Meaghan Jones
@meaghanjones.bsky.social
Associate professor at U Manitoba. Research on epigenetics of environmental exposures across the lifespan. Occasional cat photos. Formerly @notthatdrjones
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These changes would have made the difference in Rob Jenner living or dying in the summer of 2024. They might make the difference in keeping my family or yours alive, too. We have until December 12th to share how important these changes are to us. Let’s get it done.
The City of Winnipeg is seeking feedback on a proposed temporary bike lane design for Wellington Crescent.
Feedback sought on Wellington Crescent bike lanes
The City of Winnipeg is seeking feedback on a proposed temporary bike lane design for Wellington Crescent.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:59 AM
These changes would have made the difference in Rob Jenner living or dying in the summer of 2024. They might make the difference in keeping my family or yours alive, too. We have until December 12th to share how important these changes are to us. Let’s get it done.
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If you’re wondering whether we still need these changes, a driver hit Rob’s ghost bike THIS MORNING
November 7, 2025 at 3:38 PM
If you’re wondering whether we still need these changes, a driver hit Rob’s ghost bike THIS MORNING
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Update: The SRSR amended its motion to request anonymized, aggregated Tri-Council data — protecting researcher privacy, and scientific integrity while supporting accountability.
Thank you to Canada’s research community for speaking up!
#SupportOurScience
Thank you to Canada’s research community for speaking up!
#SupportOurScience
We're concerned about the SRSR motion requesting 25 years of disaggregated tri-council data. While we understand the data is intended to be anonymized, this wasn't explicitly stated in the motion – and the specific information requested could still enable re-identification when linked together.
November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Update: The SRSR amended its motion to request anonymized, aggregated Tri-Council data — protecting researcher privacy, and scientific integrity while supporting accountability.
Thank you to Canada’s research community for speaking up!
#SupportOurScience
Thank you to Canada’s research community for speaking up!
#SupportOurScience
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The Canadian government has seemingly never read a single one of its own commissioned reports on what Canadian science needs. (It's not more people.)
Globe & Mail reports “the budget is expected to include up to $1-billion to attract high-quality talent and researchers from the United States and elsewhere”
So far hospitals and universities have been going it alone….
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
@ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social
So far hospitals and universities have been going it alone….
www.ctvnews.ca/health/artic...
@ctvnews-mirror.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The Canadian government has seemingly never read a single one of its own commissioned reports on what Canadian science needs. (It's not more people.)
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Things we can do about this situation:
1. Read & sign the open letter (the letter keeps crashing but names are still being collected): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#AcademicSky #CanPoli
Thread, 1/n
1. Read & sign the open letter (the letter keeps crashing but names are still being collected): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#AcademicSky #CanPoli
Thread, 1/n
November 4, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Things we can do about this situation:
1. Read & sign the open letter (the letter keeps crashing but names are still being collected): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#AcademicSky #CanPoli
Thread, 1/n
1. Read & sign the open letter (the letter keeps crashing but names are still being collected): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#AcademicSky #CanPoli
Thread, 1/n
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as a bird artist, in honor of tonight’s game i have attempted to draw the gorgeous blue jay as accurately as possible. as always please let me know if you have any constructive criticism
October 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM
as a bird artist, in honor of tonight’s game i have attempted to draw the gorgeous blue jay as accurately as possible. as always please let me know if you have any constructive criticism
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Attn: Canadian researchers/ If you are looking for text/arguments to mix-n-match in a letter to your MP, the committee, Ministers, etc.. here is some.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
October 31, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Attn: Canadian researchers/ If you are looking for text/arguments to mix-n-match in a letter to your MP, the committee, Ministers, etc.. here is some.
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Dr. Julie Lajoie, virologist and assistant professor of Max Rady College of Medicine at UM speaks with host Marcy Markusa about what Canada losing its measles elimination status means and why vaccination is crucial.
To listen to the full interview. #measles
To listen to the full interview. #measles
CBC: Canada at risk of losing measles elimination status
Dr. Julie Lajoie, Virologist and assistant professor of Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba speaks with host Marcy Markusa about what Canada losing its measles elimination statu
news.umanitoba.ca
October 31, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Dr. Julie Lajoie, virologist and assistant professor of Max Rady College of Medicine at UM speaks with host Marcy Markusa about what Canada losing its measles elimination status means and why vaccination is crucial.
To listen to the full interview. #measles
To listen to the full interview. #measles
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Canadian graduate students... how do you feel about members of parliament going through your transcripts and the personal information you disclosed in your applications in order to question whether you deserved your fellowship or not?
@supportourscience.bsky.social
@supportourscience.bsky.social
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
October 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Canadian graduate students... how do you feel about members of parliament going through your transcripts and the personal information you disclosed in your applications in order to question whether you deserved your fellowship or not?
@supportourscience.bsky.social
@supportourscience.bsky.social
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The amount of AI generated art in slides at this conference, primarily used by older scientists, is killing me. Scientists please. Don’t use these ai platforms to make your figures or slides. They look bad and I have yet to see them meaningfully improve the message of talks.
October 31, 2025 at 3:09 AM
The amount of AI generated art in slides at this conference, primarily used by older scientists, is killing me. Scientists please. Don’t use these ai platforms to make your figures or slides. They look bad and I have yet to see them meaningfully improve the message of talks.
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More necessary awareness: yes, parliament has the legal authority to do this. There are many reasons they should not. That it is legal does not mean it is ethical, necessary, non-destructive, or appropriate. It DEFINITELY doesn't mean it shouldn't be publicly opposed (👀 @u15ca.bsky.social )... /1
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
October 31, 2025 at 4:14 PM
More necessary awareness: yes, parliament has the legal authority to do this. There are many reasons they should not. That it is legal does not mean it is ethical, necessary, non-destructive, or appropriate. It DEFINITELY doesn't mean it shouldn't be publicly opposed (👀 @u15ca.bsky.social )... /1
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Yes! Contact them and sign this petition here —it’s not just about EDI data! So much personally identifying information for applicants and reviewers will not be protected!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Open Letter to Protect Tri-Council EDI Data
Why do we need urgent action to protect our data?
The mandate of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Science and Research is to review and report on topics relating to science and research in ...
docs.google.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Yes! Contact them and sign this petition here —it’s not just about EDI data! So much personally identifying information for applicants and reviewers will not be protected!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
October 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
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It's publication day, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press is running a promotion bundling the hard cover and e-book, and other offers:
cshlpress.com/default.tpl?...
#EpigeneticsBook
cshlpress.com/default.tpl?...
#EpigeneticsBook
October 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
It's publication day, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press is running a promotion bundling the hard cover and e-book, and other offers:
cshlpress.com/default.tpl?...
#EpigeneticsBook
cshlpress.com/default.tpl?...
#EpigeneticsBook
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q.e.d Science
Critical Thinking AI for constructive criticism and science evaluation
qedscience.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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I am looking to connect with a qualitative researcher to collaborate on a a study on women's health (Gynecology-related).
Canadian researcher preferred 🇨🇦
#Endometriosis #MedSky #EpiSky
Canadian researcher preferred 🇨🇦
#Endometriosis #MedSky #EpiSky
Looking Searching GIF
Alt: Looking Searching GIF
media.tenor.com
October 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I am looking to connect with a qualitative researcher to collaborate on a a study on women's health (Gynecology-related).
Canadian researcher preferred 🇨🇦
#Endometriosis #MedSky #EpiSky
Canadian researcher preferred 🇨🇦
#Endometriosis #MedSky #EpiSky
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This is how I want to be awarded the Nobel Prize.
October 7, 2025 at 6:46 AM
This is how I want to be awarded the Nobel Prize.
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Clearing out my bookmarks folder to prep readings I'll be using in my 300-level Gene Regulation class next semester! We cover a lot of primary "classic" literature in class, with recent accessible science journalism as assigned reading to see how gene regulation is relevant to today's issues. 🧵
October 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Clearing out my bookmarks folder to prep readings I'll be using in my 300-level Gene Regulation class next semester! We cover a lot of primary "classic" literature in class, with recent accessible science journalism as assigned reading to see how gene regulation is relevant to today's issues. 🧵
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Dear Ezra Klein, bodily autonomy is not a bargaining chip. What rights are you willing to give up? Let’s see you walk the talk. The burger is on me. open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...
Dear Ezra Klein, Bodily Autonomy Isn’t a Bargaining Chip
Let's see if you're willing to walk the talk
open.substack.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Dear Ezra Klein, bodily autonomy is not a bargaining chip. What rights are you willing to give up? Let’s see you walk the talk. The burger is on me. open.substack.com/pub/vajenda/...
CHRIM @chrimanitoba.bsky.social is looking for a new Scientific Director/CEO! Come be part of a growing, vibrant health research institute that is forward looking, deeply interested in community and patient partnerships, and full of great people.
Career Portal
jobs.peoplefirsthr.com
September 24, 2025 at 10:39 PM
CHRIM @chrimanitoba.bsky.social is looking for a new Scientific Director/CEO! Come be part of a growing, vibrant health research institute that is forward looking, deeply interested in community and patient partnerships, and full of great people.
A new article in @knowablemag.bsky.social that highlights some of @levinewediuk.bsky.social's PD work with me and @colingarroway.bsky.social, along with many other efforts to bring epigenetic clocks into conservation efforts.
knowablemagazine.org/content/arti...
knowablemagazine.org/content/arti...
The clock is ticking: How epigenetics could help save wildlife from collapse
In polar bears, dolphins, baboons and more, molecular signatures of aging are changing how conservationists assess population health, resilience and risk
knowablemagazine.org
September 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A new article in @knowablemag.bsky.social that highlights some of @levinewediuk.bsky.social's PD work with me and @colingarroway.bsky.social, along with many other efforts to bring epigenetic clocks into conservation efforts.
knowablemagazine.org/content/arti...
knowablemagazine.org/content/arti...
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in retrospect, it was a mistake to teach algebra and geometry but not "statistics for everyone" in high school
we are drowning in lies, partly because we never learned to swim
we are drowning in lies, partly because we never learned to swim
September 23, 2025 at 7:35 AM
in retrospect, it was a mistake to teach algebra and geometry but not "statistics for everyone" in high school
we are drowning in lies, partly because we never learned to swim
we are drowning in lies, partly because we never learned to swim
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As scientists and educators, we can help our students and their families wrestle with complex issues. I just send this message to my Genetics class, and the relevant link to the study
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
September 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
As scientists and educators, we can help our students and their families wrestle with complex issues. I just send this message to my Genetics class, and the relevant link to the study
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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"Moderna liked Canada because it is a country where 'science is at the forefront.'"
I hope this remains the case @mark-carney.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/2109fef...
I hope this remains the case @mark-carney.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/2109fef...
Moderna to roll out first made-in-Canada COVID-19 vaccines this fall
Facilities in Laval, Que., and Cambridge, Ont. producing U.S. drugmaker’s mRNA vaccines
www.theglobeandmail.com
September 19, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"Moderna liked Canada because it is a country where 'science is at the forefront.'"
I hope this remains the case @mark-carney.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/2109fef...
I hope this remains the case @mark-carney.bsky.social
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/2109fef...