Mark English
@markenglish.bsky.social
Medical writer, publication manager, manager of running injuries, gardener, a bit of a lefty, lover of NZ (dual UK-NZ citizenship) and The Lake District. PhD oncology.
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Starting in January 2025, various government health datasets were removed, restored, manipulated, or not posted as planned. The authors of a new Perspective write that the consequences of these changes could be far-reaching. Read the full Perspective: nej.md/4bYvujL
#MedSky #HealthPolicy
#MedSky #HealthPolicy
March 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Starting in January 2025, various government health datasets were removed, restored, manipulated, or not posted as planned. The authors of a new Perspective write that the consequences of these changes could be far-reaching. Read the full Perspective: nej.md/4bYvujL
#MedSky #HealthPolicy
#MedSky #HealthPolicy
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I don’t even know how this could be presented as being in service of anything other than hindering scientific progress.
CDC Staff Prohibited From Co-Authoring Papers With World Health Organization Personnel
It’s just the latest “Orwellian” crackdown on government scientists.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
March 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I don’t even know how this could be presented as being in service of anything other than hindering scientific progress.
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"Bloodbath" is an apt description. The number of deaths that will occur as a direct result of U.S. funding being axed is no different from indiscriminate bombing erasing entire populations during a war. It is tantamount to genocide. The U.S. was once the "good" guy.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
‘A bloodbath’: HIV field is reeling after billions in U.S. funding are axed
USAID’s promises to support lifesaving efforts are broken, putting millions in peril
www.science.org
March 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
"Bloodbath" is an apt description. The number of deaths that will occur as a direct result of U.S. funding being axed is no different from indiscriminate bombing erasing entire populations during a war. It is tantamount to genocide. The U.S. was once the "good" guy.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
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Francis Collins led the mapping of the human genome, and chose to do big scientific to benefit the public. He is a a former NIH Director.
He just resigned his position in government. His resignation letter:
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...
He just resigned his position in government. His resignation letter:
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...
March 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Francis Collins led the mapping of the human genome, and chose to do big scientific to benefit the public. He is a a former NIH Director.
He just resigned his position in government. His resignation letter:
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...
He just resigned his position in government. His resignation letter:
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u...
Anyone got any inkling of the FDA job cuts affecting drug approvals? During a call today, my client was concerned there could be a delay on a FDA decision on an IND application. I’m not sure if this is a one-off concern or other companies are concerned #medcomms
February 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Anyone got any inkling of the FDA job cuts affecting drug approvals? During a call today, my client was concerned there could be a delay on a FDA decision on an IND application. I’m not sure if this is a one-off concern or other companies are concerned #medcomms
Freelance medical writers, what are you doing when a client gives you a KM curve and you want to edit the x and y axis labels for a journal submission. How do you do it? Prism, pay for a graphic design to do it, or something else? TIA 😊 #medcomms
February 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Freelance medical writers, what are you doing when a client gives you a KM curve and you want to edit the x and y axis labels for a journal submission. How do you do it? Prism, pay for a graphic design to do it, or something else? TIA 😊 #medcomms
So, #medcomms folks. What is your week looking like? I have a haem-onc manuscript to work on, tidy up some project admin from when I was very busy and some projects ongoing publication management for my biotech client. I’m still not sure if it’s a busy or bitty week so I haven’t pushed for more work
February 17, 2025 at 7:40 AM
So, #medcomms folks. What is your week looking like? I have a haem-onc manuscript to work on, tidy up some project admin from when I was very busy and some projects ongoing publication management for my biotech client. I’m still not sure if it’s a busy or bitty week so I haven’t pushed for more work
What’s the latest on #medcomms layoffs? I’ve a friend in a US office of a UK-based agency who has been laid off. Are layoffs widespread or is this a rarity? If you know of any US-based jobs for medical directors, do let me know and I will pass it on. New Jersey based, remote ideal.
February 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
What’s the latest on #medcomms layoffs? I’ve a friend in a US office of a UK-based agency who has been laid off. Are layoffs widespread or is this a rarity? If you know of any US-based jobs for medical directors, do let me know and I will pass it on. New Jersey based, remote ideal.
I’m seeing two types of freelancers in #medcomms: those who market themselves enthusiastically on LinkedIn and those who find the whole LinkedIn thing exhausting. I’m sitting between the two, but I am starting to think about marketing myself a bit better on LinkedIn. What about you?
February 15, 2025 at 8:27 AM
I’m seeing two types of freelancers in #medcomms: those who market themselves enthusiastically on LinkedIn and those who find the whole LinkedIn thing exhausting. I’m sitting between the two, but I am starting to think about marketing myself a bit better on LinkedIn. What about you?
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Here is my updated #medcomms starter pack. Who else do I need to add? go.bsky.app/TMnsFvs
February 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Here is my updated #medcomms starter pack. Who else do I need to add? go.bsky.app/TMnsFvs
go.bsky.app/TMnsFvs
The #medcomms starter pack is growing. Who else do I need to add?
If you want to be removed, do message me 😊
The #medcomms starter pack is growing. Who else do I need to add?
If you want to be removed, do message me 😊
December 7, 2024 at 6:15 PM
go.bsky.app/TMnsFvs
The #medcomms starter pack is growing. Who else do I need to add?
If you want to be removed, do message me 😊
The #medcomms starter pack is growing. Who else do I need to add?
If you want to be removed, do message me 😊
2/2… My understanding is that this comes under the commercial permission request and NCCN do not disclose the commercial costs on their website. I am really just looking for a rough guide, I.e. is it 100’s or 1,000’s of dollars?
December 7, 2024 at 9:52 AM
2/2… My understanding is that this comes under the commercial permission request and NCCN do not disclose the commercial costs on their website. I am really just looking for a rough guide, I.e. is it 100’s or 1,000’s of dollars?
#medcomms hivemind - I need your help. Does anyone have examples of the costs for citing NCCN guidelines in a clinical trial manuscript funded by a pharmaceutical company?
December 7, 2024 at 9:51 AM
#medcomms hivemind - I need your help. Does anyone have examples of the costs for citing NCCN guidelines in a clinical trial manuscript funded by a pharmaceutical company?
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THREAD
So your Attention Score went down because people are rage-deleting their Twitter accounts.
Why is that happening? Should I be worried? Should I see my doctor?
Let's get into what the Attention Score actually is, how it's impacted by posts and deletions, WITH THE HELP OF MEMES.
1/20
So your Attention Score went down because people are rage-deleting their Twitter accounts.
Why is that happening? Should I be worried? Should I see my doctor?
Let's get into what the Attention Score actually is, how it's impacted by posts and deletions, WITH THE HELP OF MEMES.
1/20
December 6, 2024 at 1:15 PM
THREAD
So your Attention Score went down because people are rage-deleting their Twitter accounts.
Why is that happening? Should I be worried? Should I see my doctor?
Let's get into what the Attention Score actually is, how it's impacted by posts and deletions, WITH THE HELP OF MEMES.
1/20
So your Attention Score went down because people are rage-deleting their Twitter accounts.
Why is that happening? Should I be worried? Should I see my doctor?
Let's get into what the Attention Score actually is, how it's impacted by posts and deletions, WITH THE HELP OF MEMES.
1/20
Up early on a Saturday to work on a funding application for a U.S. biotech. I have not done anything like this since my days in academia. I love the variety that freelancing in #medcomms gives
December 7, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Up early on a Saturday to work on a funding application for a U.S. biotech. I have not done anything like this since my days in academia. I love the variety that freelancing in #medcomms gives
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A first for me, but I am writing a consensus paper on the treatment of a haematological malignancy and we have a patient advocate involved and writing a section. Brilliant! #medcomms
November 29, 2024 at 7:47 AM
A first for me, but I am writing a consensus paper on the treatment of a haematological malignancy and we have a patient advocate involved and writing a section. Brilliant! #medcomms