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📢 This Sunday in Raleigh, NC: Join me and North Carolina AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social for a veterans’ town hall. We’ll be talking about how Trump's agenda is hurting veterans and working families — and how Democrats can fight back.
Register here! ⤵️
www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...
Register here! ⤵️
www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...
August 28, 2025 at 10:57 PM
📢 This Sunday in Raleigh, NC: Join me and North Carolina AG @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social for a veterans’ town hall. We’ll be talking about how Trump's agenda is hurting veterans and working families — and how Democrats can fight back.
Register here! ⤵️
www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...
Register here! ⤵️
www.mobilize.us/ncdems/event...
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The list of grants covered in the APHA/UAW lawsuit has been posted. See links below.
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June 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The list of grants covered in the APHA/UAW lawsuit has been posted. See links below.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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In Boston, @celinegounder.com is giving a fiery convocation address at Harvard School of Public Health talking about #misinfo in public health:
“The current administration is waging a war on science, and that can be seen most clearly on the issue of vaccines.”
#IDsky 🧪
“The current administration is waging a war on science, and that can be seen most clearly on the issue of vaccines.”
#IDsky 🧪
May 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In Boston, @celinegounder.com is giving a fiery convocation address at Harvard School of Public Health talking about #misinfo in public health:
“The current administration is waging a war on science, and that can be seen most clearly on the issue of vaccines.”
#IDsky 🧪
“The current administration is waging a war on science, and that can be seen most clearly on the issue of vaccines.”
#IDsky 🧪
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America cannot long remain free, nor first among nations, if it becomes the kind of place where universities are dismantled because they don't align politically with the current head of the government.
May 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
America cannot long remain free, nor first among nations, if it becomes the kind of place where universities are dismantled because they don't align politically with the current head of the government.
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I started reading DrugMonkey when I was NIGMS Director. I will impressed with his command of NIH policies and practices and his clear, direct voice to scientists and to NIH.
We started the NIGMS Feedback
Loop blog (the first IC director-written blog) in large parts because of his example.
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We started the NIGMS Feedback
Loop blog (the first IC director-written blog) in large parts because of his example.
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You are not alone in this NIH grant game drugmonkey.wordpress.com/2025/05/21/y...
You are not alone in this NIH grant game
Many years ago I started blogging about the NIH system of extramural grant award because of my own frustrations with the system, as it appeared to be to me. Over time, I realized that there were a …
drugmonkey.wordpress.com
May 23, 2025 at 4:22 AM
I started reading DrugMonkey when I was NIGMS Director. I will impressed with his command of NIH policies and practices and his clear, direct voice to scientists and to NIH.
We started the NIGMS Feedback
Loop blog (the first IC director-written blog) in large parts because of his example.
1/n
We started the NIGMS Feedback
Loop blog (the first IC director-written blog) in large parts because of his example.
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Northwestern has not received any NIH funds since March. No written communication about why or what can be done. Thank you Ben Singer for raising awareness at #ATS2025
May 18, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Northwestern has not received any NIH funds since March. No written communication about why or what can be done. Thank you Ben Singer for raising awareness at #ATS2025
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Everyone please read and act! 👇
ACTION ITEM-----ACTION ITEM
Implementation of Schedule F
This is what a lot of us have been worried about.
This allows for many civil service positions to replaced with political appointees. This could include NIH institute directors and even POs.
BUT THERE IS A COMMENT PERIOD...
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Implementation of Schedule F
This is what a lot of us have been worried about.
This allows for many civil service positions to replaced with political appointees. This could include NIH institute directors and even POs.
BUT THERE IS A COMMENT PERIOD...
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the word alert is in a purple circle
ALT: the word alert is in a purple circle
media.tenor.com
April 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Everyone please read and act! 👇
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Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.
See some of the most memorable moments from Pope Francis' papacy
Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.
www.npr.org
April 21, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Pope Francis was a master of making emotional connections. He was, at heart, a pastor to wounded souls. Here are some of the most memorable moments of Pope Francis' papacy.
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One of my PhD students got their visa revoked. I know of other cases amongst my AI colleagues. This is not what investing in US leadership in AI looks like.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/...
US revokes nearly 1,500 student visas: Who are the targets?
Hundreds of students have had their visas cancelled and find themselves in limbo.
www.aljazeera.com
April 19, 2025 at 4:55 AM
One of my PhD students got their visa revoked. I know of other cases amongst my AI colleagues. This is not what investing in US leadership in AI looks like.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/...
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🧪 I just saw a specific NSF grant termination letter and it is FUCKING WILD.
The letter said "not subject to appeal", which is a **blatant** violation of NSF's own policies and broader cross-agency regulations (regulation below): www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
NSF just opened itself up to lawsuit.
The letter said "not subject to appeal", which is a **blatant** violation of NSF's own policies and broader cross-agency regulations (regulation below): www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
NSF just opened itself up to lawsuit.
April 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
🧪 I just saw a specific NSF grant termination letter and it is FUCKING WILD.
The letter said "not subject to appeal", which is a **blatant** violation of NSF's own policies and broader cross-agency regulations (regulation below): www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
NSF just opened itself up to lawsuit.
The letter said "not subject to appeal", which is a **blatant** violation of NSF's own policies and broader cross-agency regulations (regulation below): www.ecfr.gov/current/titl...
NSF just opened itself up to lawsuit.
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If you’ve had a grant cancelled, fill out this form to report your canceled NIH grant: forms.gle/81iLikdBtmCP...
Cancelled NIH grant information submission form
Please use this form to submit information identifying specific NIH grants that have been cancelled for any reason after January 20, 2025. Data from this form will be used to update the Terminated…
forms.gle
April 14, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If you’ve had a grant cancelled, fill out this form to report your canceled NIH grant: forms.gle/81iLikdBtmCP...
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Published an op-ed for @cnn.com: “Nobel laureate: I owe America my success. Today, its scientific future is in danger.”
A personal reflection on what’s at stake as science funding gets slashed. I’d be grateful if you could amplify both in and beyond the science world.
www.cnn.com/2025/04/09/h...
A personal reflection on what’s at stake as science funding gets slashed. I’d be grateful if you could amplify both in and beyond the science world.
www.cnn.com/2025/04/09/h...
Nobel laureate: I owe America my success. Today, its scientific future is in danger | CNN
Dr. Ardem Patapoutian says he watches “with deep sadness as the United States’ remarkable scientific enterprise, which took generations of hard work and national investment to build, faces a concerted...
www.cnn.com
April 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Published an op-ed for @cnn.com: “Nobel laureate: I owe America my success. Today, its scientific future is in danger.”
A personal reflection on what’s at stake as science funding gets slashed. I’d be grateful if you could amplify both in and beyond the science world.
www.cnn.com/2025/04/09/h...
A personal reflection on what’s at stake as science funding gets slashed. I’d be grateful if you could amplify both in and beyond the science world.
www.cnn.com/2025/04/09/h...
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1. Another Friday afternoon massacre of sorts:
NIH just rescinded its Scientific Integrity Policy.
h/t @lizborkowski.bsky.social
NIH just rescinded its Scientific Integrity Policy.
h/t @lizborkowski.bsky.social
NOT-OD-25-080: Rescission of the Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the National Institutes of Health
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Rescission of the Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the National Institutes of Health NOT-OD-25-080. OD
grants.nih.gov
March 30, 2025 at 4:03 AM
1. Another Friday afternoon massacre of sorts:
NIH just rescinded its Scientific Integrity Policy.
h/t @lizborkowski.bsky.social
NIH just rescinded its Scientific Integrity Policy.
h/t @lizborkowski.bsky.social
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"If science is to honour one of its core values — a commitment to the truth wherever it might lead — scientists must stand up when DEI matters"
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Don’t wait out four hard years: speak truth to power
The importance of diversity in science is an unshakeable reality that the scientific community must stand by.
www.nature.com
March 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
"If science is to honour one of its core values — a commitment to the truth wherever it might lead — scientists must stand up when DEI matters"
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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I bought a Tesla because it was fast like a rocket ship. But now every time I drive it, I feel like a rolling billboard for a man dismantling our government and hurting people. So Tesla, you’re fired!
New ride coming soon.
New ride coming soon.
March 14, 2025 at 3:48 PM
I bought a Tesla because it was fast like a rocket ship. But now every time I drive it, I feel like a rolling billboard for a man dismantling our government and hurting people. So Tesla, you’re fired!
New ride coming soon.
New ride coming soon.
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I’m calling Markey’s office right now. My Massachusetts readers need to look into this quickly!
go light up @edmarkey.bsky.social please, Massachusetts people
Compiling what D Senators are telling constituents in this updating post. Some surprises.
Kaine, Warner, Duckworth, Booker: no position
Kim: appears to be a hard no
Markey: office saying he opposes Elon but will vote Yes on Elon/Trump bill talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/tally-3
Kaine, Warner, Duckworth, Booker: no position
Kim: appears to be a hard no
Markey: office saying he opposes Elon but will vote Yes on Elon/Trump bill talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/tally-3
March 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
I’m calling Markey’s office right now. My Massachusetts readers need to look into this quickly!
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Bluetorial:
The announcement to move scientific review out of the institutes and centers into the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) and its potential consequences
The announcement to move scientific review out of the institutes and centers into the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) and its potential consequences
a cartoon of homer simpson holding a card
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media.tenor.com
March 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Bluetorial:
The announcement to move scientific review out of the institutes and centers into the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) and its potential consequences
The announcement to move scientific review out of the institutes and centers into the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) and its potential consequences
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It is important at this pivotal moment to @standupforscience.bsky.social. Looking forward to sharing my thoughts on why this should be a national priority at tomorrow’s rally in SF:
March 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
It is important at this pivotal moment to @standupforscience.bsky.social. Looking forward to sharing my thoughts on why this should be a national priority at tomorrow’s rally in SF:
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And then there are the ancillary consequences - a constrained pipeline of new talent, and much of the best talent diverted to other professions and away from health research and public service where we really need great minds who are motivated to serve the common good.
The weekend purge at HHS is putting the health and safety of Americans at risk. I talked to people w/in FDA, NIH & CMS about the important work they do--and what we lose out on with this unconscionable dismantling of public health & science in the US. My latest @opinion.bloomberg.com (gift link):
HHS Job Cuts Jeopardize Our Health and Safety
Firing thousands of employees at the agencies that oversee our food supply, research cures for cancer and monitor disease outbreaks is shortsighted.
www.bloomberg.com
February 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
And then there are the ancillary consequences - a constrained pipeline of new talent, and much of the best talent diverted to other professions and away from health research and public service where we really need great minds who are motivated to serve the common good.
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Today, along with 2,000 other NIH employees, I had to clear out my office 😭
It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.
It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.
February 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Today, along with 2,000 other NIH employees, I had to clear out my office 😭
It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.
It was truly the honor of my life to work with such incredibly passionate people focused on improving human health. I’ve never experienced a more positive culture where *everyone* cared about their job and serving others.