Rohan Bir Singh, M.D.
@rohanbir.bsky.social
👁️ Vision Researcher @harvardmed
🔬 Exploring the frontiers of ophthalmology
💼 Advocating for equity in vision care
🔗 Learn more about my work below
connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/160478
🔬 Exploring the frontiers of ophthalmology
💼 Advocating for equity in vision care
🔗 Learn more about my work below
connects.catalyst.harvard.edu/Profiles/display/Person/160478
🚨 Protect Vision Research—Take Action Now! 🚨
A proposed 15% cap on NIH indirect cost reimbursements threatens the future of medical research including vision sciences research supported by grants from National Eye Institute.
#Ophthosky #Medsky #Science
A proposed 15% cap on NIH indirect cost reimbursements threatens the future of medical research including vision sciences research supported by grants from National Eye Institute.
#Ophthosky #Medsky #Science
Contact Congress - NAEVR/AEVR
Contact Congress Contact Your Representatives to Protect Vision Research Please use the template form below to fill out your contact information. Upon filling out your contact information, our tool wi...
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February 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🚨 Protect Vision Research—Take Action Now! 🚨
A proposed 15% cap on NIH indirect cost reimbursements threatens the future of medical research including vision sciences research supported by grants from National Eye Institute.
#Ophthosky #Medsky #Science
A proposed 15% cap on NIH indirect cost reimbursements threatens the future of medical research including vision sciences research supported by grants from National Eye Institute.
#Ophthosky #Medsky #Science
(1/3) Over the last decade, the NEI budget has grown by 27.6% from $702M in 2012 to $896.5M in 2024. But here’s the catch: biomedical inflation has risen by 32.8% during the same period.
📉 Adjusted for inflation, the NEI’s purchasing power has actually dropped by 5.2%.
#Ophthosky #MedSky #Science
📉 Adjusted for inflation, the NEI’s purchasing power has actually dropped by 5.2%.
#Ophthosky #MedSky #Science
National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research
Advancing Vision Research, Protecting Sight, Shaping the Future Our Mission The National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) champions a future where every American has access to exceptional ...
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February 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
(1/3) Over the last decade, the NEI budget has grown by 27.6% from $702M in 2012 to $896.5M in 2024. But here’s the catch: biomedical inflation has risen by 32.8% during the same period.
📉 Adjusted for inflation, the NEI’s purchasing power has actually dropped by 5.2%.
#Ophthosky #MedSky #Science
📉 Adjusted for inflation, the NEI’s purchasing power has actually dropped by 5.2%.
#Ophthosky #MedSky #Science
Reposted by Rohan Bir Singh, M.D.
While going on tirades about H1B visas, everyone has apparently forgotten the >100k residents who exist
MedSky
MedSky
December 29, 2024 at 6:03 PM
While going on tirades about H1B visas, everyone has apparently forgotten the >100k residents who exist
MedSky
MedSky
December 10, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Please join me in welcoming @arvoinfo.bsky.social!
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology is the largest eye and vision research organization in the world, proving platform for showcasing vision sciences research, providing support and setting up collaborations!
Follow 'em! :)
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology is the largest eye and vision research organization in the world, proving platform for showcasing vision sciences research, providing support and setting up collaborations!
Follow 'em! :)
November 22, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Please join me in welcoming @arvoinfo.bsky.social!
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology is the largest eye and vision research organization in the world, proving platform for showcasing vision sciences research, providing support and setting up collaborations!
Follow 'em! :)
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology is the largest eye and vision research organization in the world, proving platform for showcasing vision sciences research, providing support and setting up collaborations!
Follow 'em! :)
People finally realizing that Obamacare is Affordable Care Act, and are dreading its repeal.
Had it on my bingo list since November 5th.
#Medicine #PublicHealth
Had it on my bingo list since November 5th.
#Medicine #PublicHealth
November 21, 2024 at 12:33 AM
People finally realizing that Obamacare is Affordable Care Act, and are dreading its repeal.
Had it on my bingo list since November 5th.
#Medicine #PublicHealth
Had it on my bingo list since November 5th.
#Medicine #PublicHealth
Reposted by Rohan Bir Singh, M.D.
No God! Please No! #OphthoSky
A $12,000 Surgery to Change Eye Color Is Surging in Popularity
Keratopigmentation could be dangerous, doctors warn. Patients say it's worth the risks.
www.wsj.com
November 17, 2024 at 7:48 PM
No God! Please No! #OphthoSky
Reposted by Rohan Bir Singh, M.D.
3️⃣6️⃣ Patricia Bath (1942-2019) 🇺🇸 #womeninSTEM Ophthalmologist, she was an innovative research scientist and advocate for blindness prevention. She invented a new device and technique for cataract surgery. The first woman chair of ophthalmology in the US in 1983.
lemelson.mit.edu/resources/pa...
lemelson.mit.edu/resources/pa...
November 16, 2024 at 4:39 PM
3️⃣6️⃣ Patricia Bath (1942-2019) 🇺🇸 #womeninSTEM Ophthalmologist, she was an innovative research scientist and advocate for blindness prevention. She invented a new device and technique for cataract surgery. The first woman chair of ophthalmology in the US in 1983.
lemelson.mit.edu/resources/pa...
lemelson.mit.edu/resources/pa...
Man presents with severe conjunctival injection and punctate corneal epithelial erosions after working on a lighting in a nightclub.
We named the disorder - Nightclub Photokeratitis. 😬😬
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31973836/
#Ophthosky #eyesky #ophthalmology
We named the disorder - Nightclub Photokeratitis. 😬😬
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31973836/
#Ophthosky #eyesky #ophthalmology
Nightclub Photokeratitis - PubMed
Nightclub Photokeratitis
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
November 16, 2024 at 8:06 PM
Man presents with severe conjunctival injection and punctate corneal epithelial erosions after working on a lighting in a nightclub.
We named the disorder - Nightclub Photokeratitis. 😬😬
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31973836/
#Ophthosky #eyesky #ophthalmology
We named the disorder - Nightclub Photokeratitis. 😬😬
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31973836/
#Ophthosky #eyesky #ophthalmology
Last day of OphthoX or OphthoTwitter! Ophthopedia just moved to Blue Sky Social. Follow the platform for the latest research and news from the world of #ophthalmology and #visionsciences.
Follow us at @ophthalmology.bsky.social :)
Follow us at @ophthalmology.bsky.social :)
November 16, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Last day of OphthoX or OphthoTwitter! Ophthopedia just moved to Blue Sky Social. Follow the platform for the latest research and news from the world of #ophthalmology and #visionsciences.
Follow us at @ophthalmology.bsky.social :)
Follow us at @ophthalmology.bsky.social :)
A casual conversation about bacterial keratitis with a mentor resulted in a deep dive in the literature to look at every bacteria that has caused keratitis. We found all of these ---
Eventually, resulted in a comprehensive review on bacterial keratitis (link in comments!). #Ophthalmology #Ophthosky
Eventually, resulted in a comprehensive review on bacterial keratitis (link in comments!). #Ophthalmology #Ophthosky
November 15, 2024 at 11:27 PM
A casual conversation about bacterial keratitis with a mentor resulted in a deep dive in the literature to look at every bacteria that has caused keratitis. We found all of these ---
Eventually, resulted in a comprehensive review on bacterial keratitis (link in comments!). #Ophthalmology #Ophthosky
Eventually, resulted in a comprehensive review on bacterial keratitis (link in comments!). #Ophthalmology #Ophthosky
Read our comprehensive disease primer on Keratoconus, published in @natureportfolio.bsky.social Reviews.
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#Ophthalmology #Ophthosky
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#Ophthalmology #Ophthosky
Keratoconus - Nature Reviews Disease Primers
Keratoconus is a disorder of the eye characterized by progressive thinning and protrusion of the cornea, resulting in vision impairment. In this Primer, Singh et al. review the epidemiology, mechanism...
www.nature.com
November 15, 2024 at 4:29 AM
Read our comprehensive disease primer on Keratoconus, published in @natureportfolio.bsky.social Reviews.
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#Ophthalmology #Ophthosky
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#Ophthalmology #Ophthosky