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Peter Szijj
@peterszijj.bsky.social
Postdoc at Bertozzi lab, ChEM-H, Stanford University.
Alumni of Chudasama and Walker labs, UCL.
Chemical biology, bioconjugation, antibody-drug conjugates, chemical generation of bispecific antibodies.
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Please share my 1 min video on the importance of maintaining NIH funding of infectious diseases and drug discovery research vs rising antibiotic resistance

Drastic budget cuts harm our health and imperil the next generation of scientists

More @UCSanDiego “Behind Every Breakthrough” bit.ly/3FlXQs3
August 7, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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The Chemoproteomics Group at the Nucleus, led by @dina-sch.bsky.social , uses mass spec-based techniques to study proteins & their molecular interactions. The group supports @stanford.edu researchers throughout a project, from design consultation to data analysis. chemh.stanford.edu/research/nuc...
July 29, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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The Hungarian government is about to pass a law that will allow it to destroy the tiny online outlets that represent the last vestiges of independent Hungarian press

444.hu/2025/05/22/v...
Viktor Orbán’s crackdown on free press does not only affect Hungary. It affects all of Europe
The so-called “Transparency Law”, currently pending approval, significantly undermines freedom of expression in Hungary — and its impacts are unlikely stop at the country’s borders.
444.hu
May 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Everyone please read and act! 👇
ACTION ITEM-----ACTION ITEM

Implementation of Schedule F

This is what a lot of us have been worried about.

This allows for many civil service positions to replaced with political appointees. This could include NIH institute directors and even POs.

BUT THERE IS A COMMENT PERIOD...

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media.tenor.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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@carolynbertozzi.bskyverified.social speaks at San Francisco’s “Stand Up for Science” rally!
March 7, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Sometimes we need to speak up.
And we must keep speaking up.
Even if it seems hopeless, it's better to try than to have done nothing.
@standupforscience.bsky.social
March 8, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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Breaking news: Thousands of researchers and their supporters, including recently fired federal workers, have gathered across the U.S. in response to layoffs and funding cuts ordered by the Trump administration. scim.ag/41zlPv4
Thousands gather across U.S. in Stand Up for Science events
Scientists rally across the country in response to layoffs and funding cuts ordered by the Trump administration
scim.ag
March 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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The mood was defiant at many of the rallies, where chants of “Scientists will not be silenced”, “Facts over fear” and “What do we want? Peer review! When do we want it? Now!” were heard.

https://go.nature.com/3F8T6FX
‘Scientists will not be silenced’: thousands protest Trump research cuts
Researchers at Stand Up for Science rallies voice defiance against the policies of US President Donald Trump’s administration.
go.nature.com
March 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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SPEAKER LINEUP FOR STAND UP FOR SCIENCE ☀️

Here's our list of current speakers—and it's still growing! Come tomorrow to hear some amazing speakers talk about science, their experiences, and the future.

#standupforscience2025
March 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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It is important at this pivotal moment to @standupforscience.bsky.social. Looking forward to sharing my thoughts on why this should be a national priority at tomorrow’s rally in SF:
March 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Looking forward to celebrating 80 years of federally funded science, technology and innovation @standupforscience.bsky.social SF, March 7, Civic Center, 1-3 pm 🧪 🧫 🧬
March 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM