Vincent
vdion.bsky.social
Vincent
@vdion.bsky.social
Prof of DNA repair and neurodegeneration at the UK DRI at Cardiff university.

Huntington’s disease
Myotonic dystrophy and others
Yes, that’s another good reason: it is expansive to move abroad!
April 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
If you are from abroad and/or you have already been thinking of leaving, this is a good push.

But for the vast majority of people, going abroad is not a solution.
February 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM
3) There are not enough science jobs for hundreds of Americans to suddenly go abroad.

4) This is a grass is greener on the other side idea. There are problems with the systems elsewhere also.
February 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM
2) Getting funding in another country’s funding system is not trivial. NIH-style grant is not the same as MRC or CIHR grants. The cultures, reviewers, and expected preliminary data are all different. It’s a new skill to learn.
February 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM
1) It is incredibly hard to move countries, you lose your social circle and you uproot your kids/partner who also have local lives/jobs/studies.
February 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Reposted by Vincent
Major announcement on support for a new social media source December 3rd
a cartoon character with the words the truth will be revealed on the bottom
Alt: a cartoon character with the words the truth will be revealed on the bottom
media.tenor.com
November 18, 2024 at 4:25 PM