MedPhysLindsay
@medphyslindsay.bsky.social
🦀Baltimore, MD🦀
Solo consulting medical physicist
www.medphyslindsay.com
AAPM Accessibility Subcommittee Chair
Solo consulting medical physicist
www.medphyslindsay.com
AAPM Accessibility Subcommittee Chair
Anyone else doing a last-minute #AAPM2025 sprint to get credits?! 😂 Evaluation submission is due by tomorrow at midnight, Eastern time.
September 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Anyone else doing a last-minute #AAPM2025 sprint to get credits?! 😂 Evaluation submission is due by tomorrow at midnight, Eastern time.
I could count the other masked folks that I saw at #AAPM2025 on one hand, but there is a mountain of evidence that covid causes long-term issues, one of them being that it is oncogenic. I'm not sure why medical physicists aren't protecting themselves. 😷
🦠COVID & Flu infections can reactivate dormant breast cancer cells in the lungs, causing rapid metastasis in mice within days driven by IL-6.
🦀COVID infection in humans is also linked to metastatic breast cancer tumors in the lungs & higher risk of death. buff.ly/a27BulF
#medsky #oncsky #COVID 🛟😷🧪
🦀COVID infection in humans is also linked to metastatic breast cancer tumors in the lungs & higher risk of death. buff.ly/a27BulF
#medsky #oncsky #COVID 🛟😷🧪
August 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I could count the other masked folks that I saw at #AAPM2025 on one hand, but there is a mountain of evidence that covid causes long-term issues, one of them being that it is oncogenic. I'm not sure why medical physicists aren't protecting themselves. 😷
Thank you to Alison for inviting me to speak in this session, and thanks for moderating, Young! 😊💕
I moderated with Alison Roth in an #AAPM2025 session on “Freelance and side hustle”. It was an interesting session on different career paths as well as businesses that arise in our field. What a way to end the last day. @aapmhq.bsky.social @comp-ocpm.bsky.social #medphys @elekta.com
August 1, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Thank you to Alison for inviting me to speak in this session, and thanks for moderating, Young! 😊💕
The Maryland delegation from American Association of Physicists in Medicine in front of Steny Hoyer's office in the Longworth House Office Building for #AAPMadvocacy #AAPM2025
Mariana Guerrero
Amit Sawant
Stewart Becker
Lindsay Jones
Mariana Guerrero
Amit Sawant
Stewart Becker
Lindsay Jones
July 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Maryland delegation from American Association of Physicists in Medicine in front of Steny Hoyer's office in the Longworth House Office Building for #AAPMadvocacy #AAPM2025
Mariana Guerrero
Amit Sawant
Stewart Becker
Lindsay Jones
Mariana Guerrero
Amit Sawant
Stewart Becker
Lindsay Jones
Got to catch up with @tortots.bsky.social, which is always the BEST!! Looking forward to #AAPMadvocacy Day tomorrow! #AAPM2025
July 30, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Got to catch up with @tortots.bsky.social, which is always the BEST!! Looking forward to #AAPMadvocacy Day tomorrow! #AAPM2025
Eric Ford kicking off Challenging Cases in Leadership and Professionalism in Room 201 at #AAPM2025 with some non-medical-physics analogies ➰
July 30, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Eric Ford kicking off Challenging Cases in Leadership and Professionalism in Room 201 at #AAPM2025 with some non-medical-physics analogies ➰
July 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Come watch myself and some other fantastic physicists compete in 3 minutes or less!
10:15 in 207A! #AAPM2025 #MedPhysSLAM
(im on at 10:50)
10:15 in 207A! #AAPM2025 #MedPhysSLAM
(im on at 10:50)
July 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Come watch myself and some other fantastic physicists compete in 3 minutes or less!
10:15 in 207A! #AAPM2025 #MedPhysSLAM
(im on at 10:50)
10:15 in 207A! #AAPM2025 #MedPhysSLAM
(im on at 10:50)
I'm SO proud of this group from the Accessibility SC under EDIC for their article that won the Michael D Mills Editor-in-Chief Award for excellence for an outstanding general medical physics article- "Improving access in medical physics residency programs for physicists with disabilities" #AAPM2025
July 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I'm SO proud of this group from the Accessibility SC under EDIC for their article that won the Michael D Mills Editor-in-Chief Award for excellence for an outstanding general medical physics article- "Improving access in medical physics residency programs for physicists with disabilities" #AAPM2025
With #AAPM2025 being 'local'(ish) for me, I've spent Monday and today in clinic so other folks could be at the meeting, but I DID put together this POV video from Sunday - navigating from the conference hotel to the meeting space in my power wheelchair. Check it out here:
youtu.be/k2PiOhbyBUE?...
youtu.be/k2PiOhbyBUE?...
Wheelchair User at the AAPM Annual Meeting
YouTube video by MedPhysLindsay
youtu.be
July 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
With #AAPM2025 being 'local'(ish) for me, I've spent Monday and today in clinic so other folks could be at the meeting, but I DID put together this POV video from Sunday - navigating from the conference hotel to the meeting space in my power wheelchair. Check it out here:
youtu.be/k2PiOhbyBUE?...
youtu.be/k2PiOhbyBUE?...
Dave Fuller talking about real-world implementation and usability testing of AI models in clinical practice, RN in Ballroom C. (Dave talks with his hands as much as I do 😂💓) #AAPM2025
July 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Dave Fuller talking about real-world implementation and usability testing of AI models in clinical practice, RN in Ballroom C. (Dave talks with his hands as much as I do 😂💓) #AAPM2025
I found a phone in the women's bathroom on the Room209 side of the main hallway, near the Exhibit Hall. If it's yours, I gave it to the AAPM desk for Lost and Found (main desk). I hope you are reunited!! #AAPM2025
July 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I found a phone in the women's bathroom on the Room209 side of the main hallway, near the Exhibit Hall. If it's yours, I gave it to the AAPM desk for Lost and Found (main desk). I hope you are reunited!! #AAPM2025
A thread to highlight some sessions and posters at #AAPM2025 that include members of the Accessibility Subcommittee! (Not necessarily about ASC-related topics, just our work)
First up, Natalie Viscariello will give a talk entitled Creating Safe Space for Everyone: for All Levels of Ability.
First up, Natalie Viscariello will give a talk entitled Creating Safe Space for Everyone: for All Levels of Ability.
July 26, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A thread to highlight some sessions and posters at #AAPM2025 that include members of the Accessibility Subcommittee! (Not necessarily about ASC-related topics, just our work)
First up, Natalie Viscariello will give a talk entitled Creating Safe Space for Everyone: for All Levels of Ability.
First up, Natalie Viscariello will give a talk entitled Creating Safe Space for Everyone: for All Levels of Ability.
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It's really hard to tell at this point but I think years from now this will be one of the most destructive things that RFK Jr did at HHS.
Mammograms, FIT tests and colonoscopies, diabetes, blood pressure, depression screens. All of these are as widely available as they are because of USPSTF.
Mammograms, FIT tests and colonoscopies, diabetes, blood pressure, depression screens. All of these are as widely available as they are because of USPSTF.
RFK Jr. has now officially stated that he will dismantle the United States Preventive ServicesTask Force (USPSTF).
This is an independent body of expert scientists who volunteer their time to review data and provide guidance to Americans on important things like cancer screenings.
This is an independent body of expert scientists who volunteer their time to review data and provide guidance to Americans on important things like cancer screenings.
Exclusive | RFK Jr. to Oust Advisory Panel on Cancer Screenings, HIV Prevention Drugs
The task force determines which preventive services insurers must cover at no cost to patients.
www.wsj.com
July 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
It's really hard to tell at this point but I think years from now this will be one of the most destructive things that RFK Jr did at HHS.
Mammograms, FIT tests and colonoscopies, diabetes, blood pressure, depression screens. All of these are as widely available as they are because of USPSTF.
Mammograms, FIT tests and colonoscopies, diabetes, blood pressure, depression screens. All of these are as widely available as they are because of USPSTF.
Some members and guests of EDIC at #AAPM2025!! So much awesome work is getting done by the subcommittees and it was SO nice to catch up with those who could make it in-person (and a few who joined virtually). 💓
@julielarkin.bsky.social
(Other than Julie, if you are on Bsky, pls tag yourselves! ❣️)
@julielarkin.bsky.social
(Other than Julie, if you are on Bsky, pls tag yourselves! ❣️)
July 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Some members and guests of EDIC at #AAPM2025!! So much awesome work is getting done by the subcommittees and it was SO nice to catch up with those who could make it in-person (and a few who joined virtually). 💓
@julielarkin.bsky.social
(Other than Julie, if you are on Bsky, pls tag yourselves! ❣️)
@julielarkin.bsky.social
(Other than Julie, if you are on Bsky, pls tag yourselves! ❣️)
If you are still around on Wednesday, please come see this session! The other speaker has an awesome story and there are profiles of some other very cool physicists. Here's my program listing, and that of the whole session! #AAPM2025
July 26, 2025 at 1:25 AM
If you are still around on Wednesday, please come see this session! The other speaker has an awesome story and there are profiles of some other very cool physicists. Here's my program listing, and that of the whole session! #AAPM2025
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Here's an updated feed (that should work better than my previous attempt) for all #AAPM2025 posts from 7/25/2025 at 2pm central and anytime after that:
bsky.app/profile/mark...
bsky.app/profile/mark...
July 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Here's an updated feed (that should work better than my previous attempt) for all #AAPM2025 posts from 7/25/2025 at 2pm central and anytime after that:
bsky.app/profile/mark...
bsky.app/profile/mark...
I'm looking forward to Advocacy Day at #AAPM2025! As a Baltimorean, I am close to this nonsense regularly, without the AAPM meeting to bring me to DC, but I'll always take an opportunity to meaningfully engage with my representatives.
It will be a very different vibe heading back to Washington DC again for #AAPM2025 as the Federal Government continues to attack science, reason, healthcare and speech. An opportune for members to engage with members of Congress and their staff on the advocacy day.
July 26, 2025 at 12:47 AM
I'm looking forward to Advocacy Day at #AAPM2025! As a Baltimorean, I am close to this nonsense regularly, without the AAPM meeting to bring me to DC, but I'll always take an opportunity to meaningfully engage with my representatives.
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Posting about the Annual Meeting to social media? Use #AAPM2025 to ensure your post shows up in event-wide searches and discussions and increase your post's visibility!
July 24, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Posting about the Annual Meeting to social media? Use #AAPM2025 to ensure your post shows up in event-wide searches and discussions and increase your post's visibility!
Starting #AAPM2025 off right, with a rock show at the Black Cat, iconic DC music venue. I'm seeing Faraquet, who I never thought I'd see live! They disbanded in 2001. (Where are my VERY elder emos 😂) 🤘
July 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Starting #AAPM2025 off right, with a rock show at the Black Cat, iconic DC music venue. I'm seeing Faraquet, who I never thought I'd see live! They disbanded in 2001. (Where are my VERY elder emos 😂) 🤘
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I have spoken to rooms full of nondisabled people and heard this ripple of tense laughter. I have told my own story of flipping a car on black ice and people straight up told me they would just drive more carefully.
They can’t handle the idea that you can’t wellness and responsibility your way out.
They can’t handle the idea that you can’t wellness and responsibility your way out.
Sen. Tammy Duckworth just said on Colbert, "We should all live long enough to develop a disability," & the audience laughed uncomfortably.
I can tell you what they were thinking. It was "Not me. That would never happen to me."
& the underlying, unacknowlged premise was "b/c I'm better than that."
I can tell you what they were thinking. It was "Not me. That would never happen to me."
& the underlying, unacknowlged premise was "b/c I'm better than that."
June 17, 2025 at 5:59 AM
I have spoken to rooms full of nondisabled people and heard this ripple of tense laughter. I have told my own story of flipping a car on black ice and people straight up told me they would just drive more carefully.
They can’t handle the idea that you can’t wellness and responsibility your way out.
They can’t handle the idea that you can’t wellness and responsibility your way out.
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A vaccine for triple negative breast cancer is entering Phase 2 trials. Early results show the vaccine is safe, well tolerated & >70% mounted an immune response
Bad time live in a country led by anti-vaxxers
www.vogue.com/article/brea...
Bad time live in a country led by anti-vaxxers
www.vogue.com/article/brea...
Everything You Need to Know About the New Breast Cancer Vaccine
In the search for a cure for breast cancer, a major breakthrough has finally come.
www.vogue.com
June 16, 2025 at 4:29 AM
A vaccine for triple negative breast cancer is entering Phase 2 trials. Early results show the vaccine is safe, well tolerated & >70% mounted an immune response
Bad time live in a country led by anti-vaxxers
www.vogue.com/article/brea...
Bad time live in a country led by anti-vaxxers
www.vogue.com/article/brea...
We need to be taking this seriously in medical physics and radiation oncology - this is going to be a driver of cancers for the next 20 to 50 years.
I'm going to use this article in my pre-health micro class next semester. See, social media isn't entirely a waste of time! Long COVID is Now the Number One Chronic Illness in Children www.thegauntlet.news/p/long-covid...
Long COVID is Now the Number One Chronic Illness in Children
Repeatedly mass infecting kids with COVID is not a public health strategy. It's a fast pass to declining population health
www.thegauntlet.news
June 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
We need to be taking this seriously in medical physics and radiation oncology - this is going to be a driver of cancers for the next 20 to 50 years.
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After ruling the NIH grant terminations illegal, Judge Young ended the hearing with an eye-opening speech.
“This represents racial discrimination, and discrimination against America’s LGBTQ community. That's what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out. And I do so.”
“This represents racial discrimination, and discrimination against America’s LGBTQ community. That's what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out. And I do so.”
THIS IS IT! THIS IS HUGE!!
PLAINTIFF'S WIN!!
Judge Young rules that the NIH grant terminations at issue in these cases are illegal and therefore vacated. BOOM!
PLAINTIFF'S WIN!!
Judge Young rules that the NIH grant terminations at issue in these cases are illegal and therefore vacated. BOOM!
"This Court rules that the challenged directives . . . are arbitrary and capricious."
"They are of no force and effect."
"They are illegal and so are each of the terminations before this Court"
"They are of no force and effect."
"They are illegal and so are each of the terminations before this Court"
June 16, 2025 at 7:12 PM
After ruling the NIH grant terminations illegal, Judge Young ended the hearing with an eye-opening speech.
“This represents racial discrimination, and discrimination against America’s LGBTQ community. That's what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out. And I do so.”
“This represents racial discrimination, and discrimination against America’s LGBTQ community. That's what this is. I would be blind not to call it out. My duty is to call it out. And I do so.”