open.substack.com/pub/elizabet... Another thoughtful article from Elizabeth Ginexi on the dramatic reduction in the Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) published by the NIH in 2025 and 2026.

Shoutout to NYC! 🙌 🏙️🍎 They just launched a $1M campaign: “Ask Questions, Get Answers, Vaccinate.” 💉👶 The goal? Boost childhood vaccination, fight misinformation, and encourage parents to talk with trusted providers. Healthy kids = stronger communities. 💪

‪Ars Technica: Americans trust Fauci over RFK Jr. and career scientists over Trump officials RFK Jr. has tried hard to villainize Fauci. Americans still trust Fauci more. by Beth Mole @bethmariem.bsky.social @arstechnica.com 👉 bit.ly/4rZfVQ7

Stand Up for Science Rally Boston @standupforscience.bsky.social

Here’s part of my speech @standupforscience.bsky.social

Stand Up for Science Rally Boston. #standupforscience @standupforscience.bsky.social

A new Annenberg poll shows Americans trust federal career scientists and independent medical groups more than in the political leaders running U.S. health agencies www.annenbergpublicpolicycenter.org/stark-divide...

A more complete set of voices in a companion piece. www.cnn.com/2026/03/05/h...

Huge loss to the NIH. Brave federal employees who chose to leave because of the never ending hurdles to do their jobs well.

🚨 Calling all MA residents: this Saturday, March 7th, join the nationwide protest Stand Up for Science! For more information visit: https://www.standupforscience.net/march7 🗓️ March 7th, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 - 3:00 PM 📍Parkman Bandstand, 139 Tremont St.

I'm begging my fellow politicians, Illinoisans, and Americans to realize that right now, we aren't fighting over policy or political party. We're fighting over whether we're going to be a country rooted in empathy and kindness — or one rooted in cruelty and rage.

Important article from former senior leader at the CDC, Deb Houry. No One Should Run Two Agencies. www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/seco...

“It breaks my heart to think that people’s health is going to increasingly be tied to where they live. But for now, it’s going to be imperative that we have groups like the National Public Health Coalition that people feel they can trust.” Said Jerome Adams, Surgeon General in 1st Trump admin.

With federal research funding uncertain, states debate new science initiatives www.statnews.com/2026/02/20/s... via @statnews.com

Some good news... www.nytimes.com/2026/02/18/h... [Gift link] 1/2

So well written. Thank you Elizabeth Ginexi for describing what’s going on inside the NIH. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/what-nih-s...

They won’t stop until the National Institutes of Health is a hollowed out RFK Jr. echo chamber and revenue generation machine for snake oil peddlers.

Scoop: The NIH infectious-diseases institute (NIAID) will soon scrub “pandemic preparedness” and “biodefense” from its web pages, according to e-mails I obtained. The directive is the start of a broader shake-up at NIAID, which has long been attacked by Republicans.

My quote of the day Over and over, nature shows that it's a really tough adversary. That's why it's important that we invest in laboratories, disease detectives, research, mosquito control, the public health system around the world to find, stop, track, prevent health threats. Tom Frieden

Reporter: Do any of you have a favorite animal? Child: My favorite one is a gold snake that can move. It has gold eyes, and it has a super-duper tail… Reporter: Mr. Mamdani, the second question for you. Mamdani: Yes. It’s also the golden snake.

27 UNIHTED benefit concert, Barnstorm, Feb 15th with guest Dr. Francis Collins! 2 benefit concerts for 27 UNIHTED will take place at Bethesda Boards at 6:00 PM and 8:30 PM on February 15th. Tickets are 40$. Fired/displaced workers attend for free. Email [email protected] for more info, link in bio

Last rant (for the day) about the "Reclaiming Science" MAHA event. Deputy Director Memoli (who was described as running NIH inside whereas Director Bhattacharya handles external issues [Narrator: Normally, the NIH Director does not delegate NIH management] participated in a panel discussion. 1/16

🧵Good news out of #NIH today. (1) NIH is extending #ESI and #K99/R00 eligibility to accommodate researchers whose eligibility would have ended during the previous shutdown. Take a look at NOT-OD-26-020. If your ESI status would have ended in 2025, you get an automatic extension through 2026/03/31.

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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

1/5 🚨 India reports a new Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal. 5 healthcare workers infected, 1 critical. Thailand & Nepal are screening travelers. Nipah spreads from animals to humans & has a high fatality rate (40-75%). www.bbc.com/news/article...

Tell your Rep to support @degette.house.gov who wants to: Cap the number of political appointees at NIH, Prohibit political appointees from NIH grant review processes, and Prohibit NIH from terminating grants without scientific cause. degette.house.gov/media-center...

Powerful piece in STAT this morning from some NIH staff members who have resigned www.statnews.com/2026/01/10/n... 1/3

Among the things I am thankful for is the courage and patriotism of all the federal workers who blew the whistle on agency policies that harm Americans, and those who support us. #CourageIsContagious Art by @drrabbithole.bsky.social

I needed this…

www.newyorker.com/culture/the-... This is such a deeply personal and raw piece from Tatiana Schlossberg (Caroline Kennedy’s daughter) who is battling AML so bravely. 🥲🥲.

Hey fam, @27unihted.bsky.social is having a FUNDRAISER!! Dec 12 7-11 pm, featuring THREE AWESOME BANDS @allstrike.bsky.social @ammoniteband.bsky.social The Laterals At Chacho Distilling Co 6031 Kansas Ave, DC $10 at the door Psst spread the word

While the government was shut down, 379 NIH study section meetings (containing 24,380 grant applications) were postponed. NIH is committed to getting these reviewed, but please be patient and understanding with staff, as this is a complex and heavy lift.

SHAME!

Abandoning Merit for Compliance: Unpacking The Compact for Higher Education substack.com/@joshuasweit...

Things are at a standstill with the govt shutdown, the year has been one of 'constant chaos' at the NIH — & the worst may be yet to come folks said on my panel Read a recap of our talk w/ @jeremymberg.bsky.social @malar0ne.bsky.social & Eric Green here www.statnews.com/2025/10/16/f...

This is a remarkable piece. Conservative AND liberal legal scholars come out TOGETHER to condemn Trump’s compact for higher education. www.chronicle.com/article/our-...

Looking forward to this discussion at the STAT Summit in Boston this Thursday.

Attracting new scientists is what makes America a global leader.

How to Save the American Experiment www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/o...