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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The cuts in staff across federal health agencies are staggering. Great analysis from @ourpublicservice.bsky.social. 1 in 5 people gone from NIH. More than 1 in 4 gone from CDC. Nearly 7 in 10 gone from AHRQ. ourpublicservice.org/resource/the...
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The Cost of Cutting American Science: How Federal Cuts Diminish Public Health Capacity
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Alex Wild @alexwild.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Ultimately, this letter from NSF is an announcement that universities will be funded a lot less and politically-connected industry will be funded a lot more. Fancy words around old-fashioned corruption.
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NSF leadership in a new golden age of science
The U.S. National Science Foundation was established in 1950 to keep American discovery at the frontier. That mission has not changed. The science and technology ecosystem around it has...
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Brandon Bishop @brandontbishop.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Blerg. Here... we... go....
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NSF leadership in a new golden age of science
The U.S. National Science Foundation was established in 1950 to keep American discovery at the frontier. That mission has not changed. The science and technology ecosystem around it has...
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Alondra Nelson @alondra.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Researchers across the country are turning to side hustles to fund their work. Behind the cuts sits a bigger shift: whether American science can still sustain durable research capacity. @lindseydcameron.bsky.social and I examine the stakes in a new piece @science.org: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
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The wrong platform for science
Daniel Blumstein recently sat in a Colorado meadow waiting for yellow-bellied marmots to appear, as the ecologist and evolutionary biologist had done many times before, the New York Times reported. Bu...
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NPR @npr.org · 31/08/2026
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland, as the House reconvenes this week with a stopgap spending bill on the agenda. n.pr/4xOrBrT
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Rep. Glenn Ivey weighs stopgap spending bill as House returns to Washington
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland, as the House reconvenes this week with a stopgap spending bill on the agenda.
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Josh Eyler @josheyler.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Major kudos to MIT, who just put out a report about AI on their campus that lucidly explains the threat posed by AI to cognition and the student experience, while at the same time prioritizes learning, students, and the value of education. 1/x aiandeducation.mit.edu/report/
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Report – AI and Education
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Society for Developmental Biology @socdevbio.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
#DevBio #Postdocs! Abstracts are being accepted for speakers in the 2026-2027 Ethel Browne Harvey Postdoctoral Seminar Series. SDB postdoctoral members are eligible to apply. Deadline: September 1. #SDBPostdocSeminar bit.ly/3x1ptgb
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Pam Herd @pamherd.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Because NSF has eliminated its directorate for the social, behavioral and economic sciences, it’s unlikely there will be any training funding for economists, psychologists, political scientists, sociologists, anthropologists, etc.
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Dan Garisto @dangaristo.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
NSF releases some NOFOs for some directorates. Staff say they've been held up at OSTP for a while.
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August 2026 Notices of Funding Opportunity for Foundational Research
Learn about new NSF funding opportunities prioritizing foundational research across the sciences and engineering.
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I-75 Scientist @flscitriguy.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Updates to NIH K awards starting with October 2027 deadlines. The individual K awards are being consolidated into 4 awards. 🧪 grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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NOT-OD-26-098: Notice of NIH Updates to Career Development (K) Award Programs
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of NIH Updates to Career Development (K) Award Programs NOT-OD-26-098. OD
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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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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
I’m still working to understand the full implications of this ruling rejecting (one of) the admin’s motions to dismiss and saying NEW priorities can’t be used to terminate previously awarded grants: www.politico.com/live-updates... But it’s definitely good news.
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Judge rules OMB can’t retroactively nix grants based on new rules
The court denied the Trump administration’s request to dismiss a lawsuit brought by 20 states.
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Jason Ukman @jasonukman.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
New: An analysis of a huge wave of public comments on a White House proposal to change federal grant-making found that about 95% were posted in opposition. Via @aniloza.bsky.social @jaspar.bsky.social www.statnews.com/2026/07/15/t...
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Flood of comments on White House grantmaking overhaul is largely negative, analysis shows
An analysis of public comments on a White House proposal to change the way federal contracts and grants are doled out shows widespread opposition
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NPR @npr.org · 15/07/2026
In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field. n.pr/4fnjyKB
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Cancer disparities researchers say federal funding changes have disrupted their work
In a survey, 93% of cancer researchers who study disparities said federal policy changes have affected them. Funding is harder to come by and they worry it's slowing progress in their field.
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The Planetary Society @planetarysociety.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The comment period for the proposed OMB rule that would shift U.S. science from scientists to politicians is now closed. Now what? We break down what to expect ⬇️  www.planetary.org/articles/omb...
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What happens now that comments have been submitted on the devastating…
Nearly 500,000 comments were submitted in response to a rule change proposed by the White House Office of Management and Budget that would fundamentally…
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STAT @statnews.com · 15/07/2026
An analysis of public comments on a White House proposal to change the way federal contracts and grants are doled out shows widespread opposition. www.statnews.com/2026/07/15/t...
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Flood of comments on White House grantmaking overhaul is largely negative, analysis shows
An analysis of public comments on a White House proposal to change the way federal contracts and grants are doled out shows widespread opposition
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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Glad to see this story and coverage of an important paper. www.statnews.com/2026/06/17/n... 1/16
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NIH diversity programs doubled undergraduates’ odds of getting a Ph.D., 20-year study finds
A new study found that two diversity-oriented programs supported by the NIH doubled the odds that an undergraduate would earn a Ph.D.
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Prof. Aviles @nataliebaviles.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
@aniloza.bsky.social continues his exceptional reporting on NIH at STAT. In this piece, he cites experts like Elizabeth Ginexi and my work with @markhisted.org to show why the proposed OMB changes are catastrophic for democratic science governance. www.statnews.com/2026/05/29/n...
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Trump administration seeks to overhaul federal grantmaking process, alarming researchers
The Trump administration has released a sweeping proposal to overhaul the bedrock regulation for all federal grants.
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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 19/05/2026
Breaking news: A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states and D.C. sued the Education Department over new graduate student loan limits, arguing the restrictions will worsen the health care workforce shortage.
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Health worker shortage will worsen with federal loan limit, 25 states say in suit
The lawsuit comes after the Education Department finalized rules that reduce the amount of money graduate students can borrow from the federal government.
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STAT @statnews.com · 14/05/2026
MIT President Sally Kornbluth said that the school’s research enterprise has shrunk 10 percent from a year ago and warned of a persistent drop in graduate admissions as the university grapples with federal funding challenges and policy changes. www.statnews.com/2026/05/14/m...
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MIT says research has fallen 10%, and grad student enrollment is down
At MIT, research has shrunk 10% from a year ago, and the school expects a persistent drop in graduate admissions.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
📣 AIMBE is now accepting nominations for our College of Fellows Class of 2027, as well as the third cohort of our rising stars Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). We encourage our community members to identify and nominate their outstanding colleagues by June 30, 2026.
AIMBE College of Fellows. Submit Your Nominations!AIMBE Emerging Leaders
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Michael King @profmikeking.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Drs. Mike King (AIMBE President), Lola Eniola-Adefeso (AIMBE Immediate Past-President), and Dawn Beraud (AIMBE Executive Director) met with staff representatives from the BIOTech Caucus, as well as majority staff from the Senate Appropriations Committee… @aimbe-official.bsky.social
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Kaitlyn Sadtler @ksadtler.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Thrilled to be inducted into the #AIMBE college of fellows this week alongside some wonderful colleagues and friends. Excited to keep moving forward immunoengineering in traumatic injury care and see where this field takes me! @aimbe-official.bsky.social
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
📜 View AIMBE’s congressional talking points here: aimbe.org/wp-content/u... Thank you to the @bostonu.bsky.social Department of Biomedical Engineering for graciously sponsoring this event. #AIMBE2026
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🌸 🏛️ AIMBE is excited to host our largest-ever Capitol Hill Day on Monday, April 13. Ahead of meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, our 130+ Fellows, Emerging Leaders, and Council Representative will convene for an advocacy breakfast. #AIMBE2026
Logo of Boston University.Group photo of AIMBE's 2025 Advocacy Training.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
On Monday, AIMBE will host its largest Capitol Hill Day with >130 Fellows and advocates meeting with Members of Congress and their staff to deliver this message in person. It's essential that lawmakers also hear directly from their constituents and the broader scientific community. #AIMBE2026
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🚨✍️ AIMBE urges the scientific community to take a minute to send our new congressional letter opposing the President’s FY2027 budget proposal: bit.ly/420ig1A These proposed cuts to our scientific enterprise (e.g., NIH & NSF) would jeopardize training, research, and innovation driving our economy.
A screen capture of AIMBE's congressional letter campaign "Protect U.S. Scientific Leadership and Reject FY2027 Proposed Cuts."
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Thank you to the Marshall University Department of Biomedical Engineering for graciously sponsoring our networking sessions. #AIMBE2026
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
💬 Whether you’re new to the AIMBE community or a longtime Fellow, a highlight of our Annual Event is networking with new and familiar colleagues. With ~400 registered participants from academia, industry, and government across the globe, #AIMBE2026 is shaping up to be an exciting and dynamic event!
Logo for Marshall University's Department of Biomedical Engineering.A group photo of a networking reception at AIMBE's 2025 Annual Event.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Thank you to the University of Arkansas Department of Biomedical Engineering for graciously sponsoring this event. #AIMBE2026 @rajraobioe.bsky.social
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
🎓 Our Academic Council (AC) represents >100 BME departments across the country. Our #AIMBE2026 AC Meeting hosted by @rajraobioe.bsky.social will feature Kate Hudson from @aau.edu. Katewill discuss the current federal funding landscape and how institutions can effectively adapt and advocate.
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STAT @statnews.com · 09/04/2026
The Trump administration will not be asking the Supreme Court to take up its fight to slash NIH support for research indirect costs. www.statnews.com/2026/04/08/t...
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Trump administration drops court fight to cap NIH payments for research overhead costs
The Trump administration will not be asking the Supreme Court to take up its fight to slash NIH support for research indirect costs
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
👋 AIMBE President @lolauic.bsky.social will welcome the Fellows Class of 2026 at our New Fellow Orientation on April 11 during #AIMBE2026. This session introduces AIMBE’s mission, programming, and opportunities, while connecting new inductees and providing insights ahead of the Induction Ceremony.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Thank you to the @fiu.bsky.social Department of Biomedical Engineering for graciously sponsoring this event. #AIMBE2026
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
🏅🏛️ The highlight of #AIMBE2026 is our Induction Ceremony, led by AIMBE President Dr. @lolauic.bsky.social & College of Fellows Chair Dr. Stuart Cooper. The Fellows Class of 2026—peer-nominated, reviewed, and elected—join a prestigious group of the most accomplished medical & biological engineers.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
⚙️ AIMBE's Industry Council (IC) meeting hosted by AIMBE Fellow Dr. Utkan Demirci will take place during our Annual Event on April 12. This meeting will advance industry-focused advocacy and translational impact, highlight ongoing and future IC efforts, and conclude with a panel discussion.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
🎥 New as of the #AIMBE2026 Annual Event, we've expanded our program to include #SciComm and #PublicEngagement. Karl Leif Bates will lead hands-on training on engaging with news and social media, along with how to clearly, effectively communicate and advocate for your science in the public sphere.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Thank you to the University of Florida College of Engineering (J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering) and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Bioengineering for graciously co-sponsoring this event. #AIMBE2026
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
🎤 Back by popular demand, AIMBE’s Research Blitz returns for the 2026 Annual Event! Launched in 2025, these sessions on April 11 at the #AIMBE2026 Annual Event will feature rapid talks from nearly 90 AIMBE Fellows, Emerging Leaders, and Council Representatives, highlighting their research and work.
Logos for the University of Florida College of Engineering, J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering and the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering.An action shot of AIMBE Fellow, Dr. Song Li (UCLA), presenting during a Research Blitz session at the 2025 AIMBE Annual Event.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Thank you to the Rice University School of Engineering and Computing and Rice University Department of Bioengineering for graciously sponsoring this event. #AIMBE2026 @profmikeking.bsky.social
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
🎖️ Our awards banquet hosted by AIMBE Fellow Dr. Walter Baxter will take place during our Annual Event on April 12. We will announce the recipients of the Pierre Galletti Award, AIMBE's highest honor bestowed on an individual, and our Professional Impact Awards. Join us for a celebratory evening! 🎉
Logo for the Rice School of Engineering and Computing and Rice Department of Bioengineering.A group photo of the 2025 AIMBE Annual Event Awards Banquet recognizing all award recipients.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
✨ AIMBE President @lolauic.bsky.social will host our President's Circle (PC) Reception at the historic Library of Congress on April 11 during our 2026 Annual Event. We look forward to welcoming our PC members and distinguished guest, AIMBE Fellow Rebecca Bergman, to celebrate our 35th anniversary.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
We are thrilled to host Kate Hudson as our Academic Council Meeting speaker at our 2026 Annual Event in D.C. on April 12. Kate is the Deputy Vice President and Counsel for Government Relations and Public Policy at the @aau.edu. 👉 Register Today for AIMBE's Annual Event: annualevent.aimbe.org
A headshot of Kate Hudson on the AIMBE 2026 Annual Event website.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
We're thrilled to host our Fellows as expert speakers for our Views by Two sessions at our Annual Event in Washington, D.C. this April 12: • Dr. César de la Fuente (Penn) • Dr. Melissa Skala (Wisconsin-Madison) • Dr. Jijun Shi (MGB) 👉 Register Today for Our Annual Event: annualevent.aimbe.org
Line-up of our AIMBE Fellows who will serve as expert speakers for our Views by Two sessions at the 2026 Annual Event: Drs. César de la Fuente, Melissa Skala, and Jijun Shi.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
🚨 #SFB2026 attendees AIMBE's Executive Director, @dawnberaud.bsky.social, will be delivering a keynote address tonight at 6:00 PM ET during the SFB opening ceremony. Come hear about the impact of AIMBE's work advocating for biomedical engineering and innovation. We look forward to seeing you.
A screen capture of Dr. Dawn Beraud's title slide for her plenary talk during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Society for Biomaterials (SFB) Annual Meeting.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Our AIMBE staff, @dawnberaud.bsky.social and @jasoncmarvin.bsky.social, look forward to attending the SFB and @orssociety.bsky.social Annual Meetings this week! Before hitting the conference trail, they’ll be giving seminars at Georgia Tech & Emory (today) and Augusta University (tomorrow) 🍑🧪🦴
Headshot of AIMBE Executive Director, Dr. Dawn Beraud.Headshot of AIMBE Director of Partnerships and External Relations, Dr. Jason Marvin.
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