Russ Cucina
@russcucina.bsky.social
VP Genomic Services, CMIO, and Professor of Medicine at UCSF. Formerly @russcucina on X / Twitter. Opinions mine although you may borrow them.
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Sen. Ossoff: Who out there in the American public is sitting at home demanding that we shut down cancer research and Alzheimer's research?
April 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Sen. Ossoff: Who out there in the American public is sitting at home demanding that we shut down cancer research and Alzheimer's research?
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It would be very healthy for human species, If there is less Discouragement.
April 25, 2025 at 1:43 AM
It would be very healthy for human species, If there is less Discouragement.
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Who's ready for baseball?! ⚾ It's the @sfgiants.com #OpeningDay2025 at #OraclePark which also celebrates its 25th anniversary 🎉 This will be an exciting season 🤩
Go Giants! 🖤🧡 🙌🏻
@sfgov.sf.gov #baseball🧢 #sanfrancisco #giants @mlb.com
Go Giants! 🖤🧡 🙌🏻
@sfgov.sf.gov #baseball🧢 #sanfrancisco #giants @mlb.com
April 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Who's ready for baseball?! ⚾ It's the @sfgiants.com #OpeningDay2025 at #OraclePark which also celebrates its 25th anniversary 🎉 This will be an exciting season 🤩
Go Giants! 🖤🧡 🙌🏻
@sfgov.sf.gov #baseball🧢 #sanfrancisco #giants @mlb.com
Go Giants! 🖤🧡 🙌🏻
@sfgov.sf.gov #baseball🧢 #sanfrancisco #giants @mlb.com
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1/X First, many thanks to the folks who had the vision to start the fellowship here-- @bobwachter.bsky.social, Dave Avrin, Mike Blum, Brad Sharpe, Margaret Fang, Talmadge King, @atulbutte.bsky.social butte.bsky.social, @idasim.bsky.social. Thank you all for your initial and ongoing support!
Bluesky
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March 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
1/X First, many thanks to the folks who had the vision to start the fellowship here-- @bobwachter.bsky.social, Dave Avrin, Mike Blum, Brad Sharpe, Margaret Fang, Talmadge King, @atulbutte.bsky.social butte.bsky.social, @idasim.bsky.social. Thank you all for your initial and ongoing support!
It is a joy and privilege it be faculty in the wonderful Clinical Informatics Fellowship Program at @ucsfmedicine.bsky.social / @ucsfhealth.bsky.social , led by Dr Raman Khanna and colleagues.
🚨 10 things you might not know about Clinical Informatics (CI) Fellowships 🚨
In honor of the 10th anniversary of ACGME-accredited CI fellowships, here’s what makes this specialty so unique. 🧵👇
In honor of the 10th anniversary of ACGME-accredited CI fellowships, here’s what makes this specialty so unique. 🧵👇
March 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
It is a joy and privilege it be faculty in the wonderful Clinical Informatics Fellowship Program at @ucsfmedicine.bsky.social / @ucsfhealth.bsky.social , led by Dr Raman Khanna and colleagues.
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There's really no justification for this other than spite (at COVID research, for making Trump look bad during his first time), eugenics, or greed arising from the first two.
Wow. On top of shutting down the federal Long Covid office, Trump and RFK Jr have also canceled funding of at least 45 studies that were trying to figure out what causes the debilitating illness, the first step to finding treatment or a cure.
cen.acs.org/policy/resea...
cen.acs.org/policy/resea...
March 28, 2025 at 1:30 AM
There's really no justification for this other than spite (at COVID research, for making Trump look bad during his first time), eugenics, or greed arising from the first two.
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I have to express my severe concerns about news from the US on the current administration's approach to Covid and Long Covid. Covid remains a pandemic disease, killing thousands a week. Long Covid is one of the greatest health emergencies in recent history.
March 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I have to express my severe concerns about news from the US on the current administration's approach to Covid and Long Covid. Covid remains a pandemic disease, killing thousands a week. Long Covid is one of the greatest health emergencies in recent history.
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Records keep falling in California
18 days straight and 34 of 62 (55%) with >100% Wind-Water-Solar on main grid for part of day. >7 h >100% last two days.
Among all days in '25, 2.2 h/d>100% WWS (v 0.3 in '24)
WWS 65% of 24-h demand on 3/2
Fossil gas down 28% vs '24 and down 37% vs '23
18 days straight and 34 of 62 (55%) with >100% Wind-Water-Solar on main grid for part of day. >7 h >100% last two days.
Among all days in '25, 2.2 h/d>100% WWS (v 0.3 in '24)
WWS 65% of 24-h demand on 3/2
Fossil gas down 28% vs '24 and down 37% vs '23
March 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Records keep falling in California
18 days straight and 34 of 62 (55%) with >100% Wind-Water-Solar on main grid for part of day. >7 h >100% last two days.
Among all days in '25, 2.2 h/d>100% WWS (v 0.3 in '24)
WWS 65% of 24-h demand on 3/2
Fossil gas down 28% vs '24 and down 37% vs '23
18 days straight and 34 of 62 (55%) with >100% Wind-Water-Solar on main grid for part of day. >7 h >100% last two days.
Among all days in '25, 2.2 h/d>100% WWS (v 0.3 in '24)
WWS 65% of 24-h demand on 3/2
Fossil gas down 28% vs '24 and down 37% vs '23
Something I haven't seen much discussed in the media
How does China interpret the Trump / Vance / Zelenskyy exchange?
If resisting Russia over Ukraine is too risky for the US administration, what does that mean for Taiwan? Does it look like an opportunity for China, does it change their timelines?
How does China interpret the Trump / Vance / Zelenskyy exchange?
If resisting Russia over Ukraine is too risky for the US administration, what does that mean for Taiwan? Does it look like an opportunity for China, does it change their timelines?
March 4, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Something I haven't seen much discussed in the media
How does China interpret the Trump / Vance / Zelenskyy exchange?
If resisting Russia over Ukraine is too risky for the US administration, what does that mean for Taiwan? Does it look like an opportunity for China, does it change their timelines?
How does China interpret the Trump / Vance / Zelenskyy exchange?
If resisting Russia over Ukraine is too risky for the US administration, what does that mean for Taiwan? Does it look like an opportunity for China, does it change their timelines?
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My book Everything Is Tuberculosis comes out a month from tomorrow.
February 18, 2025 at 2:43 AM
My book Everything Is Tuberculosis comes out a month from tomorrow.
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A critical point.
February 16, 2025 at 2:28 AM
A critical point.
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On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-24-110: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Legislative Mandates in Effect for FY 2024 NOT-OD-24-110. NIH
grants.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 12:56 AM
On changes to #NIH indirect rates, there is a law in place that prohibits NIH from making such changes without the approval of Congress. See Division D, Title II Section 224 of The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Public Law No: 118-47) grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
Friday evening drop: NIH announces, effective immediately and including for already-issued grants, a new indirect cost rate of 15% across all grants. There will be much to adjust to at medical research universities, if this sticks.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-25-068: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates NOT-OD-25-068. OD
grants.nih.gov
February 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Friday evening drop: NIH announces, effective immediately and including for already-issued grants, a new indirect cost rate of 15% across all grants. There will be much to adjust to at medical research universities, if this sticks.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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We worked for months with USAID to build an $85,000,000 project to end TB in two regions of the Philippines.
The project is funded by private money, the Philippine government, and matching USAID funds.
It could provide a blueprint for eliminating TB worldwide--except it's...not happening.
The project is funded by private money, the Philippine government, and matching USAID funds.
It could provide a blueprint for eliminating TB worldwide--except it's...not happening.
February 3, 2025 at 10:13 PM
We worked for months with USAID to build an $85,000,000 project to end TB in two regions of the Philippines.
The project is funded by private money, the Philippine government, and matching USAID funds.
It could provide a blueprint for eliminating TB worldwide--except it's...not happening.
The project is funded by private money, the Philippine government, and matching USAID funds.
It could provide a blueprint for eliminating TB worldwide--except it's...not happening.
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My UCSF t-shirt circa 2017 more relevant than ever I am afraid @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social
January 26, 2025 at 9:47 PM
My UCSF t-shirt circa 2017 more relevant than ever I am afraid @ucsffamilymed.bsky.social
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Please repost! We’re trying hard to sort out rumors from truth + would like to hear from anyone affected by the new federal orders + NIH pause. Patients, scientists, health equity researchers: please contact us below. We won’t share anything without your permission. www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
Are you affected by the Trump administration’s pause on health communications, science meetings, and reviews?
Have you been affected by the Trump administration’s pause on communications, science meetings, and reviews? @statnews would like to hear from you.
www.statnews.com
January 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Please repost! We’re trying hard to sort out rumors from truth + would like to hear from anyone affected by the new federal orders + NIH pause. Patients, scientists, health equity researchers: please contact us below. We won’t share anything without your permission. www.statnews.com/2025/01/25/t...
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We knew about the potential origin of Parkinson's disease from the gut (known as Braak’s hypothesis). But the kidney?!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Propagation of pathologic α-synuclein from kidney to brain may contribute to Parkinson’s disease - Nature Neuroscience
Yuan et al. find that the kidney can serve as a site of initiation for the spread of pathological α-synuclein to the brain, contributing to the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and providing a ...
www.nature.com
January 23, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We knew about the potential origin of Parkinson's disease from the gut (known as Braak’s hypothesis). But the kidney?!
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
January 22, 2025 at 8:46 PM
All NIH study sections canceled indefinitely. This will halt science and devastate research budgets in universities.
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“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King
- Dr. Martin Luther King
January 20, 2025 at 1:52 PM
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”
- Dr. Martin Luther King
- Dr. Martin Luther King
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So awesome! “Daily ferry service is sailing toward Mission Bay.” Imagine commuting directly to @UCSF Mission Bay via high-speed zero-emissions boat! Scheduled to begin service in 2027. Now all we need is service to the South Bay! 😊
www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/01...
www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/01...
Ferry Service at Mission Bay: When You’ll Benefit From a New Commute Option
A new all-electric ferry to Mission Bay launches in 2027, supported by a $55M EPA grant, aiding UCSF commuters and patients.
www.ucsf.edu
January 16, 2025 at 5:51 PM
So awesome! “Daily ferry service is sailing toward Mission Bay.” Imagine commuting directly to @UCSF Mission Bay via high-speed zero-emissions boat! Scheduled to begin service in 2027. Now all we need is service to the South Bay! 😊
www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/01...
www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/01...
I almost never talk politics on social media, but this is civics rather than politics.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Opinion | How to Fix America’s Two-Party Problem
Proportional representation could help restore American democracy.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
I almost never talk politics on social media, but this is civics rather than politics.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Good morning @sfmta.bsky.social Remarkable gridlock in SOMA mid-morning today, any news? Traffic signal malfunctions? #sf #sanfrancisco
January 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Good morning @sfmta.bsky.social Remarkable gridlock in SOMA mid-morning today, any news? Traffic signal malfunctions? #sf #sanfrancisco
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The increase in California's grid demand in 2024 v 2023, despite the 1.5 GW growth in behind-the-meter PV, proves that the premise behind CA's net-metering law change to reduce BTM PV incentives (that BTM would decrease grid demand so fixed costs are spread over fewer kWh) is entirely false!
Hello everyone, California's fossil gas use for electricity dropped an entire 25% in one year due to the growth of renewables and batteries.
Dispels the myth that more renewables means more gas use.
Gas is totally unnecessary and will be eliminated.
Dispels the myth that more renewables means more gas use.
Gas is totally unnecessary and will be eliminated.
January 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The increase in California's grid demand in 2024 v 2023, despite the 1.5 GW growth in behind-the-meter PV, proves that the premise behind CA's net-metering law change to reduce BTM PV incentives (that BTM would decrease grid demand so fixed costs are spread over fewer kWh) is entirely false!