chris cunningham
@doctor-cunningham.bsky.social
medicinal chemist, dachshund lover, better at playing fantasy sports than sports in real life
Channeling my Canadian lineage to root on the Jays! My mom and her brother, Norm, used to have a bet about who would buy wings when we would visit in August: he bought them if the Jays were behind in the standings, we bought them if the Jays were ahead. He RARELY bought the wings.
October 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Channeling my Canadian lineage to root on the Jays! My mom and her brother, Norm, used to have a bet about who would buy wings when we would visit in August: he bought them if the Jays were behind in the standings, we bought them if the Jays were ahead. He RARELY bought the wings.
A post by the great Derek Lowe where he talks about the unnatural (+)-enantiomers of opioids with a link to Kenner Rice's NIH Opiate Total Synthesis. I rarely comment on blog posts, but I couldn't help myself.
www.science.org/content/blog...
www.science.org/content/blog...
Mirror Morphine
www.science.org
June 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A post by the great Derek Lowe where he talks about the unnatural (+)-enantiomers of opioids with a link to Kenner Rice's NIH Opiate Total Synthesis. I rarely comment on blog posts, but I couldn't help myself.
www.science.org/content/blog...
www.science.org/content/blog...
This makes me confident that my future as a grant reviewer is pretty secure. We shall see how confident I feel in our nation's future come Michaelmas. kittenbeloved.substack.com/p/college-en...
College English majors can't read
They have one job and they can't do it
kittenbeloved.substack.com
May 22, 2025 at 11:49 PM
This makes me confident that my future as a grant reviewer is pretty secure. We shall see how confident I feel in our nation's future come Michaelmas. kittenbeloved.substack.com/p/college-en...
Milwaukee man run over in a hit-and-run. His comment, "I've seen better days," is probably the most Wisconsin thing I've read in months.
www.wisn.com/article/poli...
www.wisn.com/article/poli...
Police search for driver accused of hitting a man on Brady Street
The victim has a message for reckless drivers.
www.wisn.com
April 29, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Milwaukee man run over in a hit-and-run. His comment, "I've seen better days," is probably the most Wisconsin thing I've read in months.
www.wisn.com/article/poli...
www.wisn.com/article/poli...
Anyone who thinks ADHD meds immediately turn you into a hyper-focused, clear-thinking savant needs to check out my chess.com profile. woof.
April 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Anyone who thinks ADHD meds immediately turn you into a hyper-focused, clear-thinking savant needs to check out my chess.com profile. woof.
Carolina Refs already. We've already had an offensive goaltending and at least one uncalled foul. #dukehouston
April 6, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Carolina Refs already. We've already had an offensive goaltending and at least one uncalled foul. #dukehouston
Watching this Michigan-Auburn game, I just don't see how either of these teams are legitimate contenders.
March 29, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Watching this Michigan-Auburn game, I just don't see how either of these teams are legitimate contenders.
Don't get me wrong, I love a good joke at politicians' expense, but I'm seeing a lot of articles that call Trump's "transgender mice" comment last night a "slip-up" for *transgenic* mice. This was not some slip of the tongue, he used this as a gotcha moment to attack science.
March 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Don't get me wrong, I love a good joke at politicians' expense, but I'm seeing a lot of articles that call Trump's "transgender mice" comment last night a "slip-up" for *transgenic* mice. This was not some slip of the tongue, he used this as a gotcha moment to attack science.
in case anyone has vaccine skeptics in their orbit, or if there are anti-vaxers in charge of your Department of Health and Human Services: no, vitamin A does NOT reduce mortality. What does? Vaccination. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Vitamin A for treating measles in children
Measles is a major cause of childhood morbidity and mortality. Vitamin A deficiency is a recognized risk factor for severe measles infections. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a daily or...
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
March 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
in case anyone has vaccine skeptics in their orbit, or if there are anti-vaxers in charge of your Department of Health and Human Services: no, vitamin A does NOT reduce mortality. What does? Vaccination. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Hoping that this is just a hallucination from my last week of norovirus hell. My (not-that-kind-of-doctor) recommendation is to consider this vaccination if appropriate ASAP (don't sleep on the alt text 😉). x.com/newstart_202...
February 17, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Hoping that this is just a hallucination from my last week of norovirus hell. My (not-that-kind-of-doctor) recommendation is to consider this vaccination if appropriate ASAP (don't sleep on the alt text 😉). x.com/newstart_202...
Just leaving this here on this day for no particular reason.
February 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Just leaving this here on this day for no particular reason.
Talk about taking a sledgehammer to swat a fly...this slashes indirect cost rates to 15%. For many research-intensive schools, we might be talking about a cut of 40-50%. This threatens thousands of jobs. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NOT-OD-25-068. OD
grants.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Talk about taking a sledgehammer to swat a fly...this slashes indirect cost rates to 15%. For many research-intensive schools, we might be talking about a cut of 40-50%. This threatens thousands of jobs. grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
HR 27 (HALT Fentanyl Act) passes the House; why is that important? This little bit right here: ensure access to fentanyl-related products by researchers. I helped make this happen!
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
February 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
HR 27 (HALT Fentanyl Act) passes the House; why is that important? This little bit right here: ensure access to fentanyl-related products by researchers. I helped make this happen!
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...
The FDA approved a non-opioid painkiller for the first time in what seems like forever. What do I find COOL and what COOLS my expectations? A thread.
www.fda.gov/news-events/...
www.fda.gov/news-events/...
FDA Approves Novel Non-Opioid Treatment for Moderate to Severe Acute Pain
The FDA approved Journavx (suzetrigine) 50 mg oral tablets, a first-in-class non-opioid analgesic to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults.
www.fda.gov
February 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The FDA approved a non-opioid painkiller for the first time in what seems like forever. What do I find COOL and what COOLS my expectations? A thread.
www.fda.gov/news-events/...
www.fda.gov/news-events/...
Well, since that is the exact opposite of what I wanted to see, I will be doing something else over my birthday weekend. Great season, #buffalobills, see you next year.
January 27, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Well, since that is the exact opposite of what I wanted to see, I will be doing something else over my birthday weekend. Great season, #buffalobills, see you next year.
Exercise and spirits tracker update: last week, I solicited ideas for how to track my goals. Week 1 was rats; @donna-jane.bsky.social suggested hearts. Not one to back down from a challenge, I give you...hearts! Friends, what should I draw next week?
January 26, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Exercise and spirits tracker update: last week, I solicited ideas for how to track my goals. Week 1 was rats; @donna-jane.bsky.social suggested hearts. Not one to back down from a challenge, I give you...hearts! Friends, what should I draw next week?
NIH funds $654 million in grants, supports 7700 jobs, and creates $1.4 billion in economic activity just in WI. I am proud to contribute in my small way; however, the current pause in communication puts that at risk. How does NIH impact your state? www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research
Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org
January 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
NIH funds $654 million in grants, supports 7700 jobs, and creates $1.4 billion in economic activity just in WI. I am proud to contribute in my small way; however, the current pause in communication puts that at risk. How does NIH impact your state? www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
Watched my first #CUWfalcons Men's Volleyball game tonight as part of faculty appreciation night. One of my P1's appreciates me! So cool. This was my invitation. Thanks #17!
January 22, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Watched my first #CUWfalcons Men's Volleyball game tonight as part of faculty appreciation night. One of my P1's appreciates me! So cool. This was my invitation. Thanks #17!
WOW! Wow, wow, wow. Buffalo sports never get this kind of luck going our way. Circle the wagons! #buffalobills
January 20, 2025 at 2:37 AM
WOW! Wow, wow, wow. Buffalo sports never get this kind of luck going our way. Circle the wagons! #buffalobills
First post! To keep me on track with health goals - workouts, spirits - I've started a tracker. This week, I track with gym rats. How should I keep track next week? Top vote wins!
January 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM
First post! To keep me on track with health goals - workouts, spirits - I've started a tracker. This week, I track with gym rats. How should I keep track next week? Top vote wins!