Immunologist, metabolism enthusiast. Assistant Professor. Woman in science
Important that everyone remembers this lawsuit was brought by faculty association members, not UC. The faculty association had to sue the university to gain access to the DOJ letter.
Jeremy Berg"The National Institutes of Health admitted to using an internal search tool to flag UC grants that mentioned 'health equity,' 'work force diversity,' 'structural racism,' and 'sexual orientation.' " apnews.com/article/cali... 1/3
Having chaired an NIH review panel, I know how much effort is put into peer review by everyone involved. This piece lays out the current attack on this system amd why it’s bad for American scientific leadership. It’s exceptionally well written and worth the read. It’s also a call to action.
Lisa SchiffSuch a detailed, powerful accounting by @27unihted.bsky.social of how this administration is destroying the U.S. research enterprise: 27unihted.substack.com/p/the-quiet-... #science #resist #censorship #PeerReview #NIH #Action
Instead of hearing about this and thinking “how dare he take 3 months off!” consider thinking that 3 months’ paid leave for inpatient depression treatment could be available for everybody if people like Rep. Tom Kean (R-NJ) chose to pass a law that said so
CNNGOP Rep. Tom Kean announces depression diagnosis after mysterious monthslong absence from Congress. https://cnn.it/440CV6S
I donated to Advocates for Trans Equality today transequality.org When things are shitty, push back by putting good back into the world, whatever that looks like and for whatever cause(s) that make most sense for you.
Homepage | A4TEA4TE was founded in 2024 as the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE) and Transgender Legal Defense and Education Fund (TLDEF), two long-time champions for the trans community, merged togeth...transequality.orgSend this article to your Rep and Senators. Demand action. Keep the pressure on!
Max KozlovNIH grants have been under political scrutiny since early 2025. But what does the screening process actually look like? What is being flagged? I spent a month digging into leaked docs and emails. We've published the 235-word list that are being flagged by an internal AI tool. And so much more. 🧵
If your rep is not on the list of signatories, call them and ask why not! tinyurl.com/y73tpn5m
Raskin, DelBene and Trahan Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Harmful Rule Changes Injecting MAGA Agenda into Government Grantmaking Process, Health Researchtinyurl.comRep. Jamie RaskinPublic health research at world-class institutions like the NIH is an important public good. Rep. Suzan DelBene, Rep. Lori Trahan and I are leading 122 of our colleagues to oppose the Trump Administration’s efforts to give partisan political appointees final say over health research grants.
We have their attention, need to keep the pressure on! 🧪 thehill.com/newsletters/...
Democrats demand OMB rescind grant rulePresented by Planned Parenthood{beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Lawmakers raise alarms about NIH grant changes A group of House Democrats is calli…thehill.com
This is an example of a scientific association censoring its members, real scientists, for defending attacks on science. The police were called to remove the scientists for handing out hard copies of this editorial. diabetesjournals.org/care/article...
Misguided Brushes of a Pen Continue to Dismantle and Destroy Biomedical Research in the United States: We Can No Longer Afford Complacency and Fear. We Must All Act Now!The opinions expressed in this editorial are the personal views of the authors (S.E. Kahn, C.A.M. Anderson, J.B. Buse, and E. Selvin) and do not representdiabetesjournals.orgJeremy Faust, MDIncredibly disturbing story broken by @medpagetoday.com team. www.medpagetoday.com/special-repo...
WHAT IS GOING ON?!?! @amdiabetesassn.bsky.social
Kathleen Bachynski"They physically grabbed us, forced us out of the conference center, & now are telling us we can no longer attend this meeting. They're taking our lanyards," Kelly said. "It really has come to this in America. Censorship is real…America needs to stand up. Scientists, stand up. Physicians, stand up”
Even just the trailer gives me chills and makes me proud to be a scientist! I can't wait for a screening near me!
Shruti NaikWhat if the next breakthrough never comes? The trailer for The Endless Frontier, a new documentary, by two time Emmy Winning Director Marilyn Ness. @nycures.bsky.social @standupforscience.net @aai.org @aaas.org @nature.com @sciam.bsky.social @statnews.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ6s...
• Submit a comment opposing the destruction of 🇺🇸 science; • Pressure every org, professional body, association, uni, etc. you are affiliated with to submit the strongest possible comment opposing this calamity (highest ROI move for most of us) • Make sure your electeds see those comments 🧪
Trump's Russ Vought Is Trying To Kill American Science. We Can Try To Stop Him, | Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew CortlandTrump's Russ Vought Is Trying To Kill American Science. We Can Try To Stop Him, by Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland on Patreon. Join Shouldn't Need to Be a Lawyer by Matthew Cortland...www.patreon.com
Just a reminder that you can join the AAUP even if the faculty at your university aren't unionized. At minimum, it's a monthly donation to an organization that is actually fighting for academics
Jenna NortonShout out to @aaup.org for speaking up against the Trump administration's attack on science. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/24/u... No one claims academia is perfect. *Least of all those working inside it.* But the Trump admin has weaponized its imperfections to justify its destruction.
