Samarth Hegde
@samhegde.bsky.social
Postdoc, Merad Lab (Sinai) | PhD, DeNardo lab (WashU) | pancreatic and lung cancer | systems myeloid immunology and immunometabolism gene regulation
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In which I fruitlessly beg NIH grant-seeking folks to focus on what is actually important. drugmonkey.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/i...
In which I fruitlessly beg NIH grant-seeking folks to focus on what is actually important.
A new webpage on the NIH site called “Implementing a Unified NIH Funding Strategy to Guide Consistent and Clearer Award Decisions” is causing a small kerfuffle on the socials. As per us…
drugmonkey.wordpress.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
In which I fruitlessly beg NIH grant-seeking folks to focus on what is actually important. drugmonkey.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/i...
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We knew this regulation was going into effect, but we didn't yet know whether and how NIH might seek to use it.
Yesterday, we found out. NIH will indeed add specific language to new grant terms and, in doing so, it'll preserve the option to use this new power.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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Yesterday, we found out. NIH will indeed add specific language to new grant terms and, in doing so, it'll preserve the option to use this new power.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We knew this regulation was going into effect, but we didn't yet know whether and how NIH might seek to use it.
Yesterday, we found out. NIH will indeed add specific language to new grant terms and, in doing so, it'll preserve the option to use this new power.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
2/
Yesterday, we found out. NIH will indeed add specific language to new grant terms and, in doing so, it'll preserve the option to use this new power.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
2/
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Cuts to NIH grants have disrupted at least 383 clinical trials, with infectious disease research hit especially hard. A stark example of the real-world repercussions of Trump and co.'s health policy 🧪 my latest:
NIH grant cuts have disrupted hundreds of clinical trials, study finds
The second Trump administration has been defined by widespread cuts to federal spending, including at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). | The second Trump administration has been defined by wid...
www.fiercebiotech.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Cuts to NIH grants have disrupted at least 383 clinical trials, with infectious disease research hit especially hard. A stark example of the real-world repercussions of Trump and co.'s health policy 🧪 my latest:
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Tascha gave so many people the courage to knock that first door, make that first call and build the bridges with our neighbors that got us this far.
Together, we fought for a city for all of us. Now, we’ll build a City Hall for all of us.
Together, we fought for a city for all of us. Now, we’ll build a City Hall for all of us.
November 16, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Tascha gave so many people the courage to knock that first door, make that first call and build the bridges with our neighbors that got us this far.
Together, we fought for a city for all of us. Now, we’ll build a City Hall for all of us.
Together, we fought for a city for all of us. Now, we’ll build a City Hall for all of us.
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
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This is far worse than anyone expected.
Trump's HUD plan would cut *two-thirds* of permanent housing and push as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back onto the street—redirecting funds to work mandates, forced treatment, and encampment sweeps.
All as mass internment camps are being built.
Trump's HUD plan would cut *two-thirds* of permanent housing and push as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back onto the street—redirecting funds to work mandates, forced treatment, and encampment sweeps.
All as mass internment camps are being built.
Trump Administration to Drastically Cut Housing Grants
www.nytimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 AM
This is far worse than anyone expected.
Trump's HUD plan would cut *two-thirds* of permanent housing and push as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back onto the street—redirecting funds to work mandates, forced treatment, and encampment sweeps.
All as mass internment camps are being built.
Trump's HUD plan would cut *two-thirds* of permanent housing and push as many as 170,000 formerly homeless people back onto the street—redirecting funds to work mandates, forced treatment, and encampment sweeps.
All as mass internment camps are being built.
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LISTEN UP, DORKS!
@standupforscience.bsky.social is getting (even more!) political. People often say "well what can one person do??"
🥊 If all our followers joined Science Fight Club and gave $5 a month, we could save science!
🥊Join here: www.standupforscience.net/join-science...
SHARE WIDELY!
@standupforscience.bsky.social is getting (even more!) political. People often say "well what can one person do??"
🥊 If all our followers joined Science Fight Club and gave $5 a month, we could save science!
🥊Join here: www.standupforscience.net/join-science...
SHARE WIDELY!
November 12, 2025 at 8:48 PM
LISTEN UP, DORKS!
@standupforscience.bsky.social is getting (even more!) political. People often say "well what can one person do??"
🥊 If all our followers joined Science Fight Club and gave $5 a month, we could save science!
🥊Join here: www.standupforscience.net/join-science...
SHARE WIDELY!
@standupforscience.bsky.social is getting (even more!) political. People often say "well what can one person do??"
🥊 If all our followers joined Science Fight Club and gave $5 a month, we could save science!
🥊Join here: www.standupforscience.net/join-science...
SHARE WIDELY!
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Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
November 10, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Senator Schumer is no longer effective and should be replaced. If you can’t lead the fight to stop healthcare premiums from skyrocketing for Americans, what will you fight for?
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The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
November 10, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The average SNAP benefit per month is $177 a person.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
The average ACA benefit per month is up to $550 a person.
People want us to hold the line for a reason. This is not a matter of appealing to a base. It’s about people’s lives.
And working people want leaders whose word means something to them.
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After tonight, I've seen enough; he won't change. @justicedemocrats.com is right: it's time to primary Chuck.
The right and obvious choice is AOC.
@aoc.bsky.social, the people are ready to rally around you. The time to run for US Senate has now arrived.
go.justicedemocrats.com/signup/jd-em...
The right and obvious choice is AOC.
@aoc.bsky.social, the people are ready to rally around you. The time to run for US Senate has now arrived.
go.justicedemocrats.com/signup/jd-em...
It’s time to primary Chuck Schumer
After spending years lecturing progressives for criticizing or refusing to support corporate Democrats, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer failed to endorse Zohran Mamdani, the official Democratic n...
go.justicedemocrats.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:29 AM
After tonight, I've seen enough; he won't change. @justicedemocrats.com is right: it's time to primary Chuck.
The right and obvious choice is AOC.
@aoc.bsky.social, the people are ready to rally around you. The time to run for US Senate has now arrived.
go.justicedemocrats.com/signup/jd-em...
The right and obvious choice is AOC.
@aoc.bsky.social, the people are ready to rally around you. The time to run for US Senate has now arrived.
go.justicedemocrats.com/signup/jd-em...
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Want a party that actually fights back? Run for office. We’ll help you. runforwhat.net
Run for Something
Find offices you can run for
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November 10, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Want a party that actually fights back? Run for office. We’ll help you. runforwhat.net
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Stop the scroll ✋‼️ Got 5 minutes? Get involved with Stand Up for Science! We're fighting to protect our science and our public health — whether by meeting urgent needs in the moment, or gearing up for electoral battles down the line. JOIN US!
Links are in our bio: www.standupforscience.net/ta...
Links are in our bio: www.standupforscience.net/ta...
November 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Stop the scroll ✋‼️ Got 5 minutes? Get involved with Stand Up for Science! We're fighting to protect our science and our public health — whether by meeting urgent needs in the moment, or gearing up for electoral battles down the line. JOIN US!
Links are in our bio: www.standupforscience.net/ta...
Links are in our bio: www.standupforscience.net/ta...
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Very exciting to see activists launching a new nonprofit today to keep building on the community of volunteers that came together to get Mamdani elected.
Our Time is a 501(c)(4) and plans to start events in December.
Our Time is a 501(c)(4) and plans to start events in December.
Our Time
A campaign for an affordable NYC
ourtime.nyc
November 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Very exciting to see activists launching a new nonprofit today to keep building on the community of volunteers that came together to get Mamdani elected.
Our Time is a 501(c)(4) and plans to start events in December.
Our Time is a 501(c)(4) and plans to start events in December.
Being brown in the US, I'm just grateful I got to be a part of, and witness Zohran peaking at such an important point on the NYC,US & global scale. I was so close to being so disillusioned about politics and our power in it, now I understand what community-building can actually look like. #mamdani
November 5, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Being brown in the US, I'm just grateful I got to be a part of, and witness Zohran peaking at such an important point on the NYC,US & global scale. I was so close to being so disillusioned about politics and our power in it, now I understand what community-building can actually look like. #mamdani
November 5, 2025 at 4:42 AM
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A few days after the presidential election one year ago, we went to Fordham Road in the Bronx.
It was a little different last week.
It was a little different last week.
November 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
A few days after the presidential election one year ago, we went to Fordham Road in the Bronx.
It was a little different last week.
It was a little different last week.
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New York is a-changin'.
November 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
New York is a-changin'.
Nothing energized me more than the meaningful conversations (& civil debates) I have had with my community in East Harlem #nyc while canvassing. I’ll remember each of these people I met, the struggles or doubts they shared. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social campaign has truly brought us together on hope..
A story! Most of the 7 hours of canvassing I did today was educating people about when they could vote and celebrating the people voting for Zohran (yay to our amazing pep squad! we had a cow bell! we got cars honking for voters! so much fun!). But most meaningful was...
November 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Nothing energized me more than the meaningful conversations (& civil debates) I have had with my community in East Harlem #nyc while canvassing. I’ll remember each of these people I met, the struggles or doubts they shared. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social campaign has truly brought us together on hope..
While I was energized by the likely-voters today at Harlem early pollsite (3-to-1 enthused about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social vision), it was also such a sad juxtaposition to see long lines for food assistance (SNAP benefits expire today). We need a city that’s affordable for all. #nyc #election2025
November 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM
While I was energized by the likely-voters today at Harlem early pollsite (3-to-1 enthused about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social vision), it was also such a sad juxtaposition to see long lines for food assistance (SNAP benefits expire today). We need a city that’s affordable for all. #nyc #election2025
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We’re already making history. Now let’s break a record.
This Sunday, we’re going to knock on the most doors in a single day in New York history.
But only if you sign up: zohranfornyc.com/gotv
This Sunday, we’re going to knock on the most doors in a single day in New York history.
But only if you sign up: zohranfornyc.com/gotv
October 31, 2025 at 6:28 PM
We’re already making history. Now let’s break a record.
This Sunday, we’re going to knock on the most doors in a single day in New York history.
But only if you sign up: zohranfornyc.com/gotv
This Sunday, we’re going to knock on the most doors in a single day in New York history.
But only if you sign up: zohranfornyc.com/gotv
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Thanks to everyone who came to our office to donate blood and join the bone marrow registry this Halloween!
We gave away over 100 hot dogs, 15 pounds of candy, signed up 50 people for the bone marrow registry, and collected 28 units of blood —which is more blood than in three people’s bodies!
We gave away over 100 hot dogs, 15 pounds of candy, signed up 50 people for the bone marrow registry, and collected 28 units of blood —which is more blood than in three people’s bodies!
October 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Thanks to everyone who came to our office to donate blood and join the bone marrow registry this Halloween!
We gave away over 100 hot dogs, 15 pounds of candy, signed up 50 people for the bone marrow registry, and collected 28 units of blood —which is more blood than in three people’s bodies!
We gave away over 100 hot dogs, 15 pounds of candy, signed up 50 people for the bone marrow registry, and collected 28 units of blood —which is more blood than in three people’s bodies!
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Trump’s federal shutdown threatens access to food for over 3 million New Yorkers.
If you or someone you know needs help accessing food, support is available:
🍎 DYCD Food Pantries Directory: nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/food_pantries.page
🥫 Food Bank NYC Finder: foodbanknyc.org/find-food
If you or someone you know needs help accessing food, support is available:
🍎 DYCD Food Pantries Directory: nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/food_pantries.page
🥫 Food Bank NYC Finder: foodbanknyc.org/find-food
Find Food - Food Bank For NYC
Find free groceries, hot meals, and SNAP support near you at 800 NYC pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile pantries across all five boroughs.
foodbanknyc.org
October 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Trump’s federal shutdown threatens access to food for over 3 million New Yorkers.
If you or someone you know needs help accessing food, support is available:
🍎 DYCD Food Pantries Directory: nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/food_pantries.page
🥫 Food Bank NYC Finder: foodbanknyc.org/find-food
If you or someone you know needs help accessing food, support is available:
🍎 DYCD Food Pantries Directory: nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/food_pantries.page
🥫 Food Bank NYC Finder: foodbanknyc.org/find-food
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Following Hurricane Melissa's devastation, Jamaica’s decade-long effort to build financial resilience will be tested. Its $150 million catastrophe bond, triggered by a storm’s low pressure and path, will provide quick relief. Jamaica’s model may serve as a guide for other climate-vulnerable nations.
Jamaica invested heavily in climate disaster insurance. It looks about to pay off | CBC News
Jamaica’s decade-long effort to build layers of financial protection in case of natural disasters might help the country access millions of dollars in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa — an...
www.cbc.ca
October 30, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Following Hurricane Melissa's devastation, Jamaica’s decade-long effort to build financial resilience will be tested. Its $150 million catastrophe bond, triggered by a storm’s low pressure and path, will provide quick relief. Jamaica’s model may serve as a guide for other climate-vulnerable nations.