caitjan.bsky.social @caitjan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Such a great pleasure to chat with Shivali Fulchand @bmj.com about the Healthy Scepticism book! 032
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialHurst Publishers @hurstpublishers.bsky.social · 28/07/2026📚🩺Visiting the Edinburgh International Book Festival this August? Tickets are still available to hear @caitjan.bsky.social discuss her new book, ‘Healthy Scepticism’ in conversation with Elizabeth Finkel & chaired by @profdevisridhar.bsky.social. August 18th. Book your ticket 👉 tinyurl.com/2kuy3zwatinyurl.comElizabeth Finkel & Caitjan Gainty: Beyond Reasonable Doubt | Edinburgh International Book Festivalno description 033
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialNienke Groskamp @nienkegroskamp.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The brilliant @caitjan.bsky.social and Helen Stratford in action, talking about (and drawing out) the history productivity and disability #SSHM2026 @sshmedicine.bsky.social 032
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialHurst Publishers @hurstpublishers.bsky.social · 19/06/2026💊🩺Congratulations @caitjan.bsky.social! Healthy Scepticism: Tales of Doubt, Dissent and Distrust in Medicine is out now! 🎉 ‘A brilliant, humane and urgently needed account of medicine’s critics, casualties and contradictions.’ — Dr Guddi Singh 20% off w/ code SCEPTICISM20 ➡️ tinyurl.com/mr3fakd7 041
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialBrodie Waddell @brodiewaddell.bsky.social · 05/06/2026***History at the "End of History"*** Prof Toby Green will be giving the 2026 Hobsbawm Memorial Lecture on Thurs, June 18th at @bbkhistorical.bsky.social, discussing the general crisis, political assaults on the discipline and the impact of AI. Register here: www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event... 01611
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialKing's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Next Wednesday! We celebrate the publication of “Healthy Scepticism” @caitjan.bsky.social’s vital account of medical distrust for our contentious times. Get your tickets (free!) via Eventbrite! #histmed #histstm @hurstpublishers.bsky.social @kingshistory.bsky.social @kingsartshums.bsky.socialeventbrite.co.ukBook Launch Party: Healthy Scepticism by Caitjan GaintyThis event marks the publication of Caitjan Gainty’s Healthy Scepticism, a vital new account of medical distrust for our contentious times. 185
caitjan.bsky.social @caitjan.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Joined in conversation by my inspirational colleagues Prof Toby Green (KCL) and Prof Patricia Kingori (Oxford)! 012
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialHurst Publishers @hurstpublishers.bsky.social · 28/05/2026📚☀️ @chalkefestival.bsky.social is around the corner! Join @caitjan.bsky.social, Theodor Meron and Raphael Cormack at the festival in June as they discuss what doing history means today, what we can learn from epidemics in the past, and the life of an esteemed judge. 034
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialKing's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 26/05/2026TOMORROW: a roundtable on public engagement, history, and the study of STM in history with @caitjan.bsky.social, @davidedgerton.bsky.social and @chrismanias.bsky.social 🗓️ 27 May, 15.00-16.30 📍 Strand Campus #histsci #histtech #histmed #hisstm @kingshistory.bsky.social 098
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialKing's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Caitjan Gainty’s Healthy Scepticism will be published this June, and we are hosting a party! 🥳🥂 📌 17 June, 17.00-19.00, Strand Campus, London. Get your tickets via Eventbrite ➡️ Book Launch Party: Healthy Scepticism by @caitjan.bsky.social #histmed #histstm @kingshistory.bsky.socialeventbrite.co.ukBook Launch Party: Healthy Scepticism by Caitjan GaintyThis event marks the publication of Caitjan Gainty’s Healthy Scepticism, a vital new account of medical distrust for our contentious times. 135
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialKing's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 07/05/2026📌 We have a very exciting line-up of events for our seminar series this Summer Term More information in our website: www.kingschostm.com/seminar-series Stay tuned for more details about a book launch party for @caitjan.bsky.social's "Healthy Scepticism", and a Careers Event 👀 011
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialFay Bound-Alberti @fayboundalberti.bsky.social · 16/03/2026Thanks Tom - this was a lovely conversation and we could have talked for hours! If you missed it and want to catch up, you can listen to the 9pm repeat or follow this link: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...bbc.co.ukBBC Radio 4 - Start the Week, Consciousness and IdentityTom Sutcliffe with Michael Pollan, Fay Bound-Alberti and Mary Costello. 264
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialKing's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 18/03/2026@hsmurphy.bsky.social 011
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialKing's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 27/02/2026Two weeks ago David Brydan's "Smart: A History of Intelligence" (Footnote) came out! Don't miss the chance to hear the author, and @fayboundalberti.bsky.social and Federico Turkheimer's comments in our Book Launch Party next Tue 03 March. Register via Eventbrite tinyurl.com/smart-brydantinyurl.comSmart: A History of IntelligenceVenue: 8th Floor Open Space, Strand Building, King's College London 122
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialKing's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 02/03/2026📣Interested in pursuing a postgraduate degree in the history of STM? Wishing to apply to our Hans Rausing Scholarship? Then this webinar is for you! Pursuing a research degree in the history of STM Thursday 12 March 17.00-18.00 (GMT) Register via Eventbrite ⬇️ #histsci #histtech #histmed #histstmeventbrite.co.ukWebinar: Pursuing a research degree in the history of STMA webinar to orient prospective students on pursuing an MA and PhD in the history of STM, and how to apply to the Hans Rausing Scholarship. 1710
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialKing's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 20/02/2026💡 Call for applications to our Hans Rausing scholarship is open until 17 April. Contact a prospective supervisor before applying to one of @kingshistory.bsky.social programmes. 🛎️ First round of applications to the MAs closes 9 March! www.kingschostm.com/funding-oppo... #histsci #histtech #histstmkingschostm.comHans Rausing Scholarship 2026/2027 | KingsCHoSTMFunding Opportunities within King's CHoSTM 124
caitjan.bsky.social @caitjan.bsky.social · 17/02/2026In 2019, I launched the Healthy Scepticism project w/ support from @wellcometrust.bsky.social and including fave colleagues @agnesjuliet.bsky.social and @amazzonefuriosa.bsky.social. Thanks to @hurstpublishers.bsky.social, it's a book! Preorder (w/ discount) here. waterstones.com/book/healthy... 034
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialKing's CHoSTM @kingschostm.bsky.social · 09/12/2025The Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine at @kingshistory.bsky.social is inviting applications for prospective students to pursue a PhD in the History of Science and Technology. For more information, click here: tinyurl.com/mw84w7pytinyurl.comFUNDING | KingsCHoSTMFunding Opportunities within King's CHoSTM 166
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialHurst Publishers @hurstpublishers.bsky.social · 13/10/2025OUT IN JUNE 2026 🗓️ ‘Healthy Scepticism’ by @caitjan.bsky.social is the entertaining, enlightening and occasionally enraging account of controversy, complexity and conspiracy in the medical world, diagnosing both healthy and unhealthy doubt. Pre-order ➡️ tinyurl.com/4z2zmm9f 122
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialDuke University Press @dukepress.bsky.social · 07/04/2025Save 30% on #NewBook "The Product of Medicine" by Caitjan Gainty @caitjan.bsky.social , which answers the question: What does the surgeon’s table owe to the factory floor? #USHistory #Medicine buff.ly/EI4Asqb 084
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialDuke University Press @dukepress.bsky.social · 01/04/2025Check out our great new titles coming out this April, including "The Product of Medicine" by Caitjan Gainty @caitjan.bsky.social . buff.ly/Cm4wvtM 042
caitjan.bsky.social @caitjan.bsky.social · 16/02/2025@dukepress.bsky.social has made available the introduction to my book on the early 20th century efficiency movement and its inroads into medicine! assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com/f7ca9afb-82c...assets-us-01.kc-usercontent.com 153
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialDuke University Press @dukepress.bsky.social · 12/02/2025In "The Product of Medicine," @caitjan.bsky.social retells the story of US medical history through the lens of industrialization and the industrial logics that made American medicine modern. Read the intro for free on our website now. #USHistory #TechnologyStudies buff.ly/3WWE3VT 0164
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialKing's Arts & Humanities @kingsartshums.bsky.social · 15/01/2025💻 The Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine is now accepting applications for the Hans Rausing Scholarships, supporting postgraduate study in the history of science and technology. 🗓️ Deadlines: 14 and 15 April 2025 Find out more ⬇️buff.lyApplications open for Hans Rausing Scholarships in History of Science and TechnologyThe Centre for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHoSTM) is now accepting applications for the scholarships, supporting postgraduate study in the history of science and technology. 095
caitjan.bsky.social @caitjan.bsky.social · 03/01/2025After about a million years, my book will be out this April. www.dukeupress.edu/the-product-.... As an avid introvert and committed pessimist, I really wouldn't know how to talk it up. But I do like the cover very much. Look at it. 2205
caitjan.bsky.social @caitjan.bsky.social · 30/09/2024Join us on 22 October for the Kass Lecture in the History of Medicine at King's College, London! Our speaker this year is the wonderful Beth Linker who will be talking about the 'Other Disabled President.' Tickets available at www.tickettailor.com/events/chost... 010
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialAmazzoneFuriosa 🦋 @amazzonefuriosa.bsky.social · 15/08/2024Biden has announced more funding for his "cancer moonshot" initiative. This is what @caitjan.bsky.social and I wrote about it two years ago and we haven't changed our minds undark.org/2022/04/14/o... #histmed 🗃️undark.orgBiden’s Plan to ‘End Cancer’ Borrows From an Old, Flawed PlaybookOpinion | The President’s new health research enterprise is eerily reminiscent of Richard Nixon’s ill-fated war on cancer. 031
caitjan.bsky.social @caitjan.bsky.social · 19/01/2024With many thanks to our Centric Community Research and our collaborators in Brixton, some of whom you can find out more here, in a film made by Lucas Canino for our 'healthy scepticism' mini-exhibition at the Science Gallery London last year. youtu.be/msJTnIfbtjUyoutu.beHealth in Brixton | Vox Pops 000
caitjan.bsky.social @caitjan.bsky.social · 19/01/2024I wrote with Agnes Arnold-Forster and Paul Addae on 'healthy scepticism' for Wellcome Stories. wellcomecollection.org/articles/ZWc....wellcomecollection.orgHealthy scepticismHealthcare sceptics – like those opposed to Covid-19 vaccinations – often have serious, nuanced reasons for doubting medical authorities. 040
Reposted by caitjan.bsky.socialProf Sheena Cruickshank @sheencr.bsky.social · 15/01/2024If you have never heard of the Tuskegee syphilis study then this will shock you to the core- If you are aware already then the level of coverup and manipulation will sicken you. It’s legacy still reverberates today.theconversation.comThe US once withheld syphilis treatment from hundreds of Black men in the name of science. Newly pub...The archival trove chronicles the extreme measures administrators took to ensure Black sharecroppers did not receive treatment for the venereal disease. 25129