@sciencefriends.bsky.social
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🚨BIG NEWS🚨 In partnership with @sciencehistory.org, we are hosting a Town Hall on Science & Higher Education Policy.
We're inviting fed & state reps of the Greater Philly Region to discuss what they can do to protect science & higher ed.
JOIN US & RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
We're inviting fed & state reps of the Greater Philly Region to discuss what they can do to protect science & higher ed.
JOIN US & RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
May 8, 2025 at 10:54 PM
🚨BIG NEWS🚨 In partnership with @sciencehistory.org, we are hosting a Town Hall on Science & Higher Education Policy.
We're inviting fed & state reps of the Greater Philly Region to discuss what they can do to protect science & higher ed.
JOIN US & RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
We're inviting fed & state reps of the Greater Philly Region to discuss what they can do to protect science & higher ed.
JOIN US & RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
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Join us on May 29th to let our elected officials know your concerns about this administration’s threats to science and higher ed!!!
🚨BIG NEWS🚨 In partnership with @sciencehistory.org, we are hosting a Town Hall on Science & Higher Education Policy.
We're inviting fed & state reps of the Greater Philly Region to discuss what they can do to protect science & higher ed.
JOIN US & RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
We're inviting fed & state reps of the Greater Philly Region to discuss what they can do to protect science & higher ed.
JOIN US & RSVP HERE: www.eventbrite.com/e/philadelph...
May 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Join us on May 29th to let our elected officials know your concerns about this administration’s threats to science and higher ed!!!
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Exclusive: National Science Foundation staff were told today that the agency’s 37 divisions—across all eight directorates—are being abolished and the number of programs within those divisions will be drastically reduced.
Exclusive: NSF faces radical shake-up as officials abolish its 37 divisions
Changes seen as a response to presidential directives on what research to fund
scim.ag
May 8, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Exclusive: National Science Foundation staff were told today that the agency’s 37 divisions—across all eight directorates—are being abolished and the number of programs within those divisions will be drastically reduced.
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ASH members head to Capitol Hill Tomorrow to advocate for hematology patients! 👏 Urging lawmakers to protect care access and support the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act.
Learn more: www.hematology.org/a...
#Fight4Hematology #HemeSky #MedSky
Learn more: www.hematology.org/a...
#Fight4Hematology #HemeSky #MedSky
April 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
ASH members head to Capitol Hill Tomorrow to advocate for hematology patients! 👏 Urging lawmakers to protect care access and support the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act.
Learn more: www.hematology.org/a...
#Fight4Hematology #HemeSky #MedSky
Learn more: www.hematology.org/a...
#Fight4Hematology #HemeSky #MedSky
Great overview of how #NIH funding creates new medical treatments and job creation, and is threatened by Trump assault on Science. www.cbsnews.com/news/scienti...
@drandrealove.bsky.social @defendpublichealth.bsky.social @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social @aai.org @theaacr.bsky.social
@drandrealove.bsky.social @defendpublichealth.bsky.social @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social @aai.org @theaacr.bsky.social
Scientists fear Trump administration cuts to NIH could impact the health of Americans for generations
Former National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins, who abruptly left his NIH research lab in February, fears aggressive downsizing could impact Americans' health.
www.cbsnews.com
April 28, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Great overview of how #NIH funding creates new medical treatments and job creation, and is threatened by Trump assault on Science. www.cbsnews.com/news/scienti...
@drandrealove.bsky.social @defendpublichealth.bsky.social @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social @aai.org @theaacr.bsky.social
@drandrealove.bsky.social @defendpublichealth.bsky.social @physiciandemocracy.medsky.social @aai.org @theaacr.bsky.social
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We will fight to ensure that Americans have access to accurate scientific information.
“The U.S. urgently needs a strong alternative to the government public health guidance it has relied on in the past. I urge public health experts to come together to…provide independent, trustworthy sources of information on…public health matters”.
This is why we founded Defend Public Health.
This is why we founded Defend Public Health.
March 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
We will fight to ensure that Americans have access to accurate scientific information.
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This is a brilliant piece on the myriad dangers to children’s health from of the insanity at HHS. Excellent work by @nurseteria.bsky.social and Arthur Lavin! www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
The Trump administration is betraying our kids and jeopardizing America’s future: Arthur Lavin and Teri Mills
A country that neglects its children is a country that is dooming itself. If we want the next generation to grow up in a safe, stable, and supportive America, we cannot stand by in silence. Our childr...
www.cleveland.com
April 2, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This is a brilliant piece on the myriad dangers to children’s health from of the insanity at HHS. Excellent work by @nurseteria.bsky.social and Arthur Lavin! www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
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RFK Jr is HHS Secretary. People who are supposed to represent US decided our lives are expendable.
Read my promise to stand up for science & facts—and what YOU can do to fight against disinformation ⬇️
Science isn’t going anywhere. Neither am I.
news.immunologic.org/p/rfk-jr-is-...
Read my promise to stand up for science & facts—and what YOU can do to fight against disinformation ⬇️
Science isn’t going anywhere. Neither am I.
news.immunologic.org/p/rfk-jr-is-...
RFK Jr. is HHS Secretary: Science, brace yourself.
My promise to stand up for science and health—and how you can join in the fight against disinformation that harms all of us.
news.immunologic.org
February 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
RFK Jr is HHS Secretary. People who are supposed to represent US decided our lives are expendable.
Read my promise to stand up for science & facts—and what YOU can do to fight against disinformation ⬇️
Science isn’t going anywhere. Neither am I.
news.immunologic.org/p/rfk-jr-is-...
Read my promise to stand up for science & facts—and what YOU can do to fight against disinformation ⬇️
Science isn’t going anywhere. Neither am I.
news.immunologic.org/p/rfk-jr-is-...
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February 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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We strongly oppose the recent decision by NIH, under Acting Director Dr. Matthew Memoli, to reduce the reimbursement rate for "indirect costs" to 15% for all research institutions. Read our statement in full: ow.ly/JQig50UY71T
February 11, 2025 at 9:33 PM
We strongly oppose the recent decision by NIH, under Acting Director Dr. Matthew Memoli, to reduce the reimbursement rate for "indirect costs" to 15% for all research institutions. Read our statement in full: ow.ly/JQig50UY71T
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Senator @pattymurray.bsky.social is right: Vaccines save lives. Yet, Republicans are about to confirm RFK Jr.—a man who has spent decades spreading vaccine misinformation—as our nation’s top health official. This should not be up for debate. #StopRFK
February 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Senator @pattymurray.bsky.social is right: Vaccines save lives. Yet, Republicans are about to confirm RFK Jr.—a man who has spent decades spreading vaccine misinformation—as our nation’s top health official. This should not be up for debate. #StopRFK
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"That was a lie." @sen-alsobrooks.bsky.social exposed RFK Jr. for pushing racist, debunked junk science to justify his anti-vaccine agenda. The study's own author refuted him. Yet, Republicans want to put him in charge of our health. Shameful. #StopRFK
February 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
"That was a lie." @sen-alsobrooks.bsky.social exposed RFK Jr. for pushing racist, debunked junk science to justify his anti-vaccine agenda. The study's own author refuted him. Yet, Republicans want to put him in charge of our health. Shameful. #StopRFK
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Any Senator that confirms RFK Jr. has blood on their hands. WE WILL BE WATCHING ALL OF YOU!
February 12, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Any Senator that confirms RFK Jr. has blood on their hands. WE WILL BE WATCHING ALL OF YOU!
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Vaccines save lives. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s misinformation endangers them. His nomination as HHS Secretary threatens decades of progress in public health. We stand with @markey.senate.gov in opposing this dangerous choice. #StopRFK
February 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Vaccines save lives. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s misinformation endangers them. His nomination as HHS Secretary threatens decades of progress in public health. We stand with @markey.senate.gov in opposing this dangerous choice. #StopRFK
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🚨 CALL TO ACTION!!! 🚨
Please use the link below to contact your Congressional delegation to voice your opinion about recent draconian funding cuts and policy changes at the NIH, NSF, CDC, FDA, etc...
Click here to speak up: [ bit.ly/3ECwcXl ]
#sciencepolicy #scipol #publichealth #publicpolicy
Please use the link below to contact your Congressional delegation to voice your opinion about recent draconian funding cuts and policy changes at the NIH, NSF, CDC, FDA, etc...
Click here to speak up: [ bit.ly/3ECwcXl ]
#sciencepolicy #scipol #publichealth #publicpolicy
February 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
🚨 CALL TO ACTION!!! 🚨
Please use the link below to contact your Congressional delegation to voice your opinion about recent draconian funding cuts and policy changes at the NIH, NSF, CDC, FDA, etc...
Click here to speak up: [ bit.ly/3ECwcXl ]
#sciencepolicy #scipol #publichealth #publicpolicy
Please use the link below to contact your Congressional delegation to voice your opinion about recent draconian funding cuts and policy changes at the NIH, NSF, CDC, FDA, etc...
Click here to speak up: [ bit.ly/3ECwcXl ]
#sciencepolicy #scipol #publichealth #publicpolicy
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Millions rely on Medicaid for life-saving care.
House Republicans are pushing a budget that slashes $880 BILLION from health care. They know it's unpopular, but they're doing it anyway.
We won’t let them get away with it. #HandsOffMedicaid
House Republicans are pushing a budget that slashes $880 BILLION from health care. They know it's unpopular, but they're doing it anyway.
We won’t let them get away with it. #HandsOffMedicaid
Republicans Reveal Budget Plan to Take Wrecking Ball to Medicaid
House Republicans have a released a budget plan that would completely devastate social welfare programs like Medicaid and food stamps.
newrepublic.com
February 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Millions rely on Medicaid for life-saving care.
House Republicans are pushing a budget that slashes $880 BILLION from health care. They know it's unpopular, but they're doing it anyway.
We won’t let them get away with it. #HandsOffMedicaid
House Republicans are pushing a budget that slashes $880 BILLION from health care. They know it's unpopular, but they're doing it anyway.
We won’t let them get away with it. #HandsOffMedicaid
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Nearly every medicine we benefit from started with NIH-funded research. Early discovery work starts in academia.
Immunotherapies?
Gene therapy for rare diseases?
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s medicines?
Vaccines?
Novel cancer treatments?
Psychiatric medicines?
You betcha.
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Immunotherapies?
Gene therapy for rare diseases?
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s medicines?
Vaccines?
Novel cancer treatments?
Psychiatric medicines?
You betcha.
1/
February 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Nearly every medicine we benefit from started with NIH-funded research. Early discovery work starts in academia.
Immunotherapies?
Gene therapy for rare diseases?
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s medicines?
Vaccines?
Novel cancer treatments?
Psychiatric medicines?
You betcha.
1/
Immunotherapies?
Gene therapy for rare diseases?
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s medicines?
Vaccines?
Novel cancer treatments?
Psychiatric medicines?
You betcha.
1/
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Stand Up for Science rallies will be held in DC and state capitals on March 7th. Share with friends. Sign-up here to get email updates with details: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE 2025 - DC and NATIONWIDE
Stand up for science with us on March 7th, 2025, because science is for everyone! More info at www.standupforscience2025.org
www.eventbrite.com
February 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Stand Up for Science rallies will be held in DC and state capitals on March 7th. Share with friends. Sign-up here to get email updates with details: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
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Had the opportunity to speak with @snopes about the viral fearmongering report put out by Moms Across America about Girl Scout Cookies. Pardon me while I order another box of Samoas... "Toxic dough"? More like DOH! 🤦♀️
www.snopes.com/news/2025/02...
www.snopes.com/news/2025/02...
Girl Scout cookies are accused of containing toxins. Here's why they're still safe to eat
A child would need to eat 9,000 cookies in a day to approach harmful levels of pesticide or naturally occurring heavy metals.
www.snopes.com
February 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Had the opportunity to speak with @snopes about the viral fearmongering report put out by Moms Across America about Girl Scout Cookies. Pardon me while I order another box of Samoas... "Toxic dough"? More like DOH! 🤦♀️
www.snopes.com/news/2025/02...
www.snopes.com/news/2025/02...
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A big loss and very bad sign for NIH, folks
Lawrence Tabak, longtime principal deputy director of the National Institutes of Health, has abruptly resigned—surprising even his own lab staff and the broader community. scim.ag/4hR40OE
Top NIH official suddenly steps down
Lawrence Tabak had served in various roles in director’s office for many years
scim.ag
February 12, 2025 at 4:40 PM
A big loss and very bad sign for NIH, folks
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In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome Dr. Margot Savoy to discuss the changing landscape of vaccine recommendations.
🔗 www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/
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🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/5LQk...
📺 youtu.be/4glE6QArbd0?...
🔗 www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/
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🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/5LQk...
📺 youtu.be/4glE6QArbd0?...
February 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman welcome Dr. Margot Savoy to discuss the changing landscape of vaccine recommendations.
🔗 www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/5LQk...
📺 youtu.be/4glE6QArbd0?...
🔗 www.unbiasedscipod.com/episodes/
🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/5LQk...
📺 youtu.be/4glE6QArbd0?...
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With RFK Jr’s near-certain confirmation as HHS head tomorrow:
I will ALWAYS fact-check
his dangerous lies.
I will never stop educating on science & health.
I will always call out disinformation—no matter who spreads it.
I will remind you of the harms of anti-science policies & profiteering.
I will ALWAYS fact-check
his dangerous lies.
I will never stop educating on science & health.
I will always call out disinformation—no matter who spreads it.
I will remind you of the harms of anti-science policies & profiteering.
February 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
With RFK Jr’s near-certain confirmation as HHS head tomorrow:
I will ALWAYS fact-check
his dangerous lies.
I will never stop educating on science & health.
I will always call out disinformation—no matter who spreads it.
I will remind you of the harms of anti-science policies & profiteering.
I will ALWAYS fact-check
his dangerous lies.
I will never stop educating on science & health.
I will always call out disinformation—no matter who spreads it.
I will remind you of the harms of anti-science policies & profiteering.
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Defying defiance to the laws. Good for NIH!
BREAKING
On Monday, Popular Information broke the news that the NIH had frozen virtually all grant funding in violation of 2 federal court orders
On Wednesday, NIH leadership distributed a memo, acknowledging that its funding freeze was illegal and directing staff to resume issuing grants.
On Monday, Popular Information broke the news that the NIH had frozen virtually all grant funding in violation of 2 federal court orders
On Wednesday, NIH leadership distributed a memo, acknowledging that its funding freeze was illegal and directing staff to resume issuing grants.
BREAKING: NIH admits funding freeze is illegal, will resume issuing grants
An internal memo issued February 12 was obtained by Popular Information.
popular.info
February 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Defying defiance to the laws. Good for NIH!