josephine millard
@millardj020.bsky.social
zebrafish neurodev at Penn ~ autism researcher, feminist, optimist
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really sad to hear we lost Jane. she was an amazing human who totally shifted our perception of evolution. she will me very missed and always remembered🤍
really sad to hear we lost Jane. she was an amazing human who totally shifted our perception of evolution. she will me very missed and always remembered🤍
October 1, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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really sad to hear we lost Jane. she was an amazing human who totally shifted our perception of evolution. she will me very missed and always remembered🤍
really sad to hear we lost Jane. she was an amazing human who totally shifted our perception of evolution. she will me very missed and always remembered🤍
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International Criminal Court prosecutors will present evidence on Tuesday to back up charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against notorious fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony at the global court’s first-ever in absentia hearing. https://to.pbs.org/3Va2FJx
ICC presents evidence against Joseph Kony at court’s first-ever in absentia hearing
Kony faces charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder and sexual enslavement.
to.pbs.org
September 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
International Criminal Court prosecutors will present evidence on Tuesday to back up charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against notorious fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony at the global court’s first-ever in absentia hearing. https://to.pbs.org/3Va2FJx
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Trump made the comment while alleging domestic violence reports were falsely inflating crime statistics in Washington, D.C.
Trump Downplays Domestic Violence As A ‘Much Lesser’ Crime
Trump made the comment while alleging domestic violence reports were falsely inflating crime statistics in Washington, D.C.
www.forbes.com
September 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Trump made the comment while alleging domestic violence reports were falsely inflating crime statistics in Washington, D.C.
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If you think a golden ballroom is more important than childhood cancer research… I have nothing left to say to you. Please unfollow me.
#pediatriccancer #cancermom
#pediatriccancer #cancermom
August 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
If you think a golden ballroom is more important than childhood cancer research… I have nothing left to say to you. Please unfollow me.
#pediatriccancer #cancermom
#pediatriccancer #cancermom
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Priscilla Chan’s decision to stop funding the school she opened to help struggling families shows the risks for communities reliant on wealthy private donors.
The Chan-Zuckerbergs stopped funding social causes. 400 kids lost their school.
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg’s retreat from funding social issues forced the closure of a school Chan opened for disadvantaged families in Silicon Valley.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Priscilla Chan’s decision to stop funding the school she opened to help struggling families shows the risks for communities reliant on wealthy private donors.
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‘You feel part of something bigger’: Stakeholders’ experiences of a long-term community–academic participatory research partnership
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‘You feel part of something bigger’: Stakeholders’ experiences of a long-term community–academic participatory research partnership - Elizabeth Pellicano, Catherine A Bent, Teresa Iacono, Kristy Capes, Shannon Upson, Kristelle Hudry, 2025
Many community–academic partnerships are established to conduct meaningful research and practice. Yet, little is written about their sustainability and what does exist suggests that effective partn...
journals.sagepub.com
June 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM
‘You feel part of something bigger’: Stakeholders’ experiences of a long-term community–academic participatory research partnership
journals.sagepub.com...
journals.sagepub.com...
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#CRAEresearchSummaries
“I Don’t Understand Their Sense of Belonging”: Exploring How Nonbinary Autistic Adults Experience Gender
crae.ioe.ac.uk/how-n...
“I Don’t Understand Their Sense of Belonging”: Exploring How Nonbinary Autistic Adults Experience Gender
crae.ioe.ac.uk/how-n...
“I Don’t Understand Their Sense of Belonging”: Exploring How Nonbinary Autistic Adults Experience Gender
The study was led by a non-binary autistic researcher. Interviewed participants shared perceptions of gender as an internal feeling, shaped in interaction with others, and reflected on society̵…
crae.ioe.ac.uk
June 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
#CRAEresearchSummaries
“I Don’t Understand Their Sense of Belonging”: Exploring How Nonbinary Autistic Adults Experience Gender
crae.ioe.ac.uk/how-n...
“I Don’t Understand Their Sense of Belonging”: Exploring How Nonbinary Autistic Adults Experience Gender
crae.ioe.ac.uk/how-n...
it’s an honor to fight this battle everyday alongside some of the coolest, sexiest women out there.
take care. 🤍
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take care. 🤍
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
An Abortion Story (FBF)
Podcast Episode · Call Her Daddy · 06/20/2025 · 30m
podcasts.apple.com
June 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
it’s an honor to fight this battle everyday alongside some of the coolest, sexiest women out there.
take care. 🤍
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
take care. 🤍
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...
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Thalamic NRXN1-Mediated Input to Human Cortical Progenitors Drives Upper Layer Neurogenesis https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.04.25.650717v1
April 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Thalamic NRXN1-Mediated Input to Human Cortical Progenitors Drives Upper Layer Neurogenesis https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2025.04.25.650717v1
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Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
March 22, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Tonight an unbelievable **34,000 people** gathered for our Denver rally to take on billionaires and win our country back.
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
This was the largest political gathering in Denver since Obama in 2008.
Also bigger than the 2024 DNC.
And the largest ever rally in Bernie’s career (and obviously, mine too).
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American scientists need to get politically organized urgently to combat this! We are sleepwalking into a nightmare!
Of the 4000 researchers at NIH, only 20% are tenured. They’re going to fire all the rest as their contracts come up for renewal, absolutely decimating research at the NIH. This is catastrophic, not just for Americans, but for the whole world.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH ban on renewing senior scientists adds to assaults on its in-house research
Policy follows firings of tenure-track scientists and suspension of training programs
www.science.org
February 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
American scientists need to get politically organized urgently to combat this! We are sleepwalking into a nightmare!
i just… love. how?? was very tempted to bring this baby home.
February 23, 2025 at 5:28 AM
i just… love. how?? was very tempted to bring this baby home.
Don’t Believe Him www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/o...
Opinion | Don’t Believe Him
Look closely at the first two weeks of Donald Trump’s second term and you’ll see something very different than what he wants you to see.
www.nytimes.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Don’t Believe Him www.nytimes.com/2025/02/02/o...
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🎮 New research is backing up what gamers have thought for years — video games can be an antidote to stress and anxiety. Reuters created our own simulation of the growing subgenre dubbed ‘cozy games.’ Go on, give it a try ➡️ reut.rs/4aUtNDz 1/6
Cozy video games can quell stress and anxiety.
Explore a charming town, meet quirky villagers, and take in the cozy vibes!
reut.rs
January 31, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🎮 New research is backing up what gamers have thought for years — video games can be an antidote to stress and anxiety. Reuters created our own simulation of the growing subgenre dubbed ‘cozy games.’ Go on, give it a try ➡️ reut.rs/4aUtNDz 1/6