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Matty Triplette, MD MPH
@matriplette.bsky.social
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Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine physician-scientist at the intersection of lung cancer and implementation science, CBPR, health equity and LGBTQ+ health. University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
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Matty Triplette, MD MPH @matriplette.bsky.social · Nov 18
Hi #bluesky. I'm a pulmonary and critical care doc who is interested in #implementationscience and #healthequity in #lungcancer screening. I work with communities to develop and test #health interventions. I have special interest in #LGBTQ health. Excited to connect!
matriplette.bsky.social
Sharing our protocol paper for pre-post intervention trial to of a care coordination strategy for #lungcancer screening. Will be first trial evidence to support a centralized care model for lung #cancerscreening follow-up care. #MedSky #PulmSky #lung #cancer

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A pragmatic pre-post intervention trial to address adherence to lung cancer screening follow-up in community settings (the ACCELL trial): Study protocol
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Annual lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose chest CT (LDCT) can preve…
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October 16, 2025 at 9:29 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
There have been some sun breaks from the assault on science in the last few weeks. I was one of many who had a terminated #NIH #R01 restored, we finally received a 2-months late NOA for another, and the senate seems to be rejecting an astronomical 40% budget cut proposed by admin. #MedSky #PulmSky
August 1, 2025 at 4:53 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
Check out this latest collection of manuscripts in JNCI Monographs on #SOGI data collection in #cancer care settings. We conducted our study in a very different political environment but have continued these best practices for data collection. #LGBTQ+ #MedSky

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Volume 2025 Issue 69 | JNCI Monographs | Oxford Academic
Publishes monographs dealing with cancer and closely related research fields, or related groups of papers on specific subjects of importance to cancer research.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
#webinar alert!

Join me for a Facebook Live hosted by @lungevity.bsky.social to discuss inclusive #lgbt cancer care for #pride. Starts at 4pm EST/1pm PST today (June 24) at Facebook link below.

www.facebook.com/lungevity/
June 24, 2025 at 6:34 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
Check out the new article from @accpchest.bsky.social providing guidance on developing and maintaining a quality #lungcancer screening program. Grateful to contribute to this work led by @juliebartamd.bsky.social

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Components Necessary for High-Quality Lung Cancer Screening: A 10-Year Update
Lung cancer screening (LCS) has evolved over the past decade with research advances and clinical experience helping to define target populations for s…
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June 19, 2025 at 2:59 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
Not only does a ban on gender-affirming care for #trans minors violate sex-based equal protection (since the same treatments remain available to other minors based on their sex) but violates the autonomy of parents/children in consultation with doctors accessing evidence-based care. Sad day.
June 18, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Sharing our pilot of an effective dual #lungcancer screening and #smoking cessation intervention for #LGBTQ+ elders. Happy #pride. #MedSky #PulmSky
@annalsats.bsky.social @atscommunity.bsky.social

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Tailored Patient Navigation to Support Lung Cancer Screening and Smoking Cessation in LGBTQ+ Individuals: A Pilot Study | Annals of the American Thoracic Society | Articles in Press
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June 2, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Reposted by Matty Triplette, MD MPH
cjstreed.bsky.social
I’m not sitting back while this administrations destroys my career and the careers of my colleagues and mentees. #LGBTQI+
lambdalegal.org Lambda Legal @lambdalegal.org · May 20
🔬 NEW LAWSUIT: Today, Lambda Legal, GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality, and 16 researchers filed a lawsuit against the NIH over the termination of 100s of research grants that funded critical LGBTQI+ health research.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/rzuxje9x
Black background with white text that reads, "Lambda Legal Sues NIH over Terminating Critical LGBTQI+ Health Research Grants". Purple background with a quote from Alex Sheldon, GLMA's executive director. The quote can be read in full in our press release. Purple background with a quote from Omar Gonzalez-Pagan, Lambda Legal senior counsel. The quote can be read in full in our press release. Purple background with a quote from plaintiff Dr. Carl Streed. The quote can be read in full in our press release.
May 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
Proud mentor of Dr. Nick Murphy @uwmedicine.bsky.social fellow presenting on lung cancer screening outcomes in people with HIV at #ATS2025. #MedSky #pulmsky
3 scientist standing beside poster on lung cancer screening
May 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
Convince me I'm wrong...A surgeon general who has never practiced medicine is not qualified for the job.

Being a pseudo-science medical grifter is also disqualifying but hey...

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White House withdraws another key nomination with last-minute pivot to MAHA influencer for US surgeon general | CNN
The White House announced Thursday that President Donald Trump is pulling Dr. Janette Nesheiwat’s nomination to be surgeon general and replacing her with Dr. Casey Means. The news came the day before ...
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May 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
Can't wait until we start doing all those randomized trials of vaccines that have been proven to be safe, effective and life-saving. Vinay would do an RCT of seatbelts if they'd let him...
May 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
New poll from ABC News suggests cutting and defunding medical research might be Trump's least popular policy. Encouraging that the public still sees the value of medical research and maintaining US taxpayer investment in it. #MedSky #NIH
April 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
Happy #transdayofvisibility y’all. Trans people have been here, are gonna be here, and make the world a more vibrant and beautiful place. To all my trans sibs I see you and you matter.
March 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
The Federal Register is finally posting study section notices starting in late March for #NIH. At least that's something...#MedSky

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Agencies - National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health publishes documents in the Federal Register. Explore most recent and most cited documents published by the National Institutes of Health.
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March 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
This is a great behind the scenes story of what’s happening at #NIH from the Atlantic (Link here lets you read in full). And note, still NOTHING posted of federal register since 1-21-25. #MedSky

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Inside the Collapse at the NIH
Administration officials pressured the NIH to avoid clear advice from the agency’s own lawyers to restart grant funding now.
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March 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
I get that it's easy to think Medicaid cuts won't impact you, but remember Medicaid covers most disability-related healthcare and associated supportive care in the US. We could all become disabled and need that support. A safety-net is important for us all! #MedSky
February 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
Despite reports to the contrary there is still no movement on the #NIH federal register. No cursory notices = no study sections or councils can meet = no new or renewed funding.

www.federalregister.gov/agencies/nat...
Agencies - National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health publishes documents in the Federal Register. Explore most recent and most cited documents published by the National Institutes of Health.
www.federalregister.gov
February 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Reposted by Matty Triplette, MD MPH
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“The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is still blocking most ongoing scientific funding over concerns about "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI), according to NIH sources and internal NIH correspondence.”

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UPDATE: NIH reimposes "DEI" funding freeze despite court order
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is still blocking most ongoing scientific funding over concerns about "diversity, equity and inclusion" (DEI), according to NIH sources and internal NIH corresp...
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February 25, 2025 at 2:17 AM
matriplette.bsky.social
Great article about the current way the administration is working around the funding freeze to stop #NIH from awarding grants. #MedSky
February 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
Almost 10% of US adults identifies as #LGBTQ+. And gen Z is pushing 25%. No wonder he’s trying to both divide us and eliminate some of us. As they say—there’s power in numbers—but we gotta stick together ❤️

www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcn...
Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ, Gallup survey finds
The percentage of U.S. adults who identify as LGBTQ or something other than heterosexual increased to 9.3%, from 7.6% in 2023.
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February 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
So it seems like I’m reviewing and scoring a bunch of grants for an #NIH study section in 2 weeks that’s almost certainly going to be cancelled 24 hours before. Cool cool cool. This is normal…#MedSky
February 21, 2025 at 2:42 AM
matriplette.bsky.social
There is no LGB without the T. Full stop.
erininthemorning.com Erin Reed @erininthemorning.com · Feb 13
The National Park Service has removed "T" and all mention of transgender people from the Stonewall National Monument.

Trans women were some of the most influential activists behind the Stonewall movement and what followed.

3 articles of clothing laws were why raids happened.

Erasure.
Stonewall National Monument New York Info Alerts Maps Calendar Fees “By the time of Stonewall...we had 50 to 60 gay groups in the country. A year later...1500.” Before the 1960s, almost everything about living openly as a lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) person was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for LGB civil rights and provided momentum for a movement. Five visitors and one park ranger standing next to an iron fence as they post rainbow flags. Plan Your Visit Located in Greenwich Village, New York City, Stonewall National Monument is one of the many parks in New York Harbor. Educational images of leaning at Stonewall National Monument Education No Matter where you are, we can bring Stonewall National Monument to your classroom. Find teachers resources here. A rainbow flag overlaid with "Stonewall National Monument, Established 2016" with the NPS arrowhead. LGB Flags What are LGB flags and what days should we celebrate them? Click here to find out.
February 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Reposted by Matty Triplette, MD MPH
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Study: LGBT people 5x more likely than non-LGBT people to be victims of violent crime. Victimization rates are even higher in LGBT people who are Black.

The findings show why it's important to collect data on sexual orientation/gender identity.
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Anti-LGBT Victimization in the United States
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February 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
Sharing this official @atscommunity.bsky.social statement I was proud to be a part of. My takeaway: We need to standardize reporting and understand the impact of incidental findings in lung cancer screening. And also harness their findings for CVD prevention.

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Lung Cancer Screening and Incidental Findings: A Research Agenda. An Official American Thoracic Society Research Statement | American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine | Articles in Pr...
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February 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
matriplette.bsky.social
The OG “Wizard of Oz” reminded me of the importance of #healthequity and science in general—otherwise Trump wouldn’t be trying so hard to shut it down. As Glinda tells Dorothy, the ruby slippers “must be very powerful or the witch wouldn’t want them do badly.” #medsky
February 12, 2025 at 4:59 AM