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Heather Stone @idepiheather.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A child with a nearly always-fatal “brain-eating amoeba.” An unexpected recovery. And a remarkable example of what can happen when the right people, evidence, and treatments come together. I’ll tell the story at FDA Grand Rounds: 📅 Sept. 24 | 🕛 12 PM ET www.fda.gov/science-rese... #RareDisease

An image of the Balamuthia mandrillaris amoeba

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Heather Stone @idepiheather.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

I'm honored to be a finalist for the GovCIO Media & Research Health IT Summit Health Advocate Flywheel Award for my work with @fda.gov and NCATS/NIH on #drugrepurposing and CURE ID (cure.ncats.io) @cureid.bsky.social I'd greatly appreciate you taking a moment to vote by July 17th: govc.io/qwTrdL

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ASTMH @astmh.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

"The Free-Living Bureaucrat" by Michael Lewis in the @washingtonpost.com wins this year's Communications Award for documenting the life-saving role the FDA plays in ensuring safe and affective emerging treatments. Give it a read: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int... #TropMed25

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Opinion | The free-living bureaucrat

Michael Lewis on Heather Stone of the Food and Drug Administration.

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Heather Stone @idepiheather.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

The #SPAGN conference brings together a vibrant community of #Sarcoma advocates, and I'm thrilled to be a part of it! As we engage with this event, I invite patients/caregivers/clinicians to share their invaluable Sarcoma treatment experiences on CURE ID at cure.ncats.io/pilot-overvi... or the app.

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Heather Stone @idepiheather.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

I had an incredible surprise last night! See minute 27 with Jon Stewart. I’m grateful Michael Lewis is shedding light on the vital work my team is doing at the FDA/NIH. This acknowledgment is a testament to the tireless efforts of individuals across the government. youtu.be/79_n1FKZwHo

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Who Is Government? Storytime with Michael Lewis | The Weekly Show

YouTube video by The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) @curesarcoma.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Discover how CURE ID fosters collaboration among researchers and uncovers new applications for existing treatments in this article featuring the story of a family's experience with a rare disease that had no real options without their help. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...

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