Samar Saneinejad
@samsanei.bsky.social
🇨🇦Research Strategy & Commercialization @ Unity Health Toronto.🇨🇦
Surely the Tricouncils have a data governance policy that would prohibit the release of confidential and private applicant information, would they not?
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Surely the Tricouncils have a data governance policy that would prohibit the release of confidential and private applicant information, would they not?
Reposted by Samar Saneinejad
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
October 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Canadian researchers should be aware the there is a motion before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Research to force Tricouncils to hand over disaggregated peer review data on all applications:
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
Applicant names, profiles, demographics
Reviewers names, profiles, comments, and scores
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This is what happens when governments attack science and academia... we lose the next generation of scholars
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
October 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
This is what happens when governments attack science and academia... we lose the next generation of scholars
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
This in-person symposium on #ResearchIntegrity is open to all @utoronto.ca and @tahsnetwork.bsky.social members. Registration (free) is required. #AcademicSky
Register now for the Research Integrity Symposium — Wednesday, October 1, 2025, (8:30am-1:00pm) at Allan Waters Auditorium, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute.
September 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This in-person symposium on #ResearchIntegrity is open to all @utoronto.ca and @tahsnetwork.bsky.social members. Registration (free) is required. #AcademicSky
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WE'RE HIRING an experienced Project Manager II to lead the coordination, implementation, and operational oversight of the PREPARED initiative (Pandemic Preparedness Engaging Primary Care and Emergency Departments). Apply by Aug. 5: gen-ezjf9k52wb5ac52e-prd.tam.ca1.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/...
July 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM
WE'RE HIRING an experienced Project Manager II to lead the coordination, implementation, and operational oversight of the PREPARED initiative (Pandemic Preparedness Engaging Primary Care and Emergency Departments). Apply by Aug. 5: gen-ezjf9k52wb5ac52e-prd.tam.ca1.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/...
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Equality Diversity Inclusivity: good for science. Via @chrischirp.bsky.social
#academicsky 🧪
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#academicsky 🧪
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Why and how academic medicine must champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility
US President Donald Trump has launched a series of Executive Actions1 to dismantle
diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts; defund scientific research;
and freeze federal funds and pro...
www.thelancet.com
June 7, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Equality Diversity Inclusivity: good for science. Via @chrischirp.bsky.social
#academicsky 🧪
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
#academicsky 🧪
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Please join @unityhealthto.bsky.social at our next Health Equity & Research Talks (HEaRT) on June 10th, titled "Practical Ways of Advancing Equity in Research - From Design to Dissemination". The webinar is open to all (with registration). Link to register: ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Please join @unityhealthto.bsky.social at our next Health Equity & Research Talks (HEaRT) on June 10th, titled "Practical Ways of Advancing Equity in Research - From Design to Dissemination". The webinar is open to all (with registration). Link to register: ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Please join @unityhealthto.bsky.social at our next Health Equity & Research Talks (HEaRT) on June 10th, titled "Practical Ways of Advancing Equity in Research - From Design to Dissemination". The webinar is open to all (with registration). Link to register: ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
May 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Please join @unityhealthto.bsky.social at our next Health Equity & Research Talks (HEaRT) on June 10th, titled "Practical Ways of Advancing Equity in Research - From Design to Dissemination". The webinar is open to all (with registration). Link to register: ca01web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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The Conversation Weekly podcast spoke with Sunghee Lee & @bradytwest.bsky.social about having their funding by the Trump administration, calling it confusing and opaque. myumi.ch/bVE57
Three scientists speak about what it’s like to have research funding cut by the Trump administration
Stories from the front line of the US government’s attack on federal science funding. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
myumi.ch
May 5, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The Conversation Weekly podcast spoke with Sunghee Lee & @bradytwest.bsky.social about having their funding by the Trump administration, calling it confusing and opaque. myumi.ch/bVE57
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It’s been so heartbreaking to see what’s happening to research in the US. Now it’s also going to be heartbreaking to see irreplaceable international studies get damaged.
International studies are often the biggest of the big deals in health research. They produce so much useful knowledge.
International studies are often the biggest of the big deals in health research. They produce so much useful knowledge.
NIH is ending billions of dollars in foreign subawards, jeopardizing thousands of projects on infectious diseases, cancer and more.
Unless foreign researchers secure funding directly from NIH by October — a tall order for any researcher — clinical trials abroad and other research will shut down.
Unless foreign researchers secure funding directly from NIH by October — a tall order for any researcher — clinical trials abroad and other research will shut down.
Exclusive: NIH to end billions of dollars in foreign research grants
Move by US biomedical agency jeopardizes thousands of projects on infectious diseases, cancer and more.
www.nature.com
May 2, 2025 at 2:44 AM
It’s been so heartbreaking to see what’s happening to research in the US. Now it’s also going to be heartbreaking to see irreplaceable international studies get damaged.
International studies are often the biggest of the big deals in health research. They produce so much useful knowledge.
International studies are often the biggest of the big deals in health research. They produce so much useful knowledge.
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VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs to take applications from U.S. citizens in what is a growing trend for Canadian institutions as the American president denigrates higher learning.
U.S. students look north as Trump freezes funding to American universities
VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs to take applications from U.S. citizens in what is a growing trend for Canadian institutions as the American president denigrates higher learning.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
April 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia has briefly reopened admissions for its graduate programs to take applications from U.S. citizens in what is a growing trend for Canadian institutions as the American president denigrates higher learning.
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It is so amazing to see that over 800 people so far have signed on to this open letter from Canadian researchers to the federal party leaders! So many incredible people who do such amazing research docs.google.com/document/d/1...
National Letter
Open Letter from Canadian Researchers to the Federal party leaders Click here to sign this letter See who has signed - version française se trouve à page 3 - Dear Party Leaders We, the undersigne...
docs.google.com
April 16, 2025 at 1:39 AM
It is so amazing to see that over 800 people so far have signed on to this open letter from Canadian researchers to the federal party leaders! So many incredible people who do such amazing research docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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We polled Nature readers to ask if they were thinking of leaving the US for jobs abroad. Three-quarters of them (who said they were US-based scientists) said yes. 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
75% of US scientists who answered Nature poll consider leaving
More than 1,600 readers answered our poll; many said they were looking for jobs in Europe and Canada.
www.nature.com
March 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
We polled Nature readers to ask if they were thinking of leaving the US for jobs abroad. Three-quarters of them (who said they were US-based scientists) said yes. 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
If this is being broadly circulated (unsure if it is), then it's important for Canadian researchers to be aware. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
Trump administration asks Canadian researchers to detail work on DEI, climate, raising ‘not so subtle’ funding concerns
The questionnaire sent to Canadian researchers is fueling fears that U.S. funding could be tied to conforming to political policies and ideology.
www.thestar.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If this is being broadly circulated (unsure if it is), then it's important for Canadian researchers to be aware. www.thestar.com/news/canada/...
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Some scientists in the United States have told Nature that they are considering leaving the country in the wake of widespread disruption to research brought in by the Trump administration
Are you thinking about leaving?
https://go.nature.com/424ejK8
Are you thinking about leaving?
https://go.nature.com/424ejK8
These frustrated scientists want to leave the United States – do you? Take Nature’s poll
In the wake of the Trump administration’s funding freezes and job cuts, some researchers are planning their next move.
go.nature.com
March 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Some scientists in the United States have told Nature that they are considering leaving the country in the wake of widespread disruption to research brought in by the Trump administration
Are you thinking about leaving?
https://go.nature.com/424ejK8
Are you thinking about leaving?
https://go.nature.com/424ejK8
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Not enough to cut funding. Now a list of over 20 health and life science topics that cannot be published by National Cancer Institute scientists without "oversight" (i.e. censorship).
NEW: Vaccines. Fluoride. Autism.
Communications involving these and 20 other “controversial, high profile, or sensitive” topics will get extra scrutiny under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
By @anniewaldman.bsky.social and @lisalsong.bsky.social
Communications involving these and 20 other “controversial, high profile, or sensitive” topics will get extra scrutiny under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
By @anniewaldman.bsky.social and @lisalsong.bsky.social
National Cancer Institute Employees Can’t Publish Information on These Topics Without Special Approval
Vaccines. Fluoride. Autism. Communications involving these and 20 other “controversial, high profile, or sensitive” topics will get extra scrutiny under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
propub.li
March 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Not enough to cut funding. Now a list of over 20 health and life science topics that cannot be published by National Cancer Institute scientists without "oversight" (i.e. censorship).
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Given the enormous proven advantages and still untapped potential of RNA based vaccines (and other RNA directed therapies) this hands over the next generation of breakthroughs to any country not led by a backward, recidivist leader.
NIH to ax grants on vaccine hesitancy, mRNA vaccines. www.science.org/content/arti...
NIH to ax grants on vaccine hesitancy, mRNA vaccines
Move reflects vaccine skepticism of health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
www.science.org
March 11, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Given the enormous proven advantages and still untapped potential of RNA based vaccines (and other RNA directed therapies) this hands over the next generation of breakthroughs to any country not led by a backward, recidivist leader.
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Thrilled to see the momentum for RRA in Canada! 🎉 Register for "Responsible research assessment: Creating a Canadian community of practice", taking place on April 7th, 2025, from 12 - 1:30pm EST online: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ce249c... organized by Canadian Reproducibility Network (CaRN)
March 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Thrilled to see the momentum for RRA in Canada! 🎉 Register for "Responsible research assessment: Creating a Canadian community of practice", taking place on April 7th, 2025, from 12 - 1:30pm EST online: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ce249c... organized by Canadian Reproducibility Network (CaRN)
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“It’s extremely alarming that grants that have been vetted by the scientific community and deemed important and impactful to understand the world are now being cancelled because of political ideology,” says @lkfazio.bsky.social.
“This is direct censorship of scientific research.”
“This is direct censorship of scientific research.”
Exclusive: NIH to terminate hundreds of active research grants
Studies that touch on LGBT+ health, gender identity and DEI in the biomedical workforce could be terminated, according to documents obtained by Nature.
www.nature.com
March 6, 2025 at 2:17 AM
“It’s extremely alarming that grants that have been vetted by the scientific community and deemed important and impactful to understand the world are now being cancelled because of political ideology,” says @lkfazio.bsky.social.
“This is direct censorship of scientific research.”
“This is direct censorship of scientific research.”
With you in spirit ✊ #standupforscience2025 #academicsky
WHERE WILL YOU BE ON MARCH 7TH!?
Head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ or the link in our bio to find your closest event—or add one if you're hosting one!
#standupforscience2025
Head to www.standupforscience2025.org/local-event-information/ or the link in our bio to find your closest event—or add one if you're hosting one!
#standupforscience2025
March 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
With you in spirit ✊ #standupforscience2025 #academicsky
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By @katherinejwu.com
"The NIH... supported 99 percent of the drugs approved in the U.S. from 2010 to 2019. The agency has had a hand in “nearly all of our major medical breakthroughs over the past several decades,”
The NIH is in a struggle for its (and our) lives. This is existential to America:
"The NIH... supported 99 percent of the drugs approved in the U.S. from 2010 to 2019. The agency has had a hand in “nearly all of our major medical breakthroughs over the past several decades,”
The NIH is in a struggle for its (and our) lives. This is existential to America:
Inside the Collapse at NIH
Administration officials pressured NIH to avoid clear advice from the agency’s own lawyers to restart grant funding now.
www.theatlantic.com
February 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
By @katherinejwu.com
"The NIH... supported 99 percent of the drugs approved in the U.S. from 2010 to 2019. The agency has had a hand in “nearly all of our major medical breakthroughs over the past several decades,”
The NIH is in a struggle for its (and our) lives. This is existential to America:
"The NIH... supported 99 percent of the drugs approved in the U.S. from 2010 to 2019. The agency has had a hand in “nearly all of our major medical breakthroughs over the past several decades,”
The NIH is in a struggle for its (and our) lives. This is existential to America:
‘We want to inspire systemic change.’ Unity Health Toronto is hosting a series of #research talks & workshops to foster critical conversations and share practical tips on how we can better apply principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism (EDIAR) to research. #academicsky rb.gy/qqkmmr
‘We want to inspire systemic change.’ Unity Health Toronto lectures, workshops focus on building equitable research practices
Unity Health Toronto is hosting a series of research talks and workshops to foster critical conversations and share practical tips on how we can better apply principles of equity, diversity…
rb.gy
February 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM
‘We want to inspire systemic change.’ Unity Health Toronto is hosting a series of #research talks & workshops to foster critical conversations and share practical tips on how we can better apply principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism (EDIAR) to research. #academicsky rb.gy/qqkmmr
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Join us for this exciting virtual event, coming up on Monday, March 10, 12 - 1 pm ET.
"Strategic, Evidence-Based Healthcare Leadership: A panel discussion in recognition of International Women's Day"
Link to register: bit.ly/3XhM7R8
List of panelists in comments 👇
@andreatricco.bsky.social
"Strategic, Evidence-Based Healthcare Leadership: A panel discussion in recognition of International Women's Day"
Link to register: bit.ly/3XhM7R8
List of panelists in comments 👇
@andreatricco.bsky.social
February 24, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Join us for this exciting virtual event, coming up on Monday, March 10, 12 - 1 pm ET.
"Strategic, Evidence-Based Healthcare Leadership: A panel discussion in recognition of International Women's Day"
Link to register: bit.ly/3XhM7R8
List of panelists in comments 👇
@andreatricco.bsky.social
"Strategic, Evidence-Based Healthcare Leadership: A panel discussion in recognition of International Women's Day"
Link to register: bit.ly/3XhM7R8
List of panelists in comments 👇
@andreatricco.bsky.social
Unity Health Toronto is seeking an internationally recognized researcher in infectious disease epidemiology, health equity, and/or research integrity for the Arthur S. Slutsky Scholar in Residence Program. This is a 1-year appointment, including 4 months in residence at our research institute.
February 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Unity Health Toronto is seeking an internationally recognized researcher in infectious disease epidemiology, health equity, and/or research integrity for the Arthur S. Slutsky Scholar in Residence Program. This is a 1-year appointment, including 4 months in residence at our research institute.