Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDBrittany Charlton @britshmit.bsky.social · 16/06/2025📢BREAKING: Just left the courthouse for our NIH grant termination case Judge ruled terminations are “VOID & ILLEGAL” As a plaintiff, I felt a wave of relief & hope; he acknowledged the discrimination & harm Closed by asking, ‘Have we fallen so low? Have we no shame?’ 8458821242
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDTrish Greenhalgh @trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social · 19/06/2025Thanks for the reminder @janemunday.bsky.social. Every summer, I repost this article DROWNING DOES NOT LOOK LIKE DROWNING. To date, I know of FOUR kids who were saved after someone who'd clicked on the link learnt how to spot actual drowning. Take time to read and pass on. slate.com/technology/2...slate.comDrowning Doesn’t Look Like DrowningDrowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect. 10955954783
Kate Bolam, PhD @katebolam.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Happy Pride to the 🌈 friends, colleagues and family in my life! Thank you for being your wonderful selves! You are SO loved! ❤️💓 I'm an official @freemumhugs hugger now so I am ready and raring for hugs any time you are! 🌈💗🌈💗🌈 030
Kate Bolam, PhD @katebolam.bsky.social · 01/06/2025Goodness me. Yes, I didnt even think of this issue... 000
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDProfessor Euan Ritchie FAMS @euanritchie.bsky.social · 21/05/2025Many have forgotten this or refuse to exercise their privilege for society's benefit out of fear of loss of favour. 619357
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDProf Michael Jefford @michael-jefford.bsky.social · 08/05/2025I'm also pleased to share this recently-published paper, which is open access in Supportive Care in Cancer. Experiences of over 3500 people regarding follow up. Most report major gaps regarding desired information and support link.springer.com/article/10.1... 151
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDRTN-Vic @rtn-vic.bsky.social · 22/04/2025Congratulations to A/Prof @craigunderhill.bsky.social, Prof Sabe Sabesan and Dr Monica Green on their latest journal article, published in the JNCI Spectrum. View: lnkd.in/g4g3aCTw 122
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDRhea Liang @liangrhea.bsky.social · 08/04/2025'Like left handers, neurodivergent colleagues, who account for 15-20% of the UK population, are capable people who face additional challenges as a neurological minority.' 🙏 Catherine Bell for highlighting how we can normalise inclusion of neurodiversity. www.bmj.com/content/388/...bmj.comHow can I support a neurodivergent colleague?There are ways to make workplaces feel more inclusive for neurodivergent colleagues, Abi Rimmer hears Catriona McVey, final year medical student, says, “Neurodivergent colleagues often bring unique s... 02210
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDThe BMJ @bmj.com · 04/04/2025The United Nations has called for “justice and answers” after the bodies of eight Palestinian medics, six first responders, and one UN staff member—still in their uniforms and gloves—were recovered from a mass grave in southern Gaza after an attack by Israeli forces www.bmj.com/content/389/... 06146
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDBen Smith @bensmithphd.bsky.social · 03/04/2025Important @aunz.theconversation.com article from Ash Chauhan & co highlighting the need for tailored solutions to address the unacceptably high likelihood of things going wrong in the care of people affected by #cancer from migrant backgrounds #healthequity theconversation.com/cancer-patie...theconversation.comCancer patients from migrant backgrounds have a 1 in 3 chance of something going wrong in their careThis is unacceptably high and we need targeted solutions. 011
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDBen Smith @bensmithphd.bsky.social · 03/04/2025🚨New 2 min🎞️summarising step-by-step plan to address fear of #cancer recurrence in clinical practice. Watch youtu.be/cr_3KEOTAv8?... Read the 📰 👉 link.springer.com/article/10.1... Listen to the podcast w/ @bogda-koczwara.bsky.social & Sophie Lebel🎙️ oncologynews.com.au/clinical-foc... Explanatory🧵👇youtu.beStep-by-step: A clinical pathway for stepped care management of fear of cancer recurrenceYouTube video by The Daffodil Centre 1106
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDThe Medical Journal of Australia @mja.com.au · 02/04/2025A new systematic review finds tailored, culturally appropriate programs are the key to better outcomes, and Australia needs more of these programs to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes among Indigenous youth. buff.ly/NQr0vtf 031
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDInternational Cardio-Oncology Society @icosociety.bsky.social · 28/03/2025🚨NEW PODCAST ALERT 🚨 #Childhoodcancer treatments may produce adverse side effects that last a lifetime. Dr Eric Chow of @fredhutch.bsky.social stopped by the podcast to discuss childhood #cancer #survivorship and the unique challenges that come with it. 🎧 Tune in: tinyurl.com/mr3jh2xv #cardioonc 022
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDmarque lawyers @marquelawyers.com.au · 27/03/2025The US is in the grip of a full McCarthyist frenzy against anyone who "is or has ever been tempted to indicate sympathy for the Palestinian people", and Australia is not very far behind. 720382
Kate Bolam, PhD @katebolam.bsky.social · 20/03/2025We can't be silent about this important stuff!! 031
Kate Bolam, PhD @katebolam.bsky.social · 20/03/2025FYI friends and colleagues... www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comFrench scientist denied US entry after phone messages critical of Trump foundFrance’s research minister said the scientist was traveling to Houston for a conference when his phone was searched 000
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDDavid Pocock @davidpocock.bsky.social · 14/03/2025President Trump has no place imposing his ideologies on Australian researchers. This is an insidious intervention in Australia’s national sovereignty that runs contrary to fundamental principles of free speech, academic integrity and robust, evidence-based research. www.afr.com/world/north-... 15398115
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDThe Lancet Oncology @thelancetoncol.bsky.social · 07/03/2025News: Children and young people with cancer affected by disability benefit delays Report by @younglivesvscancer.bsky.social #TYACancer #UK buff.ly/k5yaJfYthelancet.com 022
Kate Bolam, PhD @katebolam.bsky.social · 02/03/2025So many people fought so hard for so long to get to where we are in Australia. We can not let things slide back even an inch. It will take action.... from all of us 💪🌈 000
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDProfessor Euan Ritchie FAMS @euanritchie.bsky.social · 01/03/2025It's important to learn from history. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...theatlantic.comHow Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 DaysHe used the constitution to shatter the constitution. 33312
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDInternational Cardio-Oncology Society @icosociety.bsky.social · 27/02/2025🚨NEW PODCAST ALERT🚨 We sat down with Dr Darryl Leong to discuss the risk profiles and management strategies for patients dealing with genitourinary malignancies including #prostate, #bladder and #renal #cancers. Tune in: tinyurl.com/ICOS-Darryl-... #cardioonc 021
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDNEJM.org @nejm.org · 18/02/2025Cardiorespiratory fitness is an indicator of future cardiac, metabolic, and health events and is a strong predictor of all-cause mortality. Brazile et al. review the basics of the cardiorespiratory response to exercise. Full article in NEJM Evidence: eviden.cc/3Pe9Ay8 #MedSky #CardioSky #PulmSky 05519
Kate Bolam, PhD @katebolam.bsky.social · 28/02/2025🌈 Happy Sydney mardi gras parade eve friends! 🌈 Incase you need a soundtrack to your Friday, Double J is absolutely belting out the best Pride songs today! abc.net.au/triplej/live/doublej May we all be able to love who we want and be who we are, without prejudice but with joy!! Happy Pride 🌈abc.net.auDouble J live player - triple jMusic from your past, present and future. 000
Kate Bolam, PhD @katebolam.bsky.social · 25/02/2025Solidarity with our colleagues in the US! Tragic! 000
Kate Bolam, PhD @katebolam.bsky.social · 23/02/2025The momentum and progress this will destroy is hard to overstate. 022
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDRTN-Vic @rtn-vic.bsky.social · 19/02/2025The ReViTALISE Geriatric Oncology initiative has recently published a paper on "Real-world implementation of geriatric assessment in cancer care among older adults: The role of implementation science frameworks". bit.ly/41nUopn @craigunderhill.bsky.social 022
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDKeith Boykin @keithboykin.bsky.social · 16/02/2025The Trump administration has just announced that all college financial aid programs, scholarships, prizes, housing, and graduation ceremonies that help Black or Latino students are now considered to be illegal. The Education Department accuses colleges of discriminating against white students.insidehighered.comTrump admin threatens to rescind federal funds over DEIIn a sweeping and unprecedented letter issued over the weekend, the Office for Civil Rights declared race-based scholarships, cultural centers and even graduation ceremonies illegal. 21321521450
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDCraig Underhill MBBS FRACP @craigunderhill.bsky.social · 10/02/2025Meanwhile down under, diversity, equity and inclusion remain a focus. We are partnering with First Nations communities to improve access to cancer clinical trials. Much to learn and much work to do to improve outcomes. #DEI #medsky #cansky #oncsky #auspol #oncology @congabopeoples.bsky.social 1174
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDWade Kelly @wadekelly.com · 12/02/2025🎧 Just listened to the fantastic episode "Events that Actually Work: Cameron McKnight on Building Research Communities that Last," on the Amplifying Research podcast with Chris Pahlow. I'm a big fan of the pod, but this one really resonated with me. www.amplifyingresearch.com/podcast/31-c... /1amplifyingresearch.com31. Events that Actually Work: Cameron McKnight on Building Research Communities that Last — Amplifying ResearchLooking to run events that researchers actually want to attend? Cameron McKnight shares practical insights on building sustainable research communities and running events that deliver real value. 182
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDCraig Underhill MBBS FRACP @craigunderhill.bsky.social · 09/02/2025This could have global consequences for generations. As a cancer researcher in Australia we know that the efforts to improve health outcomes is a collaborative global effort #medsky #cansky #auspol what say you @ascocancer.bsky.social ? 284
Kate Bolam, PhD @katebolam.bsky.social · 07/02/2025I will say it again- how are those organising conferences in USA making it safe for EVERYONE (including our wonderful trans colleagues) to attend these conferences? 010
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDThe Medical Journal of Australia @mja.com.au · 07/02/2025🔔 NEW in the Medical Journal of Australia Supplement Murru Minya: a national exploration of ethical research and research ethics in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and medical research ✍️ Felicity Collis (Gomeroi) and Michelle Kennedy (Wiradjuri) OPEN ACCESS buff.ly/4aH22hy 012
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDMegan Ranney MD MPH @meganranney.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Health Alert finally out today from CDC. It has been 8 days since the case was first reported. That’s a shame. Timely comms to our frontline health workers in the US matters, a lot. ESPECIALLY during moments of uncertainty & confusion. 18223
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDDr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 03/02/2025As an editor and as an author this concerns me greatly. We should all be concerned. 0159
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDDr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Each day of this communications ban at HHS is a detriment to progress and innovation... let alone a threat to the livelihood of our nation's scientific workforce- including those who run and work in labs across the country. Lives are at stake- current and future tense. 0219
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDDr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Now is not the time to be complacent. Now is the time to act. Bravo @aaup.bsky.social I support academic freedom. I support academic integrity. Those are not fringe. Those are American. 142
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDKatie Mack @astrokatie.com · 28/01/2025I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service. “Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.washingtonpost.comWhite House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusionThe Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments. 15754324014329
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDDr. Don S Dizon @drdonsdizon.bsky.social · 23/01/2025On that #executiveorder basically halting research at the NIH. Part 1 of 5 reels 1103
Reposted by Kate Bolam, PhDDr. Max @dr-mqx.bsky.social · 23/01/2025Throwing a wrench into cancer research across the U.S. is an odd way to make it great again. #MedSky #OncSky www.science.org/content/arti...science.orgTrump hits NIH with ‘devastating’ freezes on meetings, travel, communications, and hiringResearchers facing 0137