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Kimberly Beatty

@beattylab.bsky.social
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Chemical Biologist. Loves probes, hates TB.

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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Please share: OHSU is hiring an Assistant Prof. in the Dept. of Chemical Physiology & Biochemistry. We are looking for a chemical biologist who will apply novel chemical tools in physiological systems. Apply online: www.ohsu.edu/human-resour... (Job # 2026-41667).
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OHSU Faculty, Physician and Academic Jobs in Oregon
Find higher education faculty, physician and research jobs and build your academic health career at OHSU in Portland, Oregon.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Job opportunities at NIH: The NIH Center for Scientific Review is hiring multiple scientific review officers (SRO; Job Announcement Number NIH-CSR-DH-26-13066864) in areas of science spanning the NIH research portfolio. Applications open for 5 days-- DUE MONDAY! www.usajobs.gov/job/885650900
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Biologist Scientist Administrator (Scientific Review Officer)
We are looking for scientists to provide technical leadership and guidance and serve as Biologist Scientist Administrator (Scientific Review Officers) (SROs). SROs work in partnership with the scienti...
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Another view at Mount Rainier National Park:
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Mount Rainier National Park... rainbow! (About 3 hours from OHSU in Portland, Oregon)
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Interesting-- I always assumed that the flame was used to flame sterilize (e.g., a glass spreader). Didn't realize that wafting air currents were believed (falsely) to help sterilize. Bunsen burners’ reputation for sterilizing workplaces flames out www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Bunsen burners’ reputation for sterilizing workplaces flames out
Study shows that the venerable device does not waft bacteria away from workbenches, as is often assumed.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Work from my team. The more I understand M. abscessus, the more convinced I am that treatment can't ignore its extended spectrum beta-lactamase. That is a very active enzyme!! Chemoproteomic Elucidation of β-Lactam Drug Targets in Mycobacterium abscessus pubs.acs.org/aidcbc/artic...
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Chemoproteomic Elucidation of β-Lactam Drug Targets in Mycobacterium abscessus
Abstract. The pathogen Mycobacterium abscessus (Mab) can cause severe and difficult-to-treat chronic lung infections. Despite the rising incidence and clin
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Laura Kiessling @laurakiessling.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
I don't post enough but please spread the word on this one @chemjobber.bsky.social @chemsky.bsky.social
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Jonathan Pruneda @jnpruneda.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
WE'RE HIRING! Thanks to some recent successes with NIH funding, we're seeking two new postdoctoral scholars to join our team. See below for details. Please share widely and feel free to reach out with any questions!
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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Of course this RFI drops late on Friday. NIH proposes to stop providing specific scores and instead bin grants into 3 broad categories: most competitive, competitive, not discussed. A score would be calculated but not provided to the PI (or PO). grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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NOT-OD-26-088: Request for Information (RFI) on Proposed Changes to Reporting Outcomes from NIH Peer Review
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Request for Information (RFI) on Proposed Changes to Reporting Outcomes from NIH Peer Review NOT-OD-26-088. NIH
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Trump’s executive order on vaccines was based on “feelings”. In our new OpEd, @jimalwine.bsky.social and I share some facts about the numerous things that are wrong withTrump’s vibes-based EO. I am fairly certain that most of us would prefer health policy to rest upon scientific evidence.
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Trump’s Vaccine Order Will Harm Public Health
It's greatest immediate impact will be the confusion and chaos it sows among parents and caregivers.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Fauci's diary: "The POTUS called my cell & screamed at me because I had mentioned to the Press … that the duration of immunity for common coronaviruses was 6 mo to 1 yr and that … it is possible that we may have to use additional boosts." Fauci, the expert, was right. Trump was/is an irate idiot.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
In 1863, Harriet Tubman played a key role in the Combahee River Raid. She was the first woman to lead U.S. troops in an armed assault. She helped free 750 slaves in that one event. Her story is exactly the American history that Trump and Hegseth want to erase. She was a true American hero.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Thank you for putting this project into context. Even without your thoughtful explanation, it is safe for us all to assume that peer-reviewed, NIH-funded science is rigorous, significant, and impactful. That is how peer-review has worked for decades. This grant should NOT have been terminated.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Unacceptable. Peer-reviewed, funded grants should not be terminated on a whim.
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ProPublica @propublica.org · 05/08/2026
We created this guide for anyone who could experience a miscarriage in a state with abortion restrictions. We wrote it in consultation with dozens of doctors, including those who regularly treat patients who are miscarrying 👇
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If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
What evidence do we have of gender bias in research? Here is an example. The 4000 yo remains of a powerful, highly skilled, goldsmith (the Upton Lovell Shaman) were assumed for 200 yr to be male (see below). Nope. This powerful leader was female all along. archaeologymag.com/2026/07/bron...
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
Fun read: When the rainbow is the point: creating accessible cover illustrations | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/blog...
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When the rainbow is the point: creating accessible cover illustrations
Senior Scientific Illustrator Noelle Burgess walks through her process for the 25 June cover of Science
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Sara Reardon @sarareardon.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
🚨Breaking🚨: NIH is terminating health disparities research grants again. This time, they may successfully avoid legal challenges by giving specific reasons for their decisions. One grant so far, more to come. Exclusive @science.org by me and @jocelynkaiser.bsky.social www.science.org/content/arti...
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NIH is again terminating grants that the Trump administration dislikes
With cancellation of health disparities project, agency may be testing new way to legally kill politically sensitive grants
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
I am designing new constructs to express my POI from a pET28(a)-TEV vector. I have done this many times before... but am having issues with Genscript. I think that the interface changed recently. Any recommendations?
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Chemjobber @chemjobber.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
The 2027 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List has 27 tenure-track positions and 1 teaching-only position: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #facultychemjobs #chemsky #chemchat ⚗️🧪
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The 2027 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List
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Virginia Gewin @virginiagewin.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Scientists--if your funding was cut over the last year (for research on climate, global health, DEI, LGBTQ or womens health, etc) but you managed to keep the research going, I want to talk to you for an upcoming article! Plz contact me: gewin at me dot com. Re-posts appreciated!
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I serve on NIH study section, spending considerable effort sharing my expertise on the most meritorious research proposals. I use my knowledge judge significance, innovation, feasibility, methods. The OMB rule change would enable that expertise to be completely disregarded in funding decisions.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I strongly oppose the OMB rule change. I do not believe in political interference in NIH funding and award decisions. We all benefit from the very best science getting funded. To be clear, I oppose the harmful changes being proposed by Vought and Trump. I won't be silent or self-censor.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
I was just searching to see who commented... Not too late!! Please take a minute to express your concerns on this offensive proposal!!
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
@baradlab.com gave me a sneak preview of his new tool, very cool!
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 08/07/2026
🚨 HEADS UP: If you haven't submitted a comment on the OMB proposal yet, there's still time - but it's running out! There are only 5 days left to push back against Russell Vought's attempt to give political appointees unprecedented control over federal research funding. Take Action: zurl.co/w6DcW
Graphic from Stand Up for Science urging action on a federal funding proposal. Large text reads: "5 Days Left" and "Help Us Stop Vought From Destroying American Science." A portrait of Russell Vought appears beside the U.S. Capitol. A banner along the bottom reads: "Submit a comment on the OMB proposal | Link in bio to take action." The Stand Up for Science logo appears in the top left.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
During my PhD studies (02-08 Caltech), I could not have learned all I wanted or achieved my goals if I had been limited to 40 hr/wk. I needed >40 hr/wk to think deeply, fail experimentally, have fun, & learn. It's not a job. "Can you actually do a 9-to-5 PhD?" www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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Can you actually do a nine-to-five PhD? Nature readers weigh in
Nature readers share their PhD time-management woes.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Please comment. Tell OMB that NIH research should be funded based on merit, significance, and innovation. Not politics. arstechnica.com/science/2026...
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Editorial: It's time to step up and have your say for science
Your comments on a dangerous rule putting politicals in charge of science can matter.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
I had the pleasure of viewing the Tufted Puffins at Haystack Rock (Oregon) last week. Such beautiful, splashy birds. Support puffins here: www.friendsofhaystackrock.org Photo credit: Ram Papish
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Maggie Fox @maggiefox.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
A new White House report excoriates the Smithsonian because it doesn't portray the Founding Fathers and the "Pilgrims" the way my 2nd grade history books did. open.substack.com/pub/maggiefo...
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A Radical, Activist Museum
Bad museum "slanders the Founding Fathers"
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
I wonder how this will impact careers 5-10 years from now.
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George O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Our Dept of Microbiology & Immunology @Geisel School of Medicine @Dartmouth has an opening for an Assistant Professor. Looking for programs bridging multiple areas in Micro & Immuno. A great place to be! Programs: www.M2P2.org www.dartmouthbiofilm.org Job ad: apply.interfolio.com/187637
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
I wonder if perhaps we all should aim to include at least 10 "banned" terms in every single NIH grant application. Flood the system.
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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
"I have accepted Keir Starmer's resignation as my chief servant and have invited Andy Burnham to lay out details for how many meals a day he'll give me"
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
I agree: we must question the censorship we see. And we must speak out. I haven't word-searched my grants, and now appreciate that this "self-censorship" is a real threat to free speech. "Diverse" is a common adjective in science, not an ideology. Read this👇 www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
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The 3-Pronged Attack on Scientific Communication (opinion)
At the NIH, political appointees exercise extensive control over scientific communication, and research on health communication is under siege.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Thank you for writing this article!
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Burroughs Wellcome Fund @bwfund.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
📢 LOIs now open for CASI CASI aims to foster investigators who are integrating approaches from quantitative, computational, or physical sciences to address complex biological questions 🔗 Details & information: <https://buff.ly/LRHROHL> #bwfcasi #GrantOpportunity
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Colette Delawalla, PhD @cdelawalla.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
I just spent three days on the hill being told that even Republican members in Congress with sick children would not stand up for the science that would save their children’s lives and yours. So no, these people are not your friend. They are not even a friend of their own blood.
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Rita Strack @ritastrack.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Nature Comms is seeking an editor with expertise in clinical infectious diseases urldefense.com/v3/__https:/...
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Joshua Weitz @joshuasweitz.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
When science societies, orgs, and associations raise serious concerns about the proposed OMB rules governing science funding that is because the rules are in fact problematic if not ruinous. www.aibs.org/news/2026/26... www.aip.org/fyi/white-ho... www.aaas.org/news/aaas-st... + many many more
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AAAS Statement on OMB Rule Politicizing Federal Grantmaking | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Click to read the full statement.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Is there some optimized language I can just put into the government feedback form to express my absolute opposition to the changes proposed by OMB (OMB-2026-0034)? Thanks in advance...
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Vicky C Yang @vcyang.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Between 1985--2023, MIT's faculty grew 9%. Administrative staff grew 189%. 📈 Why? In new @pnas.org paper, we use dynamical system model to show administrative bloat can emerge without empire-building--just from well-intentioned problem-solving gone awry www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Am I supposed to word search my NIH grants for the word "diverse"? Because my enzymes are. Diverse.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
I am sad to hear about this industrial disaster and tragedy. Just awful. www.opb.org/article/2026...
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Longview paper mill disaster could be ‘deadliest industrial tragedy in modern Washington state history’
The confirmed death toll from a chemical tank rupture in Longview has now climbed to two, officials said Wednesday morning, with another nine fatalities likely. The federal Chemical Safety Board annou...
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Harmit Singh Malik @harmitmalik.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
A wonderful opportunity!
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
On the other hand, there have been many deaths associated with refusing  vaccines.
Screenshot of an NBC News post on X reporting that a quietly released FDA report found no child deaths have been definitively linked to Covid vaccines. The post includes a photo of the FDA building sign and links to an article titled "No child deaths definitively linked to Covid shots, FDA..."
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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
ICE knows it's acting illegally and without authority to arrest in thousands of cases. The court records demonstrate this. It must stop. Now.
Screenshot of a post from @factpostnews on X.com claiming that federal judges ruled over 10,000 ICE detentions illegal, described as roughly 90% of all cases. Below the text are two photos: armed ICE agents in tactical gear at a facility, and a judge's gavel on a wooden surface.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
The Oregon Garden in Silverton is worth a visit. This beautiful flower made me wonder if that fuzzy orange bit is meant to look like a caterpillar to attract a pollinator.
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Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Simple suggestion to improve the NIH grant review process: Release the summary statements of the "not discussed" after the meeting instead of up to 30 days later. Those reviews aren't being edited.
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Jonathan Pruneda @jnpruneda.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Interested in microbiology, immunology, and host-pathogen interactions? Come work with us! Our department at OHSU is opening a search for a new tenure-track faculty position. See the job advertisement for details. Please share within your networks! www.nature.com/naturecareer...
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Faculty Position in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology - Portland, Oregon job with Oregon Health &amp; Science University (OHSU) - Molecular Microbiology and Immunology | 12858852
The Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at OHSU invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position.
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