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This, right here…👇 Pass. It. On. 🌈✨

submitted 2 days ago • 141 comments

The whole 'science isn't political' bit from NAS president Marsha McNutt keeps getting cringey-er. Really disappointing.

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

Honored to be featured in this podcast about careers in Tissue Engineering! Always a pleasure to chat with superstar @naveedtavakol.bsky.social from @columbiauniversity.bsky.social Listen to learn more about the challenges and joys of becoming a Professor of BME! @nyutandon.bsky.social

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

With the NIH cuts, there’s no longer any excuse for any professor, in any discipline, to not address the moment in their classes. You don’t even have to be “political” if that’s how you roll; this changes everything. You need only observe reality. 1/

submitted 18 days ago • 51 comments

It’s becoming apparent to me through multiple conversations with people over the last 3 days that NIH funding mechanisms that have not already gone through review and council will be delayed by AT LEAST 6 months.

submitted 6 days ago • 9 comments

What does it take to invent entirely new ways to study the most common and lethal form of brain cancer? The cancers that are fatal today don't have to be tomorrow. Support for biomedical research enables generational shifts for all. Supported by NIH www.instagram.com/reel/DGTVW0d...

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Why I Study Cancer The cancers that are fatal today don't have to be tomorrow. Support for biomedical research enables generational shifts in how we treat cancer. What a privilege to work at @cancercenteril. Work funded by National Institutes of Health www.instagram.com/reel/DGTUxwD...

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

This is an attack on US science. NSF staff provide critical support for scientific infrastructure and global excellence. These are valuable dedicated public servants. Please contact your reps, write letters, make noise! Are there any plans for rallies at NSF headquarters? Journalists: COVER THIS!

submitted 8 days ago • 2 comments

Firings are happening right now at the National Science Foundation. Essential staff are being cut. This isn’t about the budget. If it was, they’d be going after the military (17%) or state appropriations (38%). NSF is 0.7% of the federal budget. All federal employees make up only 4% of the budget.

submitted 8 days ago • 98 comments

The cost-saving claims don’t hold up. Every dollar in NIH research grants generates $2.46 in economic activity, research shows—a total of $93 billion in 2023 alone. “It’s incredible to me that we would give up this thing that has such obvious societal benefits,” says biologist Mark Peifer.

submitted 9 days ago • 50 comments

NIH grants peeps are working hard, on a Sunday night, trying to get our grants out to us as their world is in chaos. We owe them all a huge debt. Science peeps: be sure to send your grants personnel (grants management, POs and SROs) a note of encouragement and gratitude. @sarathomasy.bsky.social

submitted 10 days ago • 2 comments

“Even if I had the opportunity to alter this work to be in compliance, whatever that may mean, I can’t remove my identity in my story…And that being under attack hurts probably the most.” - a quote from me! www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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The Dire Consequences of Science Without DEI www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

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Howard University is now a R1 university, the first HBCU with a research one designation. H-U definitely knows!

submitted 13 days ago • 18 comments

Two years ago today, Frontiers exposed us to the wonders of AI generated graphics. Happy Anniversary to the Rat Balls paper.

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

Proud of our @bmeunite.bsky.social Future Faculty Program for receiving the Society for Biomaterials DEI Award biomaterials.org/publications... - we have mentored over 60 post-doc fellows over 4 years.

submitted 13 days ago • 1 comment

Good explainer on indirect costs and federal grants: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxTD...

submitted 14 days ago • 0 comments

"NIH admit freezing is illegal, will resume issuing grants" popular.info/p/breaking-n...

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Truly inspiring #Gordon conference Physical Science of Cancer in California! Due to NIH cuts and shocking absence of speakers, I presented our work on #dormancy and #metastasis. Great catching up with colleagues and meeting new ones! Very excited to chair GRC 2027 with @profharley.bsky.social!

submitted 16 days ago • 0 comments

This is it. This is the take.

submitted 18 days ago • 52 comments

not paying indirect costs for research is like only paying the players in the Super Bowl. can't have a Super Bowl without coaches, referees, security, janitors, announcers, stadium staff, and a stadium - and you can't have research without supporting people and facilities

submitted 17 days ago • 19 comments

“For whatever reason, people of color have a higher incidence of maternal mortality."

submitted 17 days ago • 1515 comments

A useful tool and a great thing to do... 5calls.org/issue/nih-ns...

submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

Spending some time considering the mettle of your average senator versus, say, Anita Hill and Christine Blasey Ford.

submitted 17 days ago • 67 comments

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submitted 17 days ago • 0 comments

Trump & Musk are making massive cuts to the National Institutes of Health. I know there is a lot going on right now, but this is one of worst things they have done so far, will affect cancer research and trials, the search for cures, innovation and competitiveness, our universities. Your lives.

submitted 18 days ago • 510 comments

Reflections from the Big10 Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program What a privilege to spend time with 80 faculty members from the 18 (!!) schools across the Big Ten

submitted 18 days ago • 2 comments

Santa Barbara

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UW-Madison on proposed NIH indirect cost cap: “This proposed change to NIH funding–UW–Madison’s largest source of federal support–will significantly disrupt vital research activity and delay lifesaving discoveries and cures related to cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and much more.” 1/x

submitted 18 days ago • 3 comments

So last night I won the Big Ten Academic Alliance Academic Leadership Program bowling championships. My prize: actual bowling pin. 🏆 This is definitely going on award shelf in my office. But do I also add it to CV under honors & awards?

submitted 18 days ago • 3 comments

The United States by virtue of a bipartisan commitment to biomedical research created one of the most vibrant, productive research ecosytems in the world. People came from all over to study here, do research here. It was a monumental accomplishment by both parties. 1/

submitted 18 days ago • 34 comments

If it's hitting UIUC already, it's crushing other places. @econroy.bsky.social the lag will catch up real soon like.

submitted 18 days ago • 30 comments

I said what I said. www.thewrap.com/chris-hayes-...

submitted 18 days ago • 848 comments

God will not forgive us.

submitted 18 days ago • 2 comments

An irony of the push to lower overhead rates on grants to reduce waste / fraud is that a significant amount of overhead goes to “grant compliance” because of a Bush II focus on grant oversight. Every university has a huge office filled with staff ensuring no grant dollar goes where it’s not allowed.

submitted 18 days ago • 6 comments

Universities are often a source of anchor jobs in MANY communities.

submitted 18 days ago • 2 comments

That science is apolitical take by the president of the national academy of science is ageingreal well.

submitted 18 days ago • 1 comment

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submitted 21 days ago • 41 comments

It's not "Breaking News" now, since it was announced by NIH yesterday. But it is breaking....... washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...

submitted 18 days ago • 40 comments

Union square is full of people protesting for trans youth. Over for 4000 in attendance

submitted 18 days ago • 29 comments

If you think the proposed cuts to American science are because science is unpopular, this are wrong. DON'T BELIEVE THEM. 1. 76% of Americans express trust in scientists, more than for police officers and school principals (Pew). 2. 80% say federal funding of science is vital to our nation (STAC)

submitted 19 days ago • 6 comments