Kalev Freeman
@uvmtraumalab.bsky.social
Can we resuscitate damaged endothelium after injury? | Physician-scientist studying small blood vessels and trauma physiology at the University of Vermont 🚑 | Father, dog-lover, snow-sport enthusiast, and bluegrass fiddle player 🎻
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We are studying the biology of wound healing, using the smallest possible acute vascular injury we can imagine—a 5 um micropoint pulsed laser deformation of the endothelial cell plasma membrane. 🧪 #MedSky #EMSky #EMedSky #immunosky
Study abroad in the #Galápagos Islands for spring break 2026!
Earn 3 credits & travel to spectacular locations with #UVM faculty for hands-on exploration of the unique biodiversity in #Ecuador.
Spots are limited, inquire today at goabroad.uvm.edu/index.cfm?Fu...
@uvmvermont.bsky.social
Earn 3 credits & travel to spectacular locations with #UVM faculty for hands-on exploration of the unique biodiversity in #Ecuador.
Spots are limited, inquire today at goabroad.uvm.edu/index.cfm?Fu...
@uvmvermont.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Study abroad in the #Galápagos Islands for spring break 2026!
Earn 3 credits & travel to spectacular locations with #UVM faculty for hands-on exploration of the unique biodiversity in #Ecuador.
Spots are limited, inquire today at goabroad.uvm.edu/index.cfm?Fu...
@uvmvermont.bsky.social
Earn 3 credits & travel to spectacular locations with #UVM faculty for hands-on exploration of the unique biodiversity in #Ecuador.
Spots are limited, inquire today at goabroad.uvm.edu/index.cfm?Fu...
@uvmvermont.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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October 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
In their juvenile stage, terrestrial Eastern Newts (Notophthalmus viridescens), also known as red efts, produce tetrodotoxin, the same NaV channel blocking-neurotoxin as pufferfish. The striking coloration is an aposematism.
#Toxicology #toxsky #emsky #NeuroSky #ionchannels #electrophysiology
#Toxicology #toxsky #emsky #NeuroSky #ionchannels #electrophysiology
September 29, 2025 at 2:06 AM
In their juvenile stage, terrestrial Eastern Newts (Notophthalmus viridescens), also known as red efts, produce tetrodotoxin, the same NaV channel blocking-neurotoxin as pufferfish. The striking coloration is an aposematism.
#Toxicology #toxsky #emsky #NeuroSky #ionchannels #electrophysiology
#Toxicology #toxsky #emsky #NeuroSky #ionchannels #electrophysiology
September 27, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Chillin’ out! Even border collies need to take a break sometimes.
#bordercollies #dogsofbluesky #chillaxing #vermont
#bordercollies #dogsofbluesky #chillaxing #vermont
September 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Chillin’ out! Even border collies need to take a break sometimes.
#bordercollies #dogsofbluesky #chillaxing #vermont
#bordercollies #dogsofbluesky #chillaxing #vermont
Emergency medicine physician-scientist superstar Debra Houry resigned her post as Chief Medical Officer of the CDC yesterday, along with other top officials. This is terrible news. American public health is being completely gutted by this administration.
#emsky #emedsky #medsky #nih #cdc
#emsky #emedsky #medsky #nih #cdc
“I am not able to serve in this role any longer because of the ongoing weaponization of public health.” Firings and resignations of top CDC leadership today. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/h...
New C.D.C. Director Is Fired, White House Says
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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New York Times story with profiles of researchers whose grants were terminated.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
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www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
Opinion | America First? Not When It Comes to Your Health.
www.nytimes.com
August 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
New York Times story with profiles of researchers whose grants were terminated.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
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www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
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The official release of our manuscript examining arterial myocyte Panx1 role in diabetic vascular dysfunction is out! Massive effort to uncover new mechanisms underlying vascular disease. Power of science! @ucdavis.bsky.social, @ucdavispharm.bsky.social
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
Arterial Myocyte Pannexin 1 Channel Controls Vascular Reactivity in Diabetic Hyperglycemia | Circulation Research
BACKGROUND: Diabetic hyperglycemia promotes vasoconstriction by activating an ATP-dependent P2Y11L (P2Y11-like receptor)/AC5 (adenylyl cyclase 5)/AKAP5 (A-kinase anchoring protein 5)/PKA
(protein kina...
www.ahajournals.org
August 15, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The official release of our manuscript examining arterial myocyte Panx1 role in diabetic vascular dysfunction is out! Massive effort to uncover new mechanisms underlying vascular disease. Power of science! @ucdavis.bsky.social, @ucdavispharm.bsky.social
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
VIP guests visiting the lab and my all-star team of scientists today. #MedSky #AcademicSky #Scienceiscool #UVMLarnerMed
July 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
VIP guests visiting the lab and my all-star team of scientists today. #MedSky #AcademicSky #Scienceiscool #UVMLarnerMed
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Just took to the House Floor to speak in support of a country where everyone can afford to live the good life.
And in strong opposition to Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill that is devastating to everyday Americans.
We will not be silenced.
www.youtube.com/live/3pbFrch...
And in strong opposition to Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill that is devastating to everyday Americans.
We will not be silenced.
www.youtube.com/live/3pbFrch...
House Democrats are voting HELL NO
YouTube video by Rep. Jeffries
www.youtube.com
July 3, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Just took to the House Floor to speak in support of a country where everyone can afford to live the good life.
And in strong opposition to Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill that is devastating to everyday Americans.
We will not be silenced.
www.youtube.com/live/3pbFrch...
And in strong opposition to Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill that is devastating to everyday Americans.
We will not be silenced.
www.youtube.com/live/3pbFrch...
Another reason why I love #Vermont:
Our first-of-its kind law that bars schools from using social media platforms to communicate or engage in academic and extracurricular activities with students, along with banning cell phones in schools.
#Bipartisan #Publicpolicy #Goodideas #Greenmountains
Our first-of-its kind law that bars schools from using social media platforms to communicate or engage in academic and extracurricular activities with students, along with banning cell phones in schools.
#Bipartisan #Publicpolicy #Goodideas #Greenmountains
July 3, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Another reason why I love #Vermont:
Our first-of-its kind law that bars schools from using social media platforms to communicate or engage in academic and extracurricular activities with students, along with banning cell phones in schools.
#Bipartisan #Publicpolicy #Goodideas #Greenmountains
Our first-of-its kind law that bars schools from using social media platforms to communicate or engage in academic and extracurricular activities with students, along with banning cell phones in schools.
#Bipartisan #Publicpolicy #Goodideas #Greenmountains
June 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
No Kings! Hands off our medical research. What they are trying to NIH is totally illegal and democracy will prevail.
#MedSky #EMSky #NIH 🧪
Judge orders NIH to restore hundreds of grants cut under Trump | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
#MedSky #EMSky #NIH 🧪
Judge orders NIH to restore hundreds of grants cut under Trump | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
Judge orders NIH to restore hundreds of grants cut under Trump
William Young calls terminations illegal, berates agency for discrimination
www.science.org
June 16, 2025 at 10:50 PM
No Kings! Hands off our medical research. What they are trying to NIH is totally illegal and democracy will prevail.
#MedSky #EMSky #NIH 🧪
Judge orders NIH to restore hundreds of grants cut under Trump | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
#MedSky #EMSky #NIH 🧪
Judge orders NIH to restore hundreds of grants cut under Trump | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
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Kalev Freeman, M.D., emergency medicine physician at the UVM Medical Center and #UVMLarnerMed assistant professor of emergency medicine attends the #SHOCKCON25 with UVM pre-med and grad students @uvmvermont.bsky.social
It’s great to be back in Boston for 48th Annual Conference on Shock, with talented pre-med and grad students from @uvmvermont.bsky.social.
Continuing our tradition of sushi dinner with the lab and friends at the meeting.
#SHOCKCON25 #UVMLarnerMed
Continuing our tradition of sushi dinner with the lab and friends at the meeting.
#SHOCKCON25 #UVMLarnerMed
June 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Kalev Freeman, M.D., emergency medicine physician at the UVM Medical Center and #UVMLarnerMed assistant professor of emergency medicine attends the #SHOCKCON25 with UVM pre-med and grad students @uvmvermont.bsky.social
Army: Stopping Kings Since 1776🇺🇸
June 14, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Army: Stopping Kings Since 1776🇺🇸
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Courage. Now more than ever. These NIH staffers just stood up to Trump, RFK Jr., Bhattacharya. We need to have their backs. The administration will come for each of them, one and all now. apnews.com/article/nih-...
NIH scientists go public to criticize Trump's deep cuts in public health research
Scores of National Institutes of Health researchers and staffers have come forward to send their Trump-appointed leader a letter challenging policies they say undermine the NIH mission.
apnews.com
June 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Courage. Now more than ever. These NIH staffers just stood up to Trump, RFK Jr., Bhattacharya. We need to have their backs. The administration will come for each of them, one and all now. apnews.com/article/nih-...
Now they are purging top scientific advisors to the NIH.
This same letter went out to others on the committee today.
#NIH #MedSky #fundscience
This same letter went out to others on the committee today.
#NIH #MedSky #fundscience
June 10, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Now they are purging top scientific advisors to the NIH.
This same letter went out to others on the committee today.
#NIH #MedSky #fundscience
This same letter went out to others on the committee today.
#NIH #MedSky #fundscience
June 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Reposted by Kalev Freeman
In their joint blog post (link below), #UVMLarnerMed
alumni Dr. Vinh Le, M.D.’25, and his father, Dr. Phil Le, M.D.’90, reflect on what led each of them to study medicine. Dr. Vinh Le's research mentor is @marycushmanmd.bsky.social
alumni Dr. Vinh Le, M.D.’25, and his father, Dr. Phil Le, M.D.’90, reflect on what led each of them to study medicine. Dr. Vinh Le's research mentor is @marycushmanmd.bsky.social
Father and Son: Inspiring Med Student Journeys at Larner
Discover Vinh Le's inspiring journey from medical student to researcher at Larner, shaped by his father's legacy and a passion for healthcare.
uvmlarnermedblog.com
June 4, 2025 at 2:10 PM
In their joint blog post (link below), #UVMLarnerMed
alumni Dr. Vinh Le, M.D.’25, and his father, Dr. Phil Le, M.D.’90, reflect on what led each of them to study medicine. Dr. Vinh Le's research mentor is @marycushmanmd.bsky.social
alumni Dr. Vinh Le, M.D.’25, and his father, Dr. Phil Le, M.D.’90, reflect on what led each of them to study medicine. Dr. Vinh Le's research mentor is @marycushmanmd.bsky.social
It’s great to be back in Boston for 48th Annual Conference on Shock, with talented pre-med and grad students from @uvmvermont.bsky.social.
Continuing our tradition of sushi dinner with the lab and friends at the meeting.
#SHOCKCON25 #UVMLarnerMed
Continuing our tradition of sushi dinner with the lab and friends at the meeting.
#SHOCKCON25 #UVMLarnerMed
June 2, 2025 at 3:56 PM
It’s great to be back in Boston for 48th Annual Conference on Shock, with talented pre-med and grad students from @uvmvermont.bsky.social.
Continuing our tradition of sushi dinner with the lab and friends at the meeting.
#SHOCKCON25 #UVMLarnerMed
Continuing our tradition of sushi dinner with the lab and friends at the meeting.
#SHOCKCON25 #UVMLarnerMed
Cold stored #platelets win the race! They can be given much faster during trauma resuscitation because they can be kept near point of care. Great work from Macky Neal and team @pittsurgery.bsky.social
#SHOCKCON25 #platelets #trauma #transfusion #EMsky #MedSky 🧪
#SHOCKCON25 #platelets #trauma #transfusion #EMsky #MedSky 🧪
June 2, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Cold stored #platelets win the race! They can be given much faster during trauma resuscitation because they can be kept near point of care. Great work from Macky Neal and team @pittsurgery.bsky.social
#SHOCKCON25 #platelets #trauma #transfusion #EMsky #MedSky 🧪
#SHOCKCON25 #platelets #trauma #transfusion #EMsky #MedSky 🧪