize for writers of colour, or a sexist statement tolerated for a prize for feminist writers. /11
Coffee shop idea: Introduce ‘available seat’ placards that solo diners can place on empty chairs at their table, making it easier and less awkward for others to know which spots are open.
August 15, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Coffee shop idea: Introduce ‘available seat’ placards that solo diners can place on empty chairs at their table, making it easier and less awkward for others to know which spots are open.
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Right now, delegates from around the world are debating how much the planet will respond to plastic pollution.
To the delegates who are showing up for a strong treaty, who are standing up for nature, who are tired but still working for our planet and ocean:
We see you. THANK YOU.
#INC5 #plastics
To the delegates who are showing up for a strong treaty, who are standing up for nature, who are tired but still working for our planet and ocean:
We see you. THANK YOU.
#INC5 #plastics
August 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
❤🩹 Living with #ChronicIllness triggered by infection often means also teaching our doctors—on top of managing our own health.
💥📖 That’s why I’m so thrilled to discover this new clinical resource from @putrinolab.bsky.social!
#DisabledInSTEM ♿ #EhlersDanlos #DisabilityAwareness #LongCovid #MedSky
💥📖 That’s why I’m so thrilled to discover this new clinical resource from @putrinolab.bsky.social!
#DisabledInSTEM ♿ #EhlersDanlos #DisabilityAwareness #LongCovid #MedSky
Really proud of my team for getting this out. It has been a heavy lift. When we opened the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illness, we wanted to create a place that could provide the very best of care for people with #LongCOVID, #MECFS,
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Mount Sinai publishes 1st US guide for infection-linked chronic illnesses - Becker's Hospital Review | Healthcare News & Analysis
New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System has released the country’s first clinical manual for treating infection-associated chronic illnesses, according to an Aug. 13 news release. The clinical ...
www.beckershospitalreview.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:41 AM
❤🩹 Living with #ChronicIllness triggered by infection often means also teaching our doctors—on top of managing our own health.
💥📖 That’s why I’m so thrilled to discover this new clinical resource from @putrinolab.bsky.social!
#DisabledInSTEM ♿ #EhlersDanlos #DisabilityAwareness #LongCovid #MedSky
💥📖 That’s why I’m so thrilled to discover this new clinical resource from @putrinolab.bsky.social!
#DisabledInSTEM ♿ #EhlersDanlos #DisabilityAwareness #LongCovid #MedSky
Two years ago, I was wandering all over downtown Philly on foot. This week, I’ll be picking up my wheelchair, so I can wander farther than the few blocks my body allows me now.
#chronicillness #dysautonomia #MCAS #EDS #immunodeficiency
#chronicillness #dysautonomia #MCAS #EDS #immunodeficiency
August 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Two years ago, I was wandering all over downtown Philly on foot. This week, I’ll be picking up my wheelchair, so I can wander farther than the few blocks my body allows me now.
#chronicillness #dysautonomia #MCAS #EDS #immunodeficiency
#chronicillness #dysautonomia #MCAS #EDS #immunodeficiency
I give a surprising amount of advice in various online groups that boils down to…
🧮 simple math
🧠 basic critical thinking
The kind most of us were taught by 8th grade. And honestly? It has me pretty worried. ⚠️
#EduSky #CriticalThinking
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🧮 simple math
🧠 basic critical thinking
The kind most of us were taught by 8th grade. And honestly? It has me pretty worried. ⚠️
#EduSky #CriticalThinking
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June 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I give a surprising amount of advice in various online groups that boils down to…
🧮 simple math
🧠 basic critical thinking
The kind most of us were taught by 8th grade. And honestly? It has me pretty worried. ⚠️
#EduSky #CriticalThinking
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🧮 simple math
🧠 basic critical thinking
The kind most of us were taught by 8th grade. And honestly? It has me pretty worried. ⚠️
#EduSky #CriticalThinking
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"Harms of restricting abortion care fall hardest on those who already face significant social barriers and barriers to health care."
Much more research is essential to ensuring #HealthEquity for ALL. Read more in this Q&A b/t @rewirenewsgroup.com & @payalc.bsky.social #medsky #publichealth #LGBTQ
Much more research is essential to ensuring #HealthEquity for ALL. Read more in this Q&A b/t @rewirenewsgroup.com & @payalc.bsky.social #medsky #publichealth #LGBTQ
Queer People Nearly Twice as Likely To Terminate Pregnancy—New Study
"Abortion is an LGBTQ+ issue."
rewirenewsgroup.com
May 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"Harms of restricting abortion care fall hardest on those who already face significant social barriers and barriers to health care."
Much more research is essential to ensuring #HealthEquity for ALL. Read more in this Q&A b/t @rewirenewsgroup.com & @payalc.bsky.social #medsky #publichealth #LGBTQ
Much more research is essential to ensuring #HealthEquity for ALL. Read more in this Q&A b/t @rewirenewsgroup.com & @payalc.bsky.social #medsky #publichealth #LGBTQ
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From what I've seen tracking terminations, I think the NSF community circled its wagons quicker than the NIH folks and has been more press savvy.
But honestly, all our communities--whether NIH, NSF, EPA, NOAA, NEH, NASA, CDC, SAMHSA, FDA or somewhere else--can do more to stand up for each other
But honestly, all our communities--whether NIH, NSF, EPA, NOAA, NEH, NASA, CDC, SAMHSA, FDA or somewhere else--can do more to stand up for each other
I know NIH is ~5x bigger than NSF but I think the gutting of NSF is getting a lot less than 1/5 the attention— in the news media and in higher ed— compared with what's happened to NIH.
May 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
From what I've seen tracking terminations, I think the NSF community circled its wagons quicker than the NIH folks and has been more press savvy.
But honestly, all our communities--whether NIH, NSF, EPA, NOAA, NEH, NASA, CDC, SAMHSA, FDA or somewhere else--can do more to stand up for each other
But honestly, all our communities--whether NIH, NSF, EPA, NOAA, NEH, NASA, CDC, SAMHSA, FDA or somewhere else--can do more to stand up for each other
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"Imagine the auto industry without 3D printing. NSF funded that. Artificial intelligence? NSF. MRI machines that help doctors diagnose you? NSF. Doppler radar technology that makes aviation safer by conquering wind shear? NSF. Duolingo‘s underlying programming? NSF. The internet itself? NSF."
The National Science Foundation was established 75 years ago this week, but as Professor Scott L. Greer writes in this commentary, it’s “been a bit of a rough birthday party.”
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A troubled birthday for the National Science Foundation • Michigan Advance
Happy 75th birthday, National Science Foundation! On May 10, 1950, Congress established one of the world’s best value, highest impact, and, frankly, coolest science agencies. The NSF finances federal ...
michiganadvance.com
May 14, 2025 at 3:12 AM
"Imagine the auto industry without 3D printing. NSF funded that. Artificial intelligence? NSF. MRI machines that help doctors diagnose you? NSF. Doppler radar technology that makes aviation safer by conquering wind shear? NSF. Duolingo‘s underlying programming? NSF. The internet itself? NSF."
The gall of UnitedHealth accusing anyone of "profiting off of bias." Unbelievably believable.
#journalism #scicomm #healthcare #insurance
#journalism #scicomm #healthcare #insurance
Ahead of a panel at #STATBreakthrough, UnitedHealth sent a statement about how STAT's Pulitzer-recognized investigation of UnitedHealthcare using AI to deny claims is false and accuses STAT of "profiting" off of bias.
UnitedHealth has never gone on the record with STAT on this topic.
UnitedHealth has never gone on the record with STAT on this topic.
May 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The gall of UnitedHealth accusing anyone of "profiting off of bias." Unbelievably believable.
#journalism #scicomm #healthcare #insurance
#journalism #scicomm #healthcare #insurance
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📣Abortion is an LGBTQ+ issue.
In our latest research pub:
LGB+ people are more likely to use abortion compared to their heterosexual peers.
📄@jama.com OPEN #episky #reprosky #medsky #LGBTQ #queersky #publichealth
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In our latest research pub:
LGB+ people are more likely to use abortion compared to their heterosexual peers.
📄@jama.com OPEN #episky #reprosky #medsky #LGBTQ #queersky #publichealth
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Differences in Abortion Use by Sexual Orientation in 3 National Cohorts
This cohort study uses data from the Nurses' Health Study 2 and 3 and Growing Up Today Study to assess differences in use of abortion care by sexual orientation.
jamanetwork.com
May 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
✍️ Met a legend today. As a budding existentialist, the Giver gave my child self much to think about.
🍎 I reread the Giver last night and am saddened by how relevant this book of fiction is. Thirty years later.
#thegiver #loislowry #dystopian #booksky
🍎 I reread the Giver last night and am saddened by how relevant this book of fiction is. Thirty years later.
#thegiver #loislowry #dystopian #booksky
April 27, 2025 at 9:11 PM
✍️ Met a legend today. As a budding existentialist, the Giver gave my child self much to think about.
🍎 I reread the Giver last night and am saddened by how relevant this book of fiction is. Thirty years later.
#thegiver #loislowry #dystopian #booksky
🍎 I reread the Giver last night and am saddened by how relevant this book of fiction is. Thirty years later.
#thegiver #loislowry #dystopian #booksky
"This wasn’t just research — it was 20+ years of work to tackle #ReproductiveHealth inequities in LGBTQ communities 🏳️🌈📚" #StandUpForScience #HealthEquity #PublicHealth
🚨Breaking: Filed declaration in my lawsuit against #RFKJr @ #HHS & #JayBhattacharya @ #NIH
I refuse to be silent—silencing science endangers everyone
Full declaration: hsph.me/lgbtq-declaration
⬇️ Highlights in🧵 ⬇️
🙏🏻 @aclu.org @protectdemocracy.org @aclum.bsky.social
@cspinet.org #AntiFascist
I refuse to be silent—silencing science endangers everyone
Full declaration: hsph.me/lgbtq-declaration
⬇️ Highlights in🧵 ⬇️
🙏🏻 @aclu.org @protectdemocracy.org @aclum.bsky.social
@cspinet.org #AntiFascist
April 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
"This wasn’t just research — it was 20+ years of work to tackle #ReproductiveHealth inequities in LGBTQ communities 🏳️🌈📚" #StandUpForScience #HealthEquity #PublicHealth
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We need to talk about RFK Jr.’s recent comments on autism. He said: “These are kids who will never pay taxes. They’ll never hold a job. They’ll never play baseball. They’ll never write a poem. They’ll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted.”
April 22, 2025 at 3:42 AM
We need to talk about RFK Jr.’s recent comments on autism. He said: “These are kids who will never pay taxes. They’ll never hold a job. They’ll never play baseball. They’ll never write a poem. They’ll never go out on a date. Many of them will never use a toilet unassisted.”
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One of the most pernicious ideas of non scientists (politicians especially) is that scientific research can be turned on and off like a spigot without consequences.
“Why do we even plan on doing great things if, on a whim, we can just decide ‘nah’?” the senior space scientist says. “These things take a generation to build and enable multiple generations of scientists. They should not be blithely thrown away.” www.scientificamerican.com/article/nasa...
April 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM
One of the most pernicious ideas of non scientists (politicians especially) is that scientific research can be turned on and off like a spigot without consequences.
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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
As a trans ally and partner to a trans musician, I feel grief and anger.
“If people think that starts and stops with trans people, they’re wrong.” – T. Thomason
#transrightsarehumanrights #transmusicians #musicsky
“If people think that starts and stops with trans people, they’re wrong.” – T. Thomason
#transrightsarehumanrights #transmusicians #musicsky
Trans Musicians Are Canceling US Tour Dates Due to Trump’s Gender ID Rules
Trans artists from Canada are pulling out of US tour dates as Donald Trump continues to crack down on immigration at the border.
www.wired.com
April 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM
As a trans ally and partner to a trans musician, I feel grief and anger.
“If people think that starts and stops with trans people, they’re wrong.” – T. Thomason
#transrightsarehumanrights #transmusicians #musicsky
“If people think that starts and stops with trans people, they’re wrong.” – T. Thomason
#transrightsarehumanrights #transmusicians #musicsky
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📣 So, what now?
It’s time to ask: Are we prioritizing politics over people?
How do we rebuild a research system that serves everyone?
Let’s talk. Let’s act. Let’s not let this fade. 🌈🧬
It’s time to ask: Are we prioritizing politics over people?
How do we rebuild a research system that serves everyone?
Let’s talk. Let’s act. Let’s not let this fade. 🌈🧬
April 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
📣 So, what now?
It’s time to ask: Are we prioritizing politics over people?
How do we rebuild a research system that serves everyone?
Let’s talk. Let’s act. Let’s not let this fade. 🌈🧬
It’s time to ask: Are we prioritizing politics over people?
How do we rebuild a research system that serves everyone?
Let’s talk. Let’s act. Let’s not let this fade. 🌈🧬
Step away from the tough news cycle: My roommate has been rocking this one sock look for 32 hours and counting. When asked how long he planned to sport this look, he said, "For as long as he needs to." This observer has no idea what he means and will keep you updated if this beat is of interest.
April 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Step away from the tough news cycle: My roommate has been rocking this one sock look for 32 hours and counting. When asked how long he planned to sport this look, he said, "For as long as he needs to." This observer has no idea what he means and will keep you updated if this beat is of interest.
I lived in Canada for 14 years. I moved back to the US 8 years ago.
And this is the week (I remind you, 8 years later) that I've started staring at words thinking they're spelled wrong because it has just an "o" and not an "ou".
Why are brains so weird like this?
Also is this a sign to move back?
And this is the week (I remind you, 8 years later) that I've started staring at words thinking they're spelled wrong because it has just an "o" and not an "ou".
Why are brains so weird like this?
Also is this a sign to move back?
a woman with blonde hair and red lips is saying i could be your favourite girl forever .
ALT: a woman with blonde hair and red lips is saying i could be your favourite girl forever .
media.tenor.com
April 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I lived in Canada for 14 years. I moved back to the US 8 years ago.
And this is the week (I remind you, 8 years later) that I've started staring at words thinking they're spelled wrong because it has just an "o" and not an "ou".
Why are brains so weird like this?
Also is this a sign to move back?
And this is the week (I remind you, 8 years later) that I've started staring at words thinking they're spelled wrong because it has just an "o" and not an "ou".
Why are brains so weird like this?
Also is this a sign to move back?
Self-care tip: keep your teacup (or your 50 mL graduated cylinder) at least 25 mL full. 💜
How are you refilling your grad cylinder? What inspires you in these challenging times?
#selfcare #scisky #medsky #disabledinstem
How are you refilling your grad cylinder? What inspires you in these challenging times?
#selfcare #scisky #medsky #disabledinstem
Did I acquire my own graduated cylinder and 3D print a graduation cap for it in preparation for my own graduation photos? Perhaps. Being a chemistry major is serious business.
April 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Self-care tip: keep your teacup (or your 50 mL graduated cylinder) at least 25 mL full. 💜
How are you refilling your grad cylinder? What inspires you in these challenging times?
#selfcare #scisky #medsky #disabledinstem
How are you refilling your grad cylinder? What inspires you in these challenging times?
#selfcare #scisky #medsky #disabledinstem
Brittany @britshmit.bsky.social founded the @lgbtqhealthexce.bsky.social and is one of my heroes. 👩🔬🏳🌈🧬
#queerinstem #medsky #standupforscience
#queerinstem #medsky #standupforscience
🚨 BREAKING: I'm suing #RFKJr @ #HHS & #JayBhattacharya @ #NIH
Canceling medical research grants threatens innovations benefiting ALL Americans, no matter your politics! 🇺🇸
Thanks to my lawyers @aclu.org @aclum.bsky.social @protectdemocracy.org & @cspi.bsky.social
Long 🧵 on why I'm suing 👇
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Canceling medical research grants threatens innovations benefiting ALL Americans, no matter your politics! 🇺🇸
Thanks to my lawyers @aclu.org @aclum.bsky.social @protectdemocracy.org & @cspi.bsky.social
Long 🧵 on why I'm suing 👇
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April 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Brittany @britshmit.bsky.social founded the @lgbtqhealthexce.bsky.social and is one of my heroes. 👩🔬🏳🌈🧬
#queerinstem #medsky #standupforscience
#queerinstem #medsky #standupforscience