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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

On Tuesday I went to Capitol Hill with fellow members of @asm.org to meet with members of Congress and their staff on the need for robust funding for federal science and public health and urge the withdrawal of the OMB proposed rule on federal financial assistance: buff.ly/mVhHdZh #ASMAdvocacy

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Action Alerts

ASM provides opportunities for members to advocate for evidence-based scientific policy. Check this page often for our current legislative action items and policy resources.

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

@iamascls, AGT, and SAFMLS have opened their call for session proposals for the 2027 Joint Annual Meeting which will be held in Buffalo, NY on June 13-17, 2027. Click on the link 👇️ to submit your proposal. Submission deadline is Nov 1! buff.ly/tvbTKJu

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2027 Joint Annual Meeting Scientific Session Proposals

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Check this out: Direct molecular testing shows promise in diagnosing invasive fungal disease from BAL specimens, offering faster results and greater sensitivity than traditional fungal culture. #ASMClinMicro #MolDx buff.ly/8rdl42k

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The ACIP decision to discontinue the recommendation for a universal hepatitis B birth dose vaccine will cause harm. As the federal government continues to fail children's health, families can rely on our nation's physicians to continue to put children's health first.

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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

IDSA liaison to ACIP, Flor Munoz, MD, FIDSA, questions the ACIP’s proposed decision to change the schedule for newborn hepatitis b vaccinations.

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Career physicians, scientists, and public health experts, we know this is not a recommendation you would ever make or approve. #StandwithCDCscientists

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

A study recently featured in Emerging Infectious Diseases reveals the presence of genomic DNA from monkeypox virus Clade Ib in U.S. wastewater surveillance specimens. Check out the details here: buff.ly/LsrxDTW #PublicHealth #mpox

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Detection of Monkeypox Virus Clade Ib DNA in Wastewater Solids at Wastewater Treatment Plants, United States

Monkeypox Virus Clade Ib DNA in Wastewater Solids, USA

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

HHS Secretary RFK Jr's actions serve only to further erode trust in science and public health. The actions of politicizing scientific decisions, sidelining career officials, and inserting ideological review only weakens the CDC and the public health. (7/7).

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

CDC must remain apolitical. They are charged with protecting the health and safety of Americans. CDC scientists have long been regarded as the best of the best, serving as subject matter experts here and abroad. They use the principles of the scientific method to shape policy and decisions. (6/n)

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

3) Dismiss career officials to make room for more political appointees, 4) refusal to rubber-stamp policy changes without supporting evidence. (5/n)

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Several concerns were shared in the testimony from Drs. Monarez and Houry during the 3-hour hearing. 1) Pre-approve vaccine recs from ACIP without regard to the evidence, 2) Directives to avoid interactions with career #publichealth scientists and to only work with political appointees, (4/n)

Former CDC Director Susan Monarez, PhD sits before the US Senate HELP Committee offering testimony on September 17, 2025.

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

The hearing was scheduled at the request of Senator Sanders, the ranking member of the committee, in a letter sent to Senator Cassidy regarding the firing of the CDC Director last month. The complete letter from Dr. Sanders can be read here:https://buff.ly/YKqnpGo (2/n)

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

A 🧵 on the state of #PublicHealth in the United States: Former CDC Director Susan Monarez, PhD and former Chief Medical Officer Debra Houry, MD, MPH testified before the Senate HELP Committee last week. buff.ly/BkFSKn4 (1/n)

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Fired CDC director describes pressure from Kennedy over vaccines

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Researchers at UT Health System have published their findings on measles cases using public data to model changes in MMR vaccine uptake. Bottom line: 5% decrease in 💉uptake leads to ⬆️ cases, hospitalizations. Read study here: buff.ly/FtOLK8O

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

States are banding together and forming coalitions to provide medical and #PublicHealth guidance on vaccines that was previously done by the CDC.

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

I wish to extend my deepest gratitude to the dedicated microbiologists, scientists and physicians who have served as peer reviewers for ASM Case Reports. Your time, expertise, and thoughtful critique are invaluable contributions that strengthen and advance the practice of clinical microbiology. 🧵2/2

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Peer review is the cornerstone of scientific publishing, ensuring that published literature is accurate, rigorous, and impactful. It ensures credibility by subjecting new findings to the critical evaluation of experts who safeguard quality, integrity, and clarity. 🧵1/2

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The USDA confirmed an infection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HAPI), H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b, genotype B3.13, in a Nebraska dairy cattle herd. Infected cattle in 17 states have been identified since March 2024. Full press release here: buff.ly/8EC85kx

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Today, misinformation continues to affect #PublicHealth, from vaccine hesitancy to distrust of proven medical practices. It is critical that healthcare workers and scientists speak up more in public conversations, share their firsthand experiences, and advocate for truth in medicine. (🧵 3/3)

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

An excellent commentary was published in #JAMAInternalMedicine by Dr. Patrick Johnson from the University of Michigan. In it, he reflects on a harrowing ICU case involving an unvaccinated patient and contrasts this reality with the misinformation he encountered on the media. (🧵2/3) buff.ly/0yn5T61

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Confronting Medical Misinformation

This essay discusses a young physician’s experience as a trainee at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Misinformation during #COVID19 wasn’t just noise—it cost lives. We saw patients die from preventable causes while conspiracy theories spread faster than the virus. Healthcare voices must rise in public conversations to rebuild trust and save lives. #PublicHealth (🧵 1/3)

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

In a statement published yesterday, The American Academy of Pediatrics has released their own vaccine schedule and recommendations ahead of the 2025-2026 respiratory season. buff.ly/IHffrHa #VaccinesSaveLives #GetVaxxed

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The American Academy of Pediatrics Releases Its Own Evidence-Based Immunization Schedule

Schedule includes updated AAP recommendations for vaccines for fall respiratory viruses

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

A headline stirred attention yesterday as the Supreme Court considers reviewing a challenge to its pivotal 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which affirmed nationwide rights to same-sex marriage. #EqualityForAll #LoveWins

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Supreme Court faces decision on case urging overturn of same-sex marriage

Legal experts weighed in on whether the court is likely to accept a challenge filed by Kentucky clerk Kim Davis.

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

It is deeply troubling to see this administration weaponize healthcare policy and threaten to eliminate funding while interfering in the doctor:patient relationship. #StayOutOfMyHealthCare 5/5

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

AAP and other professional medical societies have spoken out about potential harms to patients if therapy is interrupted. AAP has also questioned the credibility of an HHS report published in May of this year. buff.ly/QhAWILp

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

The policy emphasized the importance of ensuring access to comprehensive, gender-affirming, and developmentally appropriate health care for these youth. In August 2023, the AAP also reaffirmed this policy statement. #EBM #science 4/n

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

Here is the link to the 2018 policy that was published in the peer-reviewed journal, Pediatrics. buff.ly/WJ6Jvww 3/n

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

In 2018, The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) first endorsed gender-affirming care for transgender and gender-diverse youth in their 2018 policy statement, "Ensuring Comprehensive Care and Support for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Children and Adolescents." #LGBTHealthCare #HumanRights 2/n

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 06/08/2025

Dr. Katalin Karikó who won a Nobel Prize for developing mRNA vaccines responds to RFK Jr: "When you are sick, you wouldn't ask for advice from a lawyer like Kennedy. You ask experts, your physician, for advice."

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

mRNA vaccines are safe. A recent study in #JAMA analyzed the risk of adverse events following administration with the JN.1 #COVID19vaccine. Bottom line = no increased risk of adverse events among 1M adults that received the shot. buff.ly/ZntjOye

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

HHS announced today they are canceling 22 vaccine-related projects totaling ca. $500M based on mRNA technology citing a need to shift to "safer" technology. t.co/NjfOHNDF9L

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

The UK's NHS launched a campaign to offer the meningitis vaccine to patients at increased risk for infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The program began yesterday, aims to prevent up to 100,000 cases of the disease, and reeduce strain on vital NHS resources. #GetVaxxed

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NHS begins roll-out of world-first gonorrhoea vaccine programme

NHS and local authorities begin roll-out of world-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme across the country.

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

#MMWR is more than just a scientific journal. It is a staple by which we learn about important issues affecting the public health. The fact that clearance is now [reportedly] required from a political appointee is a form of censorship.

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There's a Major Publishing Slowdown at CDC's Flagship Journal

Each MMWR article now requires clearance by the HHS secretary, sources said

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

The CANWARD study evaluated the in vitro activity of ceftobiprole against >20,000 bacterial isolates. Overall, very good activity against GP organisms. Read up on the findings here: buff.ly/RCdVRGT #AST

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

It is being reported that HHS Secretary RFKJr. is considering firing all members of the #USPSTF. He canceled the previously scheduled July 10 meeting without notice. How do these action keep Americans healthy?

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RFK Jr. Reportedly Planning to Fire All USPSTF Members

Move would come on the heels of abrupt cancellation of task force meeting

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

#TheScienceImReading This CDC Prevention Epicenters study analyzes blood culture contamination reporting practices among 52 US hospitals/labs. Bottom line: Large heterogeneity in reporting practices and definitions. Great opportunity for #DiagnosticStewardship buff.ly/a7XmNph

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Nicholas Moore, PhD, D(ABMM) @nicholasmoore.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Rhoads and colleagues just published in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology on the use of a new device for processing positive blood culture samples. This approach enables rapid MALDI-TOF identification of select Gram-negative pathogens. #Microbiology #RapidDx buff.ly/lzEAdQW

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