Danella Hafeman
danellah.bsky.social
Danella Hafeman
@danellah.bsky.social
Child psychiatrist + physician scientist. I study emerging bipolar disorder in young people, using MRI, dense sampling, & interventions. Free time (??) = youth sports, hiking, yoga, meditation, music.
So grateful for our Pittsburgh community of scientists and supporters who showed up yesterday, and to those who shared their stories. Also some great coverage by our local public radio station. @

@standupforscience.bsky.social
90.5 WESA – Pittsburgh's NPR station
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March 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
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NIH indirects case update:

Hearing ongoing now, and I'll try to live tweet some notable exchanges.

Prior to more detailed arguments, Judge Kelley starts off with a few point questions to both sides:

(I'm paraphrasing here)
February 21, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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This will be what ends scientific research in the US. Indirect costs are not waste; they are required for universities and research centers to function. I ask you once again to call your members of congress and tell them to stop this attack on science. arstechnica.com/science/2025...
National Institutes of Health radically cuts support to universities
Sudden and drastic change will make it hard for researchers to keep the lights on.
arstechnica.com
February 8, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Great resource!
What will be the cost to the country for all those unemployed as a result of these cuts
February 8, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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If you think the proposed cuts to American science are because science is unpopular, this are wrong. DON'T BELIEVE THEM.

1. 76% of Americans express trust in scientists, more than for police officers and school principals (Pew).
2. 80% say federal funding of science is vital to our nation (STAC)
February 8, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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The NIH announced it will slash billions of dollars of support to universities and research centers.

This is one of the biggest attacks on science we have ever seen. It could dismantle the biomedical research system, shut down clinical trials, and halt development of treatments.
February 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM