Alex White
@alexlw.bsky.social
Cognitive neuroscientist at Barnard College, Columbia University.
Interested in how we see and how we read.
https://visionlab.neuroscience.barnard.edu/
Interested in how we see and how we read.
https://visionlab.neuroscience.barnard.edu/
Co-edited by @owoolnough.bsky.social, Susana Chung, @kalanitgs.bsky.social, @garilerma.bsky.social, @hansopdebeeck.bsky.social, and Zeynep Saygin.
October 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Co-edited by @owoolnough.bsky.social, Susana Chung, @kalanitgs.bsky.social, @garilerma.bsky.social, @hansopdebeeck.bsky.social, and Zeynep Saygin.
Thanks to the offices of Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, Congressman Morelle, and Congressman Lawler for meeting with us and supporting vision Science!
September 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Thanks to the offices of Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, Congressman Morelle, and Congressman Lawler for meeting with us and supporting vision Science!
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Co-edited by Susana Chung, @kalanitgs.bsky.social, @garilerma.bsky.social, @hansopdebeeck.bsky.social, Zeynep Saygin, @alexlw.bsky.social
July 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Co-edited by Susana Chung, @kalanitgs.bsky.social, @garilerma.bsky.social, @hansopdebeeck.bsky.social, Zeynep Saygin, @alexlw.bsky.social
I agree. The FDA approves drugs, not the NIH.
But I have the impression that the distinction between research (like the NIH funds) and policy (like the FDA sets) isn't clear to many critics. So exalting the NIH's success at creating lots of drugs could just fuel more suspicion in some audiences.
But I have the impression that the distinction between research (like the NIH funds) and policy (like the FDA sets) isn't clear to many critics. So exalting the NIH's success at creating lots of drugs could just fuel more suspicion in some audiences.
April 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
I agree. The FDA approves drugs, not the NIH.
But I have the impression that the distinction between research (like the NIH funds) and policy (like the FDA sets) isn't clear to many critics. So exalting the NIH's success at creating lots of drugs could just fuel more suspicion in some audiences.
But I have the impression that the distinction between research (like the NIH funds) and policy (like the FDA sets) isn't clear to many critics. So exalting the NIH's success at creating lots of drugs could just fuel more suspicion in some audiences.
Many good points in this post!
But for some audiences it's a risky strategy to emphasize all the FDA-approved drugs. Many people like RFK Jr and his supporters believe, not without reason, that Americans are over-prescribed drugs and that the pharmaceutical industry has corrupt influence.
But for some audiences it's a risky strategy to emphasize all the FDA-approved drugs. Many people like RFK Jr and his supporters believe, not without reason, that Americans are over-prescribed drugs and that the pharmaceutical industry has corrupt influence.
April 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Many good points in this post!
But for some audiences it's a risky strategy to emphasize all the FDA-approved drugs. Many people like RFK Jr and his supporters believe, not without reason, that Americans are over-prescribed drugs and that the pharmaceutical industry has corrupt influence.
But for some audiences it's a risky strategy to emphasize all the FDA-approved drugs. Many people like RFK Jr and his supporters believe, not without reason, that Americans are over-prescribed drugs and that the pharmaceutical industry has corrupt influence.
I'm happy to help, anytime!
February 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I'm happy to help, anytime!
Reposted by Alex White
January 31, 2024 at 3:50 PM