I-270, Exit 1
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Bethesda Declaration signer. Science advocate.
"... government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” Abraham Lincoln
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@i270exit1.bsky.social
· Nov 27
If we are going back, can we at least go back to when we vaccinated our kids, drank pasteurized milk, and inspected our food?
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“Eat real food”
Maybe people would if it were readily available. Many people in our country do not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Maybe people would if it were readily available. Many people in our country do not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
February 9, 2026 at 1:36 AM
“Eat real food”
Maybe people would if it were readily available. Many people in our country do not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Maybe people would if it were readily available. Many people in our country do not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Postdoc position available in my lab! Project will focus on how the microbiome-derived metabolite butyrate shapes C. difficile fitness and pathogenesis & will build on our previous/ongoing work in this space. Apply here:
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Postdoc, Postgrad, and Research Intern Vacancies
Browse Postoc and Research Intern vacancies at UW–Madison.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Postdoc position available in my lab! Project will focus on how the microbiome-derived metabolite butyrate shapes C. difficile fitness and pathogenesis & will build on our previous/ongoing work in this space. Apply here:
hr.wisc.edu/postdoc-and-...
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The President’s post targeting Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama is rooted in hatred and racism. This is who he is—and what he’s willing to normalize. It is unacceptable.
Every leader who believes in basic decency must speak out now.
Silence is complicity.
Every leader who believes in basic decency must speak out now.
Silence is complicity.
White House removes Trump post with racist footage of Obamas hours after defending it
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
www.cbsnews.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:51 PM
The President’s post targeting Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama is rooted in hatred and racism. This is who he is—and what he’s willing to normalize. It is unacceptable.
Every leader who believes in basic decency must speak out now.
Silence is complicity.
Every leader who believes in basic decency must speak out now.
Silence is complicity.
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Every American needs to watch this:
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Every American needs to watch this:
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Measles cases are rising.
A newborn baby died from listeria infection. The mother drank raw milk. Listeria can cause miscarriages & still births.
Pasteurization was invented for a reason.
Misinformation is expensive.
MAHA is making us sicker.
#ImpeachRFKJr
🧪 www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/new...
A newborn baby died from listeria infection. The mother drank raw milk. Listeria can cause miscarriages & still births.
Pasteurization was invented for a reason.
Misinformation is expensive.
MAHA is making us sicker.
#ImpeachRFKJr
🧪 www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/new...
New Mexico warns against drinking raw milk after newborn dies from listeria
The New Mexico Department of Health said officials believe the baby contracted listeria after their mother drank raw milk during pregnancy.
www.cbsnews.com
February 5, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Measles cases are rising.
A newborn baby died from listeria infection. The mother drank raw milk. Listeria can cause miscarriages & still births.
Pasteurization was invented for a reason.
Misinformation is expensive.
MAHA is making us sicker.
#ImpeachRFKJr
🧪 www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/new...
A newborn baby died from listeria infection. The mother drank raw milk. Listeria can cause miscarriages & still births.
Pasteurization was invented for a reason.
Misinformation is expensive.
MAHA is making us sicker.
#ImpeachRFKJr
🧪 www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/new...
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This will make it more difficult for scientists to find the info they need for anything related to specific institutes at NIH: NCI, NIDDK, NIAID, NIEHS, etc. First they got rid of the communications staff. Now they are getting rid of communication.
February 5, 2026 at 10:33 PM
This will make it more difficult for scientists to find the info they need for anything related to specific institutes at NIH: NCI, NIDDK, NIAID, NIEHS, etc. First they got rid of the communications staff. Now they are getting rid of communication.
The recent appropriation that funded NIH still contains caveats and scientists should still be concerned.
"the poison pill of multiyear funding does remain buried within the bill. Multiyear funding acts to cut NIH funding without cutting the NIH budget."
"the poison pill of multiyear funding does remain buried within the bill. Multiyear funding acts to cut NIH funding without cutting the NIH budget."
As we start the think about F&27 appropriations, unpacking the FY26 budget may help set us up for next year.
We need scientists to engage in the process now - to fight for appropriation law that doesn't just fund NIH but fights to protect science and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/sciencea...
We need scientists to engage in the process now - to fight for appropriation law that doesn't just fund NIH but fights to protect science and democracy.
open.substack.com/pub/sciencea...
We will never get more than what we celebrate
Why allowing the Trump administration to reset our expectations will harm US science
open.substack.com
February 5, 2026 at 10:34 PM
The recent appropriation that funded NIH still contains caveats and scientists should still be concerned.
"the poison pill of multiyear funding does remain buried within the bill. Multiyear funding acts to cut NIH funding without cutting the NIH budget."
"the poison pill of multiyear funding does remain buried within the bill. Multiyear funding acts to cut NIH funding without cutting the NIH budget."
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BREAKING: Over 680 members of the National Academy of Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering have endorsed articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:08 PM
BREAKING: Over 680 members of the National Academy of Sciences, Medicine, and Engineering have endorsed articles of impeachment against RFK Jr.
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Was Bhattacharya sworn in? In other words, did he perjure himself or just lie?
Key Takeaways from NIH Director Bhattacharya's hearing from Miriam and Bethesda Declaration whistleblower Jenna Norton (speaking in personal capacity). Our analysis? "Oof."
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February 4, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Was Bhattacharya sworn in? In other words, did he perjure himself or just lie?
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Please stop saying the bill allows "no more multi-year funding" - or at least be clear the 'more' is in reference to disastrous FY25 levels.
The bill allows 39% MYF, same as in FY25, which contributed substantially to a 24% drop in new research.
The bill has some wins. MYF is not one of them.
The bill allows 39% MYF, same as in FY25, which contributed substantially to a 24% drop in new research.
The bill has some wins. MYF is not one of them.
Both chambers of Congress have now passed the FY26 minibus with NIH provisions. The President will sign.
(1) $48.7 billion for NIH
(2) Full IDC recovery
(3) No more multi-year funding
(4) No NIH reorganization, maintaining the current IC structure.
(1) $48.7 billion for NIH
(2) Full IDC recovery
(3) No more multi-year funding
(4) No NIH reorganization, maintaining the current IC structure.
February 3, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Please stop saying the bill allows "no more multi-year funding" - or at least be clear the 'more' is in reference to disastrous FY25 levels.
The bill allows 39% MYF, same as in FY25, which contributed substantially to a 24% drop in new research.
The bill has some wins. MYF is not one of them.
The bill allows 39% MYF, same as in FY25, which contributed substantially to a 24% drop in new research.
The bill has some wins. MYF is not one of them.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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Abolish ICE.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
February 2, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Abolish ICE.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
There’s no reforming it.
There’s no compromise.
There’s only one way to rein in ICE’s terror campaign. Abolish it.
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Everyone needs to know what the #BethesdaDeclaration is-
It is loud statement of dissent against leadership that has politicized research by halting high quality grants, disrupted work & interruption of global collaboration.
Being vocal is imperative now.
www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
It is loud statement of dissent against leadership that has politicized research by halting high quality grants, disrupted work & interruption of global collaboration.
Being vocal is imperative now.
www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
Bethesda Declaration — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
Support NIH Staff Now!
www.standupforscience.net
February 2, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Everyone needs to know what the #BethesdaDeclaration is-
It is loud statement of dissent against leadership that has politicized research by halting high quality grants, disrupted work & interruption of global collaboration.
Being vocal is imperative now.
www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
It is loud statement of dissent against leadership that has politicized research by halting high quality grants, disrupted work & interruption of global collaboration.
Being vocal is imperative now.
www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...
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The #NIH is awesome. We're proud to work with @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social . #BethesdaDeclaration #strongertogether #fedstrong #NIHStrong
N.I.H. Worker Who Criticized Trump Seeks Whistle-Blower Protection
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:25 PM
The #NIH is awesome. We're proud to work with @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social . #BethesdaDeclaration #strongertogether #fedstrong #NIHStrong
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Professional athletes are being advised not to leave the hotel or go anywhere without their passports while visiting Minnesota.
This is not a country that can safely host international events like the World Cup.
Boycotting is not even a political question anymore. It is a basic issue of safety.
This is not a country that can safely host international events like the World Cup.
Boycotting is not even a political question anymore. It is a basic issue of safety.
The Montreal Canadiens are playing the Minnesota Wild in Minneapolis tonight. The players have been recommended to stay in/eat at the hotel, take the team bus to the arena, and carry passports.
Perhaps we shouldn't be hosting the World Cup and the Olympics...
Perhaps we shouldn't be hosting the World Cup and the Olympics...
Le voyagement est aussi affecté → www.danslescoulisses.com/ice-le-canad...
February 2, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Professional athletes are being advised not to leave the hotel or go anywhere without their passports while visiting Minnesota.
This is not a country that can safely host international events like the World Cup.
Boycotting is not even a political question anymore. It is a basic issue of safety.
This is not a country that can safely host international events like the World Cup.
Boycotting is not even a political question anymore. It is a basic issue of safety.
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This year marks 100 years of celebrating Black history.
Now more than ever, it is critical that we teach our history, preserve our history, and continue to make history.
Black history is American history.
Happy Black History Month.
Now more than ever, it is critical that we teach our history, preserve our history, and continue to make history.
Black history is American history.
Happy Black History Month.
February 2, 2026 at 9:48 PM
This year marks 100 years of celebrating Black history.
Now more than ever, it is critical that we teach our history, preserve our history, and continue to make history.
Black history is American history.
Happy Black History Month.
Now more than ever, it is critical that we teach our history, preserve our history, and continue to make history.
Black history is American history.
Happy Black History Month.
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We are now watching preventable diseases return to kill Americans because a conspiracy theorist is calling the shots. RFK Jr. MUST go.
www.thebulwark.com/p/measles-co...
www.thebulwark.com/p/measles-co...
February 2, 2026 at 10:11 PM
We are now watching preventable diseases return to kill Americans because a conspiracy theorist is calling the shots. RFK Jr. MUST go.
www.thebulwark.com/p/measles-co...
www.thebulwark.com/p/measles-co...
"potentially violating the anti-deficiency act,”
“potentially violated” N.I.H. communications policy
"Potentially" is not the standard of proof. Bhattacharya is shooting blanks.
“potentially violated” N.I.H. communications policy
"Potentially" is not the standard of proof. Bhattacharya is shooting blanks.
NYT: N.I.H. Worker Who Criticized Trump Seeks Whistle-Blower Protection
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@jenna-m-norton.bsky.social @nytimes.com @sherylnyt.bsky.social
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@jenna-m-norton.bsky.social @nytimes.com @sherylnyt.bsky.social
February 2, 2026 at 11:14 PM
"potentially violating the anti-deficiency act,”
“potentially violated” N.I.H. communications policy
"Potentially" is not the standard of proof. Bhattacharya is shooting blanks.
“potentially violated” N.I.H. communications policy
"Potentially" is not the standard of proof. Bhattacharya is shooting blanks.
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Many people at NIH have contributed to speaking the truth about US biomedical science and what is happening. I'm sure Jenna would say she is just one of those — but she is someone that should inspire everyone.
February 2, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Many people at NIH have contributed to speaking the truth about US biomedical science and what is happening. I'm sure Jenna would say she is just one of those — but she is someone that should inspire everyone.
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SCOOP: An outspoken critic of Trump who organized the "Bethesda Declaration" is seeking whistleblower protection. NIH program director @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social says the administration retaliated against her by putting her on paid leave. She wants her job back.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
N.I.H. Worker Who Criticized Trump Seeks Whistle-Blower Protection
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 9:59 PM
SCOOP: An outspoken critic of Trump who organized the "Bethesda Declaration" is seeking whistleblower protection. NIH program director @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social says the administration retaliated against her by putting her on paid leave. She wants her job back.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/02/u...
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Congrats, Cornell, and every other university that bowed down to the bully.
The Trump administration is no longer trying to get cash from Harvard as it seeks a settlement. At this point, the White House seems happy to get a signature on anything they can call a compact.
Trump Drops Demand for Cash From Harvard After Stiff Resistance
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:43 PM
Congrats, Cornell, and every other university that bowed down to the bully.
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It’s Black History Month! Over the course of this month, we will explore people who have made notable contributions to the biomedical sciences!
Today: William Warrick Cardozo, who discovered that heritable traits made people susceptible to sickle cell anemia.
blackpast.org/african-amer...
Today: William Warrick Cardozo, who discovered that heritable traits made people susceptible to sickle cell anemia.
blackpast.org/african-amer...
William Warrick Cardozo (1905-1962)
William Warrick Cardozo, physician, and pediatrician, was a pioneer investigator of sickle cell anemia and a leader in medical research of problems affecting people of African descent. Cardozo, born i...
blackpast.org
February 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM
It’s Black History Month! Over the course of this month, we will explore people who have made notable contributions to the biomedical sciences!
Today: William Warrick Cardozo, who discovered that heritable traits made people susceptible to sickle cell anemia.
blackpast.org/african-amer...
Today: William Warrick Cardozo, who discovered that heritable traits made people susceptible to sickle cell anemia.
blackpast.org/african-amer...
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My review: Abraham Lincoln would have shot himself in the theater watching this movie.
February 1, 2026 at 2:53 PM
My review: Abraham Lincoln would have shot himself in the theater watching this movie.