Michelle B
@michelleabaird.bsky.social
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Our Editors will be attending #CellBio2025 @ascbiology.bsky.social @embo.org.
Reach out to @seemagrewal.bsky.social and Amelia Glazier to discuss JCS, @focalplane.bsky.social and our other @biologists.bsky.social initiatives.
Reach out to @seemagrewal.bsky.social and Amelia Glazier to discuss JCS, @focalplane.bsky.social and our other @biologists.bsky.social initiatives.
December 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Our Editors will be attending #CellBio2025 @ascbiology.bsky.social @embo.org.
Reach out to @seemagrewal.bsky.social and Amelia Glazier to discuss JCS, @focalplane.bsky.social and our other @biologists.bsky.social initiatives.
Reach out to @seemagrewal.bsky.social and Amelia Glazier to discuss JCS, @focalplane.bsky.social and our other @biologists.bsky.social initiatives.
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22% fewer NIH grants
December 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
22% fewer NIH grants
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I wrote about the private, intimate, often ridiculous agonies of working for a man who think you’re a monster nymag.com/intelligence...
Doughnuts and Bullets: The Absurdity of Working for RFK Jr.
What happens when your new boss thinks you’re a child killer?
nymag.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I wrote about the private, intimate, often ridiculous agonies of working for a man who think you’re a monster nymag.com/intelligence...
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US colleges see 17% drop in newly enrolled international students, report finds reut.rs/47XVtWL
US colleges see 17% drop in newly enrolled international students, report finds
The number of newly enrolled international students at U.S. colleges and universities dropped by 17% this autumn following new restrictions on student visas and other Trump administration policies, according to a report released on Monday.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:35 PM
US colleges see 17% drop in newly enrolled international students, report finds reut.rs/47XVtWL
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This whole NYT account about the weaponization of DOJ is beyond disturbing. Kinda feels like the US government fell in January.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This whole NYT account about the weaponization of DOJ is beyond disturbing. Kinda feels like the US government fell in January.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Trump’s HHS put me on “non-disciplinary” admin leave today. This was retaliation for speaking up. Moves like this are designed to silence us. Let’s not let.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Dteoop/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Dteoop/
I guess I am hitting a nerve, because they just put me on admin leave.
TikTok video by Jenna
www.tiktok.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Trump’s HHS put me on “non-disciplinary” admin leave today. This was retaliation for speaking up. Moves like this are designed to silence us. Let’s not let.
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Dteoop/
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Dteoop/
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Jenna Norton, an outspoken signer of the Bethesda Declaration. was welcomed back to work by being placed on Administrative Leave (for No Disciplinary Reason).
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Dteoop/
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I guess I am hitting a nerve, because they just put me on admin leave.
TikTok video by Jenna
www.tiktok.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Jenna Norton, an outspoken signer of the Bethesda Declaration. was welcomed back to work by being placed on Administrative Leave (for No Disciplinary Reason).
www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8Dteoop/
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Can confirm! As of 2pm today I am on “non disciplinary” admin leave. I was given no reason. I was told it came down from HHS. I was given the name of an HHS attorney I could contact with questions. Haven’t gotten there. Will be updating!
November 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Can confirm! As of 2pm today I am on “non disciplinary” admin leave. I was given no reason. I was told it came down from HHS. I was given the name of an HHS attorney I could contact with questions. Haven’t gotten there. Will be updating!
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#DynamicsClub in November - SfN: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶 will share his work with Nir Grossman on bifurcation dynamics underlying falling asleep (PMID: 41152637) www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Nov 20 (Thursday) at 3pm PT / 6pm ET
Join us at UCLA or on Zoom: lingyunxiong.github.io/DynamicsClub/
Nov 20 (Thursday) at 3pm PT / 6pm ET
Join us at UCLA or on Zoom: lingyunxiong.github.io/DynamicsClub/
November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
#DynamicsClub in November - SfN: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶 will share his work with Nir Grossman on bifurcation dynamics underlying falling asleep (PMID: 41152637) www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Nov 20 (Thursday) at 3pm PT / 6pm ET
Join us at UCLA or on Zoom: lingyunxiong.github.io/DynamicsClub/
Nov 20 (Thursday) at 3pm PT / 6pm ET
Join us at UCLA or on Zoom: lingyunxiong.github.io/DynamicsClub/
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Dear all, A scientist from UNC Chapel Hill, Paul Maddox, is running for congress in NC for a seat currently held by a republican. If you care about science (and democracy) please consider donating to his campaign #Standupforscience secure.actblue.com/donate/paul-...
Donate to Paul Maddox for Congress in NC 11
Paul is running for Congress because there’s a sickness in Washington, and no one is working to cure it.
secure.actblue.com
October 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Dear all, A scientist from UNC Chapel Hill, Paul Maddox, is running for congress in NC for a seat currently held by a republican. If you care about science (and democracy) please consider donating to his campaign #Standupforscience secure.actblue.com/donate/paul-...
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@joann-trejo.bsky.social, @marymunson4.bsky.social and I have a commentary in @natcellbio.nature.com on recent attacks on DEI in biomedical research: "If scientific research, especially biomedical research, is meant to serve everyone, then it requires that everyone has an opportunity to participate"
Scaling back DEI programmes and the loss of scientific talent
Nature Cell Biology - Programmes that support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in science are under attack in the USA. Data indicate that diversity in the scientific workforce increases...
www.nature.com
October 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
@joann-trejo.bsky.social, @marymunson4.bsky.social and I have a commentary in @natcellbio.nature.com on recent attacks on DEI in biomedical research: "If scientific research, especially biomedical research, is meant to serve everyone, then it requires that everyone has an opportunity to participate"
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And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
@aaup-penn.bsky.social
And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
@aaup-penn.bsky.social
Penn rejects White House proposal for special funding treatment
With the decision, Penn becomes the third university to decline the offer.
www.thedp.com
October 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
@aaup-penn.bsky.social
And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
@aaup-penn.bsky.social
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this is indeed a direct response to that person who said we should abandon trans folk because “ppl won’t die on that hill, it’s not a winning political strategy”
Me. I will die on that hill. We leave nobody on the tracks.
Me. I will die on that hill. We leave nobody on the tracks.
October 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
this is indeed a direct response to that person who said we should abandon trans folk because “ppl won’t die on that hill, it’s not a winning political strategy”
Me. I will die on that hill. We leave nobody on the tracks.
Me. I will die on that hill. We leave nobody on the tracks.
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Pritzker: "This guy is unhinged. He's insecure. He's a wannabe dictator. And there's one thing I really want to say to Donald Trump. If you come for my people, you come through me. So come and get me."
October 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Pritzker: "This guy is unhinged. He's insecure. He's a wannabe dictator. And there's one thing I really want to say to Donald Trump. If you come for my people, you come through me. So come and get me."
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Nothing says democracy like agitprop.
Teddy - who believed in breaking trusts, not the working man - must be turning in his grave.
Teddy - who believed in breaking trusts, not the working man - must be turning in his grave.
August 25, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Nothing says democracy like agitprop.
Teddy - who believed in breaking trusts, not the working man - must be turning in his grave.
Teddy - who believed in breaking trusts, not the working man - must be turning in his grave.
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A government agency bragged about destroying posters protected by the First Amendment.
ICE just posted this video taking down the sign in Mount Pleasant on Twitter.
August 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
A government agency bragged about destroying posters protected by the First Amendment.
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🚨URGENT: SIGN AND SHARE OUR PETITION TO DEMAND THE IMMEDIATE IMPEACHMENT AND REMOVAL OF SEC. HHS RFK. JR🚨
🔗 zurl.co/oDKJk
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Sign the IMPEACH RFK Citizens' Petition to Congress — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
Join with us to sign our Citizens' Petition to the US Congress to choose
the people over Trump and Impeach RFK Jr Now!
www.standupforscience.net
August 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🚨URGENT: SIGN AND SHARE OUR PETITION TO DEMAND THE IMMEDIATE IMPEACHMENT AND REMOVAL OF SEC. HHS RFK. JR🚨
🔗 zurl.co/oDKJk
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DC Friends 👇
The Washington DC subreddit has reached consensus that if any of us are approached for a street interview with the press, our statement is "Trump deployed the National Guard to protect the Epstein files."
August 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
DC Friends 👇
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It has been the honor of my life to serve as Commissioner of BLS alongside the many dedicated civil servants tasked with measuring a vast and dynamic economy. It is vital and important work and I thank them for their service to this nation.
August 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
It has been the honor of my life to serve as Commissioner of BLS alongside the many dedicated civil servants tasked with measuring a vast and dynamic economy. It is vital and important work and I thank them for their service to this nation.
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Federal agencies hiding out in a bunker
July 31, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Federal agencies hiding out in a bunker
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Oh my god, Russell Vought is a straight up sociopath. There is no rationale for this than a profound sadism. And this man calls himself a Christian. Like Torquemada I guess. How did he get to be so damaged? www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Trump Administration Puts New Chokehold on Billions in Health-Research Funding
The National Institutes of Health can’t award grants to outside researchers under a new White House restriction.
www.wsj.com
July 30, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Oh my god, Russell Vought is a straight up sociopath. There is no rationale for this than a profound sadism. And this man calls himself a Christian. Like Torquemada I guess. How did he get to be so damaged? www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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New Science story about multi-year funding and it potential catastrophic consequences
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Odds of winning NIH grants plummet as new funding policy and spending delays bite
Funding multiyear grants up front will sharply cut number of investigators receiving awards
www.science.org
July 29, 2025 at 1:44 AM
New Science story about multi-year funding and it potential catastrophic consequences
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We're thrilled to announce the largest private gift in our 137-year history: a $25 million unrestricted donation from MBL Whitman Scientist Mark Terasaki.
His extraordinary generosity will bolster our renowned research and education programs. 🔬
Learn more: bit.ly/452WL1m
His extraordinary generosity will bolster our renowned research and education programs. 🔬
Learn more: bit.ly/452WL1m
MBL Announces Largest Ever Gift for Its Renowned Biological Education and Research Programs | Marine Biological Laboratory
Cell Biology Researcher Mark Terasaki’s $25 Million Unrestricted Gift Will Support Operations and Infrastructure Contact: Samantha Cummis scummis@mbl.edu; 973.800.4119
bit.ly
July 28, 2025 at 6:46 PM
We're thrilled to announce the largest private gift in our 137-year history: a $25 million unrestricted donation from MBL Whitman Scientist Mark Terasaki.
His extraordinary generosity will bolster our renowned research and education programs. 🔬
Learn more: bit.ly/452WL1m
His extraordinary generosity will bolster our renowned research and education programs. 🔬
Learn more: bit.ly/452WL1m
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NIH budgets are complicated because NIH funding varies from year to year, but they need to support projects that typically last at least 5 years (good science takes a while!). The sudden departure from the longstanding year by year model, and the budgetary chaos that will ensue, is bad.
New, from an anonymous NIH insider: Trump is being pushed to spend more NIH money. The White House is ordering NIH to do multi-year budgets for awards. This budget trick means fewer awards, fewer labs funded, and lower paylines for researchers. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/alert-the-...
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/alert-the-...
Alert: The Trump administration is quietly slashing new NIH grant awards, and it's not via the budget
NIH’s sudden move to multiyear grant funding is forcing shocking cuts in the number of grants funded. This is an effective budget cut. It's bad, folks.
donmoynihan.substack.com
July 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
NIH budgets are complicated because NIH funding varies from year to year, but they need to support projects that typically last at least 5 years (good science takes a while!). The sudden departure from the longstanding year by year model, and the budgetary chaos that will ensue, is bad.