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Saúl Urbina-Johanson, MPH
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Clinical Psychology PhD Student at Penn

Using developmental science and epidemiological methods to understand how adversity, trauma, and structural disadvantage shape mental health and how to best intervene

Also into comedy, pop culture, and all pets
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dpmoriarity.bsky.social
I will be interviewing for a clinical psychology PhD student in the Precision Psychopathology + Dynamic Immunopsychiatry Lab this interview cycle.

Please see our website for more info about what we do + share with applicants you think might be a good fit.

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Precision Psychopathology + Dynamic Immunopsychiatry Lab – University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychology
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August 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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This is a superb short video on the consequences of the ongoing destruction of American science. Please watch and circulate.
@sebastianseung.bsky.social is fantastic here.
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/24/o...
August 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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ritahamad.bsky.social
As a social epidemiologist, I often use data from Bureau of Labor Statistics to study health impacts of economic policies. As Trump fires head of #BLS and justifies decision with false reasons, I worry about quality and politicization of data we use to inform policies. @aeainformation.bsky.social
dynarski.bsky.social Prof Dynarski @dynarski.bsky.social · Aug 2
Statement from the largest economics association about the BLS firing

As context: AEA approximately never makes such public statements

This is a big deal
August 1, 2025 AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION Committee on Economic Statistics and Committee on Government Relations Statement from the American Economic Association on the Dismissal of the BLS Commissioner Leaders of the American Economic Association express their grave concern over the dismissal of the Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) earlier today. The independence of the federal statistical agencies is essential to the proper functioning of a modern economy. Accurate, timely, and impartial statistics are the foundation upon which households, businesses, and policymakers make critical decisions. Undermining the independence or credibility of these agencies threatens the integrity of the information that markets, institutions, and the public rely on every day. Measuring the vast and dynamic U.S. economy in real time is inherently challenging. It is standard practice for statistical estimates to be revised as more complete and higher-quality data become available. These revisions reflect the commitment of statistical agencies to accuracy, transparency, and methodological rigor-not failure or bias. The BLS has long had a well-deserved reputation for professional excellence and nonpartisan integrity. Safeguarding this tradition is vital for the continued health of the U.S. economy and public trust in our institutions. We call upon elected officials to respect and preserve the independence of the nation's statistical infrastructure. Lawrence Katz President, American Economic Association Katharine Abraham President-Elect, American Economic Association Karen Dynan Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Economic Statistics Kenneth Troske Chair, American Economic Association Committee on Government Relations
August 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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vjrp.bsky.social
Folks have started reaching out again, so here’s your reminder: I will be reviewing PhD applications this fall!

📅 Deadline: Nov 15, 2025
🔗 Info: publish.illinois.edu/healthequity...
📨 Questions? vjrodrig@illinois.edu
🔵 @vjrp.bsky.social

#PhDChat #HealthEquity #ClinicalPsych
May 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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warren.senate.gov
Donald Trump is attacking Harvard for refusing to carry out his political agenda. Now, innocent students are caught in the crossfire.

Harvard is right to fight back.

But this isn't just about Harvard — anyone who crosses Trump could be punished. It's a threat to all of us.
May 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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klhumphreys.bsky.social
In the past month 4 trainees in my lab lost: NIH diversity supplement, MARC, & STEP-Up funding. NSF SBE meeting (incl. ECRs) indefinitely postponed. Pipeline cuts disproportionately affect underrepresented scholars. Individual lives & our collective future impacted. #ScienceMatters
April 25, 2025 at 2:32 AM
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dpmoriarity.bsky.social
‼️ New paper @ Child Development discussing why it is inappropriate to use traditional common factor models to model adverse childhood experienced (ACEs) and other stressor inventories ‼️

Read full (brief) paper at srcd.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

@srcdorg.bsky.social #PsychSciSky

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<em>Child Development</em> | SRCD Journal | Wiley Online Library
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are highly impactful stressors that increase individuals' risk for a plethora of negative developmental and health outcomes. Furthermore, minoritized groups and u...
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April 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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loganicole.bsky.social
When the NIH cut funding for my research on food and housing insecurity, they sent a letter stating my work was “antithetical to the scientific inquiry”

They couldn’t be more wrong. I explain why in @statnews.com

#PublicHealth #Pediatrics #DEI

www.statnews.com/2025/04/15/n...
The NIH called my health equity research ‘antithetical to scientific inquiry’
The NIH canceled Logan Beyer’s health equity research, saying it was “antithetical to scientific research.” That’s completely wrong, she writes.
www.statnews.com
April 15, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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theferocity.bsky.social
Alexa, play “ENERGY” by Beyonce.
eoinhiggins.bsky.social Eoin Higgins @eoinhiggins.bsky.social · Apr 15
MIT following Harvard's lead here
April 15, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Yay Harvard!!!!!!! Well done! Other universities should do the same.
www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/u...
Harvard Will Not Comply With a List of Trump Administration Demands
Federal officials said Harvard must enact “merit-based reform” in hiring and admissions, among other things. Harvard called the demands unlawful.
www.nytimes.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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scott-delaney.bsky.social
🚨🚨 Here we go! 🚨🚨

@protectdemocracy.org, @cspi.bsky.social, and @aclu.org have sued RFK and his cronies at HHS to halt illegal grant terminations.

www.courtlistener.com/docket/69835...
April 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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rachelhoopsick.bsky.social
The entire National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) team at SAMHSA was terminated today.

Do not listen to the platitudes of this administration when they say they care about drug overdose, addiction, mental health, or suicide.
April 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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ellroche.bsky.social
Disappeared Tufts Human Dev. PhD student Rumesya Ozturk is also a graduate of Teachers College - she’s a dev. psychologist studying children’s media & prosocial development. She also bakes without recipes and binge-watches cartoons. She is our colleague & she was abducted on the street w/ our tax $.
March 27, 2025 at 2:51 AM