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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

One thing worth reinforcing: most email signatures are either missing or poorly structured. Both are surprisingly easy to fix.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🧪 No email signature? Many professionals overlook this simple yet highly important detail, and it quietly undermines their credibility. In my work with life scientists and other professionals, I see it constantly. A professional email signature matters more than you think. 🧬🔬 #SciComm #PhDChat

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Email Signature Mistake That Undermines Your Professional Image

One of the most surprising patterns I see working with life scientists and other senior professionals is this: many of them don’t use a professional email signature.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Hi Pasencore. Yes, many AI interview systems record video and audio. They have been programmed to analyze a set of characteristics. These might be eye contact, head movements, signs of anxiety, and "engagement." You have to beat an algorhitm, so it's really important to understand how to succeed.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Did you know that you may be faced with job interviews led completely by an AI? This new blog contains practical ways to raise your AI-interview score. Your delivery, keywords, tone, and setup all get scored. The best response is not fear, it's all about strategy and preparation! 🧪 #AIJobs #SciComm.

larrymillerphd.com

AI-Led Job Interviews: A Practical Guide for Success

AI-led job interviews are increasingly becoming a gatekeeper during the hiring process. Companies across many industries are turning to artificial intelligence to screen candidates before a human revi...

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

I certainly hope that the US will continue to provide leadership in science, medicine, and technology as well as to collaborate with scientists in the EU and other centers. One can hope!

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Thank you for your insights. It would be great if you could post some information on this server so we can all learn.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Europe steps up as US science funding shrinks. Aix-Marseille’s $16M “Safe Place for Science” drew an unexpected 300+ US applicants in 2 weeks, while the EU launches a $500M “Choose Europe for Science” push to attract top researchers. 🧪🧬🔬 #SciComm

theworld.org

Europe wants to attract American scientists - The World from PRX

In the wake of federal funding cuts that threaten scientists’ jobs in the US, programs have emerged across Europe to attract those worried American scientists. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from a ...

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🧪 A new study shows scientists shifting to Bluesky, where research posts spark far higher engagement than on X. Peer-driven networks & richer discourse make Bluesky the rising hub for #SciComm 🧬🔬.

opentools.ai

Bluesky Takes Flight: Why Scientists Prefer it Over X for Sharing Research

A new study reveals a notable shift as scientists flock to Bluesky for research engagement, leaving X behind.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

🧪 Do you know someone seeking a life sciences related role? If so, please pass along these companies that are now recruiting for Biopharma jobs in #Massachusetts. Nine top companies including Takeda, Moderna, AbbVie, & Eli Lilly are hiring across R&D, compliance & more. 🧬 #SciComms #Biotech #Jobs

biospace.com

9 Companies Hiring Now in Massachusetts

Looking for a biopharma job in Massachusetts? Check out the BioSpace list of nine companies hiring life sciences professionals like you.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

As I responded above, this was just an interesting exercise to throw at some electrons moving through circuitry. That's all...

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

See my reply to the first comment. This was meant to give a set of electrons something interesting to chew on. We could use something less than mega serious with all going on now.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

Oh yes. Agreed. I know it's a bunch of electrons moving through circuitry guide by some lines of code. And it reacts differently dat]y to day and for different people. That doesn't preclude making it really interesting to probe how it reacts to a set of scenarios.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

🧪 Life scientists, #SciComm pros, an others: job scams targeting you are on the rise. A) Ghost jobs = fake listings B) Scam DMs = phishing leading to identity and/or financial theft C) Pay-to-work = scam jobs requiring upfront fees Don’t fall for these! Learn how to protect yourself. 🧬🔬

larrymillerphd.com

Beware: The Rise of Ghost and Scam Job Offers!

In today’s competitive job market — especially for life scientists and science communicators navigating career transitions in light of recent U.S. job terminations — every promising posting or recruit...

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

🧪In May 2025, the world’s first patient, a baby with a rare metabolic disorder, was treated with CRISPR gene therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Univ. of Penn. Is this a major breakthrough, bioethics challenge, or both? 🧬🔬 #SciComms #CRISPR #GeneTherapy #RareDisease #Genomics.

chop.edu

World's First Patient Treated with Personalized CRISPR Gene Editing Therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Landmark study from CHOP and Penn Medicine showcases the power of customized gene editing therapy to treat patient with rare metabolic disease.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

What if science communication wasn’t just about facts—but about trust, humility & shared values? This new agenda from PNAS calls for participatory models to replace top-down fixes. In this ultra-polarized environment, it’s about co-creation, not just correction. What are your thoughts? 🧪🧬🔬

pnas.org

An agenda for science communication research and practice | PNAS

Science should not unilaterally dictate individuals’ decisions or public policies. Yet, it provides a vital source of information for societies and...

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Agreed. Thank you for raising this point. Science is full of technical jargon, and many times scientists aren't trained to communicate to audiences with different backgrounds...leading to a communication gulf.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

You raise an excellent point. Technology is moving so quickly now, well in front of regulations and clear thought to potential use/misuse.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Agreed! Thank you for taking time to weigh in.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Why do so many people mistrust scientists—and what can we do about it? 🧪 Respect, humility, and real communication matter, says immunologist & educator Frederic Bertley. No condescension. No jargon. Just honesty. What are your thoughts? 🧬🔬 #SciComms #ScienceLiteracy

myheraldreview.com

Science Without the BS

Frederic Bertley is an immunologist and educator who has helped develop DNA vaccines for HIV/AIDS and has worked on global health projects in Haiti, Sudan, and the Canadian Arctic. Since

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

🧪 If you or someone you know is seeking a biotech role, 8 major life science employers are hiring in San Diego, including Lilly, Moderna, and Takeda. Opportunities span R&D, regulatory, and more. Some good news in a sea of chaos. 🧬🔬 #BiotechJobs #LifeScience #SanDiego #SciComm

biospace.com

8 Companies Hiring in San Diego

Looking for a biopharma job in San Diego? Check out the BioSpace list of eight companies hiring life sciences professionals like you.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

🧪 What do you think of Nature now publishing peer-review comments alongside all new research? From June 16, 2025, all new papers will link full reviewer comments & author replies—aiming to "crack open science’s ‘black box’ and boost trust." 🔬🧬 #SciComm #OpenScience

researchprofessionalnews.com

Nature publishes peer review comments alongside new papers - Research Professional News

Change at flagship journal praised as publisher says it wants to open “black box”

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

🧪 Networking feel daunting? This article reframes the process to be like a research project. Use your scientific method mindset: form a hypothesis, gather data, analyze insights, and iterate. It's not about asking for jobs—it's about curiosity, learning, and connection. 🔬🧬 #ScienceCareers #SciComm

insidehighered.com

Daunted by Networking? Try the Scientific Method (opinion)

Shifting your approach to networking will make career exploration feel more like an exciting research project, Ellen Dobson and Jevin Lortie write.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

🧪If you or a colleague wish to leave academia for Biotech or Pharma, I hope this brief tip sheet might help. Your research, leadership, project management, & data skills transfer. Reframing your CV, speaking industry language, and building a network are key wins. #SciComm #LifeScienceJobs 🧬🔬🎓💊

larrymillerphd.com

From Academia to Industry: A Brief Guide for Life Scientists

For life science looking to leave academia and enter the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries, the transition can feel daunting. While academic and industrial science share a common foundation i...

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

🧪STEM is evolving—first to STEAM, now to STREAM—adding Reading & Writing to boost creativity, communication & critical thinking. Is this a shift for the better? Will STREAM reshape how we train scientists, future innovators, and communicators? 🔬🧬 #ScienceComm #SciCareer

dailyparliamenttimes.com

The Evolution Of STEM: From Science And Technology To STREAM Education - Daily Parliament Times

Dr. Mushtaque Ahmed RahuThe acronym STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) was introduced in 2001 by scientific administrators at the U.S.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

🧪Regeneron is acquiring 23andMe for $256M, resurfacing concerns over the fate of genetic data from 15M users. Previously, state AGs urged users to delete their data amid privacy uncertainties. Will this shift impact trust in consumer genomics? Is data privacy still at risk?🔬🧬 #LifeSciences #SciComm.

cbsnews.com

Regeneron to buy 23andMe out of bankruptcy for $256 million

Regeneron, a biotech company, will acquire 23andMe for $256 million and vowed to comply with the genetic testing company's privacy policies.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

🧪Want to inspire the next gen of scientists? The ACS Science Coaches program pairs chemists with K–12 teachers to bring real-world science into the classroom. Great for your kids, schools, & community. Applications are now open!🔬🧬 #SciComm #STEMed #Chemistry #FutureScientists #ScienceOutreach

teachchemistry.org

Science Coaches | AACT

AACT is a professional community by and for K–12 teachers of chemistry

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Voyager is still going! What a testament to the skill and ingenuity of JPL/NASA engineers and others involved with the mission.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

🧪This came out a couple of days ago and caught my eye. It’s New Scientist’s picks for the best Sci Fi books of all time. Pretty eclectic list! There are old favorites (e.g., George Orwell; Isaac Asimov, Margaret Atwood), along with other interesting picks. What do you all think of their choices?🔬🧬.

newscientist.com

Our favourite science fiction books of all time (the ones we forgot)

Following on from our first list, we asked New Scientist staff to pick even more of their favourite sci-fi books of all time. From Isaac Asimov and Ursula K. Le Guin to Star Wars – the list has it all...

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

🧪 Scientists at Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Rochester have created a quantum communications network (RoQNET) using photons and photonic-integrated circuits to enable secure and scalable communication over 11 miles of fiber-optic cable. Is this a new day for data security?🔬

rudebaguette.com

US Reveals Stunning Leap: This Groundbreaking Chip-Based Photon Network Set to Revolutionize Secure Quantum Data Transfers Across America - Rude Baguette

IN A NUTSHELL 🔬 Scientists at Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Rochester have created a quantum communications network using photons. 💡 The network utilizes photonic-integrated circ...

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Just hoping some good for science will come out of this in a sea of chaos.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

🧪 In a first for the science community, Wiley is teaming up with Amazon to launch a generative AI agent for full-text scientific literature search. Debut was yesterday at #AWSLifeSciences. It’s a big shift from abstract-only queries. Could this reshape how we find research insights? 🔬🧬 #SciComms.

businesswire.com

Wiley Announces Collaboration With Amazon Web Services (AWS) to Integrate Scientific Content Into Life Sciences AI Agents

Wiley (NYSE: WLY) today announces a new collaboration with AWS to launch a generative AI agent for scientific literature search.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

🧪 Hope for U.S. science! Despite DC cuts, Merck continues to invest and breaks ground on a $1B biologics hub in Delaware—creating 500+ jobs and supporting next-gen therapies. Merck plans >$12B investments in life sciences. Hang on! Science has a future. 🔬🧬 #ScienceJobs #Biotech #STEMCareers

finance.yahoo.com

Merck Breaks Ground on New $1 Billion Biologics Center of Excellence in Wilmington, Delaware

RAHWAY, N.J., April 29, 2025--Merck Breaks Ground on New $1 billion Biologics Center of Excellence in Wilmington, Delaware

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

🧪 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝟏𝟕: Amid turbulent times, a bright spot: 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 & 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 for scientists, communicators, & more. Stay ready—opportunities are growing. #ScienceJobs #Biotech #Pharma #LifeSciences #SciComm 🔬🧬

biospace.com

Massive Investment in US Manufacturing Triggers Wave of Career Opportunities

Companies are announcing significant investments in U.S. manufacturing in response to looming tariffs. An AstraZeneca executive and Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk spokespeople discuss potential job and sk...

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Agreed Mary @givinggarden.bsky.social. 𝑨𝒃𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒆𝒙𝒕𝒔, 𝑫𝑴𝒔, 𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒔 need to be scrupulously checked. Links should never be clicked, and all actions should be taken through authentic company or other websites.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: These scams are now specifically targeting recently displaced scientists and communicators, designed to take advantage of people at a particularly vulnerable place now.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

🚨 STOP! Don’t engage with random job offer texts! Job scams are rising with recent layoffs. Scammers steal personal & financial data with fake job applications—or trick you into sending money in bogus work schemes. Block, report, and DO NOT engage! #JobScam #CareerSafety #ScamAlert #CyberSecurity 🧪

Grouping of scam texts enticing victims to interact with scammers, who either steal personal and financial information or entice victims to spend $1,000s of dollars in fake work schemes. Any such texts should be blocked and reported. People should not interact with the text, since the result will be that that person will be put on a list and sold to other scammers as a working phone number.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

🧪 Hiring Alert--At last some good news!: 9 top Biotech & Pharma companies are hiring in Massachusetts, including Moderna, Takeda, Intellia, & more. Roles range from scientists to directors—remote too! Check out the latest openings in the Genetown hub. 🧬🔬 #LifeSciences #Jobs #Hiring #STEM.

biospace.com

9 Companies Hiring in Massachusetts

Looking for a biopharma job in Massachusetts? Check out the BioSpace list of nine companies hiring life sciences professionals like you.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

🧪 Massive federal cuts: 56K confirmed layoffs; 75K buyouts; > 171 K+ more cuts planned. Some agencies hit hard: >99% reduced. I’ve compiled summary table from this Times article. Cuts + Buyouts via verified sources; some data + projections unkown; agencies >200 staff. tinyurl.com/TimesFedLayo... 🔬🧬

Data table compiled from Times Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/28/us/politics/trump-doge-federal-job-cuts.html

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

🧪 Scientists seeking new roles take note! The bioanalytical services market is set for double-digit growth by 2027, driven by Biotech/Pharma R&D, increasing infectious disease, biologics, and personalized meds. Your skills may be transferable! #Biotech #Pharma #JobSearch #LifeScienceJobs 🔬 🧬

pharmiweb.com

Bioanalytical Services Market Outlook: Set for Double-Digit CAGR Growth by 2027

Global Bioanalytical Services Market is anticipated to witness a healthy double-digit growth rate by 2027. The rising incidence of infectious diseases, rise in R&D expenses in the pharma and ...

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

🧪 Another reason to watch the Boston biotech hub: Biogen is launching a new global HQ & innovation hub in Kendall Square in 2028! A joint venture with MIT, it will unite teams, spark next-gen Pharma research, and foster collaboration with leading scientific minds. 🔬🧬

pharmiweb.com

Biogen Announces Plans for New Global Headquarters and Innovation Hub in Kendall Square

Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) announced plans for its new global headquarters at Kendall Common, located at 75 Broadway in Cambridge, as part of a multi-year real estate consolidation plan in Massachuset...

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

That's frustrating for sure. Hope you make it through the process. I wonder if their servers are heavily loaded since press coverage started.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

I'm not a lawyer, so I can't give legal advice, but if you ask 23andMe to delete your data/sample, that likely only applies to what they still directly control. If you consented to share data with partners (like researchers or Pharma), those entities still have and could potentually use the data.

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Larry Miller, PhD @larrymillerphd.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

🧪 23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. What could happen to users' genetic data? You could be at risk if a buyer alters privacy policy. CA Atty. General Bonta recommends that you invoke your rights and direct 23andMe to delete your data and destroy any samples of genetic material held by the company.🔬🧬

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Attorney General Bonta Urgently Issues Consumer Alert for 23andMe Customers

Californians have the right to direct the company to delete their genetic data OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a consumer alert to customers of 23andMe, a genetic testing ...

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