Reposted by Kimberly BeattyNobel Prize @nobelprize.org · 05/10/2026BREAKING NEWS The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel “for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.” 231047506
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Just hanging out with @baradlab.com, getting our vaccines. I love vaccines! The joy of NOT getting the flu or COVID is priceless. (I also enjoy being free of measles, diphtheria, HPV, and all kinds of other nasties.) 120
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Please 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).ohsu.eduOHSU Faculty, Physician and Academic Jobs in OregonFind higher education faculty, physician and research jobs and build your academic health career at OHSU in Portland, Oregon. 04262
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Job 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/885650900usajobs.govBiologist 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... 000
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Another view at Mount Rainier National Park: 323625
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Mount Rainier National Park... rainbow! (About 3 hours from OHSU in Portland, Oregon) 0162
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Interesting-- 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...nature.comBunsen burners’ reputation for sterilizing workplaces flames outStudy shows that the venerable device does not waft bacteria away from workbenches, as is often assumed. 000
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Work 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...pubs.acs.orgChemoproteomic Elucidation of β-Lactam Drug Targets in Mycobacterium abscessusAbstract. The pathogen Mycobacterium abscessus (Mab) can cause severe and difficult-to-treat chronic lung infections. Despite the rising incidence and clin 043
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 01/09/2026OHSU does not require a paper, although students usually have at least one. We do require a written dissertation. 022
Reposted by Kimberly BeattyLaura Kiessling @laurakiessling.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I don't post enough but please spread the word on this one @chemjobber.bsky.social @chemsky.bsky.social 063
Reposted by Kimberly BeattyJonathan Pruneda @jnpruneda.bsky.social · 22/08/2026WE'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! 12623
Reposted by Kimberly BeattyJenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Of 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...grants.nih.govNOT-OD-26-088: Request for Information (RFI) on Proposed Changes to Reporting Outcomes from NIH Peer ReviewNIH 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 46046
Reposted by Kimberly BeattyElizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Trump’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.progressive.orgTrump’s Vaccine Order Will Harm Public HealthIt's greatest immediate impact will be the confusion and chaos it sows among parents and caregivers. 210637
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Fauci'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. 030
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/08/2026In 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. 000
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Thank 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. 030
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Unacceptable. Peer-reviewed, funded grants should not be terminated on a whim. 010
Reposted by Kimberly BeattyProPublica @propublica.org · 05/08/2026We 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 👇 propublica.orgIf You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your LifeWomen 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... 2214331049
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 29/07/2026What is your metric for "finished"? Broad expertise in their field? Significant contributions? Technical skills? Independence? 100
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 28/07/2026What 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... 414942
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Fun read: When the rainbow is the point: creating accessible cover illustrations | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/blog...science.orgWhen the rainbow is the point: creating accessible cover illustrationsSenior Scientific Illustrator Noelle Burgess walks through her process for the 25 June cover of Science 000
Reposted by Kimberly BeattySara 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...science.orgNIH is again terminating grants that the Trump administration dislikesWith cancellation of health disparities project, agency may be testing new way to legally kill politically sensitive grants 28361
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 23/07/2026I 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? 000
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 21/07/2026LOL, also arrive at the airport at least 20 min earlier than you would for business travel. Kids make the airport process slow. 110
Reposted by Kimberly BeattyChemjobber @chemjobber.bsky.social · 21/07/2026The 2027 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List has 27 tenure-track positions and 1 teaching-only position: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... #facultychemjobs #chemsky #chemchat ⚗️🧪docs.google.comThe 2027 Chemistry Faculty Jobs List 21817
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Bring distractions, such as play-doh or a sticker book. Should be fun! 110
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Thank you! Good reminder that red-green-blue is not a good choice for images because many viewers have color blindness. 010
Reposted by Kimberly BeattyVirginia Gewin @virginiagewin.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Scientists--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! 3284283
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 13/07/2026I 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. 010
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 13/07/2026I 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. 120
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 13/07/2026I was just searching to see who commented... Not too late!! Please take a minute to express your concerns on this offensive proposal!! 000
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 10/07/2026@baradlab.com gave me a sneak preview of his new tool, very cool! 010
Reposted by Kimberly BeattyStand 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 6229181
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/07/2026During 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...nature.comCan you actually do a nine-to-five PhD? Nature readers weigh inNature readers share their PhD time-management woes. 020
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/07/2026Please comment. Tell OMB that NIH research should be funded based on merit, significance, and innovation. Not politics. arstechnica.com/science/2026...arstechnica.comEditorial: It's time to step up and have your say for scienceYour comments on a dangerous rule putting politicals in charge of science can matter. 053
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 06/07/2026I 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 000
Reposted by Kimberly BeattyMaggie Fox @maggiefox.bsky.social · 06/07/2026A 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...open.substack.comA Radical, Activist MuseumBad museum "slanders the Founding Fathers" 022
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 24/06/2026I wonder how this will impact careers 5-10 years from now. 100
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 24/06/2026I think you can make one and it will be great. 010
Reposted by Kimberly BeattyGeorge O'Toole (he/him/his) @geiselbiofilm.bsky.social · 23/06/2026Our 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 16387
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 22/06/2026I could add that I was a "lactating individual" and "pregnant persons" 2022-2023. "Diversity" seems the easiest to insert in a hundred places. As I posted before, my proteins are diverse. 110
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 22/06/2026I wonder if perhaps we all should aim to include at least 10 "banned" terms in every single NIH grant application. Flood the system. 193
Reposted by Kimberly BeattyLarry 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" 165130492524
Kimberly Beatty @beattylab.bsky.social · 17/06/2026I 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...insidehighered.comThe 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. 000
Reposted by Kimberly BeattyBurroughs 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 042