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Helen Meier @helenmeier.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

CSCAR was invaluable during my dissertation. Proud ISR has stepped up to keep this service running

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Institute for Social Research (ISR) - University of Michigan @umisr.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

ISR is launching a new phase of statistical consulting modeled on CSCAR @ the University of Michigan, expanding access to data analysis and research support across campus. Led by ISR researchers @bradytwest.bsky.social and @sungheelee.bsky.social, the program supports innovation across disciplines

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Kai Ryssdal @kairyssdal.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Always always always read Blair Braverman ‘Their Power Feels Like Mine’: A Dog Sled Racer Says Goodbye to Her Pack www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/m...

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‘Their Power Feels Like Mine’: A Dog Sled Racer Says Goodbye to Her Pack

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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 06/12/2025

There aren’t many things worse one can imagine than the loss of a child. But the loss of a child to a vaccine preventable disease is a pain no parent or family should ever have to bear. Sowing distrust about vaccines, arguably the greatest public health success of all time, is pure evil.

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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 21/11/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Mark your calendars because #HCWvsHunger 2025 starts in just one week… And if you donated early due to the shutdown keep those receipts because we are going to find a way to count them. Let’s feed some more people 🍎 hcwvshunger.org

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UM SRC @um-src.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

In this scoping review, @pngumich.bsky.social researchers highlight key methodological trends and gaps in the literature on the associations between DNA methylation and internalizing or externalizing traits or behaviors in children and adolescents.

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Brady West @bradytwest.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

A reminder that I will be giving this webinar today as part of ICPSR’s #SBECCC. This is the first time that I’ll be introducing this work, which we believe has great potential to improve the quality of imputations in a variety of settings. Would love to hear thoughts! Link below.

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Population, Neurodevelopment and Genetics Program @pngumich.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Calling all former #GeSS participants! We are hosting our NIA sponsored Genomics for Social Scientists- Epigenetics workshop January 20-23, 2026 VIRTUALLY🎉 Applications are now open through 10/31, so dust off your CV & please share with your colleagues: myumi.ch/P3QAe

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Helen Meier @helenmeier.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

More sad news. I spent a good bit of time working with the CSCAR experts during my dissertation. They are a valuable resource at this university.

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Sarah Lima @smlima-mph.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

And the good news continues — paper 1 from my dissertation is officially out! We found living in a redlined neighborhood is associated with lower breast cancer survival, regardless of treatments or health insurance. More evidence that neighborhoods matter for health and breast cancer.

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UM SRC @um-src.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

🌸 @maggielevenstein.bsky.social is the discussant in the #PAA2025 session where @colterm.bsky.social will present Longitudinal Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health and Socioeconomics Outcomes in a Vulnerable Population with @helenmeier.bsky.social & @christophermonk.bsky.social myumi.ch/XydmW

Longitudinal Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health and Socioeconomics Outcomes in a Vulnerable Population
Session: Exploring the Broader Context of COVID-19: Results From the Social, Behavioral, and Economic COVID Coordinating Center
Saturday, April 12th, 9:30AM-10:45PM
Room: Monument
Colter Mitchell
Helen Meier
Christopher Monk

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UM SRC @um-src.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

🌸 New research Farah Ammous, @helenmeier.bsky.social , Jessica Faul & @colterm.bsky.social #HRS indicates that physical activity is associated with lower inflammation levels, along with a diminished risk of chronic disease in older adults. #PAA2025. @um-psc.bsky.social myumi.ch/A1dXx

Physical Activity Is Associated With Lower Inflammation and Reduced Risk of Chronic Disease in Older Adults From the Health and Retirement Study
Poster Session: Health and Health Behavior
Friday, April 11th, 1:45-3:15PM
Room: Liberty & Independence Ballrooms
Farah Ammous
Helen Meier
Jessica Faul
Colter Mitchell

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UM SRC @um-src.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Sarah Laurent, @colterm.bsky.social, Luke Hyde, @christophermonk.bsky.social, @helenmeier.bsky.social et al. find redlining - discriminatory lending practices from the early 20th century - continues to impact present day neighborhood poverty, resulting in increased adolescent stress. myumi.ch/61r26

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Historic Structural Racism and Perceived Stress in Adolescents

This study is the first to examine the impact of structural racism from historic redlining practices on present-day perceived stress in adolescents.

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Ann Arbor Pitchbot @a2pitchbot.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Your sidewalk is icy I fell on my ass You tell me wear Yaktrax Or walk in the grass #a2council

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Helen Meier @helenmeier.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Good, clear explanation 👇

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UM SRC @um-src.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Join @um-psc.bsky.social for an excellent opportunity to ask SRC affiliates @erinware.bsky.social & @helenmeier.bsky.social about genomic and biosocial approaches to health inequality and aging.

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UM Population Studies Center @um-psc.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Tune in to our "Ask Me (almost) Anything" drop-in Zoom office hours on Wednesday-- a free, weekly resource offered to pop scientists by rotating mentors. Please share! Next up Jan. 29: @erinware.bsky.social and @helenmeier.bsky.social. #Demography pdhp.isr.umich.edu/resources/

Ask Me Almost Anything: Population Science Edition. Drop in Zoom Office Hours Hosted by Rotating Mentors, Wednesdays at 1. Hosted by the Population Dynamics and Health Program at the University of Michigan Population Studies Center.

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Pam Herd @pamherd.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

The panic you're seeing on social media about this reflects how critical NIH funding is for most scientific research in the US, and relatedly the funding of universities, healthcare systems, and research organizations. Health spending constitutes 18% of GDP. NIH funding is deeply enmeshed in it.

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Helen Meier @helenmeier.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

Second verse, same as the first, a little bit louder and a whole lot worse…

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Pam Davis-Kean, PhD @umpamdk.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

A thread on the research and science that is done at the Survey Research Center at the University of Michigan @um-src.bsky.social. I think many people think we just collect surveys--but we are so much more! Our focus is on interdisciplinary social science to understand human behavior through surveys

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Jane Coaston @janecoaston.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Ohio State looking great makes the Game even funnier, just the best thing

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Helen Meier @helenmeier.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Ah yes, the time honored holiday tradition of being asked to review for a journal on Christmas Eve Eve and reminded on Christmas that you haven’t responded yet 😒

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UM Population Studies Center @um-psc.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

📌 Population scientists: Mark your 2025 calendar for the new "Ask Me (almost) Anything" drop-in Zoom office hours. Hosted by rotating mentors: Free and open to all. Weds at 1 ET starting Jan. 15 with @erinware.bsky.social and @helenmeier.bsky.social. #Demography pdhp.isr.umich.edu/resources/

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John Kubale @johnkubale.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Are you studying social, behavioral, or economic aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic? Last chance to submit #sbeccc Pilot Project proposals! Applications are due Dec 13. Learn more about this #covid19 research funding opportunity: #episky #IDsky #publichealth #medsky #econsky #PolicySky #sociology

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