Pepper
@peppersalsa.bsky.social
Happy wife, mom, and Nonni. Battling stage 3C ILC #breastcancer #lobmob #hiking #birding #art #poetry #music #dogs #science #nature #astronomy #booknerd #scifi #leftofcenter #cansky Insta @moon_dream_poetry
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@peppersalsa.bsky.social
· Nov 16
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Yikes! The CDC has quietly scaled back its FoodNet surveillance, now only tracking salmonella and STEC.
Monitoring for Listeria, Campylobacter, Vibrio and other pathogens has stopped- even after last year’s deadly Listeria outbreak. buff.ly/OyTTIOA
h/t @boghuma.bsky.social
#medsky #IDsky 🛟🧪
Monitoring for Listeria, Campylobacter, Vibrio and other pathogens has stopped- even after last year’s deadly Listeria outbreak. buff.ly/OyTTIOA
h/t @boghuma.bsky.social
#medsky #IDsky 🛟🧪
August 27, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Yikes! The CDC has quietly scaled back its FoodNet surveillance, now only tracking salmonella and STEC.
Monitoring for Listeria, Campylobacter, Vibrio and other pathogens has stopped- even after last year’s deadly Listeria outbreak. buff.ly/OyTTIOA
h/t @boghuma.bsky.social
#medsky #IDsky 🛟🧪
Monitoring for Listeria, Campylobacter, Vibrio and other pathogens has stopped- even after last year’s deadly Listeria outbreak. buff.ly/OyTTIOA
h/t @boghuma.bsky.social
#medsky #IDsky 🛟🧪
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Good to see @bsky.app has emerged as the social media platform of choice for science stuff
arstechnica.com/science/2025...
arstechnica.com/science/2025...
Bluesky now platform of choice for science community
It’s not just you. Survey says: “Twitter sucks now and all the cool kids are moving to Bluesky”…
arstechnica.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Good to see @bsky.app has emerged as the social media platform of choice for science stuff
arstechnica.com/science/2025...
arstechnica.com/science/2025...
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The CDC quietly scaled back a surveillance program for foodborne illnesses.
As of July 1, a critical surveillance program is monitoring for only two pathogens instead of the usual eight.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
As of July 1, a critical surveillance program is monitoring for only two pathogens instead of the usual eight.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
The CDC quietly scaled back a surveillance program for foodborne illnesses
As of July 1, a critical surveillance program is monitoring for only two pathogens instead of the usual eight.
www.nbcnews.com
August 27, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The CDC quietly scaled back a surveillance program for foodborne illnesses.
As of July 1, a critical surveillance program is monitoring for only two pathogens instead of the usual eight.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
As of July 1, a critical surveillance program is monitoring for only two pathogens instead of the usual eight.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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EPSTEIN
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Government buying stake in private companies: socialism
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President having stakes in those companies: corruption
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Worrying about Cracker Barrel logo instead of governing
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EPSTEIN
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Government buying stake in private companies: socialism
Epstein
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President having stakes in those companies: corruption
Epstein
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Worrying about Cracker Barrel logo instead of governing
Epstein
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August 27, 2025 at 9:48 AM
EPSTEIN
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Government buying stake in private companies: socialism
Epstein
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President having stakes in those companies: corruption
Epstein
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Worrying about Cracker Barrel logo instead of governing
Epstein
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EPSTEIN
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Government buying stake in private companies: socialism
Epstein
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President having stakes in those companies: corruption
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Worrying about Cracker Barrel logo instead of governing
Epstein
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EPSTEIN
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The White House is sidestepping Congress and halting up to $15 billion in NIH research funding, which would have gone to study diabetes, cancer & more.
The order was issued through a four-sentence email sent to NIH directors from Office of Management & Budget Director Russell Vought.
The order was issued through a four-sentence email sent to NIH directors from Office of Management & Budget Director Russell Vought.
July 31, 2025 at 3:34 AM
The White House is sidestepping Congress and halting up to $15 billion in NIH research funding, which would have gone to study diabetes, cancer & more.
The order was issued through a four-sentence email sent to NIH directors from Office of Management & Budget Director Russell Vought.
The order was issued through a four-sentence email sent to NIH directors from Office of Management & Budget Director Russell Vought.
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If you wanna check in on the nation's cancer researchers, we're doin' bad. Real bad. No single post/article fully captures the depth and breadth of it.
We may be the first to feel this, but every single person in the country will feel it eventually.
Cancer. Does. Not. Discriminate.
We may be the first to feel this, but every single person in the country will feel it eventually.
Cancer. Does. Not. Discriminate.
"The National Cancer Institute is being targeted by the Trump administration’s downsizing. Current and former employees report that morale has “tanked” as the administration hollows out the agency, with many scientists leaving in frustration."
Seems bad for Americans.
Seems bad for Americans.
The National Cancer Institute faces steep budget cuts and a staff exodus
Current and former employees report that morale has "tanked" as the administration hollows out the agency, with many scientists leaving in frustration. The cuts are already impacting basic operations ...
wamu.org
July 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
If you wanna check in on the nation's cancer researchers, we're doin' bad. Real bad. No single post/article fully captures the depth and breadth of it.
We may be the first to feel this, but every single person in the country will feel it eventually.
Cancer. Does. Not. Discriminate.
We may be the first to feel this, but every single person in the country will feel it eventually.
Cancer. Does. Not. Discriminate.
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At least wear a mask when you’re visiting the dying person with stage 4 cancer in the hospital. Is that too much to ask?
July 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
At least wear a mask when you’re visiting the dying person with stage 4 cancer in the hospital. Is that too much to ask?
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Did the Tr*mp administration cancel your NIH or NCI grant proposal? Know someone who was affected? The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in the House wants to hear from you. Please fill out this link and share. forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#CancerResearch #OncoSky #CanSky
#CancerResearch #OncoSky #CanSky
a man says please tell us what you know in a netflix advertisement
ALT: a man says please tell us what you know in a netflix advertisement
media.tenor.com
June 5, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Did the Tr*mp administration cancel your NIH or NCI grant proposal? Know someone who was affected? The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in the House wants to hear from you. Please fill out this link and share. forms.office.com/pages/respon...
#CancerResearch #OncoSky #CanSky
#CancerResearch #OncoSky #CanSky
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"Last yr alone, the NIH awarded $1.26B to WA state biomedical research institutions. These investmnts not only save lives but also generate over $3B annually in economic activity. But that progrss is under threat. NIH grants in WA have alrdy been canceled or delayed. Add'l cuts are ... 1/3 #CanSky
If we gut science, where will the discoveries of the future come from? | Op-Ed
The student in a lab today may one day shape public policy, develop treatments or discover the next lifesaving cure.
www.seattletimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
"Last yr alone, the NIH awarded $1.26B to WA state biomedical research institutions. These investmnts not only save lives but also generate over $3B annually in economic activity. But that progrss is under threat. NIH grants in WA have alrdy been canceled or delayed. Add'l cuts are ... 1/3 #CanSky
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NIH emploees report they are forbidden from mentioning the cancer moonshot because that’s a ‘Biden thing’.
March 27, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
February 12, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Welcome to the Bluesky account for Stand Up for Science 2025!
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
Keep an eye on this space for updates, event information, and ways to get involved. We can't wait to see everyone #standupforscience2025 on March 7th, both in DC and locations nationwide!
#scienceforall #sciencenotsilence
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More rage fuel today: learned my group can't move on a meeting w NCI to discuss a new trial for #lobular breast cancer; per NCI staff "we are not allowed to discuss new projects under the current executive orders."
#lobmob, if you haven't contacted your reps, now's a good time. #cansky #oncosky
#lobmob, if you haven't contacted your reps, now's a good time. #cansky #oncosky
www.congress.gov
January 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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" ...scientist said, 'Cutting the rate to 15% will destroy #science in the U.S. This change will break our universities, our medical centers & the entire engine for scientific discovery.” 2/2 #CanSky #MedSky #CancerBS #ResearchSavesLives
Thanks for speaking out @joycevance.bsky.social !!!
Thanks for speaking out @joycevance.bsky.social !!!
February 12, 2025 at 11:58 PM
" ...scientist said, 'Cutting the rate to 15% will destroy #science in the U.S. This change will break our universities, our medical centers & the entire engine for scientific discovery.” 2/2 #CanSky #MedSky #CancerBS #ResearchSavesLives
Thanks for speaking out @joycevance.bsky.social !!!
Thanks for speaking out @joycevance.bsky.social !!!
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"The new NIH policy slashes funding 4 indirect costs, items like office space, utilities & support staff. They fund research security & biosafety. Now, NIH will limit indirect costs to 15%. Interviewed on NPR, one ..." 1/2
#CanSky #MedSky
joycevance.substack.com/p/cutting-ca...
#CanSky #MedSky
joycevance.substack.com/p/cutting-ca...
Cutting Cancer Research
Sometimes, it gets personal.
joycevance.substack.com
February 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
"The new NIH policy slashes funding 4 indirect costs, items like office space, utilities & support staff. They fund research security & biosafety. Now, NIH will limit indirect costs to 15%. Interviewed on NPR, one ..." 1/2
#CanSky #MedSky
joycevance.substack.com/p/cutting-ca...
#CanSky #MedSky
joycevance.substack.com/p/cutting-ca...
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The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance has joined Bluesky! Follow us here for information about the 2nd most common type of breast cancer, invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC). More coming soon! www.lobularbreastcancer.org
Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance (LBCA)
Patients, researchers and clinicians working together to advance research and promote better prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care for invasive lobular breast cancer (ILC).
www.lobularbreastcancer.org
February 7, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance has joined Bluesky! Follow us here for information about the 2nd most common type of breast cancer, invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC). More coming soon! www.lobularbreastcancer.org
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"'He demonstrated a shocking lack of knowledge about the fed health programs he’ll be charged w/running & a willful desire to mislead senators abt his views on #science matters like #vaccine safety,' said Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) Wed." 😱 #MedSky #CanSky #WTAF
www.statnews.com/2025/02/13/r...
www.statnews.com/2025/02/13/r...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed by Senate as U.S. health secretary
RFK Jr. was confirmed Thursday as HHS secretary, but it remains to be seen how he will turn his MAHA vision into specific policies to improve America's health.
www.statnews.com
February 13, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Probably wise to mask up in public places in the US for the next 4 years #medsky #bioethics
Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu and mpox shots
An NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding flu shot events or otherwise encouraging the public to get those vaccines.
www.npr.org
February 14, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Probably wise to mask up in public places in the US for the next 4 years #medsky #bioethics
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The healthcare system of the nation that leads the world in medical research is now governed by cranks who believe in incantations and magic potions. Me in @TheAtlantic
on COVID's 5th anniversary www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
on COVID's 5th anniversary www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
Why the COVID Deniers Won
Lessons from the pandemic and its aftermath
www.theatlantic.com
February 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
The healthcare system of the nation that leads the world in medical research is now governed by cranks who believe in incantations and magic potions. Me in @TheAtlantic
on COVID's 5th anniversary www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
on COVID's 5th anniversary www.theatlantic.com/magazine/arc...
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"Senior officials were informed [this] morning that ~5,200 recent hires across the #NIH & #CDC will be fired, per sources. CDC leadership was told they'd lose ~1,300 workers. NIH losses are not as clear." #MedSky #CanSky
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/f...
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/f...
Trump administration to fire thousands at health agencies
The Trump administration is set to eliminate thousands of federal health care jobs Friday, targeting employees across agencies who were hired in the past one to two years.
www.statnews.com
February 14, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"Senior officials were informed [this] morning that ~5,200 recent hires across the #NIH & #CDC will be fired, per sources. CDC leadership was told they'd lose ~1,300 workers. NIH losses are not as clear." #MedSky #CanSky
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/f...
www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/f...
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This is #FelonTrump's "JUST LET THEM DIE"
policy. I am a Stage 4a colon cancer patient - in remission - we need MORE cancer research, NOT less.
#Cansky
#Oncosky
policy. I am a Stage 4a colon cancer patient - in remission - we need MORE cancer research, NOT less.
#Cansky
#Oncosky
Termination notices going out this afternoon to more than 300 employees of the National Cancer Institute. Access likely ends today. Four weeks paid leave and that’s it.
Strong power move for Team Cancer.
Strong power move for Team Cancer.
February 14, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This is #FelonTrump's "JUST LET THEM DIE"
policy. I am a Stage 4a colon cancer patient - in remission - we need MORE cancer research, NOT less.
#Cansky
#Oncosky
policy. I am a Stage 4a colon cancer patient - in remission - we need MORE cancer research, NOT less.
#Cansky
#Oncosky
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This is sick.
My dad is enrolled in several studies here in the #UK as part of his treatment for s4g4 cckc... Some of those people probably helped or are helping to save his life with their groundbreaking#Research #CanSky #USScience #NIH #Musk
www.splinter.com/the-unhinged...
My dad is enrolled in several studies here in the #UK as part of his treatment for s4g4 cckc... Some of those people probably helped or are helping to save his life with their groundbreaking#Research #CanSky #USScience #NIH #Musk
www.splinter.com/the-unhinged...
The Unhinged Axe Falls on the National Cancer Institute and the Rest of NIH
Splinter is your home for news and opinions that challenge power in our political and economic system that's becoming more unhinged each and every day.
www.splinter.com
February 15, 2025 at 6:54 AM
This is sick.
My dad is enrolled in several studies here in the #UK as part of his treatment for s4g4 cckc... Some of those people probably helped or are helping to save his life with their groundbreaking#Research #CanSky #USScience #NIH #Musk
www.splinter.com/the-unhinged...
My dad is enrolled in several studies here in the #UK as part of his treatment for s4g4 cckc... Some of those people probably helped or are helping to save his life with their groundbreaking#Research #CanSky #USScience #NIH #Musk
www.splinter.com/the-unhinged...
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As a breast cancer survivor (who always fears a recurrence), I say anyone who gets in the way of medical research is a murderer.
#cansky
#cansky
Termination notices going out this afternoon to more than 300 employees of the National Cancer Institute. Access likely ends today. Four weeks paid leave and that’s it.
Strong power move for Team Cancer.
Strong power move for Team Cancer.
February 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
As a breast cancer survivor (who always fears a recurrence), I say anyone who gets in the way of medical research is a murderer.
#cansky
#cansky
February 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM