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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I-270, Exit 1
@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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Yet another epic failed indictment by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. You just can’t fool citizens on a grand jury with MAGA propaganda. Why doesn’t DOJ stop embarrassing itself with political vendettas and actually investigate the Epstein ring?
Trump administration fails to indict Democrats involved in 'illegal orders' video
President Donald Trump had accused six Democratic lawmakers of "seditious behavior" after they urged members of the military and intelligence communities to refuse unlawful orders.
www.nbcnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Yet another epic failed indictment by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. You just can’t fool citizens on a grand jury with MAGA propaganda. Why doesn’t DOJ stop embarrassing itself with political vendettas and actually investigate the Epstein ring?
An approved mRNA flu vaccine will undermine the $500M non-peer-reviewed research project that Bhattacharya gave to his buddies Memoli and Taubenberger to develop vaccines with an outdated, inactivated virus approach. Connect the dots.
It is absolutely outrageous that Moderna’s flu vaccine was met with a “refusal-to-file” even after their approved their protocol with FDA and carried out the trial as agreed. This vaccine works better in older adults than the current flu vaccines.
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Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology.
apnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:44 PM
An approved mRNA flu vaccine will undermine the $500M non-peer-reviewed research project that Bhattacharya gave to his buddies Memoli and Taubenberger to develop vaccines with an outdated, inactivated virus approach. Connect the dots.
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I was getting my MPH in environmental health when the endangerment finding first allowed EPA to regulate greenhouse gases. The harm of climate change to health is real and disproportionately born by marginalized communities.
It’s gutting to see us go backwards.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/c...
It’s gutting to see us go backwards.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/c...
Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 AM
I was getting my MPH in environmental health when the endangerment finding first allowed EPA to regulate greenhouse gases. The harm of climate change to health is real and disproportionately born by marginalized communities.
It’s gutting to see us go backwards.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/c...
It’s gutting to see us go backwards.
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/c...
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Today, on this day of Women in STEM, we honor Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett. Dr. Corbett was instrumental in getting the first COVID vaccines to the public.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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#BlackHistoryMonth
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Kizzmekia S. Corbett, Ph.D.
Kizzmekia S. Corbett-Helaire, Ph.D., is the Melvin J. and Geraldine L. Glimcher assistant professor of immunology and infectious diseases at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
asm.org
February 11, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Today, on this day of Women in STEM, we honor Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett. Dr. Corbett was instrumental in getting the first COVID vaccines to the public.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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#BlackHistoryMonth
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February 11, 2026 at 2:48 AM
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Dr. David Satcher served as both CDC Director and U.S. Surgeon General, one of the few people to hold both roles.
He elevates mental health, racial health disparities, and prevention as national priorities, pushing public health beyond disease control to well-being and equity.
#BlackHistoryMonth
He elevates mental health, racial health disparities, and prevention as national priorities, pushing public health beyond disease control to well-being and equity.
#BlackHistoryMonth
February 10, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Dr. David Satcher served as both CDC Director and U.S. Surgeon General, one of the few people to hold both roles.
He elevates mental health, racial health disparities, and prevention as national priorities, pushing public health beyond disease control to well-being and equity.
#BlackHistoryMonth
He elevates mental health, racial health disparities, and prevention as national priorities, pushing public health beyond disease control to well-being and equity.
#BlackHistoryMonth
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Honored to speak at the AFGE Congressional and DC Council Breakfast, hosted by AFGE District 14.
Maryland is home to thousands of federal workers. While this Administration continues its witch hunt against them, I’ll keep fighting for our patriotic civil servants.
Maryland is home to thousands of federal workers. While this Administration continues its witch hunt against them, I’ll keep fighting for our patriotic civil servants.
February 10, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Honored to speak at the AFGE Congressional and DC Council Breakfast, hosted by AFGE District 14.
Maryland is home to thousands of federal workers. While this Administration continues its witch hunt against them, I’ll keep fighting for our patriotic civil servants.
Maryland is home to thousands of federal workers. While this Administration continues its witch hunt against them, I’ll keep fighting for our patriotic civil servants.
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This is exactly why "the measure of success" cannot be "the extent to which funding was restored." @holdenthorp.bsky.social
Because this is how current NIH leadership chooses to expend those precious funds.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Because this is how current NIH leadership chooses to expend those precious funds.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
US Cancer Institute Studying Ivermectin’s ‘Ability To Kill Cancer Cells’ - KFF Health News
At a January event organized by allies of health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., National Cancer Institute Director Anthony Letai said results may be released “in a few months.” Ivermectin, used to d...
kffhealthnews.org
February 10, 2026 at 3:35 PM
This is exactly why "the measure of success" cannot be "the extent to which funding was restored." @holdenthorp.bsky.social
Because this is how current NIH leadership chooses to expend those precious funds.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Because this is how current NIH leadership chooses to expend those precious funds.
kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
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They have now removed the Pride flag from the Stonewall Inn.
Erasure. Just like the Nazis.
gaycitynews.com/trump-rainbo...
Erasure. Just like the Nazis.
gaycitynews.com/trump-rainbo...
Trump administration removes Rainbow Flag from Stonewall National Monument
The Trump administration removed a large Rainbow Flag from a flagpole at the Stonewall National Monument, the National Park Service confirmed to Gay City News
gaycitynews.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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When scientists discover new dangerous diseases & pathogens, they make vaccines for them. But in RFK Jr.'s America, vaccine research and mass layoffs mean less research and less solutions, which endangers lives. Help #RemoveRFKJr by visiting this link standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr
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February 10, 2026 at 9:18 AM
When scientists discover new dangerous diseases & pathogens, they make vaccines for them. But in RFK Jr.'s America, vaccine research and mass layoffs mean less research and less solutions, which endangers lives. Help #RemoveRFKJr by visiting this link standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr
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Idk I just feel like @rbreich.bsky.social should speak at a @standupforscience.bsky.social rally on March 7th...what do you think?
RFK Jr. and Mike Tyson want you to believe that MAHA is just about eating healthier.
But in reality, MAHA has been focused on firing the food and medical research experts who actually make America healthy.
But in reality, MAHA has been focused on firing the food and medical research experts who actually make America healthy.
February 9, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Idk I just feel like @rbreich.bsky.social should speak at a @standupforscience.bsky.social rally on March 7th...what do you think?
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I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Tell Your State Representatives: No ICE Concentration Camps in Maryland!. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/no-m...
Tell Your State Representatives: No ICE Concentration Camps in Maryland!
It was recently leaked that the Department of Homeland Security was buying facilities all over the country to convert into concentration camps, including massive warehouses like one in Hagerstown that...
actionnetwork.org
February 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM
I just wrote a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social letter: Tell Your State Representatives: No ICE Concentration Camps in Maryland!. Write one here: actionnetwork.org/letters/no-m...
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It’s odd that the religious right is so upset about a halftime show that celebrated marriage, love, community, small business, hard work, and family. 🤔
February 9, 2026 at 4:50 AM
It’s odd that the religious right is so upset about a halftime show that celebrated marriage, love, community, small business, hard work, and family. 🤔
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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:
hr.wisc.edu/postdoc-and-...
hr.wisc.edu/postdoc-and-...
Postdoc, Postgrad, and Research Intern Vacancies
Browse Postoc and Research Intern vacancies at UW–Madison.
hr.wisc.edu
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-...
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