Velvet Journigan
@velvetjournigan.bsky.social
Assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Medicinal chemistry; drug discovery; TRP channels; neuropathic pain 🌨️❄️💊https://journiganlab.squarespace.com/
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OutKast is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:
“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
November 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
OutKast is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:
“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
“We started in a little room. Great things start in little rooms”
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Due to an overwhelming response, we're making virtual passes available for "History Has Its Eyes On Us" on November 18.
Join me, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for a conversation about the history we're living through and how we can all shape our country's future. bit.ly/OT-LV
Join me, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for a conversation about the history we're living through and how we can all shape our country's future. bit.ly/OT-LV
Special Conversation with Hillary Clinton, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Heather Cox Richardson
Support Onward Together and Latino Victory Project on November 18
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November 6, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Due to an overwhelming response, we're making virtual passes available for "History Has Its Eyes On Us" on November 18.
Join me, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for a conversation about the history we're living through and how we can all shape our country's future. bit.ly/OT-LV
Join me, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for a conversation about the history we're living through and how we can all shape our country's future. bit.ly/OT-LV
Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
Opinion | Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace?
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November 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Did Liberal Feminism Ruin the Workplace? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/o...
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Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
❤️❤️❤️
November 1, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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VOTE ON NOV 4TH TO KEEP THE PA COURTS BLUE!
September 19, 2025 at 9:40 PM
VOTE ON NOV 4TH TO KEEP THE PA COURTS BLUE!
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Pitt faculty taking a stand against the higher education "compact"
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Please share them here.
University of Pittsburgh professors push back against Trump 'compact' for higher education
University of Pittsburgh professors have asked their school to reject a Trump "compact" that promises more access to federal resources to schools that sign on to his agenda
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October 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Pitt faculty taking a stand against the higher education "compact"
www.wesa.fm/identity-com...
I know of a few other news stories about similar faculty action.
Please share them here.
www.wesa.fm/identity-com...
I know of a few other news stories about similar faculty action.
Please share them here.
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Someone asked me the other day*:
How do we replace all the science that’s being lost across the US as NIH, NSF etc are being lawlessly destroyed?
The answer is: we cannot. It is impossible.
The task now is to defend #NIH and public funding for medical research.
1/ 🧪 #neuroscience
How do we replace all the science that’s being lost across the US as NIH, NSF etc are being lawlessly destroyed?
The answer is: we cannot. It is impossible.
The task now is to defend #NIH and public funding for medical research.
1/ 🧪 #neuroscience
October 29, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Someone asked me the other day*:
How do we replace all the science that’s being lost across the US as NIH, NSF etc are being lawlessly destroyed?
The answer is: we cannot. It is impossible.
The task now is to defend #NIH and public funding for medical research.
1/ 🧪 #neuroscience
How do we replace all the science that’s being lost across the US as NIH, NSF etc are being lawlessly destroyed?
The answer is: we cannot. It is impossible.
The task now is to defend #NIH and public funding for medical research.
1/ 🧪 #neuroscience
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It’s never been more important to support men and women who respect the Constitution and the rule of law. So make a plan to vote at IWillVote.com/VotingInfo/PA.
I Will Vote
Be a voter. Find everything you need to vote in your state’s next election.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
It’s never been more important to support men and women who respect the Constitution and the rule of law. So make a plan to vote at IWillVote.com/VotingInfo/PA.
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Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.
October 29, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Pennsylvania has an important Supreme Court race coming up on Tuesday, November 4. If you live in the Keystone State, or know someone who does, vote YES to retain three justices who will protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.
I'm attending Allegheny County Democratic Committee's event, “ACDC Weekend Virtual Phonebank!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/alleghenycou...
ACDC Weekend Virtual Phonebank! · Allegheny County Democratic Committee
Join us for a special phonebank to get out the vote for our retention candidates. We will be using an autodialer!
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October 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I'm attending Allegheny County Democratic Committee's event, “ACDC Weekend Virtual Phonebank!” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/alleghenycou...
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Watching Baby Boom in honor of Diane Keaton
October 13, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Watching Baby Boom in honor of Diane Keaton
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Congratulations to Professor @kouroshkalantar.bsky.social and Professor Michael Kassiou on being named as 2025 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering 👏
Read more: go.sydney.edu.au/EFCffD
#USYD #ATSEFellows
Read more: go.sydney.edu.au/EFCffD
#USYD #ATSEFellows
September 24, 2025 at 4:40 AM
Congratulations to Professor @kouroshkalantar.bsky.social and Professor Michael Kassiou on being named as 2025 Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering 👏
Read more: go.sydney.edu.au/EFCffD
#USYD #ATSEFellows
Read more: go.sydney.edu.au/EFCffD
#USYD #ATSEFellows
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"Senior officials at the EPA directed a team of scientists over the summer to assess whether the government could develop methods for detecting traces of abortion pills in wastewater." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
Under Trump, E.P.A. Explored if Abortion Pills Could Be Detected in Wastewater
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October 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
"Senior officials at the EPA directed a team of scientists over the summer to assess whether the government could develop methods for detecting traces of abortion pills in wastewater." www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/u...
Comment: Recognizing and serving the chemical technical professional community cen.acs.org/acs-news/com...
Comment: Recognizing and serving the chemical technical professional community
Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN): Keeping you up to date with the chemistry news that matters most. Published by the American Chemical Society.
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October 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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The longest US government shutdowns reut.rs/488MNPc
The longest US government shutdowns
Thousands of U.S. federal employees stopped working on Wednesday when the government shut down due to a budget impasse in Congress.
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October 4, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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This government shut down is all about whether Republicans will get away with raising health care premiums by 75% for 20 million Americans and throwing 15 million people off their health care.
We can't allow that to happen.
We can't allow that to happen.
September 30, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This government shut down is all about whether Republicans will get away with raising health care premiums by 75% for 20 million Americans and throwing 15 million people off their health care.
We can't allow that to happen.
We can't allow that to happen.
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BTW, lots of great collaborations between @pittchemistry.bsky.social and the School of Pharmacy
Come to our Graduate Program Open House at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, October 22nd ! 🔬💊🌠
September 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
BTW, lots of great collaborations between @pittchemistry.bsky.social and the School of Pharmacy
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Our Career Development Fellowships are now for applications. This scheme provides talented early career scientists from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM with research funding and training opportunities to build a successful research career: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/grants/caree...
September 25, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Our Career Development Fellowships are now for applications. This scheme provides talented early career scientists from underrepresented backgrounds in STEM with research funding and training opportunities to build a successful research career: #RSGrants royalsociety.org/grants/caree...