While I am genuinely concerned for my colleagues who are doctors currently on H1B visas, I acknowledge that I can't make people care about other humans. But American *should* care about the fact that their ability to get medical care WILL be affected by these visa restrictions.

Thrilled that both @kristenyoung.bsky.social and I won the Lady Gaga Ticketmaster war today

I called @kristenyoung.bsky.social during her clinic We observed her MCPs while observing the ring

"You should think of your energy as if it's expensive, as if it's a luxury item not everyone can afford." - Taylor Swift, August 13 2025

kittens are the best

On June 16, 2025 my 5-year $750,000 NIH grant (K award) to improve care for adults with sickle cell disease was terminated suddenly and unjustly. If you would like to donate to the research we are doing, click the link: www.gifts.duke.edu/dukehealth?d... #sicklecell #health #america #usa

I have a lot of issues with people getting information solely through short-form video content (cue the Gen-Z hate), but it doesn’t seem like that trend is stopping anytime soon. I am going to try to reach people over on TikTok. Here are the first 3 minutes of one I just made. 🧪 #MedSky #BlackMedSky

Kittttttennnns

taking name suggestions from a broader audience now for our new kitten:

🎶 but on a Friday in may … I watched begin again 🎶 The genuine joy knowing that there is a Debut TV 🥹🥹🥹🙃😃 Yes, Taylor we are interested!!

Thrilled to have the opportunity to present our early research on identifying stereotypes for patients with SLE at #LUPUS2025 in Toronto. Leaving inspired and grateful for this outstanding community of scientists, clinicians, and patient partners.

Couldn’t miss Dr. Laurent Arnaud’s session on Rare SLE Manifestations at #LUPUS2025! 🔹final list of 45 rare SLE manifestations 🔹21 selected for potential treatment strategies 🔹strategies include treatment for both severe & non-severe cases Read more here www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Patient 🤝Physician Let’s go #LUPUS2025 💜💜💜💜💜

5 more sleeps! #lupus2025

7️⃣ days! Counting down to #LUPUS2025 and excited to share our work on Bias and Stereotyping in lupus. Will recreate this gif soon, see you soon Toronto! @nartherheumie.bsky.social

I don't get how anyone can possibly be okay with ending the WHI. This study has accrued decades of data from 42000 women and it is still going. It helps to address critical research gaps that have been allowed to go unfilled because of durable misogyny and provides invaluable insight into aging.

Gonna have a serious talking-to with my pediatric cancer patients

April 6th is National Siamese Cat day! Happy meowing to all who celebrate 😺

Third good thing: dinner with my rheum oomfs @nartherheumie.bsky.social @kristenyoung.bsky.social

I had wayyy too much fun today in the Great Debate at the ACR Educator Conference! @laceyfeigl.bsky.social @kristenyoung.bsky.social @jhurheumfellows.bsky.social

presenting Sunday Roast Cat

For those who don't know a K01 is a training grant for early career researchers. Typically 4-5years to help them launch their research careers. It protects up to 75% time for research. Rescinding awarded K level grants is throwing a grenade into an already tenuous research pipeline.

This type of grant, a K01, is the first major NIH grant for an early career researcher. Early career in this case means someone who has already completed all their education. This type of grant often reflects a decade or more of education and prior research.

Veterans have, by law, preferential hiring in the federal government. Disabled veterans get higher preference. Among other things, it's a pipeline to help them adjust post-service. So if you're roasting all the new hires, you're roasting a lot of veterans, with a lean towards disabled vets.

🆕 #Obinutuzumab (Obi) in Lupus Nephritis: the REGENCY Trial Phase 3 RCT: Obi vs PBO 🫘 Pts w/ SLE nephritis Class III/IV ± 5 🎲 Randomized 1:1 to OBI v PBO (+MMF/steroids) 📊 Obi: ⇡rate of renal response and improved renal outcomes #LupusNephritis #RheumSky #NephSky #MedSky #Lupus

New: Project 2025, which Russell Vought is the architect of, advocates for cutting NIH funding. But, it has been NIH-funded research that contributed to Vought’s own daughter having better treatment options for cystic fibrosis. www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

A well-reported piece in @nytimes.com @by-cjewett.bsky.social the intent of these cuts ("reduce federal taxpayer subsidization of leftist agendas") doesn't match their apolitical, mundane, & mission-critical reality govt can't do this research any cheaper than us www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u...

I’ve seen this film before. @alhkim.bsky.social @jeffsparks.bsky.social @kristenyoung.bsky.social @situationrheum.bsky.social

🚨BREAKING. From a program officer at the National Science Foundation, a list of keywords that can cause a grant to be pulled. I will be sharing screenshots of these keywords along with a decision tree. Please share widely. This is a crisis for academic freedom & science.

🧵 The CDC's recent directive to remove all articles that mention DEI terms INCLUDING "gender" is more than concerning. Understanding the distinction between sex and gender is critical, including for chronic diseases. An example in axial spondyloarthritis: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38008661/

One of my fave pics from #ACR24 Cheers to a great year! @rheumcat.bsky.social @kristenyoung.bsky.social

You're going to see Gracie too @kristenyoung.bsky.social !! cc @mmpharmd.bsky.social

Remember this moment …

One of the hardest skills to develop in medicine—one that simply cannot be learned from books and must be taught and encouraged by example—is the ability to take a step back and say “Wait a minute, that doesn’t make any god damn sense.”

2024: BDILH —> WAOLOM —>loml—> icdiwabh —> smallest man 2025: ???????

happy thanksgiving from the turkey tax collector

📣 announcing the start of pie for breakfast season 🥧

Appreciate the candidness of @edyong209.bsky.social in this opinion piece, researchers can benefit from his insights regarding working with patient partners and disabled/chronically ill colleagues. www.nytimes.com/2023/12/11/o...

my Bluesky feed is medicine, Swifties, and Siamese cats and it’s perfect - never change.

Recently finished The Women by Kristin Hannah — the narrative of women veterans from the Vietnam era is rarely told, and especially compelling if you’ve ever worked with women veterans. Recommend this one, even if the romance is a bit cheesy. #booksky

It's Not Just Joint Pain panel #ACR24 highlights: Can't believe it's been a week since participating in this incredible discussion. Fatigue was among the symptoms given the most attention. Read the Rheumatologist article here: www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/its-...

what do you mean there’s a rotisserie chicken in the fridge???

This is a great thread if you are new to Bluesky, there are 2 starter packs for #rheumatology / #RheumSky in one click you will follow lots of rheumatology content. One pinned to the top of my account and one curated by @sarahlmackie.bsky.social

Hi, I’m Kristen, an attending asked what car I would be if I was a car, then offered I would be a minivan, because I’m slow and reliable. 🚐🚐

#ACR24 patient experience panel @chroniceileen.bsky.social @rheumepi.bsky.social @xtel007.bsky.social

Thanks to everyone who came by my poster on #HealthLiteracy & outcomes in #InflammatoryArthritis at #ACR24 Great to connect with rheumatologists, researchers & patients from around the world, focussing on #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth Full abstract can be found here: acrabstracts.org/abstract/hea...

I’m never sure if when people lead an email with K - they mean OK or an abbreviation for Kristen. (Hot take alert 🚨 - K is never an acceptable replacement for OK)