Jocalyn Clark
@jocalynclark.bsky.social
International Editor, The BMJ.
Former editor The Lancet, icddr,b and PLOS Medicine. Adjunct faculty UofT and UCL. 🇨🇦 in 🇬🇧. Views mine.
Former editor The Lancet, icddr,b and PLOS Medicine. Adjunct faculty UofT and UCL. 🇨🇦 in 🇬🇧. Views mine.
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“As people increasingly turn to A.I. chat tools as confidants, therapists and advisers, we urgently need a new form of legal protection that would safeguard most private communications between people and A.I. chatbots,” writes Nils Gilman.
Opinion | Doctors, Lawyers and Priests Keep Secrets. Why Not Your Chatbot?
The case for “A.I. Interaction Privilege.”
nyti.ms
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
“As people increasingly turn to A.I. chat tools as confidants, therapists and advisers, we urgently need a new form of legal protection that would safeguard most private communications between people and A.I. chatbots,” writes Nils Gilman.
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We are proud that #ISGlobal has been selected to coordinate the secretariat of the #PlanetaryHealth Alliance (2026‑2028). A strategic commitment to science‑policy integration.
🟠 https://f.mtr.cool/jqlhbtlpxm
#GlobalHealth
🟠 https://f.mtr.cool/jqlhbtlpxm
#GlobalHealth
ISGlobal Will Coordinate the European Secretariat of the Planetary Health Alliance Starting in 2026 - ISGLOBAL
The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) will assume the Secretariat of the Planetary Health Alliance (PHA) from 2026 to 2028.
f.mtr.cool
November 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We are proud that #ISGlobal has been selected to coordinate the secretariat of the #PlanetaryHealth Alliance (2026‑2028). A strategic commitment to science‑policy integration.
🟠 https://f.mtr.cool/jqlhbtlpxm
#GlobalHealth
🟠 https://f.mtr.cool/jqlhbtlpxm
#GlobalHealth
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I read The Double Helix as an undergraduate. I was a science major at a women’s college taking molecular biology. Our professor taught us that Watson & Crick screwed Rosalind Franklin over.
So I read the book to learn more. I’ll never forget how reading this passage made me feel.
So I read the book to learn more. I’ll never forget how reading this passage made me feel.
![“By choice [Rosalind Franklin] did not emphasize her feminine qualities.. There was never lipstick to contrast with her straight black her, while at the age of thirty-one her dresses showed all the imagination of English blue-stocking adolescents. So it was quite easy to imagine her the product of an unsatisfied mother who unduly stressed the desirability of professional careers that could save bright girls from marriages to dull men.. Clearly Rosy had to go or be put in her place. The former was obviously preferable because given her belligerent moods, it would be very difficult for Maurice [Wilkins] to maintain a dominant position that would allow him to think unhindered about DNA.. The thought could not be avoided that the best home for a feminist was another person’s lab”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:opitzjj6oapo6y3cr5ipwfdu/bafkreibj5i6hdhoinpdbtx5ij7e56lz5v6zg6d6aompkuvrxrdnmkfvj2m@jpeg)
November 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I read The Double Helix as an undergraduate. I was a science major at a women’s college taking molecular biology. Our professor taught us that Watson & Crick screwed Rosalind Franklin over.
So I read the book to learn more. I’ll never forget how reading this passage made me feel.
So I read the book to learn more. I’ll never forget how reading this passage made me feel.
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Still incredibly disappointing that Canada can look at the consequences of aid cuts by other countries earlier this year, and then not only put out a budget that slashes $2.7 billion from international assistance, but put that $2.7 billion in a column labelled "savings".
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 7, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Still incredibly disappointing that Canada can look at the consequences of aid cuts by other countries earlier this year, and then not only put out a budget that slashes $2.7 billion from international assistance, but put that $2.7 billion in a column labelled "savings".
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In Syria, the need to rebuild from the country's long civil war is colliding with the desire to learn the full truth about what happened.
My report from the Daraa region, where I spent a day with a White Helmets team that's still digging up the country's dead.
My report from the Daraa region, where I spent a day with a White Helmets team that's still digging up the country's dead.
In Syria, the race to rebuild from civil war frustrates efforts to unearth the truth
White Helmets have collected more than 1,200 bodies and found 70 mass graves in the first 11 months since the fall of Assad
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:56 PM
In Syria, the need to rebuild from the country's long civil war is colliding with the desire to learn the full truth about what happened.
My report from the Daraa region, where I spent a day with a White Helmets team that's still digging up the country's dead.
My report from the Daraa region, where I spent a day with a White Helmets team that's still digging up the country's dead.
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Join us in the Green Zone at @cop30brazil.bsky.social!
Be part of a series of events designed to foster meaningful dialogue, share innovative solutions, and inspire climate action!
Let’s drive the climate conversation forward, together.
Register today! 👉 bit.ly/30COPseshPul
Be part of a series of events designed to foster meaningful dialogue, share innovative solutions, and inspire climate action!
Let’s drive the climate conversation forward, together.
Register today! 👉 bit.ly/30COPseshPul
November 5, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Join us in the Green Zone at @cop30brazil.bsky.social!
Be part of a series of events designed to foster meaningful dialogue, share innovative solutions, and inspire climate action!
Let’s drive the climate conversation forward, together.
Register today! 👉 bit.ly/30COPseshPul
Be part of a series of events designed to foster meaningful dialogue, share innovative solutions, and inspire climate action!
Let’s drive the climate conversation forward, together.
Register today! 👉 bit.ly/30COPseshPul
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A year ago today, Trump was re-elected for a second term. It’s been a lively 12 months, marked by trade wars, government cuts, controversial executive orders and falling approval ratings (although he is still beating himself).
An #FTEdit 🧵 of eight charts illustrating a contentious presidency 👇
An #FTEdit 🧵 of eight charts illustrating a contentious presidency 👇
November 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A year ago today, Trump was re-elected for a second term. It’s been a lively 12 months, marked by trade wars, government cuts, controversial executive orders and falling approval ratings (although he is still beating himself).
An #FTEdit 🧵 of eight charts illustrating a contentious presidency 👇
An #FTEdit 🧵 of eight charts illustrating a contentious presidency 👇
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The number of Chinese scientists taking on leadership roles in international science projects is growing rapidly
go.nature.com/4hJH0Cd
go.nature.com/4hJH0Cd
Chinese scientists increasingly lead joint projects with the UK, US and Europe
Although China needs to strengthen its leadership in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and energy, say researchers.
go.nature.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The number of Chinese scientists taking on leadership roles in international science projects is growing rapidly
go.nature.com/4hJH0Cd
go.nature.com/4hJH0Cd
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Less than ten days remain until the deadline for Canadian/other non-visa-requiring applicants to apply for the 2026 Executive Course on Global Health Diplomacy @uoftdlsph.bsky.social
@ed4socialchange.bsky.social
More info and apply 👉 www.dlsph.utoronto.ca/institutes/c...
@ed4socialchange.bsky.social
More info and apply 👉 www.dlsph.utoronto.ca/institutes/c...
November 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Less than ten days remain until the deadline for Canadian/other non-visa-requiring applicants to apply for the 2026 Executive Course on Global Health Diplomacy @uoftdlsph.bsky.social
@ed4socialchange.bsky.social
More info and apply 👉 www.dlsph.utoronto.ca/institutes/c...
@ed4socialchange.bsky.social
More info and apply 👉 www.dlsph.utoronto.ca/institutes/c...
Delighted that Kamran’s Editor’s Choice highlights our new BMJ Collection 📈 🇨🇳
And our cautionary editorial arguing that well designed, large scale research can benefit #globalhealth, but international collaboration is key to unlocking China’s full potential:
And our cautionary editorial arguing that well designed, large scale research can benefit #globalhealth, but international collaboration is key to unlocking China’s full potential:
November 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Delighted that Kamran’s Editor’s Choice highlights our new BMJ Collection 📈 🇨🇳
And our cautionary editorial arguing that well designed, large scale research can benefit #globalhealth, but international collaboration is key to unlocking China’s full potential:
And our cautionary editorial arguing that well designed, large scale research can benefit #globalhealth, but international collaboration is key to unlocking China’s full potential:
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NHS staff need to “build a broad movement to oppose the influence of racism and the far right,” doctors and other health workers say.
In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
November 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
NHS staff need to “build a broad movement to oppose the influence of racism and the far right,” doctors and other health workers say.
In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
In an open letter published in The BMJ a group of healthcare staff warned that a “wave of racism” was affecting patients and staff
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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Watch his victory speech for how it gives zero time to the nonsense binary of "idpol" vs "class politics". The stars of that speech are the *multi-ethnic* working class. It's a speech grounded in the rich complexity of material reality, not two dimensional caricatures and facile abstractions.
November 5, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Watch his victory speech for how it gives zero time to the nonsense binary of "idpol" vs "class politics". The stars of that speech are the *multi-ethnic* working class. It's a speech grounded in the rich complexity of material reality, not two dimensional caricatures and facile abstractions.
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"Centrists" need to call Mamdani a "radical leftist" so they can say Trump/Farage fascism is just the opposing side of an equally matched "both sides" conflict
But Mamdani is just a middle of the road, European social democrat
And "centrists" - ie centre-right and right - are simply pro-fascism.
But Mamdani is just a middle of the road, European social democrat
And "centrists" - ie centre-right and right - are simply pro-fascism.
BBC Radio 4 this morning joined Trump in describing Zohran Mamdani as a "radical leftist".
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
"Centrists" need to call Mamdani a "radical leftist" so they can say Trump/Farage fascism is just the opposing side of an equally matched "both sides" conflict
But Mamdani is just a middle of the road, European social democrat
And "centrists" - ie centre-right and right - are simply pro-fascism.
But Mamdani is just a middle of the road, European social democrat
And "centrists" - ie centre-right and right - are simply pro-fascism.
The Editor Got a Letter From ‘Dr. B.S.’ So Did a Lot of Other Editors.
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Tragedy that no one is talking about
💔 Over 460 patients & companions were murdered in El Fasher’s Saudi Maternity Hospital after an #RSF takeover.
@who.int DG @drtedros.who.int: “Appalled & deeply shocked.”
❗Healthcare must never be a target.
✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
@unicef.org @icrc.org
@who.int DG @drtedros.who.int: “Appalled & deeply shocked.”
❗Healthcare must never be a target.
✍️ @kerrycullinan.bsky.social
@unicef.org @icrc.org
WHO 'Appalled' By Murder Of 460 Patients In Sudanese Maternity Hospital - Health Policy Watch
Healthworkers said that the gunmen, from the rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF), burst into the hospital and opened fire without warning, WION reports. The RSF
healthpolicy-watch.news
October 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Tragedy that no one is talking about
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Attacks on healthcare workers and facilities have surged in the past five years.
Our new data visualisations unpack this disturbing trend and its impact on global health
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Our new data visualisations unpack this disturbing trend and its impact on global health
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
October 23, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Attacks on healthcare workers and facilities have surged in the past five years.
Our new data visualisations unpack this disturbing trend and its impact on global health
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Our new data visualisations unpack this disturbing trend and its impact on global health
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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From 2020 to 2024 the number of attacks on healthcare tripled.
Hospitals and health workers are coming under fire writes @rebeccacoombes.bsky.social in this Editor's Choice
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Hospitals and health workers are coming under fire writes @rebeccacoombes.bsky.social in this Editor's Choice
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
October 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
From 2020 to 2024 the number of attacks on healthcare tripled.
Hospitals and health workers are coming under fire writes @rebeccacoombes.bsky.social in this Editor's Choice
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Hospitals and health workers are coming under fire writes @rebeccacoombes.bsky.social in this Editor's Choice
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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"Women’s health is not only underfunded and under-researched—it lacks the political priority and urgency that only political solidarity and action can hasten." @jocalynclark.bsky.social via @bmj.com #womenshealth
Upending women’s health
Upending women’s health
www.bmj.com
October 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
"Women’s health is not only underfunded and under-researched—it lacks the political priority and urgency that only political solidarity and action can hasten." @jocalynclark.bsky.social via @bmj.com #womenshealth
Upending women’s health
Upending women’s health
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⏰ Please join us online Tue Oct 21 at 14.00 UK time for the official Launch of @bmj.com Collection on #womenshealth #innovation
Dr Ebere Okereke and Dr Ru Cheng & the authors will discuss how we chart an equitable, ethical & data-driven path for impact and catalyse more investment.
🔗 Register:
Dr Ebere Okereke and Dr Ru Cheng & the authors will discuss how we chart an equitable, ethical & data-driven path for impact and catalyse more investment.
🔗 Register:
Launch of the BMJ Collection on Women's Health Innovation
events.zoom.us
October 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
⏰ Please join us online Tue Oct 21 at 14.00 UK time for the official Launch of @bmj.com Collection on #womenshealth #innovation
Dr Ebere Okereke and Dr Ru Cheng & the authors will discuss how we chart an equitable, ethical & data-driven path for impact and catalyse more investment.
🔗 Register:
Dr Ebere Okereke and Dr Ru Cheng & the authors will discuss how we chart an equitable, ethical & data-driven path for impact and catalyse more investment.
🔗 Register:
⏰ Please join us online Tue Oct 21 at 14.00 UK time for the official Launch of @bmj.com Collection on #womenshealth #innovation
Dr Ebere Okereke and Dr Ru Cheng & the authors will discuss how we chart an equitable, ethical & data-driven path for impact and catalyse more investment.
🔗 Register:
Dr Ebere Okereke and Dr Ru Cheng & the authors will discuss how we chart an equitable, ethical & data-driven path for impact and catalyse more investment.
🔗 Register:
Launch of the BMJ Collection on Women's Health Innovation
events.zoom.us
October 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
⏰ Please join us online Tue Oct 21 at 14.00 UK time for the official Launch of @bmj.com Collection on #womenshealth #innovation
Dr Ebere Okereke and Dr Ru Cheng & the authors will discuss how we chart an equitable, ethical & data-driven path for impact and catalyse more investment.
🔗 Register:
Dr Ebere Okereke and Dr Ru Cheng & the authors will discuss how we chart an equitable, ethical & data-driven path for impact and catalyse more investment.
🔗 Register:
🇨🇦🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from 3 of the 300 or so Canadians at #WHS2025
Giving thanks for the privilege of gathering #WorldHealthSumnit to discuss the challenges & cooperation around global health
And for the safety & health that our citizenship has given us recognising that many are not so fortunate
Giving thanks for the privilege of gathering #WorldHealthSumnit to discuss the challenges & cooperation around global health
And for the safety & health that our citizenship has given us recognising that many are not so fortunate
October 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM
🇨🇦🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from 3 of the 300 or so Canadians at #WHS2025
Giving thanks for the privilege of gathering #WorldHealthSumnit to discuss the challenges & cooperation around global health
And for the safety & health that our citizenship has given us recognising that many are not so fortunate
Giving thanks for the privilege of gathering #WorldHealthSumnit to discuss the challenges & cooperation around global health
And for the safety & health that our citizenship has given us recognising that many are not so fortunate
🚨 Check out our new @bmj.com Collection on #WomensHealth #Innovation
www.bmj.com/collections/...
And register to join our Oct 21 webinar in the QR code below:
www.bmj.com/collections/...
And register to join our Oct 21 webinar in the QR code below:
October 12, 2025 at 4:13 PM
🚨 Check out our new @bmj.com Collection on #WomensHealth #Innovation
www.bmj.com/collections/...
And register to join our Oct 21 webinar in the QR code below:
www.bmj.com/collections/...
And register to join our Oct 21 webinar in the QR code below:
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AI can increase access to #CervicalCancer screening in low-resource settings, but the technology requires investments throughout the entire healthcare chain to be effective. New study from KI, Uppsala University and @helsinki.fi published in @bmj.com today 🧪 #GlobalHealth news.ki.se/ai-can-impro...
October 10, 2025 at 9:55 AM
AI can increase access to #CervicalCancer screening in low-resource settings, but the technology requires investments throughout the entire healthcare chain to be effective. New study from KI, Uppsala University and @helsinki.fi published in @bmj.com today 🧪 #GlobalHealth news.ki.se/ai-can-impro...
Lessons from #EDI efforts in European clinical practice guidelines can inform inclusive & sex and gender sensitive innovation and research agendas
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Designing clinical practice guidelines for equitable, inclusive, and contextualised care
Sabine Oertelt-Prigione and colleagues argue that European clinical practice guidelines need standardised, inclusive, sex and gender sensitive development to not only guide healthcare but also drive i...
www.bmj.com
October 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Lessons from #EDI efforts in European clinical practice guidelines can inform inclusive & sex and gender sensitive innovation and research agendas
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...