Today in Albany, we made the case to dozens of state legislators and staff for investing in NY science through the Empire State Biomedical Research proposal. #FundNYScience

"Dedicated state funding for science could help to alleviate the growing uncertainty which will attract and retain talent coming to New York from all over the world to perform practice-changing research." - Juliane Grimm, Postdoctoral Fellow @einsteinmededu.bsky.social

In February of last year, a single diagnosis united the trajectories of two very different New Yorkers — one a sitting federal judge and one a young cancer researcher originally from Shanghai. - Read the full story: medium.com/@fundnyscien...

"Increased state funding for biomedical research in New York would combat recent threats to basic research and pave the way for discoveries that can benefit New Yorkers and stimulate the state economy.” - Paige Arnold, Postdoctoral Fellow @rockefeller.edu

"My Lab's funding has been affected by the Trump administration's attacks on higher education. This limits how much research can get done and how many students and postdocs we can recruit. We need state funding to protect research and researchers. The time is now to fund the #EBRI." - Andrea Joseph

"When science funding is disrupted, it doesn’t just slow down discovery, it also cuts short promising careers, with rippling effects on society and healthcare. We actually have a real opportunity right now to change the narrative, right here in NY." @samhegde.bsky.social

Over 600 New Yorkers attended our Virtual Town Hall today to advocate for state-based science funding! We were joined by researchers, patients, institutions, and elected officials. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social

Our Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research is tomorrow, Friday Jan 9, 12pm. Join New York researchers and elected officials, medical colleges, and patients to discuss how state funding can drive life-saving biomedical research across New York.

Science saves lives, creates jobs, and strengthens New York’s economy. We’re fighting for the state to invest in the science that serves the public good. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov

Researchers across New York State are calling @governor.ny.gov and our elected representatives about the urgent need to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research Institute (EBRI), which would fund live-saving biomedical research through the state budget! #EBRI #NewYork #Science #Funding

We’re holding Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research on January 9! Join researchers, medical colleges, patients, and political allies to discuss how state funding can advance life-saving research. Let us know if you can make it! fundnyscience.org

"New York is a place of ideas, opportunities and growth. Establishing EBRI will allow scientists to focus on them." - Daniel Savran, Postdoctoral Research Scientist @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

"With expanded access to funding, we can develop tools so that other scientists can use them in their own work, increasing our ability to develop cures for a wide range of debilitating diseases." - Alexandra Bradu, Associate Research Scientist @nygenome.org

"It's critical that New York provides stable investment in science so we can improve outcomes for patients with inflammatory and liver diseases" - Sofia de Olivera, Associate Professor @einsteinmededu.bsky.social

"By funding research here in New York, we can improve quality of life for patients with chronic wounds or nerve damage and reduce the burden on healthcare systems." - Kaushik Sunder, Postdoctoral Fellow @nyu.edu

"I'm proud that we are performing ground breaking research at public universities in New York, and I know that by expanding science funding we can go even further." - Thomas Melendy, Associate Professor at @ubuffalo.bsky.social

"Emerging Technology Advisory Board released a major report earlier this month - its first recommendation to the Governor? ""Launch a new Empire State research excellence fund to invest in basic and translational research"" We agree - it's time to invest in New York's scientific future #EBRI

We’re calling on @GovKathyHochul to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research Institute. "EBRI would allow for New York to remain a global leader in biomedical research, regardless of the approach at the federal level." - Antonio Hernandez, Postdoctoral Fellow @einsteinmededu.bsky.social

We’re calling on @governor.ny.gov to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research Institute. A robust, stable research ecosystem protects jobs, fuels innovation, and builds community health statewide. NY must invest in our global leadership in science. @gothamist.com reports: tinyurl.com/5fab5k7u

When New York invests in groundbreaking science, we can discover cures for debilitating diseases - and we all benefit.

"Sustained funding for biomedical research is essential to translate fundamental discoveries like mine into therapies that help people live longer, healthier lives." [email protected]

"State-level support like #EBRI would protect progress, sustain new labs, and help attract talent and infrastructure." - @samhegde.bsky.social Click here to sign the Open Letter: fundnyscience.org

“We desperately need state-level funding secured through #EBRI to advance our research and ensure that New York state remains a global leader in scientific excellence.” Click here to sign the Open Letter: fundnyresearch.org

Hear from Kait, a Postdoctoral Fellow @weillcornell.bsky.social, on why she supports funding for life-saving research in New York. @nycures.bsky.social #EmpireBiomedicalResearchInstitute #EBRI

"The Empire Biomedical Research institute is a lifeline we cannot afford to neglect" - Matty Lesko, Graduate Student Researcher in the MD/PhD program @upstatemedical.bsky.social

"The lack of stable funding this year cut my department in half, leaving an empty space that reminds us how quickly life-changing research can disappear." -Natalia, Postdoctoral Research Scientist @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

At our second-ever contract campaign retreat, NYC researchers discussed strategies on winning strong contracts, fighting federal funding cuts, and raising standards for all researchers✊ @spocuaw.bsky.social @rocsuaw.bsky.social

Columbia postdocs and associate researchers called for greater transparency and support from @columbiauniversity.bsky.social in its response to funding cuts at a Med Campus forum yesterday. Researchers must continue making our voices heard!! 📣

Columbia has dragged its feet for years on implementing protections against bullying that we won in our contract. As part of a meeting with the Vice Provost today, postdocs and associate researchers delivered a petition signed by the majority of our coworkers demanding action—no more delays!

Hundreds of academic workers across NYC marched to demand that lawmakers #killthecuts on federal research funding yesterday, part of a National Day of Action!

Join researchers like Evan to rally against Trump's federal research funding cuts on Tuesday, April 8th, at 5:00pm at the Central Library Steps. #KillTheCuts RSVP now: forms.gle/NR4JWDAmoyMJ...

It’s critical that we come together as researchers to have the strongest possible voice in shaping how our institutions and elected leaders respond to the funding crisis. Thank you for meeting with us!

Check out why Ankit is joining researchers across NYC on April 8th to #KillTheCuts RSVP: tinyurl.com/2suhhrx8

"In a letter sent last week to Columbia University's president and co-chair of the board of trustees, three UAW locals implored the university's leadership to protect students and reinstate workers that have been expelled and terminated." www.thechiefleader.com/stories/colu...

Trump’s funding cuts on research will have devastating impacts on our ability to perform essential research for the public good. Join us to rally against these cuts on Tuesday, April 8th, at 5:00pm at the Central Library Steps! #KillTheCuts #StandUpForScience RSVP now: forms.gle/NR4JWDAmoyMJ...

Thank you to @nadler.house.gov office for meeting us, @spocuaw.bsky.social, WCM Postdocs, and Sinai Student Workers about our efforts to defend research and international workers! RSVP to join us on 4/8, 5pm at the Central Library as part of a National Action to #KillTheCuts: shorturl.at/xCEmJ

Hear from international researchers in NYC and around the country on why they're taking action on 4/8 to fight for public research and #KillTheCuts! Join our NYC 4/8 action at 5pm on the Central Library steps, RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

"The only option is to stand firm. This applies not just to the fight against cuts, but to the broader struggle for equality everywhere. In its proudest moments, the labor movement has stood squarely on the side of the oppressed on the side of justice." www.thenation.com/article/acti...

Join union members across Columbia to rally in defense of our jobs, safety for international workers, and right to protest. Join postdocs, students, support staff and faculty on Morningside campus to demand Columbia stand with us against the Trump administration ✊ RSVP: tinyurl.com/782sac8m

The Columbia Postdoctoral Workers Organizing Committee condemns the ICE detention of Mahmoud Khalil. We demand that Columbia restore its sanctuary campus policy and fight back against threats to the safety of international workers. Full statement here: drive.google.com/file/d/1pL4Z...

‼️ @columbiauniversity.bsky.social postdocs and fellows, please fill out this form if your funding has been cut in order for us to strategize organizing activities. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... ‼️Check your email, we sent out info yesterday for the postdoc townhall Friday March 14.

Trump is stealing billions of dollars in critical research funding to give tax cuts to billionaires. New Yorkers won't stand for it. Proud to stand with @uaw.org Region 9A and hundreds of researchers, faculty, and academic workers yesterday to #DefendPublicResearch.

Hundreds of NYC academic workers and allies came together yesterday as part of a National Day of Action to #DefendPublicResearch funding. They say cut back, we say fight back! ✊

Academic workers across NYC are taking action in coordination with researchers across the country to defend our work and research on Wednesday, *February 19th, at 4pm* in Washington Square Park ✊ RSVP here to join us: forms.gle/Nrsoe3pcjg7r...

📢 Keep an eye out for details on an NYC action February 19✊

CPW member Stefano Cataldi on the daily issues we face as postdocs, such as bullying and harassment, inadequate compensation, and job insecurity. Want to learn more about our fight for fair and equitable working conditions through our union? this article is a great start! issues.org/postdocs-uni...

Scientists engaged in work to make research fields more inclusive face canceled contracts and expired grants. scim.ag/42xT1W4