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As a person who directly benefitted from many of the programs being dismantled (F31 Diversity, diverse postdoc seminar series, cluster hire, etc), it hits so hard every time I see one of these programs go away. I am gutted.

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I’m learning to immense value of self-preservation for persisting in this job. If I acted on or even just reacted to every single thing I felt outrage about, I’d have an empty tank. This is a really hard part of the job, but essential.

submitted 1 day ago • 2 comments

It’s just one of those days where I feel like a total loser and like I don’t belong here (in academia, in science, in a leadership position). I keep showing up, though, because I know I actually do deserve to be here. It’s just hard… 😩 🥸

submitted 2 days ago • 1 comment

The wave of energy I get from talking to the scientists in our lab about their projects and discoveries is unparalleled. It truly keeps me going! ♥️♥️♥️

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

We were delighted to have @king5news.com.web.brid.gy visit us in the Termini Lab to discuss how NIH funding cuts could affect cancer research: m.youtube.com/watch?v=Szo9... We NEED indirect costs to provide funding needed complete research studies that will lead to life saving discoveries.

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

How it felt when my R01 score dropped last year…

submitted 13 days ago • 4 comments

Where will you be on March 7th? 👀 @standupforscience.bsky.social

submitted 14 days ago • 3 comments

If you are an @isehsociety.bsky.social member, don't forget to vote for leadership before March 18. There are so many dedicated, hard working people to choose from and if you're not a member consider joining just for this-great time to benefit from the international community!

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

My study section (DDK-D) met last week! Score release is being held up… but it still feels good to know the science was at least seen.

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

First names of all of the PIs of labs on my floor: Bruce, Brandon, Naresh, Soheil, David, Derek, Julian, Toni, Irv, Keith, Jerry, and Tina. One of these things is not like the others 🫠

submitted 16 days ago • 2 comments

Said farewell to Jen Adair who is heading to UMass Chan to lead their Gene Therapy Center. Couldn’t be more grateful to have gotten to learn from her scientifically & professionally. I’ll keep holding down the fort here, but it’s gonna be harder now ♥️ 🧬 Congrats, Jen: www.umassmed.edu/gtc/

submitted 17 days ago • 2 comments

My anxiety has been through the roof lately, which is making is extremely difficult to do my job well. I’m doing my best - carrying on with mentoring, reading, writing, thinking, leading, planning, managing, and everything else that comes with this job… but I am struggling 😔

submitted 20 days ago • 5 comments

The Termini Lab at Fred Hutch in Seattle is recruiting a Lab Aide to join our group - more information and instructions to apply can be found at the posting below 👇🧫👇🔬👇🐁 careers-fhcrc.icims.com/jobs/29265/l...

submitted 22 days ago • 1 comment

My new routine is that every morning, I spend about 30 minutes ruminating in despair with Bart. I’m so profoundly sad about what science has become. Sending strength to everyone who is trying to carry on ♥️ 🐈‍⬛ #NewPI

submitted 26 days ago • 1 comment

Everything is a mess, so here’s a timeline cleanse: give it up for the purrfessors behind the research grants 🐈‍⬛ 🩸 ✍️ 🧫 🐾 if you have a furry collaborator, please post them below!

submitted 34 days ago • 9 comments

NIH-funded research is at risk. Cuts to federal funding could harm science and the economy. Contact Congress now to protect research. Every call matters. Find your reps at govtrack.us and speak up today. #FundScience www.ascb.org/science-poli...

submitted 34 days ago • 0 comments

Dittoooooo

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

LOI submitted. The show must go on… 🙏🏻🩸🔮

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

Celebrating my three fabulous undergraduate research students on “International Day of Women and Girls in Science”. It’s been a honor to have them in my research lab and support them as they discover new antiviral therapies! #womeninscience #11Feb 🧪

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

“Ask for forgiveness, not for permission” is the name of the game right now. Easier said than done, but the next generation of great scientists are watching and learning from our sentiment and actions. Mentors: stay strong and focused - your words and actions matter more than you know.

submitted 37 days ago • 0 comments

Everything feels weird and uncertain, and I can only imagine how trainees feel right now… so are some things mentors can do to support mentees during these challenging times: 🧵

submitted 38 days ago • 2 comments

The US plans to cut billions in reimbursements to medical researchers for items such as hazardous waste disposal.

submitted 39 days ago • 168 comments

Scientists work hard to make breakthroughs that benefit all. Fracturing the research infrastructure of universities, crippling technical and didactic education, and depleting the morale of staff, researchers, janitors, students, & patients is no way to lead global innovation. #leadership #vision

submitted 39 days ago • 1 comment

I want to share wisdom or guidance but it’s hard to find the right words at this time. Mentoring is going to become an even more challenging job than it already was. I’m up for it, but I also need to make sure I’m okay. It’s a lot of pressure but I’m going to figure it out - I will persist.

submitted 43 days ago • 1 comment

My quote was added about the loss of these programs: “Our country is quite literally hobbling ourselves by cancelling these programs," which support undergraduates, grad students and postdocs "who bring important, unique and novel insights and breadth to solving challenging, scientific problems”

submitted 46 days ago • 3 comments