Melissa Sharp-Crowe, MPH, PhD²
@sharpmelk.bsky.social
#EvidenceSynthesis specialist, epidemiologist. Research Officer, Health Research Board. 🇺🇸 in 🇮🇪 Views=own
Postdoc: @rcsi.bsky.social
PhDs: @upcite.bsky.social, University of Split
MPH: @columbiauniversity.bsky.social
BS: @michiganstateu.bsky.social
Postdoc: @rcsi.bsky.social
PhDs: @upcite.bsky.social, University of Split
MPH: @columbiauniversity.bsky.social
BS: @michiganstateu.bsky.social
Lots of handmade #embroidery pieces priced to move fast for this holiday season. Perfect gifts for the epidemiologist, statistician, or researcher in your life. #StatsSky #EpiSky www.etsy.com/shop/SharpSh...
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Lots of handmade #embroidery pieces priced to move fast for this holiday season. Perfect gifts for the epidemiologist, statistician, or researcher in your life. #StatsSky #EpiSky www.etsy.com/shop/SharpSh...
Slightly infuriating/insulting when a business does #greenwashing to try to pretend like their decision to save money on paper towels and cleaners are for #EnvironmentalHealth. They could invest in better biodegradable products. #FluSeason has started, not to mention #staph, #mrsa...
October 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Slightly infuriating/insulting when a business does #greenwashing to try to pretend like their decision to save money on paper towels and cleaners are for #EnvironmentalHealth. They could invest in better biodegradable products. #FluSeason has started, not to mention #staph, #mrsa...
Met Éireann, (in partnership with UK's Met Office and the Netherlands KNMI), has launched the list of names for the 2025/26 ‘storm season’.
>10,000 names were received from 4,137 members of the public.
Some of the stories are so heart-warming, take a peek www.met.ie/met-eireann-...
>10,000 names were received from 4,137 members of the public.
Some of the stories are so heart-warming, take a peek www.met.ie/met-eireann-...
September 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Met Éireann, (in partnership with UK's Met Office and the Netherlands KNMI), has launched the list of names for the 2025/26 ‘storm season’.
>10,000 names were received from 4,137 members of the public.
Some of the stories are so heart-warming, take a peek www.met.ie/met-eireann-...
>10,000 names were received from 4,137 members of the public.
Some of the stories are so heart-warming, take a peek www.met.ie/met-eireann-...
This beach seems to get callouts for people in distress fairly regularly although usually from people in the water. Haven't been to #Howth in a while -- are there warning signs at the trail head? It's a difficult trail down..
September 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM
This beach seems to get callouts for people in distress fairly regularly although usually from people in the water. Haven't been to #Howth in a while -- are there warning signs at the trail head? It's a difficult trail down..
August 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Seven Actions Towards Advancing Patient Authorship and Collaboration in Peer-Reviewed Publications #PPI link.springer.com/article/10.1...
July 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Seven Actions Towards Advancing Patient Authorship and Collaboration in Peer-Reviewed Publications #PPI link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Can this count as my second reviewer?
May 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Can this count as my second reviewer?
Twitter (X)=largest medium represented with 21.98 avg mentions per output
AAS=highest for 2020
Chemical Sciences= lowest average AAS
Facebook averages decreasing from 2019
Twitter peaking in 2020 then decreasing
Higher patent&policy avgs seen in 2017–2019
AAS=highest for 2020
Chemical Sciences= lowest average AAS
Facebook averages decreasing from 2019
Twitter peaking in 2020 then decreasing
Higher patent&policy avgs seen in 2017–2019
May 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Twitter (X)=largest medium represented with 21.98 avg mentions per output
AAS=highest for 2020
Chemical Sciences= lowest average AAS
Facebook averages decreasing from 2019
Twitter peaking in 2020 then decreasing
Higher patent&policy avgs seen in 2017–2019
AAS=highest for 2020
Chemical Sciences= lowest average AAS
Facebook averages decreasing from 2019
Twitter peaking in 2020 then decreasing
Higher patent&policy avgs seen in 2017–2019
18.8% had an AAS of 0 -> no sources covered them
15.6% had an AAS of >=20 (considered as doing better than most of its contemporaries).
Outputs on pre-print servers had the lowest AAS, average mentions, and citations.
Average AAS=21.16
15.6% had an AAS of >=20 (considered as doing better than most of its contemporaries).
Outputs on pre-print servers had the lowest AAS, average mentions, and citations.
Average AAS=21.16
May 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
18.8% had an AAS of 0 -> no sources covered them
15.6% had an AAS of >=20 (considered as doing better than most of its contemporaries).
Outputs on pre-print servers had the lowest AAS, average mentions, and citations.
Average AAS=21.16
15.6% had an AAS of >=20 (considered as doing better than most of its contemporaries).
Outputs on pre-print servers had the lowest AAS, average mentions, and citations.
Average AAS=21.16
20 most frequent publishers align with the largest publishers globally (e.g., Elsevier, Springer) w/ not much yearly variation
However MDPI & Frontiers became more prominent over time.
Prominent Irish & European funding agencies were in the top 20 funders amongst 1,959 unique funders in our dataset
However MDPI & Frontiers became more prominent over time.
Prominent Irish & European funding agencies were in the top 20 funders amongst 1,959 unique funders in our dataset
May 3, 2025 at 10:24 AM
20 most frequent publishers align with the largest publishers globally (e.g., Elsevier, Springer) w/ not much yearly variation
However MDPI & Frontiers became more prominent over time.
Prominent Irish & European funding agencies were in the top 20 funders amongst 1,959 unique funders in our dataset
However MDPI & Frontiers became more prominent over time.
Prominent Irish & European funding agencies were in the top 20 funders amongst 1,959 unique funders in our dataset
Biomed/Clinical Sciences= most prominent (57%) of 5 ANZSRC Fields of Research (others: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, #HealthSciences, & #Psychology)
Top 5 divisions:
#ClinicalSciences
Health services & systems
#Oncology & carcinogenesis
#PublicHealth
#biochemistry & cell bio
Top 5 divisions:
#ClinicalSciences
Health services & systems
#Oncology & carcinogenesis
#PublicHealth
#biochemistry & cell bio
May 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Biomed/Clinical Sciences= most prominent (57%) of 5 ANZSRC Fields of Research (others: Biological Sciences, Chemical Sciences, #HealthSciences, & #Psychology)
Top 5 divisions:
#ClinicalSciences
Health services & systems
#Oncology & carcinogenesis
#PublicHealth
#biochemistry & cell bio
Top 5 divisions:
#ClinicalSciences
Health services & systems
#Oncology & carcinogenesis
#PublicHealth
#biochemistry & cell bio
Sectors most represented were education (67.2%) & healthcare (23.8%)
The highest number of collaborations took place between education-healthcare, edu-facility, facility-healthcare, and edu-govt orgs.
The highest number of collaborations took place between education-healthcare, edu-facility, facility-healthcare, and edu-govt orgs.
May 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Sectors most represented were education (67.2%) & healthcare (23.8%)
The highest number of collaborations took place between education-healthcare, edu-facility, facility-healthcare, and edu-govt orgs.
The highest number of collaborations took place between education-healthcare, edu-facility, facility-healthcare, and edu-govt orgs.
We found...
⬆️ in outputs from 2017 to 2020 with a steep incline from 2019 to 2020, and an increasing trend into 2021. Outputs have not returned to pre-pandemic (2019) levels.
A majority of outputs available #OpenAccess (73.2%) with general increases over time but 2021/2022 were higher than 2023
⬆️ in outputs from 2017 to 2020 with a steep incline from 2019 to 2020, and an increasing trend into 2021. Outputs have not returned to pre-pandemic (2019) levels.
A majority of outputs available #OpenAccess (73.2%) with general increases over time but 2021/2022 were higher than 2023
May 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
We found...
⬆️ in outputs from 2017 to 2020 with a steep incline from 2019 to 2020, and an increasing trend into 2021. Outputs have not returned to pre-pandemic (2019) levels.
A majority of outputs available #OpenAccess (73.2%) with general increases over time but 2021/2022 were higher than 2023
⬆️ in outputs from 2017 to 2020 with a steep incline from 2019 to 2020, and an increasing trend into 2021. Outputs have not returned to pre-pandemic (2019) levels.
A majority of outputs available #OpenAccess (73.2%) with general increases over time but 2021/2022 were higher than 2023
After de-duplication/filtering, we ended up with over 58,000 health-related research outputs from over 300 Irish research organisations...
May 3, 2025 at 10:12 AM
After de-duplication/filtering, we ended up with over 58,000 health-related research outputs from over 300 Irish research organisations...
Save the dates! 19-21 May
145 speakers slated for 50 events across 8 cities
#SciComm
@pintofscienceie.bsky.social
145 speakers slated for 50 events across 8 cities
#SciComm
@pintofscienceie.bsky.social
March 31, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Save the dates! 19-21 May
145 speakers slated for 50 events across 8 cities
#SciComm
@pintofscienceie.bsky.social
145 speakers slated for 50 events across 8 cities
#SciComm
@pintofscienceie.bsky.social
Because we all need a timeline cleanse every once in a while 🙃
Meet Pudding!🤩
We fostered her from a local shelter & adopted her in Feb.
She had a rough 1.5 years before us at a puppy farm, but she's really come into her own these past couple months.
Best #WFH colleague ever.
#AdoptDontShop
Meet Pudding!🤩
We fostered her from a local shelter & adopted her in Feb.
She had a rough 1.5 years before us at a puppy farm, but she's really come into her own these past couple months.
Best #WFH colleague ever.
#AdoptDontShop
March 13, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Because we all need a timeline cleanse every once in a while 🙃
Meet Pudding!🤩
We fostered her from a local shelter & adopted her in Feb.
She had a rough 1.5 years before us at a puppy farm, but she's really come into her own these past couple months.
Best #WFH colleague ever.
#AdoptDontShop
Meet Pudding!🤩
We fostered her from a local shelter & adopted her in Feb.
She had a rough 1.5 years before us at a puppy farm, but she's really come into her own these past couple months.
Best #WFH colleague ever.
#AdoptDontShop
There's not enough talk about #BigWellness which is about 3-4x larger than #BigPharma and highly unregulated and unscientific in their health claims. For example, dietary #supplements are not evaluated by the US FDA for safety or effectiveness.
February 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM
There's not enough talk about #BigWellness which is about 3-4x larger than #BigPharma and highly unregulated and unscientific in their health claims. For example, dietary #supplements are not evaluated by the US FDA for safety or effectiveness.
#WHO EPI-WIN #Webinar
Safe sporting events, stronger #PublicHealth: key considerations and country experiences for mass gatherings
13.00 - 14.00 CET (Geneva time)
Wednesday 12 February 2025 who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Safe sporting events, stronger #PublicHealth: key considerations and country experiences for mass gatherings
13.00 - 14.00 CET (Geneva time)
Wednesday 12 February 2025 who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
#WHO EPI-WIN #Webinar
Safe sporting events, stronger #PublicHealth: key considerations and country experiences for mass gatherings
13.00 - 14.00 CET (Geneva time)
Wednesday 12 February 2025 who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Safe sporting events, stronger #PublicHealth: key considerations and country experiences for mass gatherings
13.00 - 14.00 CET (Geneva time)
Wednesday 12 February 2025 who.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Looking for a Christmas present for the researcher or epidemiologist in your life?
Check out my #embroidery on Etsy (free shipping within EU)
#EpiSky #AcademicSky
www.etsy.com/ie/shop/Shar...
Check out my #embroidery on Etsy (free shipping within EU)
#EpiSky #AcademicSky
www.etsy.com/ie/shop/Shar...
November 29, 2024 at 10:38 AM
Looking for a Christmas present for the researcher or epidemiologist in your life?
Check out my #embroidery on Etsy (free shipping within EU)
#EpiSky #AcademicSky
www.etsy.com/ie/shop/Shar...
Check out my #embroidery on Etsy (free shipping within EU)
#EpiSky #AcademicSky
www.etsy.com/ie/shop/Shar...
Wanted! Chapter managers and volunteers for Pint of Science Ireland.
Volunteering is a great way to network, gain skills and contribute to one of Ireland’s biggest science festivals.
Deadline: December 8 #SciComm
Application Form: pintofscience.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?...
November 28, 2024 at 10:17 AM
Wanted! Chapter managers and volunteers for Pint of Science Ireland.
Volunteering is a great way to network, gain skills and contribute to one of Ireland’s biggest science festivals.
Deadline: December 8 #SciComm
Application Form: pintofscience.us21.list-manage.com/track/click?...
Great rapid #ScopingReview from @floriannaudet.bsky.social and colleagues highlighting issues with the research culture.
So many of these factored into why I ultimately left academia. The people are usually lovely but the system is broken... #AcademicChatter
www.jclinepi.com/article/S089...
So many of these factored into why I ultimately left academia. The people are usually lovely but the system is broken... #AcademicChatter
www.jclinepi.com/article/S089...
November 25, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Great rapid #ScopingReview from @floriannaudet.bsky.social and colleagues highlighting issues with the research culture.
So many of these factored into why I ultimately left academia. The people are usually lovely but the system is broken... #AcademicChatter
www.jclinepi.com/article/S089...
So many of these factored into why I ultimately left academia. The people are usually lovely but the system is broken... #AcademicChatter
www.jclinepi.com/article/S089...
The principal perceived benefits of #AI chatbots include: time saved on drafting manuscripts, language translation, or generating figures/tables.
61.8% of respondents viewed AI chatbots as very helpful or helpful for general administrative tasks and 44·5% had previously used them in research.
61.8% of respondents viewed AI chatbots as very helpful or helpful for general administrative tasks and 44·5% had previously used them in research.
November 19, 2024 at 9:45 AM
The principal perceived benefits of #AI chatbots include: time saved on drafting manuscripts, language translation, or generating figures/tables.
61.8% of respondents viewed AI chatbots as very helpful or helpful for general administrative tasks and 44·5% had previously used them in research.
61.8% of respondents viewed AI chatbots as very helpful or helpful for general administrative tasks and 44·5% had previously used them in research.
A bit about me for any new followers:
Work: evidence synthesis, meta research (reporting guidelines), women's & mental health
Life: sell stock photos, collages, & embroidery; US immigrant to Ireland, EU since '16, married to an Irish man; love a bit of gardening, weightlifting, & yoga
Work: evidence synthesis, meta research (reporting guidelines), women's & mental health
Life: sell stock photos, collages, & embroidery; US immigrant to Ireland, EU since '16, married to an Irish man; love a bit of gardening, weightlifting, & yoga
November 16, 2024 at 11:56 AM
A bit about me for any new followers:
Work: evidence synthesis, meta research (reporting guidelines), women's & mental health
Life: sell stock photos, collages, & embroidery; US immigrant to Ireland, EU since '16, married to an Irish man; love a bit of gardening, weightlifting, & yoga
Work: evidence synthesis, meta research (reporting guidelines), women's & mental health
Life: sell stock photos, collages, & embroidery; US immigrant to Ireland, EU since '16, married to an Irish man; love a bit of gardening, weightlifting, & yoga