@drjeannem.bsky.social
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Thank you to Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, for starting #AAMC25 with the opening plenary, “Leadership in Uncertain Times,” reminding us how empathy, connection, & resilience can guide us through change. Murthy certainly set the tone for an incredible meeting ahead.
November 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Thank you to Former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, for starting #AAMC25 with the opening plenary, “Leadership in Uncertain Times,” reminding us how empathy, connection, & resilience can guide us through change. Murthy certainly set the tone for an incredible meeting ahead.
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Some charts for those who don't know the extent of the US public (and private) investment in research (particularly in biomedical research) compared to other countries and institutions. The destruction of the US' scientific institutions has global implications.
November 2, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Some charts for those who don't know the extent of the US public (and private) investment in research (particularly in biomedical research) compared to other countries and institutions. The destruction of the US' scientific institutions has global implications.
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Great/devastating interactive dashboard from our friends at @firedbutfighting.bsky.social!
CDCDataProject.org
CDCDataProject.org
November 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Great/devastating interactive dashboard from our friends at @firedbutfighting.bsky.social!
CDCDataProject.org
CDCDataProject.org
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I wrote an explainer about the mass firings—the RIFs.
The RIFs all year have been clearly illegal. Russell Vought is using them to lawlessly clean out federal agencies. Lower court judges have said so. But the Calvinball Supreme Court has allowed them. 1/
The RIFs all year have been clearly illegal. Russell Vought is using them to lawlessly clean out federal agencies. Lower court judges have said so. But the Calvinball Supreme Court has allowed them. 1/
The mass firings have been lawless: now and all year
The first step in stopping a lawless Supreme Court is being clear about what it’s doing
scienceandfreedomalliance.substack.com
October 29, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I wrote an explainer about the mass firings—the RIFs.
The RIFs all year have been clearly illegal. Russell Vought is using them to lawlessly clean out federal agencies. Lower court judges have said so. But the Calvinball Supreme Court has allowed them. 1/
The RIFs all year have been clearly illegal. Russell Vought is using them to lawlessly clean out federal agencies. Lower court judges have said so. But the Calvinball Supreme Court has allowed them. 1/
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Congratulations to Cynthia Sears, MD, FIDSA, recipient of IDSA’s 2025 Alexander Fleming Award for Lifetime Achievement! 🎉
Her groundbreaking research, leadership & mentorship have advanced understanding of the microbiota’s role in colorectal cancer: bit.ly/4ndv5xG
Her groundbreaking research, leadership & mentorship have advanced understanding of the microbiota’s role in colorectal cancer: bit.ly/4ndv5xG
October 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Congratulations to Cynthia Sears, MD, FIDSA, recipient of IDSA’s 2025 Alexander Fleming Award for Lifetime Achievement! 🎉
Her groundbreaking research, leadership & mentorship have advanced understanding of the microbiota’s role in colorectal cancer: bit.ly/4ndv5xG
Her groundbreaking research, leadership & mentorship have advanced understanding of the microbiota’s role in colorectal cancer: bit.ly/4ndv5xG
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Congratulations to Christopher D. Busky, CAE, recipient of IDSA’s 2025 Society Citation Award. 🎉
As CEO of IDSA & the IDSA Foundation, Chris has led through pivotal challenges, from advancing IDA&E to guiding the Society during COVID-19. We thank him for his steadfast leadership.
As CEO of IDSA & the IDSA Foundation, Chris has led through pivotal challenges, from advancing IDA&E to guiding the Society during COVID-19. We thank him for his steadfast leadership.
October 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Congratulations to Christopher D. Busky, CAE, recipient of IDSA’s 2025 Society Citation Award. 🎉
As CEO of IDSA & the IDSA Foundation, Chris has led through pivotal challenges, from advancing IDA&E to guiding the Society during COVID-19. We thank him for his steadfast leadership.
As CEO of IDSA & the IDSA Foundation, Chris has led through pivotal challenges, from advancing IDA&E to guiding the Society during COVID-19. We thank him for his steadfast leadership.
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Vaccination against herpes zoster, or shingles, is linked to lower risks of heart disease, dementia and death in people age 50 and older, according to new research presented at #IDWeek2025. https://bit.ly/471biNp
Shingles Vaccine Lowers Risk of Dementia, Major Cardiovascular Events
bit.ly
October 20, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Vaccination against herpes zoster, or shingles, is linked to lower risks of heart disease, dementia and death in people age 50 and older, according to new research presented at #IDWeek2025. https://bit.ly/471biNp
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We’re thrilled to honor Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo at #RIAA2025! Appointed Director of NIAID in 2023, she’s a true leader in advancing research and health equity. Join us in celebrating her incredible contributions on October 20, 2025! www.treatmentactiongroup.org/support-us/r...
October 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
We’re thrilled to honor Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo at #RIAA2025! Appointed Director of NIAID in 2023, she’s a true leader in advancing research and health equity. Join us in celebrating her incredible contributions on October 20, 2025! www.treatmentactiongroup.org/support-us/r...
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You really need to read this letter from @jeremymberg.bsky.social to NIH Director, RFK Jr ally, & true MAGA/MAHA hero Dr Bhattacharya
The appointment of a new NIEHS Director to the dear, dear friend of Vice President JD Vance without the standard rigorous due processes should be ringing alarm bells
The appointment of a new NIEHS Director to the dear, dear friend of Vice President JD Vance without the standard rigorous due processes should be ringing alarm bells
Happy "No Kings" Day!
I just sent this email to Director Bhattacharya regarding the recently appointment of a new NIEHS Director.
I just sent this email to Director Bhattacharya regarding the recently appointment of a new NIEHS Director.
October 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
You really need to read this letter from @jeremymberg.bsky.social to NIH Director, RFK Jr ally, & true MAGA/MAHA hero Dr Bhattacharya
The appointment of a new NIEHS Director to the dear, dear friend of Vice President JD Vance without the standard rigorous due processes should be ringing alarm bells
The appointment of a new NIEHS Director to the dear, dear friend of Vice President JD Vance without the standard rigorous due processes should be ringing alarm bells
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NEW
WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened.
This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened.
This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
The Story of DOGE, as Told by Federal Workers
WIRED spoke with more than 200 federal workers in dozens of agencies to learn what happened as the Department of Government Efficiency tore through their offices.
www.wired.com
September 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
NEW
WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened.
This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
WIRED led the way in reporting on Elon Musk's efforts to dismantle the US government. My colleagues and I spoke to 100s of employees at dozens of agencies to understand what happened.
This is the definitive story of DOGE as told by those who experienced it
www.wired.com/story/oral-h...
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September 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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My quote of the day
When hypocrisy is a character trait, it also affects one's thinking, because it consists in the negation of all the aspects of reality that one finds disagreeable, irrational or repugnant.
Octavio Paz
When hypocrisy is a character trait, it also affects one's thinking, because it consists in the negation of all the aspects of reality that one finds disagreeable, irrational or repugnant.
Octavio Paz
September 26, 2025 at 11:12 AM
My quote of the day
When hypocrisy is a character trait, it also affects one's thinking, because it consists in the negation of all the aspects of reality that one finds disagreeable, irrational or repugnant.
Octavio Paz
When hypocrisy is a character trait, it also affects one's thinking, because it consists in the negation of all the aspects of reality that one finds disagreeable, irrational or repugnant.
Octavio Paz
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The chaos from the first day of a meeting of the federal vaccine committee appointed by RFK Jr. bled into the second day, as the panel reversed one decision and indefinitely postponed a vote on a hepatitis B vaccine they had already deferred once.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/h...
Vaccine Panel Postpones One Vote and Reverses Another Amid Confusion
www.nytimes.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
The chaos from the first day of a meeting of the federal vaccine committee appointed by RFK Jr. bled into the second day, as the panel reversed one decision and indefinitely postponed a vote on a hepatitis B vaccine they had already deferred once.
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/19/h...
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Two babies have died of Whooping cough in Louisiana, a vaccine preventable disease.
All pregnant patients and their families should be vaccinated to protect the newborn.
This is Louisiana's worst Whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in 30 years. buff.ly/pez25q3
#medsky #pedsky🛟😷
All pregnant patients and their families should be vaccinated to protect the newborn.
This is Louisiana's worst Whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in 30 years. buff.ly/pez25q3
#medsky #pedsky🛟😷
September 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Two babies have died of Whooping cough in Louisiana, a vaccine preventable disease.
All pregnant patients and their families should be vaccinated to protect the newborn.
This is Louisiana's worst Whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in 30 years. buff.ly/pez25q3
#medsky #pedsky🛟😷
All pregnant patients and their families should be vaccinated to protect the newborn.
This is Louisiana's worst Whooping cough (pertussis) outbreak in 30 years. buff.ly/pez25q3
#medsky #pedsky🛟😷
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So... I did some analysis of grants that did receive noncompetitive renewals.
In particular, I looked a those award where the title of the grant changed.
Warning: The results are just what I expected, but oooph...
1/4
In particular, I looked a those award where the title of the grant changed.
Warning: The results are just what I expected, but oooph...
1/4
a man with his eyes closed is wearing a plaid shirt and a blue jacket .
ALT: a man with his eyes closed is wearing a plaid shirt and a blue jacket .
media.tenor.com
September 9, 2025 at 11:22 PM
So... I did some analysis of grants that did receive noncompetitive renewals.
In particular, I looked a those award where the title of the grant changed.
Warning: The results are just what I expected, but oooph...
1/4
In particular, I looked a those award where the title of the grant changed.
Warning: The results are just what I expected, but oooph...
1/4
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WHO shares more DR Congo Ebola outbreak details as more suspected cases reported
Responders are still investigating the source of the outbreak, along with the index patient's symptom onset and health visit history.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/e...
Photo: NIAID/Flickr cc
Responders are still investigating the source of the outbreak, along with the index patient's symptom onset and health visit history.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/e...
Photo: NIAID/Flickr cc
September 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
WHO shares more DR Congo Ebola outbreak details as more suspected cases reported
Responders are still investigating the source of the outbreak, along with the index patient's symptom onset and health visit history.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/e...
Photo: NIAID/Flickr cc
Responders are still investigating the source of the outbreak, along with the index patient's symptom onset and health visit history.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/e...
Photo: NIAID/Flickr cc
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We previously reported that the number of people receiving treatment at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - known as America's research hospital - declined from February-April.
Since then, I obtained newer data through mid-August. And it's gotten worse. youtube.com/shorts/yT5Vc...
Since then, I obtained newer data through mid-August. And it's gotten worse. youtube.com/shorts/yT5Vc...
Patient Numbers at NIH Hospital Continue To Decline Under Second Trump Administration
YouTube video by KFF Health News
youtube.com
September 5, 2025 at 7:26 PM
We previously reported that the number of people receiving treatment at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center - known as America's research hospital - declined from February-April.
Since then, I obtained newer data through mid-August. And it's gotten worse. youtube.com/shorts/yT5Vc...
Since then, I obtained newer data through mid-August. And it's gotten worse. youtube.com/shorts/yT5Vc...
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Papua New Guinea confirms its first human polio case
The case involves an unvaccinated 4-year-old boy who developed acute flaccid paralysis caused by circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2.
The case involves an unvaccinated 4-year-old boy who developed acute flaccid paralysis caused by circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2.
Papua New Guinea confirms its first human polio case
The case involves an unvaccinated 4-year-old boy who developed acute flaccid paralysis caused by circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
September 2, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Papua New Guinea confirms its first human polio case
The case involves an unvaccinated 4-year-old boy who developed acute flaccid paralysis caused by circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2.
The case involves an unvaccinated 4-year-old boy who developed acute flaccid paralysis caused by circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2.
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Rumor (but we’re gonna guess it’s not wrong):
HHS told Monarez to fire Dan Jernigan, Demetre Daskalakis, and Deb Houry. She refused. Then they fired her and said they would still fire all of three of them, so they all resigned.
HHS told Monarez to fire Dan Jernigan, Demetre Daskalakis, and Deb Houry. She refused. Then they fired her and said they would still fire all of three of them, so they all resigned.
a dumpster is on fire and a quote from jake tapper is above it
ALT: a dumpster is on fire and a quote from jake tapper is above it
media.tenor.com
August 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Rumor (but we’re gonna guess it’s not wrong):
HHS told Monarez to fire Dan Jernigan, Demetre Daskalakis, and Deb Houry. She refused. Then they fired her and said they would still fire all of three of them, so they all resigned.
HHS told Monarez to fire Dan Jernigan, Demetre Daskalakis, and Deb Houry. She refused. Then they fired her and said they would still fire all of three of them, so they all resigned.
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Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:
August 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Abbe Lowell and I represent CDC Director #SusanMonarez. Contrary to govt statements, Dr. Monarez has neither resigned nor yet been fired. She will not resign. We have issued the following statement:
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A technology that played a key part in saving millions of lives during the pandemic should be celebrated. Yet in the US, research into mRNA vaccines is being cut. While sadly not unexpected, it’s irresponsible as we argue in our editorial this week 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Cancelling mRNA studies is the highest irresponsibility
The rest of the world is not following the US government’s dangerous path, and will stick with the technology that helped the world out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
www.nature.com
August 20, 2025 at 9:36 PM
A technology that played a key part in saving millions of lives during the pandemic should be celebrated. Yet in the US, research into mRNA vaccines is being cut. While sadly not unexpected, it’s irresponsible as we argue in our editorial this week 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Nature: Cancelling mRNA studies is the highest irresponsibility
go.nature.com/3HDx4wD
cc Jay Bhattacharya
go.nature.com/3HDx4wD
cc Jay Bhattacharya
August 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Nature: Cancelling mRNA studies is the highest irresponsibility
go.nature.com/3HDx4wD
cc Jay Bhattacharya
go.nature.com/3HDx4wD
cc Jay Bhattacharya
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Journal will NOT retract the Danish paper that found aluminum in childhood vaccines wasn't linked to increased risk of conditions like autism & asthma. Retraction calls — including from Sec. Kennedy — appear to be based on a dislike of the findings, editor says. www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/au...
Aluminum in Vaccines Study Won't Be Retracted, Journal Says
Large Danish study evaluated risks of autism, asthma, and other disorders in 1.2 million children
www.medpagetoday.com
August 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Journal will NOT retract the Danish paper that found aluminum in childhood vaccines wasn't linked to increased risk of conditions like autism & asthma. Retraction calls — including from Sec. Kennedy — appear to be based on a dislike of the findings, editor says. www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/au...