Kyle Wiley
@kswiley.bsky.social
Biological Anthropologist & Human Biologist. PhD. Assistant professor at UTEP using biosocial perspectives in research on stress, pregnancy, and maternal and child health disparities. 🏳️🌈 he/him
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“Political operatives have basically used their positions of power — political power, economic power — to demand that the institutions conform to their ideas. It’s an existential attack that higher ed is facing.”
— Isaac Kamola, director, AAUP's Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom.
— Isaac Kamola, director, AAUP's Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom.
Texas is poised to become the latest GOP state to exert control over university curriculum
University boards appointed by the Texas governor soon could have new powers to control the curriculum required of students and eliminate degree programs
www.washingtonpost.com
June 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
“Political operatives have basically used their positions of power — political power, economic power — to demand that the institutions conform to their ideas. It’s an existential attack that higher ed is facing.”
— Isaac Kamola, director, AAUP's Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom.
— Isaac Kamola, director, AAUP's Center for the Defense of Academic Freedom.
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“Importantly, under long-standing law and practice, NIH does not have the authority to arbitrarily terminate grants. Its funding decisions must be guided by congressional mandates, regulatory requirements, and scientific expertise, not vague and undefined criteria.”
We're suing the Trump administration over its politically-motivated termination of research grants that has already harmed scientists and our communities.
Political ideology shouldn't dictate public health.
Political ideology shouldn't dictate public health.
‘Devastated’ and ‘Hopeless.’ Researchers Speak Out on Funding Cuts | ACLU
www.aclu.org
May 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
“Importantly, under long-standing law and practice, NIH does not have the authority to arbitrarily terminate grants. Its funding decisions must be guided by congressional mandates, regulatory requirements, and scientific expertise, not vague and undefined criteria.”
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I will be looking for a PhD student for a project on sleep quality and reproductive hormones in women. szkoladoktorska.cm-uj.krakow.pl/pl/how-to-ap...
Join our great team in Krakow.
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Join our great team in Krakow.
evoecogroup.wordpress.com/grazyna-jasi...
Szkoła Doktorska Nauk Medycznych i Nauk o Zdrowiu
szkoladoktorska.cm-uj.krakow.pl
May 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I will be looking for a PhD student for a project on sleep quality and reproductive hormones in women. szkoladoktorska.cm-uj.krakow.pl/pl/how-to-ap...
Join our great team in Krakow.
evoecogroup.wordpress.com/grazyna-jasi...
Join our great team in Krakow.
evoecogroup.wordpress.com/grazyna-jasi...
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Today in the USA, women are TWICE as likely to DIE giving birth than their mothers were a generation ago.
And TRUMP's War on Women continues with ending the landmark Women's Health Study: www.science.org/content/arti...
And TRUMP's War on Women continues with ending the landmark Women's Health Study: www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH cancels its first and largest study centered on women
The Women’s Health Initiative has produced numerous influential findings
www.science.org
April 23, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Today in the USA, women are TWICE as likely to DIE giving birth than their mothers were a generation ago.
And TRUMP's War on Women continues with ending the landmark Women's Health Study: www.science.org/content/arti...
And TRUMP's War on Women continues with ending the landmark Women's Health Study: www.science.org/content/arti...
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"Women" were on the forbidden word list. The Women's Health Initiative helped us understand Hormone Replacement Therapy. We had this study because NIH had frequently *left women out* of their studies.
Well the NIH has cancelled the Women's Health Initiative, the largest study of women in history
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
It has been running continuously since 1991 and has provided massive key knowledge about diseases in women
Unreal
www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH cancels its first and largest study centered on women
The Women’s Health Initiative has produced numerous influential findings
www.science.org
April 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"Women" were on the forbidden word list. The Women's Health Initiative helped us understand Hormone Replacement Therapy. We had this study because NIH had frequently *left women out* of their studies.
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Great news: NIH postbac program is recruiting again! If your grad school plans were affected by program cutbacks or admissions freezes this year I highly encourage you to apply, this could be a perfect opportunity. Please repost.
www.training.nih.gov/research-tra...
www.training.nih.gov/research-tra...
www.training.nih.gov
April 10, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Great news: NIH postbac program is recruiting again! If your grad school plans were affected by program cutbacks or admissions freezes this year I highly encourage you to apply, this could be a perfect opportunity. Please repost.
www.training.nih.gov/research-tra...
www.training.nih.gov/research-tra...
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Optimizing Psychological Health Across Perinatal Period: An Update on Maternal CV Health: Scientific Statement From AHA
#CardioSky #CardioObstetrics #JAHA
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
@ahajournals.bsky.social @ahascience.bsky.social @garimasharmamd.bsky.social @csilvers.bsky.social
#CardioSky #CardioObstetrics #JAHA
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
@ahajournals.bsky.social @ahascience.bsky.social @garimasharmamd.bsky.social @csilvers.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Optimizing Psychological Health Across Perinatal Period: An Update on Maternal CV Health: Scientific Statement From AHA
#CardioSky #CardioObstetrics #JAHA
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
@ahajournals.bsky.social @ahascience.bsky.social @garimasharmamd.bsky.social @csilvers.bsky.social
#CardioSky #CardioObstetrics #JAHA
www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/...
@ahajournals.bsky.social @ahascience.bsky.social @garimasharmamd.bsky.social @csilvers.bsky.social
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NEW: The NIH has begun terminating grants for active projects studying gender identity, DEI, environmental justice, climate change, among other topics.
At least 16 termination letters have already been sent — and hundreds more are coming, people inside NIH tell me.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
At least 16 termination letters have already been sent — and hundreds more are coming, people inside NIH tell me.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Exclusive: NIH to terminate hundreds of active research grants
Studies that touch on LGBT+ health, gender identity and DEI in the biomedical workforce could be terminated, according to documents obtained by Nature.
www.nature.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
NEW: The NIH has begun terminating grants for active projects studying gender identity, DEI, environmental justice, climate change, among other topics.
At least 16 termination letters have already been sent — and hundreds more are coming, people inside NIH tell me.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
At least 16 termination letters have already been sent — and hundreds more are coming, people inside NIH tell me.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Our new book is out!! So excited to share this with the world. We hope you find it useful! Labor of love with the best co-author one could imagine.
Now available for those of us teaching and learning #anthropology and #reproduction. By @drtomori.bsky.social and me
www.routledge.com/The-Anthropo...
www.routledge.com/The-Anthropo...
Anthropology of Reproduction: The Basics
Anthropology of Reproduction: The Basics is a clear and accessible guide to topics in reproduction from the perspective of anthropology, emphasizing the central importance of reproduction in human soc...
www.routledge.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Our new book is out!! So excited to share this with the world. We hope you find it useful! Labor of love with the best co-author one could imagine.
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These grants survived intense scientific competition and scrutiny by expert peer scientists. It’s a sham to suggest they are unworthy. Pure bigotry to revoke them.
Another NIH grant rescinded -
The Epidemiology of Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias in Sexual and Gender Minority Older Adults: Identifying Risk and Protective Factors - 1K01AG056669
The Epidemiology of Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementias in Sexual and Gender Minority Older Adults: Identifying Risk and Protective Factors - 1K01AG056669
March 1, 2025 at 3:46 PM
These grants survived intense scientific competition and scrutiny by expert peer scientists. It’s a sham to suggest they are unworthy. Pure bigotry to revoke them.
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One way to keep people docile is to prevent researchers from collecting the data that might reveal the full scope of the harm that's being done (in this case, to pregnant and postpartum people and their infants).
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/cdc-s...
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/cdc-s...
CDC Shutters PRAMS Program on Maternal and Infant Health
The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is a federal data collection...
talkingpointsmemo.com
February 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
One way to keep people docile is to prevent researchers from collecting the data that might reveal the full scope of the harm that's being done (in this case, to pregnant and postpartum people and their infants).
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/cdc-s...
talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/cdc-s...
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Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion in 2021, ProPublica found in a first-of-its-kind data analysis.
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s first-of-its-kind analysis is the most detailed look yet into a rise in life-threatening complications for women experiencing pregnancy loss under Texas’ abortion ban.
www.propublica.org
February 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Pregnancy became far more dangerous in Texas after the state banned abortion in 2021, ProPublica found in a first-of-its-kind data analysis.
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The cost-saving claims don’t hold up. Every dollar in NIH research grants generates $2.46 in economic activity, research shows—a total of $93 billion in 2023 alone.
“It’s incredible to me that we would give up this thing that has such obvious societal benefits,” says biologist Mark Peifer.
“It’s incredible to me that we would give up this thing that has such obvious societal benefits,” says biologist Mark Peifer.
America will pay dearly for the NIH’s mindless war on wokeness and DEI
Colleges, businesses, patients, students, workers, and US excellence will all suffer—and for what?
www.motherjones.com
February 17, 2025 at 4:25 PM
The cost-saving claims don’t hold up. Every dollar in NIH research grants generates $2.46 in economic activity, research shows—a total of $93 billion in 2023 alone.
“It’s incredible to me that we would give up this thing that has such obvious societal benefits,” says biologist Mark Peifer.
“It’s incredible to me that we would give up this thing that has such obvious societal benefits,” says biologist Mark Peifer.
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Are you a student interested in biological anthropology? Do you identify as a member of a systematically marginalized group?
Then consider joining us at the AABA IDEAS Program Workshop! Student applications are now open!
Apply here: tiny.utk.edu/IDEAS_Student_apply
Then consider joining us at the AABA IDEAS Program Workshop! Student applications are now open!
Apply here: tiny.utk.edu/IDEAS_Student_apply
October 8, 2023 at 6:23 PM
Are you a student interested in biological anthropology? Do you identify as a member of a systematically marginalized group?
Then consider joining us at the AABA IDEAS Program Workshop! Student applications are now open!
Apply here: tiny.utk.edu/IDEAS_Student_apply
Then consider joining us at the AABA IDEAS Program Workshop! Student applications are now open!
Apply here: tiny.utk.edu/IDEAS_Student_apply
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On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-24-110: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024 NOT-OD-24-110. NIH
grants.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 12:56 AM
On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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Um, guys...
NIH indirect costs were just capped at 15%
Until now, they've been ~50-70%
ie for every $1 from NIH funding, the university gets another $0.50-0.70 to keep on the💡
Will devastate Universities & Med Centers
h/t @surtlab.bsky.social @prasad.bsky.social
NIH indirect costs were just capped at 15%
Until now, they've been ~50-70%
ie for every $1 from NIH funding, the university gets another $0.50-0.70 to keep on the💡
Will devastate Universities & Med Centers
h/t @surtlab.bsky.social @prasad.bsky.social
February 7, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Um, guys...
NIH indirect costs were just capped at 15%
Until now, they've been ~50-70%
ie for every $1 from NIH funding, the university gets another $0.50-0.70 to keep on the💡
Will devastate Universities & Med Centers
h/t @surtlab.bsky.social @prasad.bsky.social
NIH indirect costs were just capped at 15%
Until now, they've been ~50-70%
ie for every $1 from NIH funding, the university gets another $0.50-0.70 to keep on the💡
Will devastate Universities & Med Centers
h/t @surtlab.bsky.social @prasad.bsky.social
I'm hiring a postdoc to join my new lab at UTEP. It's very difficult to focus on science these days, but I am excited to support a junior scholar looking to grow their research program. A full job description is linked. Please circulate with junior colleagues looking for a postdoc position.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Position - AABA
University of Texas at El Paso Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Position Department: Sociology & Anthropology Dr. Kyle Wiley’s newly created lab at the University of Texas at El Paso is s...
bioanth.org
February 5, 2025 at 6:01 PM
I'm hiring a postdoc to join my new lab at UTEP. It's very difficult to focus on science these days, but I am excited to support a junior scholar looking to grow their research program. A full job description is linked. Please circulate with junior colleagues looking for a postdoc position.
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I was interviewed by @msjpauly.bsky.social for @motherjones.com regarding that awful gamete size "sex" executive order. A bit of an explainer here of why the science is so bad, and why that's dangerous:
Trump’s definitions of "male" and "female" are nonsense science with staggering ramifications
"How can you so fully misunderstand basic human biology, and then legislate about it?"
www.motherjones.com
January 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I was interviewed by @msjpauly.bsky.social for @motherjones.com regarding that awful gamete size "sex" executive order. A bit of an explainer here of why the science is so bad, and why that's dangerous:
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Reading today: The Ted Cruz committee report targeting research that advances health/racial/environmental equity and justice funding to be cut from the NSF/NIH. An important read: www.commerce.senate.gov/services/fil...
www.commerce.senate.gov
January 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Reading today: The Ted Cruz committee report targeting research that advances health/racial/environmental equity and justice funding to be cut from the NSF/NIH. An important read: www.commerce.senate.gov/services/fil...
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NIH-funded research supports $5.8 billion in economic activity & nearly 30,000 jobs in Texas:
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
January 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
NIH-funded research supports $5.8 billion in economic activity & nearly 30,000 jobs in Texas:
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
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This is not hyperbole.
This is an unmitigated disaster for biomedical science and reflect how central to American life and productivity NIH funding is.
This funding drives the economy and contributes to the health and wellbeing of the entire country.
This is an unmitigated disaster for biomedical science and reflect how central to American life and productivity NIH funding is.
This funding drives the economy and contributes to the health and wellbeing of the entire country.
“The impact of the collective executive orders and directives appears devastating.” scim.ag/40ureTO
Trump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiring
Researchers facing
scim.ag
January 22, 2025 at 11:32 PM
This is not hyperbole.
This is an unmitigated disaster for biomedical science and reflect how central to American life and productivity NIH funding is.
This funding drives the economy and contributes to the health and wellbeing of the entire country.
This is an unmitigated disaster for biomedical science and reflect how central to American life and productivity NIH funding is.
This funding drives the economy and contributes to the health and wellbeing of the entire country.
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If mom🤰 or baby 👶 are not okay during birth - women less likely to have another child. 👩👩👦
Study finds severe maternal morbidity and adverse neonatal outcomes -stillbirth, very preterm birth, major malformation - resulted in lower subsequent birth rates.
#pregnancy
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Study finds severe maternal morbidity and adverse neonatal outcomes -stillbirth, very preterm birth, major malformation - resulted in lower subsequent birth rates.
#pregnancy
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Association of Severe Maternal Morbidity With Subsequent Birth
This cohort study analyzed the association between severe maternal morbidity occurring in a first childbirth and the probability of a subsequent birth among women in Sweden.
jamanetwork.com
November 26, 2024 at 3:16 PM
If mom🤰 or baby 👶 are not okay during birth - women less likely to have another child. 👩👩👦
Study finds severe maternal morbidity and adverse neonatal outcomes -stillbirth, very preterm birth, major malformation - resulted in lower subsequent birth rates.
#pregnancy
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Study finds severe maternal morbidity and adverse neonatal outcomes -stillbirth, very preterm birth, major malformation - resulted in lower subsequent birth rates.
#pregnancy
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
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I know everyone is talking about Matt Gaetz but please don't miss this:
Georgia fired every single person on its maternal mortality review committee. Why? They didn't like that reporters found out that the state's ban killed two women www.propublica.org/article/geor...
Georgia fired every single person on its maternal mortality review committee. Why? They didn't like that reporters found out that the state's ban killed two women www.propublica.org/article/geor...
Georgia Dismissed All Members of Maternal Mortality Committee After ProPublica Obtained Internal Details of Two Deaths
In a letter, the state’s public health commissioner said the action was taken because “confidential information provided to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee was inappropriately shared with outs...
www.propublica.org
November 21, 2024 at 10:18 PM
I know everyone is talking about Matt Gaetz but please don't miss this:
Georgia fired every single person on its maternal mortality review committee. Why? They didn't like that reporters found out that the state's ban killed two women www.propublica.org/article/geor...
Georgia fired every single person on its maternal mortality review committee. Why? They didn't like that reporters found out that the state's ban killed two women www.propublica.org/article/geor...
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With the influx of new people, I continue to update this Starter Pack for #medanthro — it’s about 50% larger now than it was a month ago. Please let me know if you or someone you know should be added!
Here's a start at a Starter Pack for #medanthro, broadly defined. Some of these folks might not call themselves medical anthropologists, but if they study health, healing systems, or human biology in context, I've included them. Let me know who else should be added to the list.
#anthrosky
#anthrosky
November 18, 2024 at 2:32 PM
With the influx of new people, I continue to update this Starter Pack for #medanthro — it’s about 50% larger now than it was a month ago. Please let me know if you or someone you know should be added!