Kevin Downes
@kevinjdownes.bsky.social
Peds ID doc and clinical pharmacologist at CHOP. #TransplantID #DoseMatters
Does Amazon Prime target tv ads to you? Because if so, I have a lot of diseases that are only treatable with biologics.
July 27, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Does Amazon Prime target tv ads to you? Because if so, I have a lot of diseases that are only treatable with biologics.
Based on the television shows I’ve been watching, I do not drink enough bourbon.
July 26, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Based on the television shows I’ve been watching, I do not drink enough bourbon.
Please to be Co-Chair & Faculty at the #2025ACCP Annual Meeting, Sept 14-16. My presentation Pediatric Clinical Trial Applications: Challenges & Opportunities will be part of Symposium 11: Thinking Big by Going Small: Applications of Microsampling in MIPD & PK Modeling on 9/16. Join us!
April 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Please to be Co-Chair & Faculty at the #2025ACCP Annual Meeting, Sept 14-16. My presentation Pediatric Clinical Trial Applications: Challenges & Opportunities will be part of Symposium 11: Thinking Big by Going Small: Applications of Microsampling in MIPD & PK Modeling on 9/16. Join us!
I feel like we should all come up with the most ludicrous thing imaginable to cut and see who wins. I mean we’d all lose, but one of us would be right at least.
March 27, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I feel like we should all come up with the most ludicrous thing imaginable to cut and see who wins. I mean we’d all lose, but one of us would be right at least.
So I ask again…
Do any microbiome researchers know if the terms alpha diversity and beta diversity will get your grant flagged by anti-DEI screening tools? Yes, I’m serious. #NewWorld
March 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
So I ask again…
Some creative signs at the Stand Up for Science March in Philly
March 7, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Some creative signs at the Stand Up for Science March in Philly
So proud of my team for marching for science! Wish I could have been there. #SaveScience
March 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
So proud of my team for marching for science! Wish I could have been there. #SaveScience
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February 27, 2025 at 3:11 AM
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Does anybody have good news? This is getting out of hand…
February 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Does anybody have good news? This is getting out of hand…
Do any microbiome researchers know if the terms alpha diversity and beta diversity will get your grant flagged by anti-DEI screening tools? Yes, I’m serious. #NewWorld
February 12, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Do any microbiome researchers know if the terms alpha diversity and beta diversity will get your grant flagged by anti-DEI screening tools? Yes, I’m serious. #NewWorld
Thank goodness it’s finally baseball season…
February 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Thank goodness it’s finally baseball season…
Just so we are clear, renaming a mountain and a body of water were numbers two and three on my list of priorities for this new administration. Sigh of relief for sure.
January 22, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Just so we are clear, renaming a mountain and a body of water were numbers two and three on my list of priorities for this new administration. Sigh of relief for sure.
If we’re going to rename the Gulf of Mexico, can we rename New England while we’re at it? Rhode Island has gotten away with too much for too long
January 9, 2025 at 4:50 AM
If we’re going to rename the Gulf of Mexico, can we rename New England while we’re at it? Rhode Island has gotten away with too much for too long
As we head into 2025, I would like to remind those in charge that defunding the NIH will not work out well for anyone, especially our children
January 1, 2025 at 5:53 AM
As we head into 2025, I would like to remind those in charge that defunding the NIH will not work out well for anyone, especially our children
Has anyone studied the impact of hazy ipas on the microbiome? Despite the government shutdown, this work has to happen
December 21, 2024 at 1:15 AM
Has anyone studied the impact of hazy ipas on the microbiome? Despite the government shutdown, this work has to happen
Trying to explain academic medicine to someone who only interacts with healthcare in the normal way is like trying to explain 7 minute abs to a guy who picked you up on the side of the road.
December 20, 2024 at 4:29 AM
Trying to explain academic medicine to someone who only interacts with healthcare in the normal way is like trying to explain 7 minute abs to a guy who picked you up on the side of the road.
There is a time and a place for everything. Except for cefdinir.
December 17, 2024 at 1:08 AM
There is a time and a place for everything. Except for cefdinir.
I would like to repeat “Cef” is not a drug. I get that saving syllables is important, but please don’t tell ID the kid is on cef.
December 9, 2024 at 1:25 PM
I would like to repeat “Cef” is not a drug. I get that saving syllables is important, but please don’t tell ID the kid is on cef.
Making life harder for scientists and doctors does not translate to making things better for patients.
December 5, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Making life harder for scientists and doctors does not translate to making things better for patients.
Daily reminder that all things febrile are not infected
December 4, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Daily reminder that all things febrile are not infected
Wait, so now I have to worry about Big Plastic trying to kill me with microplastics and nanoplastics? Are we sure this isn’t a conspiracy being driven by Big Glass?
December 3, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Wait, so now I have to worry about Big Plastic trying to kill me with microplastics and nanoplastics? Are we sure this isn’t a conspiracy being driven by Big Glass?
Back on service soon but had a good holiday to refresh and refocus. Fevers and pulmonary nodules beware, we’re coming for you…
December 1, 2024 at 4:09 AM
Back on service soon but had a good holiday to refresh and refocus. Fevers and pulmonary nodules beware, we’re coming for you…
Instead of institutions taking indirects on grants, can we just start calling them academic tariffs?
November 26, 2024 at 9:29 PM
Instead of institutions taking indirects on grants, can we just start calling them academic tariffs?
Any bassists on here? I’ve always played a 4-string but looking to get a 5-string. Any suggestions?
November 25, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Any bassists on here? I’ve always played a 4-string but looking to get a 5-string. Any suggestions?
Does anybody ever walk into their patient’s room and say, “I’m gonna recommend this drug for you. There’s a chance you will develop a toxicity because I’ve prescribed the wrong dose. There’s also a chance you won’t get better because I’ve given you the wrong dose. Most likely, you will do fine.” 1/2
November 22, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Does anybody ever walk into their patient’s room and say, “I’m gonna recommend this drug for you. There’s a chance you will develop a toxicity because I’ve prescribed the wrong dose. There’s also a chance you won’t get better because I’ve given you the wrong dose. Most likely, you will do fine.” 1/2