@adam-silverstein.bsky.social
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Trump's 2026 budget proposes to collapse NIH's 27 institutes into 8. NIH just released the budgets for these 8 institutes.
One striking difference: NIAID's budget makes ZERO mention of COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2.
By comparison, mentions of COVID in past NIAID budgets:
2025: 27
2024: 50
2023: 66
One striking difference: NIAID's budget makes ZERO mention of COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2.
By comparison, mentions of COVID in past NIAID budgets:
2025: 27
2024: 50
2023: 66
www.niaid.nih.gov
June 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Trump's 2026 budget proposes to collapse NIH's 27 institutes into 8. NIH just released the budgets for these 8 institutes.
One striking difference: NIAID's budget makes ZERO mention of COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2.
By comparison, mentions of COVID in past NIAID budgets:
2025: 27
2024: 50
2023: 66
One striking difference: NIAID's budget makes ZERO mention of COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2.
By comparison, mentions of COVID in past NIAID budgets:
2025: 27
2024: 50
2023: 66
“It’s been a tough period, absolutely, and especially … for me."
100% the opposite of what I'd advise anybody say during an interview. It reminds of the BP CEO who said, during the oil spill, "I want my life back."
100% the opposite of what I'd advise anybody say during an interview. It reminds of the BP CEO who said, during the oil spill, "I want my life back."
“I’m really uncomfortable with this conversation, because you’re like, actually spreading rumors that you don’t know anything about." Shortly before announcing policy change he said was a "rumor." @jocelynkaiser.bsky.social interview.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
‘It’s been a tough period’: NIH’s new director speaks with Science
Jay Bhattacharya discusses staff morale, grant cuts, and “rumors”
www.science.org
May 7, 2025 at 12:55 AM
“It’s been a tough period, absolutely, and especially … for me."
100% the opposite of what I'd advise anybody say during an interview. It reminds of the BP CEO who said, during the oil spill, "I want my life back."
100% the opposite of what I'd advise anybody say during an interview. It reminds of the BP CEO who said, during the oil spill, "I want my life back."
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“I’m really uncomfortable with this conversation, because you’re like, actually spreading rumors that you don’t know anything about." Shortly before announcing policy change he said was a "rumor." @jocelynkaiser.bsky.social interview.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
‘It’s been a tough period’: NIH’s new director speaks with Science
Jay Bhattacharya discusses staff morale, grant cuts, and “rumors”
www.science.org
May 6, 2025 at 6:09 PM
“I’m really uncomfortable with this conversation, because you’re like, actually spreading rumors that you don’t know anything about." Shortly before announcing policy change he said was a "rumor." @jocelynkaiser.bsky.social interview.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Thank you for @megtirrell.bsky.social continuing to post about this. Is it (perhaps) a small blessing that these data are even available?
TX measles cases rise to 702 (+19), 91 hospitalizations, 2 deaths
NM: 67 cases, 7 hospitalizations, 1 death
KS: 46 cases, 1 hospitalization
OK: 17 cases
NM: 67 cases, 7 hospitalizations, 1 death
KS: 46 cases, 1 hospitalization
OK: 17 cases
TX measles cases now at 683 (+20), 89 hospitalizations, 2 deaths
NM: 67 cases, 7 hospitalizations, 1 death
KS: 46 cases, 1 hospitalization
OK: 16 cases
NM: 67 cases, 7 hospitalizations, 1 death
KS: 46 cases, 1 hospitalization
OK: 16 cases
May 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Thank you for @megtirrell.bsky.social continuing to post about this. Is it (perhaps) a small blessing that these data are even available?
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Vinay Prasad called Peter Marks, who was ousted as the nation's top vaccine regulator, "a reckless, reckless vaccine promoter"
Now the covid vaccine critic has Marks's job.
@rachelroubein.bsky.social, @carolynyjohnson.bsky.social and I report www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Now the covid vaccine critic has Marks's job.
@rachelroubein.bsky.social, @carolynyjohnson.bsky.social and I report www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Vocal FDA critic to serve as agency’s top vaccine regulator
Prasad will replace Peter Marks, who the Trump administration forced out in late March.
www.washingtonpost.com
May 6, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Vinay Prasad called Peter Marks, who was ousted as the nation's top vaccine regulator, "a reckless, reckless vaccine promoter"
Now the covid vaccine critic has Marks's job.
@rachelroubein.bsky.social, @carolynyjohnson.bsky.social and I report www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
Now the covid vaccine critic has Marks's job.
@rachelroubein.bsky.social, @carolynyjohnson.bsky.social and I report www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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Here's something new: our first-ever Post-Hoc Live happens tomorrow at noon ET
Watch @drewsnews.bsky.social, @maxbayer.bsky.social and @annajbrown.bsky.social talk pharma & tariffs — while live!
endpts.com/how-pharma-i...
Watch @drewsnews.bsky.social, @maxbayer.bsky.social and @annajbrown.bsky.social talk pharma & tariffs — while live!
endpts.com/how-pharma-i...
How pharma is reacting to ‘Liberation Day’: Join us tomorrow for Post-Hoc Live!
Live stream podcast tomorrow at 12pm ET with Drew Armstrong, Max Bayer & Anna Brown discussing pharma industry's response to Trump administration tariffs, including lobbying & manufacturing changes.
endpts.com
April 29, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Here's something new: our first-ever Post-Hoc Live happens tomorrow at noon ET
Watch @drewsnews.bsky.social, @maxbayer.bsky.social and @annajbrown.bsky.social talk pharma & tariffs — while live!
endpts.com/how-pharma-i...
Watch @drewsnews.bsky.social, @maxbayer.bsky.social and @annajbrown.bsky.social talk pharma & tariffs — while live!
endpts.com/how-pharma-i...
www.wsj.com/politics/top... - This is really, really bad.
Exclusive | Top Vaccine Official Out at FDA
In his resignation letter, Dr. Peter Marks cited ‘misinformation and lies’ from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.
www.wsj.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:51 AM
www.wsj.com/politics/top... - This is really, really bad.
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BREAKING: Top vaccine official at FDA, Dr. Peter Marks, has been pushed out
www.wsj.com/politics/top...
www.wsj.com/politics/top...
Exclusive | Top Vaccine Official Out at FDA
In his resignation letter, Peter Marks cited ‘misinformation and lies’ from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.
www.wsj.com
March 29, 2025 at 12:47 AM
BREAKING: Top vaccine official at FDA, Dr. Peter Marks, has been pushed out
www.wsj.com/politics/top...
www.wsj.com/politics/top...
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Here is the press release from the New Mexico Dept of Health on death of someone who tested positive for measles (an unvaccinated adult):
www.nmhealth.org/news/alert/2...
www.nmhealth.org/news/alert/2...
Lea County resident tests positive for measles after death
www.nmhealth.org
March 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Here is the press release from the New Mexico Dept of Health on death of someone who tested positive for measles (an unvaccinated adult):
www.nmhealth.org/news/alert/2...
www.nmhealth.org/news/alert/2...
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Still waiting for RFK to clearly and unambiguously state that the MMR shot is *safe*, does not cause autism
is the best way to protect yourself & your community from measles.
In the meantime, my piece from last week (gift link):
is the best way to protect yourself & your community from measles.
In the meantime, my piece from last week (gift link):
Measles Outbreak Was Entirely Avoidable
Low vaccination rates contributed to the re-emergence of a disease declared eradicated in the US 25 years ago.
www.bloomberg.com
March 6, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Still waiting for RFK to clearly and unambiguously state that the MMR shot is *safe*, does not cause autism
is the best way to protect yourself & your community from measles.
In the meantime, my piece from last week (gift link):
is the best way to protect yourself & your community from measles.
In the meantime, my piece from last week (gift link):
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We asked HHS this morning whether RFK Jr recommends people get vaccinated against measles.
After multiple follow-ups, HHS’ spox responded ignoring the question and linking to a CDC statement on the measles outbreak. (1/2)
www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
After multiple follow-ups, HHS’ spox responded ignoring the question and linking to a CDC statement on the measles outbreak. (1/2)
www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
Trump presidency; UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expected in the White House: Live updates | CNN Politics
President Donald Trump said he and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed steps to achieve a ceasefire in the Ukraine war today at the White House. Follow for live updates.
www.cnn.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
We asked HHS this morning whether RFK Jr recommends people get vaccinated against measles.
After multiple follow-ups, HHS’ spox responded ignoring the question and linking to a CDC statement on the measles outbreak. (1/2)
www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
After multiple follow-ups, HHS’ spox responded ignoring the question and linking to a CDC statement on the measles outbreak. (1/2)
www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
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CDC’s statement on measles outbreak acknowledges “vaccination remains the best defense against measles infection,” without endorsement from RFK Jr.
It also says: “Supportive care, including vitamin A administration under the direction of a physician, may be appropriate.” www.cdc.gov/media/releas...
It also says: “Supportive care, including vitamin A administration under the direction of a physician, may be appropriate.” www.cdc.gov/media/releas...
CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
CDC is in close communication with Texas health authorities over the recent measles outbreak.
www.cdc.gov
February 28, 2025 at 2:16 AM
CDC’s statement on measles outbreak acknowledges “vaccination remains the best defense against measles infection,” without endorsement from RFK Jr.
It also says: “Supportive care, including vitamin A administration under the direction of a physician, may be appropriate.” www.cdc.gov/media/releas...
It also says: “Supportive care, including vitamin A administration under the direction of a physician, may be appropriate.” www.cdc.gov/media/releas...
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The March 13 meeting of outside advisers to the FDA (VRBPAC) to discuss the flu vaccine composition for this fall was abruptly canceled this afternoon with no explanation, VRBPAC member Dr Paul Offit tells us. Unclear if/when it will be rescheduled.
February 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
The March 13 meeting of outside advisers to the FDA (VRBPAC) to discuss the flu vaccine composition for this fall was abruptly canceled this afternoon with no explanation, VRBPAC member Dr Paul Offit tells us. Unclear if/when it will be rescheduled.
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So - I've actually led Ebola outbreak response at USAID.
This is bunk from Elon. They have laid off most of the experts, they're bankrupting most of the partner orgs, have withdrawn from WHO, and muzzled CDC.
What's left is a fig-leaf effort to cover their asses politically.
This is bunk from Elon. They have laid off most of the experts, they're bankrupting most of the partner orgs, have withdrawn from WHO, and muzzled CDC.
What's left is a fig-leaf effort to cover their asses politically.
Elon Musk: "We will make mistakes. We won't be perfect ... so for example, with USAID, one of the things we accidentally canceled very briefly was ebola prevention."
February 26, 2025 at 10:41 PM
So - I've actually led Ebola outbreak response at USAID.
This is bunk from Elon. They have laid off most of the experts, they're bankrupting most of the partner orgs, have withdrawn from WHO, and muzzled CDC.
What's left is a fig-leaf effort to cover their asses politically.
This is bunk from Elon. They have laid off most of the experts, they're bankrupting most of the partner orgs, have withdrawn from WHO, and muzzled CDC.
What's left is a fig-leaf effort to cover their asses politically.
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RFK Jr. said today that there have been 2 measles deaths this year, not one in the US.
STAT doesn't know of a second death, #CDC is referring queries to #HHS & HHS hasn't answered our call or email. If you know anything, please pass the information along. www.statnews.com/2025/02/26/t...
STAT doesn't know of a second death, #CDC is referring queries to #HHS & HHS hasn't answered our call or email. If you know anything, please pass the information along. www.statnews.com/2025/02/26/t...
Texas measles outbreak marks first fatality as more cases reported
A child in Texas has died from measles, the first death from measles in the United States since 2015.
www.statnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 8:10 PM
RFK Jr. said today that there have been 2 measles deaths this year, not one in the US.
STAT doesn't know of a second death, #CDC is referring queries to #HHS & HHS hasn't answered our call or email. If you know anything, please pass the information along. www.statnews.com/2025/02/26/t...
STAT doesn't know of a second death, #CDC is referring queries to #HHS & HHS hasn't answered our call or email. If you know anything, please pass the information along. www.statnews.com/2025/02/26/t...
It's so infuriating and sad to read this.
Texas health dept says the first measles death from the ongoing outbreak was in a school-aged child who was not vaccinated, was hospitalized in Lubbock last week and tested positive for measles
First measles death reported in Texas outbreak, per AP. Age of person currently unknown. This is the first U.S. measles death since 2015, per IDSA: www.cnn.com/2025/02/26/h...
February 26, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It's so infuriating and sad to read this.
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Thanks to our editors at the Washington Post who put this story on page 1.
January 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Thanks to our editors at the Washington Post who put this story on page 1.
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Welcome immigrants from X interested in science to the friendlier skies of @bsky.app, as documented by a new @nature.com survey (but you already knew that 😉)
"Bluesky is much better for science. There is much less toxicity, misinformation, and distractions."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
"Bluesky is much better for science. There is much less toxicity, misinformation, and distractions."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
January 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Welcome immigrants from X interested in science to the friendlier skies of @bsky.app, as documented by a new @nature.com survey (but you already knew that 😉)
"Bluesky is much better for science. There is much less toxicity, misinformation, and distractions."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
"Bluesky is much better for science. There is much less toxicity, misinformation, and distractions."
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
And why does Stephanie Spear have the authority to order this? Is there precedent for this, Dan?
Cancer researchers said grants were on hold.
Health briefings were abruptly canceled.
The CDC’s famed Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report didn’t publish as scheduled.
Our look at the sweeping consequences of the Trump admin’s “pause” of health communications.
with @lenasun.bsky.social + pals
Health briefings were abruptly canceled.
The CDC’s famed Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report didn’t publish as scheduled.
Our look at the sweeping consequences of the Trump admin’s “pause” of health communications.
with @lenasun.bsky.social + pals
Health researchers alarmed as Trump administration pauses travel, communications
The halt has frozen research grants, meetings and key health updates. “Everything is basically in chaos,” said one cancer researcher.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
And why does Stephanie Spear have the authority to order this? Is there precedent for this, Dan?
Who are the people making these recommendations, and who are the people implementing them? It seems illogical that communications about bird flu would stop given the very real implications for farmers and anyone buying eggs.
Cancer researchers said grants were on hold.
Health briefings were abruptly canceled.
The CDC’s famed Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report didn’t publish as scheduled.
Our look at the sweeping consequences of the Trump admin’s “pause” of health communications.
with @lenasun.bsky.social + pals
Health briefings were abruptly canceled.
The CDC’s famed Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report didn’t publish as scheduled.
Our look at the sweeping consequences of the Trump admin’s “pause” of health communications.
with @lenasun.bsky.social + pals
Health researchers alarmed as Trump administration pauses travel, communications
The halt has frozen research grants, meetings and key health updates. “Everything is basically in chaos,” said one cancer researcher.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Who are the people making these recommendations, and who are the people implementing them? It seems illogical that communications about bird flu would stop given the very real implications for farmers and anyone buying eggs.