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Karen Fleming

@karenfleming.bsky.social
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Scientist & Professor #JohnsHopkins - I work in discovery to fill the scientific pipeline. MadamPrez @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social #PilatesIsForEveryone #Knitter #Genealogist #WomenInSTEM #ScienceIsReal Views are my own. Alternative Facts are not Facts.

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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
And when history looks back on what we chose to do, May it say we saw the challenge and we followed through. That we believed in knowledge, that we trusted what could be, And we invested in a healthier humanity. #science #Discovery #cures @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Federal funding lights the way, Through every setback, every day. The cure we need tomorrow starts with what we fund today. So stand up for the science, For the dreamers and the truth, For the future taking shape in every institute. @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social 7/7
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
No one wins this battle alone, No discovery stands on its own. Each answer rests upon the work that came before. @standupforscience.net @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social 6/7
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Some will say it's costly, that the price is far too high, But the cost of standing still is measured in goodbyes. In the parents and the children waiting for another chance, In the lives restored because we gave research a chance. @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social 5/7
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Federal funding lights the way, Through every setback, every day. The cure we need tomorrow starts with what we fund today. So stand up for the science, For the dreamers and the truth, For the future taking shape in every institute. @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social 4/7
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
And when we invest in #discovery, When we choose possibility, We're building something greater than ourselves. @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social 3/7
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
it takes and it takes and it takes... It doesn't know your politics or what your paycheck makes. It comes for every family, every town and every state, & the breakthroughs that can stop it shouldn't have to wait. @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social 2/7
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Channeling #Hamilton to the melody of Wait For It to drum up comments opposing the OMB Rule proposal. TODAY is the deadline for the #BigBeautifulResponse. Cancer doesn't discriminate between the sinners and the saints.... @hamiltonmusical.bsky.social @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social 1/7
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
www.youtube.com/shorts/-7XWz...
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3 Days to Save Science!
YouTube video by Science IRL
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Carolyn Bertozzi @carolynbertozzi.bskyverified.social · 11/07/2026
Helpful form to help craft comment for submission regarding OMB rules, deadline July 13!!
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George Conway ⚖️🇺🇸 @gtconway.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Donald Trump opposes affordable housing. Pass it on.
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 11/07/2026
🚨 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 2 days left to push back against Russell Vought's attempt to give political appointees unprecedented control over federal research funding. Take Action: zurl.co/qTjQP
Graphic from Stand Up for Science urging action on a federal funding proposal. Large text reads: "2 Days Left" and "Help Us Stop Vought From Destroying American Science." A portrait of Russell Vought appears beside the U.S. Capitol. A banner along the bottom reads: "Submit a comment on the OMB proposal | Link in bio to take action." The Stand Up for Science logo appears in the top left.
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Dovewoman 💙 🇺🇦 💙 @dovewoman.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Ya Think?
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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Monday is the deadline for public comment! The Heritage Foundation has been mobilizing its members to leave comments in favor of the rule change, so every unique comment matters (don’t use a form letter or copy/paste—similar comments are batched and treated as one).
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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
For folks asking why bother commenting because the OMB won't care: comments help build cases for the courts by explicitly laying out harms. That's why it's really important to have your comments be as specific as possible. Also, contact your senators and reps! They actually do care about this.
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mattie lubchansky @mattielubchansky.com · 11/07/2026
DID YOU KNOW IF YOU FIND A HORSESHOE CRAB THATS BEEN TAGGED BY THE FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE AND SUBMIT THE LOCATION YOU SAW IT USING THE FORM ON FWS DOT GOV SLASH CRABTAG THEY SEND YOU A BEAUTIFUL CRAB PIN
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Is that adrenaline starting to flow yet for all my deadline-driven friends out there? You know who you are. Comments are due this Monday, July 13th. It's crunch time for the #BigBeautifulRepsonse. @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social Channel the lizard for inspiration: www.biophysics.org/blog/the-liz...
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The Lizard’s Gift: Talking to Non-Scientists about the Deep Innovation that Comes from Science
On June 20th, a colleague published an opinion article in which he stated that You cannot schedule the lizard’s gift.[1] He was referring to the fact that the blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drug...
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Phil Rocco @philiprocco.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I don’t think people really understand how bad the OMB proposed rule is going to be for state and local govt. We’re talking about putting a full third of state budgets under the explicit control of Russ Vought. (1/2) www.bondbuyer.com/news/cities-...
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Cities, states warn of credit impact from proposed federal grant rule
Discretionary termination of grants allowed under the rule would pose a particular risk, issuer advocates said.
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Have you all submitted your comments yet? It's crunch time.
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American Physical Society @apsphysics.aps.org · 23/06/2026
A proposed federal rule would bring political appointees directly into grant-funding decisions. @lindsayinthehouse.bsky.social explains what that could mean for how science gets funded. Tell leaders what you think by submitting a public comment: go.aps.org/4vUO0ST
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@KayTrue (Sarah L. Keller) @kaytrue.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Hey, All! We've got less than a week (July 13) to submit comments to the Federal Register opposing horrible OMB rules allowing political appointees to terminate US scientific & medical research. This BPS link and my earlier links make it EASY to write your letter. I submitted mine! Let's do this!
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@KayTrue (Sarah L. Keller) @kaytrue.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
p.s. ANYBODY can submit a comment! You do NOT have to be a scientist or a medical professional. You do not have to be a US citizen. You can submit anonymously. If you or your loved ones benefit from scientific discoveries and medical advances in the US, your voice is especially important ♥️🔬
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
If you enjoyed my video yesterday more than you enjoyed the USA soccer game last night (Congrats to Belgium!), you should check out my @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social blog post that tells you how to submit comments opposing the OMB rule proposal: www.biophysics.org/blog/what-is...
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What is your favorite molecule?
Is it RNA? Is it chromatin? Is it “membrane protein”?  The reason I ask this question is because I was chatting with a student this week, and I brought up the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pr...
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Yay! Congratulations 🎊🎈🍾
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
FIVE ALARM FIRE: One week left for the #BigBeautifulResponse. It's important to get your comments submitted! See the resources in the link. Share widely! @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social mailchi.mp/biophysics/c...
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
#AtAnchor #ChesapeakeBay
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Gregg Gonsalves @gregggonsalves.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Russell Vought's one rule to rule them all isn't in effect yet. Write to Congress AND comment on the proposed rule by 13 July. WE CAN STOP IT. elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/what-we-ne...
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What We Need to do NEXT: OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule (OMB-2026-0034)
What OMB’s Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule Means in Practice
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Could not agree more! Not only did Hillary beat the Orange Atrocity by 2.8 MILLION votes, but Al Gore got 543,895 MORE votes than Bush! The Electoral College allows candidates who received less votes to win the presidency. ABOLISH THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
The changes in the OMB proposal are terrible. We need to take action now!
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
It is super important for the recent OMB rule proposal to garner a #BigBeautifulResponse and receive lots of comments in opposition to the proposed changes. The Feds want to implement this October 1! Yikes! Join the @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social Webinar on Monday to learn more.
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Under way at #sunset #ChesapeakeBay
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
#AtAnchor #Annapolis #ChesapeakBay. No sunset but the clouds are ominous because a storm is coming.
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elizabethginexi.bsky.social @elizabethginexi.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
READ: My Public Comment on Proposed OMB Rule: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance elizabethginexi.substack.com/p/my-public-...
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My Public Comment on Proposed OMB Rule: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance
Submitted by: Elizabeth Ginexi, PhD, Former NIH Scientific Program Official (2003–2025)
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Rest assured, our cheat sheet will be waaaay shorter than the >100 page "Summary" the Feds gave us and quadruple-waaaay shorter than the >400 page proposal. We got you! 8/8 Fin @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Hang in there and STAY TUNED: Soon, the @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social & others are coming out with short cheat sheets with lists of the section numbers and how much harm they will be doing to the scientific ecosystem. 7/8
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Then add your unique and personal comment. What section number(s) do I cite, and how do I find these confusing numbers? 6/8 @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
In my post yesterday, I suggested you include this little symbol (section sign §) followed by the section number, e.g. §200.205 is the section describing how Political Appointees Take Control of Grant Awards instead of career scientists or program officers. 5/8 @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
You do not have to be a policy wonk to do this. Nooooo. You don't. It can be Easy Peasy. 4/8 @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
“Please provide clarity as to the section or the regulation that each comment is referencing by ...beginning each comment with the relevant section number in brackets. FR 200.205, include the following before the comment [200.205].” 3/8 @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
How do we do that? We provide lots of unique, personalized comments that tell our stories and that cite the section number, as requested by the Executive Summary (and I quote): 2/8 @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
We need a BIG BEAUTIFUL RESPONSE to the horrible rule proposal that came down from OMB in late May that will kill science and the scientific economic ecosystem. Our #BigBeautifulResponse needs to have maximum impact. 1/8 @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen James @kejames.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
When will there be enough? When there are four, à la RBG. Because there’d been four men, and nobody ever raised a question about that.
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
8/8 We are still going through it, so STAY TUNED for the breakdown of all the terrible policies in the new rule proposal as well as instructions on how to comment to fight back. Together, we can stop this insanity. @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
7/8 The @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social has got your back and is working hard to distill this behemoth of a document down to a few pages and make commenting easy for you. If you're not a current member, please renew or become one to support our efforts.
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
6/8 The current Executive Administration is doing their thing and trying to bury us in paperwork. The OMB proposal is over 400 pages long (woah!!). Plus another >100 pages for the "summary". Who has spare time to read all that? @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
5/8 On top of the amazing life-saving value it brings to humanity, medical research makes economic sense: it is a strong economic driver across the US. Science creates Jobs across the country! @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
4/8 If you have benefited from any kind of medical treatment, it is highly likely that the treatment arose from medical research conducted by subject area experts and funded by your tax dollars. @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
3/8 This needs a BIG RESPONSE. I mean, the BIGGEST RESPONSE EVER --> BIGGER than we've ever seen. You know how big I mean: really BIG in real life, not fictionally big. And the response needs to come from EVERYONE, not just scientists. @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
2/8 Putting political appointees in charge of science funding decisions is one of the proposals of the new OMB rule proposal that dropped at the end of May. So scary. We have until 13 July to provide comments to this new rule. @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social
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Karen Fleming @karenfleming.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
1//8 Do you want medical researchers or political appointees to make decisions about science and medical therapies? I want experts to make these decisions. @biorxiv-biophys.bsky.social
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