Vanessa Sung, PhD | 宋宜臻，生化博士 🇹🇼🇨🇦
@vanessasung.bsky.social
Scientist striving for impact at the intersection of science, policy, and justice. Believer in community power. Views mine. She/her 🧪
Rebellions are built on hope.
Rebellions are built on hope.
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Let’s give this starter pack business a go! Here are (mostly) 🇨🇦 accounts I follow for science policy. Will continuously update! #scipol 🧪
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Get ready to Break the Ice 🎉
Click the link to grab yours now and join us for an unforgettable evening
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Don’t miss the fan engagement part, your chance to meet and connect with these amazing women😍
#OttawaEvents #OttawaCharge #OttawaGeeGees #FeministConversations
Click the link to grab yours now and join us for an unforgettable evening
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Don’t miss the fan engagement part, your chance to meet and connect with these amazing women😍
#OttawaEvents #OttawaCharge #OttawaGeeGees #FeministConversations
November 10, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Get ready to Break the Ice 🎉
Click the link to grab yours now and join us for an unforgettable evening
www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-t...
Don’t miss the fan engagement part, your chance to meet and connect with these amazing women😍
#OttawaEvents #OttawaCharge #OttawaGeeGees #FeministConversations
Click the link to grab yours now and join us for an unforgettable evening
www.eventbrite.com/e/breaking-t...
Don’t miss the fan engagement part, your chance to meet and connect with these amazing women😍
#OttawaEvents #OttawaCharge #OttawaGeeGees #FeministConversations
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It's official: Canada has lost its measles elimination status because of an outbreak that has persisted for more than 12 months. Country can regain status only if on-going spread is of measles interrupted for more than a year. www.cbc.ca/news/health/... via @cbcnews.ca
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
It's official: Canada has lost its measles elimination status because of an outbreak that has persisted for more than 12 months. Country can regain status only if on-going spread is of measles interrupted for more than a year. www.cbc.ca/news/health/... via @cbcnews.ca
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For our final #SciLit Week pick, comms director @carajmarshall.bsky.social recommends "Inner Cosmos" with @davideagleman.bsky.social—an exploration of the brain and consciousness and the dynamic systems that make us who we are. Brilliant science communication at its best. eagleman.com/podcast
October 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
For our final #SciLit Week pick, comms director @carajmarshall.bsky.social recommends "Inner Cosmos" with @davideagleman.bsky.social—an exploration of the brain and consciousness and the dynamic systems that make us who we are. Brilliant science communication at its best. eagleman.com/podcast
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A #SciLit week pick from our chief of staff, Luc Gauthier! He’s a fan of scientific photog Nicolas Escurat, who captures stunning images of sprites and red sylphs in the upper atmosphere. inspiring viewers to learn more and understand the science behind what they see.
www.youtube.com/@nicolasescu...
www.youtube.com/@nicolasescu...
October 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
A #SciLit week pick from our chief of staff, Luc Gauthier! He’s a fan of scientific photog Nicolas Escurat, who captures stunning images of sprites and red sylphs in the upper atmosphere. inspiring viewers to learn more and understand the science behind what they see.
www.youtube.com/@nicolasescu...
www.youtube.com/@nicolasescu...
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Pour la semaine de la #culturesci, Jean-François Lepage, conseiller en politique, vous conseille « Une histoire naturelle du futur » de Rob Dunn.
Un livre accessible et passionnant qui explore comment les lois de la biologie peuvent éclairer notre avenir et nos choix comme société.
Un livre accessible et passionnant qui explore comment les lois de la biologie peuvent éclairer notre avenir et nos choix comme société.
October 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Pour la semaine de la #culturesci, Jean-François Lepage, conseiller en politique, vous conseille « Une histoire naturelle du futur » de Rob Dunn.
Un livre accessible et passionnant qui explore comment les lois de la biologie peuvent éclairer notre avenir et nos choix comme société.
Un livre accessible et passionnant qui explore comment les lois de la biologie peuvent éclairer notre avenir et nos choix comme société.
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Another science pick for #SciLit week comes from Priya Gurnani, Policy Analyst. She recommends the entertaining “Ologies” podcast, where Alie Ward interviews expert "-ologists" with curiosity and humour. Science is made quirky, accessible, and always interesting!
🎧https://www.alieward.com/ologies
🎧https://www.alieward.com/ologies
October 8, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Another science pick for #SciLit week comes from Priya Gurnani, Policy Analyst. She recommends the entertaining “Ologies” podcast, where Alie Ward interviews expert "-ologists" with curiosity and humour. Science is made quirky, accessible, and always interesting!
🎧https://www.alieward.com/ologies
🎧https://www.alieward.com/ologies
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Let’s celebrate #SciLit Week with great science content from my amazing team! 🌱 Vanessa Sung, Policy Advisor, recommends “The Serviceberry” by @Robin Wall Kimmerer—a beautiful book on Indigenous wisdom, gratitude, and community through science. Inspiring read!
October 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Let’s celebrate #SciLit Week with great science content from my amazing team! 🌱 Vanessa Sung, Policy Advisor, recommends “The Serviceberry” by @Robin Wall Kimmerer—a beautiful book on Indigenous wisdom, gratitude, and community through science. Inspiring read!
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The SOGC has issued a position statement reaffirming that acetaminophen remains a safe and appropriate option for fever and pain in pregnancy, when needed. The evidence does not support changing current clinical practice.
Full statement here: tinyurl.com/5a5kmabc
Full statement here: tinyurl.com/5a5kmabc
September 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The SOGC has issued a position statement reaffirming that acetaminophen remains a safe and appropriate option for fever and pain in pregnancy, when needed. The evidence does not support changing current clinical practice.
Full statement here: tinyurl.com/5a5kmabc
Full statement here: tinyurl.com/5a5kmabc
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When people act on false health claims, they miss out on proven treatments, put themselves at risk and strain our #CDNhealth system. That's how #misinformation harms and it's why we must act. Canada's medical, research & clinical community is speaking up: #ScienceMatters.
Our joint statement 👇
Our joint statement 👇
Canada Says, #ScienceMatters!
CMA, provincial and territorial medical associations are joining Canadian medical, research and clinical organizations to stand up for #ScienceMatters In Canada and around the world, science is under ...
www.cma.ca
September 10, 2025 at 1:29 PM
When people act on false health claims, they miss out on proven treatments, put themselves at risk and strain our #CDNhealth system. That's how #misinformation harms and it's why we must act. Canada's medical, research & clinical community is speaking up: #ScienceMatters.
Our joint statement 👇
Our joint statement 👇
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Dr. Katalin Karikó who won a Nobel Prize for developing mRNA vaccines responds to RFK Jr:
"When you are sick, you wouldn't ask for advice from a lawyer like Kennedy. You ask experts, your physician, for advice."
"When you are sick, you wouldn't ask for advice from a lawyer like Kennedy. You ask experts, your physician, for advice."
August 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Dr. Katalin Karikó who won a Nobel Prize for developing mRNA vaccines responds to RFK Jr:
"When you are sick, you wouldn't ask for advice from a lawyer like Kennedy. You ask experts, your physician, for advice."
"When you are sick, you wouldn't ask for advice from a lawyer like Kennedy. You ask experts, your physician, for advice."
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🌿Effective conservation starts with Indigenous voices at the table. Recommendations in our report developed by Indigenous researchers will help inform Canadian conservation policies supporting healthier ecosystems for all 🌏. #NIPD2025
🔗Read the report: science.gc.ca/site/science...
🔗Read the report: science.gc.ca/site/science...
June 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🌿Effective conservation starts with Indigenous voices at the table. Recommendations in our report developed by Indigenous researchers will help inform Canadian conservation policies supporting healthier ecosystems for all 🌏. #NIPD2025
🔗Read the report: science.gc.ca/site/science...
🔗Read the report: science.gc.ca/site/science...
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🌿Biodiversity loss is a global challenge. Our report, "Towards a National Digital Platform for Biodiversity Conservation," explores ways to facilitate data collection and apply #AI analysis via a data hub.
🔗Learn more: science.gc.ca/site/science... #WorldEnvironmentDay
🔗Learn more: science.gc.ca/site/science... #WorldEnvironmentDay
June 5, 2025 at 8:37 PM
🌿Biodiversity loss is a global challenge. Our report, "Towards a National Digital Platform for Biodiversity Conservation," explores ways to facilitate data collection and apply #AI analysis via a data hub.
🔗Learn more: science.gc.ca/site/science... #WorldEnvironmentDay
🔗Learn more: science.gc.ca/site/science... #WorldEnvironmentDay
I had a great time visiting colleagues in Edmonton with @chiefscican.bsky.social last week!
It was my first time in YEG and it was wonderful to get acquainted with its vibrant scientific community and beautiful green spaces, not to mention the electric playoff atmosphere!
It was my first time in YEG and it was wonderful to get acquainted with its vibrant scientific community and beautiful green spaces, not to mention the electric playoff atmosphere!
June 2, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I had a great time visiting colleagues in Edmonton with @chiefscican.bsky.social last week!
It was my first time in YEG and it was wonderful to get acquainted with its vibrant scientific community and beautiful green spaces, not to mention the electric playoff atmosphere!
It was my first time in YEG and it was wonderful to get acquainted with its vibrant scientific community and beautiful green spaces, not to mention the electric playoff atmosphere!
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The G7 Science Academies have issued a joint declaration highlighting the importance of academic freedom, institutional autonomy, research integrity, security, and responsible conduct for the public good. 🔗 Read it here: bit.ly/3HdxZ6t
June 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The G7 Science Academies have issued a joint declaration highlighting the importance of academic freedom, institutional autonomy, research integrity, security, and responsible conduct for the public good. 🔗 Read it here: bit.ly/3HdxZ6t
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Great week connecting with federal, academic, and industry colleagues in Edmonton—insightful talks on quantum tech, AI, and pandemic preparedness. Inspired by the local scientific community and excited to advance Canadian science together!
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May 30, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Great week connecting with federal, academic, and industry colleagues in Edmonton—insightful talks on quantum tech, AI, and pandemic preparedness. Inspired by the local scientific community and excited to advance Canadian science together!
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Nature has launched its seventh global survey of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) doctoral students, which will probe graduate students’ views about their goals and challenges, and their experiences of their studies so far. Survey runs until June 11. #Academicsky 🧪
PhD students in STEM: Nature wants to hear from you
Buried in lab work or drowning in data? Take a break and help shape the future of PhD education.
go.nature.com
May 28, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Nature has launched its seventh global survey of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) doctoral students, which will probe graduate students’ views about their goals and challenges, and their experiences of their studies so far. Survey runs until June 11. #Academicsky 🧪
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The first edition of Science Meets Parliament - ON was a resounding success!
Thank you to the MPPs, delegates, organizers, and sponsors for their contributions to the event.
#SciParlON2025 #CdnSci #CdnInnovation
Thank you to the MPPs, delegates, organizers, and sponsors for their contributions to the event.
#SciParlON2025 #CdnSci #CdnInnovation
May 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The first edition of Science Meets Parliament - ON was a resounding success!
Thank you to the MPPs, delegates, organizers, and sponsors for their contributions to the event.
#SciParlON2025 #CdnSci #CdnInnovation
Thank you to the MPPs, delegates, organizers, and sponsors for their contributions to the event.
#SciParlON2025 #CdnSci #CdnInnovation
The world’s first case of personalized CRISPR therapy!
This is an amazing achievement with a Canadian connection - the CRISPR therapy was delivered using lipid nanoparticles developed by Acuitas Therapeutics, a company based in BC 🧪 🇨🇦
This is an amazing achievement with a Canadian connection - the CRISPR therapy was delivered using lipid nanoparticles developed by Acuitas Therapeutics, a company based in BC 🧪 🇨🇦
A baby boy with a devastating genetic disease is thriving after becoming the first known person to receive a bespoke, CRISPR therapy-for-one, designed to correct his specific disease-causing mutation
https://go.nature.com/4ml3ZW6
https://go.nature.com/4ml3ZW6
World’s first personalized CRISPR therapy given to baby with genetic disease
Nature - Treatment seems to have been effective, but it is not clear whether such bespoke therapies can be widely applied.
go.nature.com
May 20, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The world’s first case of personalized CRISPR therapy!
This is an amazing achievement with a Canadian connection - the CRISPR therapy was delivered using lipid nanoparticles developed by Acuitas Therapeutics, a company based in BC 🧪 🇨🇦
This is an amazing achievement with a Canadian connection - the CRISPR therapy was delivered using lipid nanoparticles developed by Acuitas Therapeutics, a company based in BC 🧪 🇨🇦
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Science thrives on collaboration—not isolation. At #ChooseEuropeForScience, I emphasized how trusted international partnerships like 🇨🇦's with the 🇪🇺 can strengthen autonomy, resilience, and innovation in an increasingly complex world. #SciDiplo
📺 www.youtube.com/live/cT4EHmb...
📺 www.youtube.com/live/cT4EHmb...
May 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Science thrives on collaboration—not isolation. At #ChooseEuropeForScience, I emphasized how trusted international partnerships like 🇨🇦's with the 🇪🇺 can strengthen autonomy, resilience, and innovation in an increasingly complex world. #SciDiplo
📺 www.youtube.com/live/cT4EHmb...
📺 www.youtube.com/live/cT4EHmb...
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Happy to see my university step up!
McGill university platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
McGill university platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
McGill platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat
Academics at McGill University in Montreal are providing the U.S. scientific community a platform to protect climate research under attack.
www.ctvnews.ca
May 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Happy to see my university step up!
McGill university platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
McGill university platform becomes safe space for conserving U.S. climate research under threat
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...
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Trump proposes unprecedented budget cuts for US science in next fiscal year
NASA cut by 24%
NIH cut by 40%
EPA cut by 55%
NSF cut by 56%
Analysis from @maxkozlov.bsky.social @dangaristo.bsky.social @alexwitze.bsky.social and @nature.com team
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
NASA cut by 24%
NIH cut by 40%
EPA cut by 55%
NSF cut by 56%
Analysis from @maxkozlov.bsky.social @dangaristo.bsky.social @alexwitze.bsky.social and @nature.com team
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Trump proposes unprecedented budget cuts to US science
Huge reductions, if enacted, could have ‘catastrophic’ effects on US competitiveness and the scientific pipeline, critics say.
www.nature.com
May 2, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Trump proposes unprecedented budget cuts for US science in next fiscal year
NASA cut by 24%
NIH cut by 40%
EPA cut by 55%
NSF cut by 56%
Analysis from @maxkozlov.bsky.social @dangaristo.bsky.social @alexwitze.bsky.social and @nature.com team
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
NASA cut by 24%
NIH cut by 40%
EPA cut by 55%
NSF cut by 56%
Analysis from @maxkozlov.bsky.social @dangaristo.bsky.social @alexwitze.bsky.social and @nature.com team
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating the City’s first confirmed cases of measles since 2019.
Please read the PSA here: www.ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...
Please read the PSA here: www.ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...
May 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is investigating the City’s first confirmed cases of measles since 2019.
Please read the PSA here: www.ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...
Please read the PSA here: www.ottawa.ca/en/city-hall...
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The second edition of Science Meets Parliament - British Columbia was a tremendous success!
A heartfelt thanks to the Members of the Legislative Assembly, delegates, organizers, and sponsors for their contributions to the event.
#SciParlBC2025 #CdnSci
A heartfelt thanks to the Members of the Legislative Assembly, delegates, organizers, and sponsors for their contributions to the event.
#SciParlBC2025 #CdnSci
May 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The second edition of Science Meets Parliament - British Columbia was a tremendous success!
A heartfelt thanks to the Members of the Legislative Assembly, delegates, organizers, and sponsors for their contributions to the event.
#SciParlBC2025 #CdnSci
A heartfelt thanks to the Members of the Legislative Assembly, delegates, organizers, and sponsors for their contributions to the event.
#SciParlBC2025 #CdnSci
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NEW: An NIH policy coming in the next week will target — and at least temporarily stop — funding outside the US, threatening thousands of projects and collaborations on topics like infectious diseases and cancer.
Some NIH staff have already been told to hold all subaward funds for foreign labs.
Some NIH staff have already been told to hold all subaward funds for foreign labs.
Exclusive: NIH to suspend funds for research abroad as it overhauls policy
Move by US biomedical agency threatens thousands of projects on infectious diseases, cancer and more.
www.nature.com
April 30, 2025 at 11:28 PM
NEW: An NIH policy coming in the next week will target — and at least temporarily stop — funding outside the US, threatening thousands of projects and collaborations on topics like infectious diseases and cancer.
Some NIH staff have already been told to hold all subaward funds for foreign labs.
Some NIH staff have already been told to hold all subaward funds for foreign labs.
As we head into 🇨🇦 Election Day, it bears reminding that strategic voting matters primarily at the local level. In other words, check to make sure your strategic vote would actually work towards your desired outcome in your riding.
Make your vote an informed vote.
Make your vote an informed vote.
April 28, 2025 at 5:07 AM
As we head into 🇨🇦 Election Day, it bears reminding that strategic voting matters primarily at the local level. In other words, check to make sure your strategic vote would actually work towards your desired outcome in your riding.
Make your vote an informed vote.
Make your vote an informed vote.