Steven Singer
@stevensingergu.bsky.social
Immunologist, Parasitologist (Giardia), Cyclist, Skier, Oenophile
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Hadrian’s Wall meets Montezuma’s Revenge.
Ancient Romans Guarding Hadrian’s Wall Were Riddled with Worms and Parasites
Romans living in ancient Britain were plagued by intestinal parasites, all of which are spread by fecal contamination
www.scientificamerican.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Hadrian’s Wall meets Montezuma’s Revenge.
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🚨 NEW: Climate change is already causing 30,000 deaths per year - a global annual economic loss of $100-350B USD - but the true damage is probably 10x higher. Out TODAY in Nature Climate Change: the first systematic look at the science of "health impact attribution" 🔓 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
September 17, 2025 at 11:57 AM
🚨 NEW: Climate change is already causing 30,000 deaths per year - a global annual economic loss of $100-350B USD - but the true damage is probably 10x higher. Out TODAY in Nature Climate Change: the first systematic look at the science of "health impact attribution" 🔓 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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I am chairing the search for two (2) Tenure Track positions at the Department of Health Services, Policy and Management at
@uscarnoldschool.bsky.social
We are looking to move relatively fast so please get your applications in quickly
#HealthPolicy
#AcademicSky
uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194...
@uscarnoldschool.bsky.social
We are looking to move relatively fast so please get your applications in quickly
#HealthPolicy
#AcademicSky
uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194...
Assistant/Associate Professor (2 Vacancies)
uscjobs.sc.edu
August 31, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I am chairing the search for two (2) Tenure Track positions at the Department of Health Services, Policy and Management at
@uscarnoldschool.bsky.social
We are looking to move relatively fast so please get your applications in quickly
#HealthPolicy
#AcademicSky
uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194...
@uscarnoldschool.bsky.social
We are looking to move relatively fast so please get your applications in quickly
#HealthPolicy
#AcademicSky
uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194...
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We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health
William Foege and 8 other former CDC directors
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
William Foege and 8 other former CDC directors
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
Opinion | We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
We Ran the C.D.C.: Kennedy Is Endangering Every American’s Health
William Foege and 8 other former CDC directors
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
William Foege and 8 other former CDC directors
www.nytimes.com/2025/09/01/o...
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I signed. I am a member of the National Academy of Medicine, but more importantly, I am someone who cares about my health and the health of my fellow human beings.
Sign!
Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho
RFK, Jr. has got to go...
Sign!
Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho
RFK, Jr. has got to go...
Launched today! Join 6 Nobel Laureates, 27 Members of the US National Academies & the Scientific Advisory Board of @accountabilityji.bsky.social in signing this petition demanding RFK Jr.'s resignation.
www.change.org/p/demand-rfk...
www.change.org/p/demand-rfk...
Sign the Petition
Demand RFK Jr. Resign: Petition for a Healthy America
www.change.org
August 27, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I signed. I am a member of the National Academy of Medicine, but more importantly, I am someone who cares about my health and the health of my fellow human beings.
Sign!
Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho
RFK, Jr. has got to go...
Sign!
Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho
RFK, Jr. has got to go...
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💊It’s Day 12 of #31Days Of Action! Attend our weekly Webinar to learn about our mission and how YOU can get involved!
Join #StandUpForScience and Special Guest Jeremy Berg, former director of the NIH & NIGMS, for our Tues Action Hour TONIGHT at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Sign up here👉 zurl.co/OmG1N
Join #StandUpForScience and Special Guest Jeremy Berg, former director of the NIH & NIGMS, for our Tues Action Hour TONIGHT at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Sign up here👉 zurl.co/OmG1N
August 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
💊It’s Day 12 of #31Days Of Action! Attend our weekly Webinar to learn about our mission and how YOU can get involved!
Join #StandUpForScience and Special Guest Jeremy Berg, former director of the NIH & NIGMS, for our Tues Action Hour TONIGHT at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Sign up here👉 zurl.co/OmG1N
Join #StandUpForScience and Special Guest Jeremy Berg, former director of the NIH & NIGMS, for our Tues Action Hour TONIGHT at 8pm ET/5pm PT!
Sign up here👉 zurl.co/OmG1N
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This isn’t a crisis because we are targets. This is a crisis because we ALL are targets. Guns are the number one killer of our children.
It’s time to bring civilization back.
It’s time to bring civilization back.
Opinion | John Paul Stevens: Repeal the Second Amendment (Published 2018)
www.nytimes.com
August 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
This isn’t a crisis because we are targets. This is a crisis because we ALL are targets. Guns are the number one killer of our children.
It’s time to bring civilization back.
It’s time to bring civilization back.
My doctoral student just received the award notice from NIH for year 2 of her F31 DIVERSITY fellowship to support the final year of her PhD. We really didn't think this was going to happen.
August 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
My doctoral student just received the award notice from NIH for year 2 of her F31 DIVERSITY fellowship to support the final year of her PhD. We really didn't think this was going to happen.
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For young researchers, “there is a lot of pressure to essentially leave the country or not pursue research”
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
‘It’s a nightmare.’ U.S. funding cuts threaten academic science jobs at all levels
“There is a lot of pressure to essentially leave the country or not pursue research,” one Ph.D. student says
www.science.org
July 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
For young researchers, “there is a lot of pressure to essentially leave the country or not pursue research”
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Multiple forecast studies by independent groups show that for decades various types of climate models have provided actionably accurate representations of the ongoing human-driven climate change. Anyone who tells you otherwise is spreading misinformation. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨🔋 www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-how....
Analysis: How well have climate models projected global warming? - Carbon Brief
Scientists have been making projections of future global warming using climate models of increasing complexity for the past four decades.
www.carbonbrief.org
June 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Multiple forecast studies by independent groups show that for decades various types of climate models have provided actionably accurate representations of the ongoing human-driven climate change. Anyone who tells you otherwise is spreading misinformation. 🧪🔌💡☀️💨🔋 www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-how....
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Let’s talk about yesterday. During a Department of Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles led by Secretary Kristi Noem, Senator Alex Padilla (D‑CA) was forcibly removed, forced face-down on the ground, and handcuffed by federal agents. Here’s what to know:
June 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Let’s talk about yesterday. During a Department of Homeland Security press conference in Los Angeles led by Secretary Kristi Noem, Senator Alex Padilla (D‑CA) was forcibly removed, forced face-down on the ground, and handcuffed by federal agents. Here’s what to know:
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Maybe this poster is just sleep deprived, but this made me tear up. 😢
Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) staff—who monitor weather, oceans, and climate—were illegally fired by the Trump admin.
They speak on what the American public lost and what they could still give.
Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) staff—who monitor weather, oceans, and climate—were illegally fired by the Trump admin.
They speak on what the American public lost and what they could still give.
Illegally Fired Federal Employees Speak Out
YouTube video by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility
www.youtube.com
June 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Maybe this poster is just sleep deprived, but this made me tear up. 😢
Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) staff—who monitor weather, oceans, and climate—were illegally fired by the Trump admin.
They speak on what the American public lost and what they could still give.
Former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) staff—who monitor weather, oceans, and climate—were illegally fired by the Trump admin.
They speak on what the American public lost and what they could still give.
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June 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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Show your support for the #BethesdaDeclaration and the NIH mission!
Join a growing list of prominent scientists, Nobel Prize winners, cancer survivors, patient families, and concerned citizens by adding your name!
7/7
actionnetwork.org/forms/add-na...
Join a growing list of prominent scientists, Nobel Prize winners, cancer survivors, patient families, and concerned citizens by adding your name!
7/7
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ADD YOUR NAME: Sign the Open Letter in Support of NIH Staff
Join the courageous and committed National Institutes of Health (NIH) public servants by adding your name now.
actionnetwork.org
June 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Show your support for the #BethesdaDeclaration and the NIH mission!
Join a growing list of prominent scientists, Nobel Prize winners, cancer survivors, patient families, and concerned citizens by adding your name!
7/7
actionnetwork.org/forms/add-na...
Join a growing list of prominent scientists, Nobel Prize winners, cancer survivors, patient families, and concerned citizens by adding your name!
7/7
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If you weren't angry enough already, here are the rates of non-competitive renewals through May.
4008 Non-competitive renewals were due to be funded in May.
The total funded was 99!
Some is due to terminations, but most is due to slow grant making due to DOGE review and other impediments.
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4008 Non-competitive renewals were due to be funded in May.
The total funded was 99!
Some is due to terminations, but most is due to slow grant making due to DOGE review and other impediments.
1/2
June 9, 2025 at 1:22 PM
If you weren't angry enough already, here are the rates of non-competitive renewals through May.
4008 Non-competitive renewals were due to be funded in May.
The total funded was 99!
Some is due to terminations, but most is due to slow grant making due to DOGE review and other impediments.
1/2
4008 Non-competitive renewals were due to be funded in May.
The total funded was 99!
Some is due to terminations, but most is due to slow grant making due to DOGE review and other impediments.
1/2
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“In an unusual act of public protest, more than 340 scientists and staff at the National Institutes of Health today released a statement charging NIH officials and their superiors with politicizing science.”
www.science.org/content/arti...
#StandUpForScience
#BethesdaDeclaration
www.science.org/content/arti...
#StandUpForScience
#BethesdaDeclaration
NIH staff and biomedical community sound alarm about agency politicization, funding slowdown
In test of NIH director’s support of dissent, NIH staff sign Bethesda Declaration urging reversal of grant cuts and freezes
www.science.org
June 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
“In an unusual act of public protest, more than 340 scientists and staff at the National Institutes of Health today released a statement charging NIH officials and their superiors with politicizing science.”
www.science.org/content/arti...
#StandUpForScience
#BethesdaDeclaration
www.science.org/content/arti...
#StandUpForScience
#BethesdaDeclaration
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This morning, courageous NIH workers shared a document they are calling the “Bethesda Declaration” with Dr. Bhattacharya, urging him to reverse some of the actions that are badly misaligned with progress toward the NIH mission.
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June 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
This morning, courageous NIH workers shared a document they are calling the “Bethesda Declaration” with Dr. Bhattacharya, urging him to reverse some of the actions that are badly misaligned with progress toward the NIH mission.
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“Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or new to policy engagement, ASCB will provide the resources and support you need to make your voice heard.”
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Scientists in GA, ASCB has scheduled a virtual Hill Day on June 25. We need scientists willing to talk to their representatives about the consequences of the proposed budget slashes. Please sign up. Or, send to colleagues. Just need to be or become ASCB members. www.ascb.org/ascb-meeting...
ASCB Georgia Virtual Capitol Hill Day
ASCB Virtual Hill Day with members of the Georgia Congressional delegation.
www.ascb.org
June 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
“Whether you’re a seasoned advocate or new to policy engagement, ASCB will provide the resources and support you need to make your voice heard.”
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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
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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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To preserve our oceans, the waterways and the vibrant ecosystems they support, we need NOAA.
We must defend government scientists and researchers against the Trump Administration's full-blown assault on science, government and environmental laws.
We must defend government scientists and researchers against the Trump Administration's full-blown assault on science, government and environmental laws.
June 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
To preserve our oceans, the waterways and the vibrant ecosystems they support, we need NOAA.
We must defend government scientists and researchers against the Trump Administration's full-blown assault on science, government and environmental laws.
We must defend government scientists and researchers against the Trump Administration's full-blown assault on science, government and environmental laws.
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Get the word out far and wide. New opportunity from the Simons Foundation in the Eco-Evo space.
2026 Simons Graduate Fellowship in Ecology and Evolution Awards, due July 31, 2025, only for incoming PhD students who plan to start their PhDs in Fall 2026.
www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons...
2026 Simons Graduate Fellowship in Ecology and Evolution Awards, due July 31, 2025, only for incoming PhD students who plan to start their PhDs in Fall 2026.
www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons...
Simons Graduate Fellowships in Ecology and Evolution
The purpose of these awards is to provide support for students entering U.S.-based Ph.D. programs with a plan to perform research in ecology and evolution. While we will consider all projects in ecolo...
www.simonsfoundation.org
June 2, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Get the word out far and wide. New opportunity from the Simons Foundation in the Eco-Evo space.
2026 Simons Graduate Fellowship in Ecology and Evolution Awards, due July 31, 2025, only for incoming PhD students who plan to start their PhDs in Fall 2026.
www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons...
2026 Simons Graduate Fellowship in Ecology and Evolution Awards, due July 31, 2025, only for incoming PhD students who plan to start their PhDs in Fall 2026.
www.simonsfoundation.org/grant/simons...
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"If the proposal is enacted, Americans today and tomorrow will be sicker, poorer, and die younger”
an $18 Billion cut
Only 3 NIH Institutes will remain in place, and even they will have their funds markedly reduced
www.statnews.com/2025/05/30/n...
an $18 Billion cut
Only 3 NIH Institutes will remain in place, and even they will have their funds markedly reduced
www.statnews.com/2025/05/30/n...
May 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
"If the proposal is enacted, Americans today and tomorrow will be sicker, poorer, and die younger”
an $18 Billion cut
Only 3 NIH Institutes will remain in place, and even they will have their funds markedly reduced
www.statnews.com/2025/05/30/n...
an $18 Billion cut
Only 3 NIH Institutes will remain in place, and even they will have their funds markedly reduced
www.statnews.com/2025/05/30/n...
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I urge everyone to read Unbreaking’s new page on everything the govt is doing to destroy & diminish medical research funding.
It’s the best thing I’ve read on this topic: @lizneeley.bsky.social & co have such done an incredible job.
unbreaking.org/issues/medic...
It’s the best thing I’ve read on this topic: @lizneeley.bsky.social & co have such done an incredible job.
unbreaking.org/issues/medic...
Medical Research Funding — Unbreaking
How the administration is breaking the government, and what that means for all of us.
unbreaking.org
May 30, 2025 at 9:38 PM
I urge everyone to read Unbreaking’s new page on everything the govt is doing to destroy & diminish medical research funding.
It’s the best thing I’ve read on this topic: @lizneeley.bsky.social & co have such done an incredible job.
unbreaking.org/issues/medic...
It’s the best thing I’ve read on this topic: @lizneeley.bsky.social & co have such done an incredible job.
unbreaking.org/issues/medic...
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Can't believe it's already hour 47/100! Dr. Olivier Pauluis is currently talking about why the atmosphere moves. Join us here: wclivestream.com/watch/
May 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Can't believe it's already hour 47/100! Dr. Olivier Pauluis is currently talking about why the atmosphere moves. Join us here: wclivestream.com/watch/