As stressful as it is to run a laboratory in the US right now, my thoughts are often with the NIH staff living in the awful chaos trying to preserve the whole enterprise. I’m grateful for every moment they choose not to give up. These people are the only thing keeping it from entirely collapsing.

IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Please watch the workshop video and COMMENT by 5:00 Monday 7/14 This is the source of the "no more model organism only grants in NIH-funded research" decree.

The House Appropriations Subcommittee for HHS markup is scheduled for July 21 and full comm July 24. Not much time. Make those calls ☎️ to your congressional leaders NOW 🚨! Make sure they hear the devastation that will happen to research 🔬, training 👩🏽‍🔬 and health 🩺 if the proposed cuts go forward.

Reyes lab making me proud in Columbus, Ohio. #Standupforscience.

Thank you @universite-caen.bsky.social. American scientists thank you for Standing UpFor Science! #standupforscience #standupforsciencefr

I was so disappointed that I would miss #standupforscience because I’m in France for a meeting. But look what I found!!! The solidarity in France is amazing and heartwarming. If they are supporting us in France, we should all be out today! Thank you University of Caen!!

Are you a scientist or student heading to a @standupforscience.bsky.social ‬rally this Friday? We want to hear from you. Tell us about yourself and why you’re going, how far you’re traveling, why you’re fired up, and whether there will be car snacks. Call or text us at (646) 767-6532.

Interview on the impact to Durham, NC www.cnn.com/2025/03/03/p...

Ohio! Come rally with us in Columbus at the Statehouse, 12-3p. Also, stay tuned for details on a walkout in Cleveland, in case you're up that way and can't make the drive to Cbus.

I made free to print posters for the @standupforscience.bsky.social protest Please share! #standupforscience abetterscientist.wordpress.com/2025/03/01/f...

Please share: @delauro.house.gov is cochair of the US House Congressional Rapid Response Task Force and Litigation Working Group. They are looking for instances where the impoundment and restriction of NIH/NSF funds is having a negative impact. Submit examples here delauro.house.gov/constituent-...

Ok scientists & those who love science 🧪: here is another exhortation. Call Congress TODAY about the freeze on NIH Council Meetings and Study Sections. Emphasize that this means NO new grants are being funded & labs will soon start to shut down and fire employees. Phone numbers are at: 5calls.org

So a former postdoc from our department had just started as a PO at NIH and was terminated in the wave of terminations last week. He is in the research triangle and a phenomenal scientist with expertise in stress and glia. If anyone in the RTI is hiring asap please let me know! #neuroskyence

I was heartbroken to hear this news. As a collaborator, I STRONGLY endorse Justin’s scientific skills. He is a brilliant experimentalist, supportive mentor, and incredible writer and presenter. He will add value to ANY scientific team. Please spread the word. Justin, I am so so sorry. 😞

#StandUpForScience! Engage and get out where you can to support and advocate. 📣 Our communities need to hear from us! 🔬These cuts and layoffs will have far reaching consequences on America’s health! 🩺🧠

Today's action - contact your MOCs about the Federal Register block! I just used @llparker100.bsky.social's resistbot via SMS and there is a little back and forth for it to collect your info but it went through and I got a receipt message from Sen Markey! resist.bot/petitions/PC...

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s idea of efficiency is stopping research on curing cancer.

🚨Amidst all the uncertainty at NIH Welcome Leap just launched an important new $50M program in Women’s Health👩🏻‍🔬🧠 CARE focuses on the link between Alzheimer’s and perimenopausal hormonal changes wellcomeleap.org/care/ Note: full indirects! Please share widely to support women’s health 🙏🏼

The no cost extension button is back and at least some are being granted. If this applies to you, go for it. PLEASE SHARE

Great news for those not in the 22 states. Thank you #AAMC! www.aamc.org/news/press-r...

Helpful table to determine how much your University or health system is set to lose if the NIH indirect cap is suddenly lowered to 15%. For SJSU it is $374k which is on the smaller end but devastating considering our other budget issues. datawrapper.dwcdn.net/l0ZqA/8/

Here’s a document meant to prep for this possibility from a law firm, but not easy to TLDR: www.ropesgray.com/-/media/File...

Attempts to stop animal research . Please pay attention to this ASAP if you support animal research and grants. There is a meeting next week. It is under the guise of saving money now. speak4.app/lp/7d01tnik/...

You can use this website to look up how much money goes into your state from NIH, how many jobs are supported, and more. www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...

Reyes lab had a ball at this year’s gingerbread house contest. Welcome to Wicked PRIDE. Note the amazing tornado made out of paper towels and fairy lights. 🥰Thanks @jaymemcreynolds.bsky.social for organizing this super fun event!!!

This resonates 💯. I’m deep into developing a grant in a new area… it’s been hard intellectual work…. But these are the primary thoughts as I slog through very long days. Strong emphasis on the joy of working with others!! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Yet like the research community, this orchid knows a thing or two about hanging in there. Through thick and thin, science keeps going. And if Team Eisch can rock it despite my perpetual game of inbox catch-up, nothing can stop us 🌱 #neuroscience #neuroskyence🧪🧠👩‍🔬2/2

For anyone interested, I wrote this piece recently: www.thetransmitter.org/sex-differen... #Alzheimers #womensbrainhealth