Lucas Martignetti
@lucasmartignetti.bsky.social
Researcher, health inequity. Focus on health and harm reduction, poverty, homelessness.
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One of my persistently unpopular takes is that scientists who refuse to engage with areas like ethics and art and language and society and culture aren’t that smart. Otherwise they’d see the value.
Relevant, because the ones who do this are all convinced that they’re the reincarnation of Einstein.
Relevant, because the ones who do this are all convinced that they’re the reincarnation of Einstein.
In which a Yale prof calls for jettisoning humanities to make way for science-only universities.
“scientists… are being punished for the sins of [humanities scholars] because we all live under one roof. I cannot see a compelling reason for our continued cohabitation.”
“scientists… are being punished for the sins of [humanities scholars] because we all live under one roof. I cannot see a compelling reason for our continued cohabitation.”
Unyoke the Sciences From the Humanities
Arts and sciences typically cohabitate. Should they?
thedispatch.com
August 13, 2025 at 10:51 PM
One of my persistently unpopular takes is that scientists who refuse to engage with areas like ethics and art and language and society and culture aren’t that smart. Otherwise they’d see the value.
Relevant, because the ones who do this are all convinced that they’re the reincarnation of Einstein.
Relevant, because the ones who do this are all convinced that they’re the reincarnation of Einstein.
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One day left to apply!
We are currently seeking a Research Coordinator II (Epidemiologist) for a temporary full-time position (18 months).
This position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to impactful drug policy research in a collaborative environment.
Learn more at odprn.ca/get-involved...
This position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity to contribute to impactful drug policy research in a collaborative environment.
Learn more at odprn.ca/get-involved...
August 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
One day left to apply!
ORCID City. Is that something?
July 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
ORCID City. Is that something?
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"Despite its demonstrated benefits, many people on safe supply face losing access to treatment in Ontario and nationwide."
filtermag.org/safe-supply-...
filtermag.org/safe-supply-...
Safe Supply Mirrors Methadone Outcomes, With Better Retention
A study out of Ontario is the first of its kind to compare the two options. Both had many benefits, but people stayed on safe supply longer.
filtermag.org
May 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
"Despite its demonstrated benefits, many people on safe supply face losing access to treatment in Ontario and nationwide."
filtermag.org/safe-supply-...
filtermag.org/safe-supply-...
Great article looking at how diversion of medication from safer opioid supply programs is often driven by compassionate sharing, addressing unmet medication needs, and loss related to housing status and income.
New at JAMA Network Open: Perspectives on Diversion of Medications From Safer Opioid Supply Programs
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jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #DrugSky #SafeSupply
Perspectives on Diversion From Safer Opioid Supply Programs
This qualitative study evaluates patient, clinician, and allied health perspectives on diversion of opioids prescribed in safer supply programs in Canada.
jamanetwork.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Great article looking at how diversion of medication from safer opioid supply programs is often driven by compassionate sharing, addressing unmet medication needs, and loss related to housing status and income.
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Today on #Transgender Rights Day of Remembrance my heart aches for trans youth in Alberta, those in the US and everywhere else where #TransRights are under attack.
Stand with your trans family, friends and neighbours today and always.
Stand with your trans family, friends and neighbours today and always.
November 20, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Today on #Transgender Rights Day of Remembrance my heart aches for trans youth in Alberta, those in the US and everywhere else where #TransRights are under attack.
Stand with your trans family, friends and neighbours today and always.
Stand with your trans family, friends and neighbours today and always.
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The term “culture war” is a red flag for pure rank bullshit. Is it a culture war to exist?
November 21, 2024 at 6:22 AM
The term “culture war” is a red flag for pure rank bullshit. Is it a culture war to exist?