Jeff Weiss
@jeffweiss.bsky.social
Neural engineer working on intracortical BCI and sensory restoration at Pitt RNEL. he/him.
Definitely more than hundreds
April 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Definitely more than hundreds
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They tried this 💩 in the first admin, proposing cuts of indirects to 10%, and it was resisted by Congress
Call your congresspeople, and remind them they have defended health research before, and they can do so again
Call your congresspeople, and remind them they have defended health research before, and they can do so again
February 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
They tried this 💩 in the first admin, proposing cuts of indirects to 10%, and it was resisted by Congress
Call your congresspeople, and remind them they have defended health research before, and they can do so again
Call your congresspeople, and remind them they have defended health research before, and they can do so again
Fantastic movie! I highly recommend it.
January 26, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Fantastic movie! I highly recommend it.
The trickle down effects from the NIH are almost immeasurable. According to United for Medical Research, the NIH supported 21,784 Pennsylvania jobs in 2023. I have to imagine that’s a big underestimate especially when you consider jobs indirectly supported like yours.
January 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The trickle down effects from the NIH are almost immeasurable. According to United for Medical Research, the NIH supported 21,784 Pennsylvania jobs in 2023. I have to imagine that’s a big underestimate especially when you consider jobs indirectly supported like yours.
Reposted by Jeff Weiss
Thank you for this, TK. Senator John Fetterman has a short character limit on his contact form, so I sent him this abbreviated letter based on yours (continued in 🧵)
January 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Thank you for this, TK. Senator John Fetterman has a short character limit on his contact form, so I sent him this abbreviated letter based on yours (continued in 🧵)
NIH Investments yield unmatched returns—scientifically, economically, and socially. I urge you to take action to safeguard this agency, ensuring its mission can continue.
January 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
NIH Investments yield unmatched returns—scientifically, economically, and socially. I urge you to take action to safeguard this agency, ensuring its mission can continue.
Restore NIH Operations: Advocate for swift resumption of grant reviews, advisory council meetings, and communications to minimize delays in research funding.
Preserve Economic Benefits: Work to exempt NIH from hiring freezes and travel bans, allowing the NIH to sustain its role as an economic driver
Preserve Economic Benefits: Work to exempt NIH from hiring freezes and travel bans, allowing the NIH to sustain its role as an economic driver
January 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Restore NIH Operations: Advocate for swift resumption of grant reviews, advisory council meetings, and communications to minimize delays in research funding.
Preserve Economic Benefits: Work to exempt NIH from hiring freezes and travel bans, allowing the NIH to sustain its role as an economic driver
Preserve Economic Benefits: Work to exempt NIH from hiring freezes and travel bans, allowing the NIH to sustain its role as an economic driver
The recent restrictions threaten this ecosystem. Without correction, the effects could lead to loss of jobs and delays in health advancements. I urge Congress to take immediate action:
January 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
The recent restrictions threaten this ecosystem. Without correction, the effects could lead to loss of jobs and delays in health advancements. I urge Congress to take immediate action: