Mike Anestis, PhD
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Mike Anestis, PhD
@mikeanestis.bsky.social
Executive Director of the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center

Professor at the Rutgers School of Public Health

Author of Guns and Suicide: An American Epidemic

Diehard Pittsburgh sports fan
Had so much fun at the Steelers game yesterday, and the family shot is an all time favorite photo for me.
September 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I’m just so proud of my Mary. The role of Matilda is so wildly demanding and she’s crushing it. Five shows into a ten performance run and I can’t get enough.
June 21, 2025 at 11:35 PM
When people discuss the most memorable wrestling matches of all time, I feel like they always overlook the time my cat Foofus defeated Greg “the Hammer” Valentine.
June 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Headed home after five days in Sanibel, hoping the peace this place brings me provides the drive needed to make meaningful contributions in the coming months to the various battles facing gun violence prevention science - both at the federal and state levels. Will do my best.
April 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I have a long history - revealed to me after the fact! - of having my hands in my pockets during lab photos. Reunited with several lab alum this week in Columbus and reenacted the traditional lab photo, but with a minor twist.
April 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
This week, we hosted the first @njgvrc.bsky.social Firearm Suicide Prevention Fellowship. We invited 21 young scholars - out of nearly 60 apps - for a day of mentorship, training, and community to encourage them to enter and stay in the field of firearm suicide prevention. Was an absolute blast!
April 3, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Was thrilled for the @njgvrc.bsky.social to deliver a keynote on firearm suicide prevention at #AAS25 - New Jersey has a chance to lead as the federal government unleashes a war on science and we are going to do our part. I hope everyone else with the opportunity does the same.
April 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Excited to announce the 2025 @njgvrc.bsky.social Firearm Suicide Prevention Fellows! This amazing group of young scholars comes from so many fields + from all over the US. We have such a great day planned! @alliebond.bsky.social

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January 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We’re back! #PraiseNeckbeard
December 27, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Annual reminder that “Meet me in St Louis” is a prequel for Chucky.
December 21, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Taking shape!! 🎄🎄🎄
December 6, 2024 at 10:15 PM