Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhD @premiepulmdoc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Very excited to be attending the FASEB Science Research Conference “Lung Epithelium in Health and Disease.” So many great talks already in the first 1/2 day! 001
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDFired but Fighting (National Public Health Coalition) @firedbutfighting.bsky.social · 21/02/2026This a great piece of investigative journalism. @rollingstone.com This should be required reading for scientists and ethicists. Ethics matter, especially in science. www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...rollingstone.comNew Documents Reveal a Controversial Vaccine Study's Unusual Path to CDC ApprovalA new investigation has found irregularities in the ethics review of a grant to study effects of a birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine in Guinea-Bissau. 23653278
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDElizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 28/01/2026In summary, from both a personal and professional perspective, to hinder access to HPV vaccine would be to directly cause preventable deaths in both men and women, and to cost the U.S. $8B per year. And I will fight it with everything in my power, I can promise you that. 1466684
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDHigh Priestess, Low Patience @cheriepriest.com · 27/01/2026Just outside Seattle on I-5 🤘 133181669
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDDrug Monkey @drugmonkey.bsky.social · 25/09/2025This may be the most important paper ever published about NIH funded research. www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...science.orgWhat if NIH had been 40% smaller?Replaying history with less NIH funding shows widespread impacts on drug-linked research 5414250
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDHarrisEve @harriseve.bsky.social · 08/09/2025The next beer’s on me, JessSteiner! #vax reality ##COVIDstatnews.comI inserted myself into a conversation at a bar about Covid and vaccines. Here’s what happenedWhat happened when a public health scientist overheard four men sharing misinformation about Covid — and decided to talk to them about it. 011
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDSeth Trueger @mdaware.org · 31/07/2025news: COVID vaccines are safe 723267
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDSF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Why read books? Because there's a book for EVERYONE out there. And once you find the right book - reading will change your life forever! #literacy (Art: Charles M Schulz) 903874864
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDThe Feminist Scientist @feministscientist.bsky.social · 26/07/2025Happy Birthday, Rosalind Franklin. She captured an X-ray diffraction image of DNA and stated that a helical structure was probable. Watson and Crick then created a detailed model based on her results. They initially received credit for the discovery and were awarded the Nobel Prize after her death.🧪 623294
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDAltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 04/07/2025Everybody Everywhere Needs flowers tonight 32949125
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDHannah Ritchie @hannahritchie.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Before the 1970s, a child diagnosed with leukemia had a 90% chance of dying within 5 years. Today, those odds are flipped: they have an almost 90% chance of survival. My colleague @scientificdiscovery.dev's article on progress against childhood cancer. ourworldindata.org/childhood-le...ourworldindata.orgChildhood leukemia: how a deadly cancer became treatableBefore the 1970s, most children affected by leukemia would quickly die from it. Now, most children in rich countries are cured. 334889
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDAngie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 09/06/2025One of the greatest tragedies of the gutting of the federal government is the loss of dedicated scientists who chose to work in public service for the benefit of the American people. This letter is both incredibly brave and a testament to their integrity. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/09/h...nytimes.comN.I.H. Workers Denounce Trump’s ‘Harmful’ Health Policies 227177
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDProf Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 09/06/2025Read this thread to understand the horror, the suffering, the pain, and the dreadful censorship that Jay Bhattacharya has unleashed 😞 03614
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDSaahithi Mallapragada @saahimall.bsky.social · 06/06/2025I am so excited to share our most recent work & my first big project as a graduate student! We leveraged spatial transcriptomics to study the cell-cell communication involved in human lung development. Here’s the full study: www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1... (1/17)biorxiv.orgA spatial transcriptomic atlas of acute neonatal lung injury across development and disease severityA molecular understanding of lung organogenesis requires delineation of the timing and regulation of the cellular transitions that ultimately form and support a surface capable of gas exchange. While ... 2105
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDLaura Helmuth @laurahelmuth.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Do not listen to RFK Jr. on covid vaccines for pregnant people. Listen to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which STRONGLY recommends a covid vaccine during pregnancy, for the health of the pregnant person and the fetus. 🧪 www.acog.org/covid-19/cov...acog.orgCOVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy: Conversation Guide for CliniciansThe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that pregnant individuals be vaccinated against COVID-19. 321631752
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDCharles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 27/05/2025In light of today’s recommendation on COVID vaccines for pregnant women, this 2022 piece by @deldeib.bsky.social is newly relevant. COVID-Related Stillbirths Didn’t Have to Happenpropublica.org“God, No, Not Another Case.” COVID-Related Stillbirths Didn’t Have to Happen.A lack of testing data and government guidance led many to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy, unwittingly increasing their chances of a stillbirth. 612070
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDritarneo.bsky.social @ritarneo.bsky.social · 18/05/2025Neonatal and Developing Lung Interest Group (NDLIG) Annual Meeting & Whitsett Award Presentation Mon 5/19/2025 7:15 PM - 9:15 PM Marriott Marquis San Francisco Foothill E (Second Level) #atsmeeting #ats #neobluesky 121
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDShematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 02/05/2025HUGE NEWS. A study presented at #AACR25 found that one dose of the HPV vaccine (which prevents CANCER) is as effective as two, with efficacy rates >97%. 1133569
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDDr. Meghan McGarry, MD MAS @drmeghanmcgarry.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Presenting at #pas2025 about cystic fibrosis newborn screening! 061
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDDeanna Behrens, MD | PedsICU @deannamarie208.bsky.social · 26/04/2025Here at the #PedsICU section of #PAS2025 Learning about pediatric mortality in conflict zones 2173
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDChise @sailorrooscout.bsky.social · 16/04/2025THIS IS HUGE! Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center say results of a Phase I trial of an mRNA vaccine aimed at preventing pancreatic cancer show promise. The vaccine PREVENTED the cancer from coming back in patients who had already received treatment for MORE THAN three years. 🧪🧵⬇️ 543379902
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDJack Iwashyna @iwashyna.bsky.social · 14/04/2025This is clearly happening to @atscommunity.bsky.social, where longtime friends and stalwarts — great teachers who usually show Americans cutting edge data from @anzics.bsky.social collaborations — are skipping this year US patients will suffer from delayed access to latest results 1327
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDDr. Meghan McGarry, MD MAS @drmeghanmcgarry.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Learning from the legendary Dr. Bonnie Ramsey #cysticfibrosis 021
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDDr. Meghan McGarry, MD MAS @drmeghanmcgarry.bsky.social · 06/04/2025scienmag.com/revolutionar... read about the new guideline for cystic fibrosis newborn screening! #medskyscienmag.comRevolutionary New Guidelines Set to Enhance Cystic Fibrosis ScreeningIn a significant stride towards improving the health outcomes of newborns with cystic fibrosis, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has released new guidelines that advocate for updated, standardized 043
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDAmerican Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 22/03/2025Tom Mariani, PhD - chair of the ATS Research Advocacy Committee told Hill staffers, "It is no exaggeration to say important studies testing the benefits of new treatments have been delayed, fundamental research pursuing novel health discoveries have been derailed...by Administration actions." 0186
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDBethany Brookshire @beebrookshire.bsky.social · 24/08/2023Alright Skeeties! I wanted to put all the anatomy facts in a thread to keep them organized so: WELCOME to class of 2023 Insomniac Anatomy Academy! In which I study anatomy when I can't sleep and share the best facts with you. 🧪 27598127
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDThanh Neville, MD, MSHS @thanh-neville.bsky.social · 18/03/2025THIS: The Best Investment You Didn’t Know You Made: How NIH Funding Fuels Innovation and Economic Growth www.amfar.org/news/how-nih...amfar.orgThe Best Investment You Didn’t Know You Made: How NIH Funding Fuels Innovation and Economic GrowthContinued investment in the NIH is essential to fighting current and emerging health threats and to ensuring the U.S. remains a global leader in medical innovation. 5286120
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDLisa Jarvis @lisamjarvis.bsky.social · 15/03/2025Horrible. Pediatric brain cancer research. What are we doing? On this front:bloomberg.comNIH Cuts Create a Lost Generation of ScientistsTrump administration attacks on the National Institutes of Health mean biomedical research will become less ambitious, less competitive and result in fewer breakthroughs. 07536
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDThiago Carvalho @cyrilpedia.bsky.social · 15/03/2025'NIH suggests that indirect and direct costs are substitutes when in reality they are complements: (...) If NIH puts more money into direct project funding, that funding generates additional indirect costs for more labs, more safety & compliance officers, and more buildings & their utility costs.'science.orgIs flat 15% fair?An NIH funding policy is misguided and damaging 1158
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDSayed Tabatabai, MD @therealdoctort.bsky.social · 15/03/2025I remember the cystic fibrosis patients I took care of 20 years ago. I also remember the dedicated HIV wards in the hospitals, and that Princess Diana made headlines for shaking hands with AIDS patients. Progress has been incredible. Miracles are where you choose to see them. 211043304
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDJennifer Gulas MD, FACP, FHM @doctorajgu.medsky.social · 13/03/2025#medsky #patientexperience #advicefromapatient 041
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDAlexandra Witze @alexwitze.bsky.social · 07/03/2025This is Courtney. She’s about to graduate with her PhD in neuroscience from the University of Colorado. She made this sign in 2017 for the first science march and has had it in her lab ever since. “In 2017 we felt science was being attacked. Now it actually is.” #StandUpForScience Denver 233856
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDMissy Hubbard @missy-ubermom.bsky.social · 08/03/2025 285195776624
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDKyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 05/03/2025JUST IN: A federal judge in Massachusetts has extended her nationwide block on Trump administration effort to slash funds for NIH research. 342686722
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDEric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 01/03/2025Francis Collins, the NIH Director for 12 years, led the Human Genome Project and other NIH efforts for 32 years, resigned today. Key words from his resignation letter www.nytimes.com/2025/03/01/u... 6131251381
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDAmerican Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · 09/02/2025“Every American has benefited from NIH-supported medical research conducted at medical schools, academic health systems, and teaching hospitals nationwide. Every American will be harmed by the undermining (@NIH).” www.aamc.org/news/press-r...aamc.orgAAMC Statement on Drastic Cuts to NIH-Funded ResearchDrastic cuts to NIH-funded research will diminish the nation’s research capacity, slow scientific progress, and deprive patients, families, and communities. 05432
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDShematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 08/02/2025When Elon was a kid, survival for ALL, the most common childhood cancer, was <10% Now it’s >90% due to funded collaboratives (high indirect costs) whose work ultimately SAVES THOUSANDS OF LIVES EVERY YEAR. For other cancers there’s still so much progress to be made. I think it’s worth it. 9748214
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDMatt Barber @biobarber.bsky.social · 08/02/2025Executive wants to frame the NIH indirects cut as $4B in savings. But given that NIH returns $2.5 on every $1 investment, this would actually cost US economy a net $6 BILLION (per year!). Not to mention the human costs of wrecking education and research sectors and the communities they serve.nih.govDirect Economic ContributionsNIH directly supports the economy through investments in research institutions and job formation. 7244142089
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDJess Calarco @jessicacalarco.com · 06/02/2025This article--on the systematic dismantling of the NIH, NSF, and CDC--is a must-read not only for researchers and clinicians but for anyone who has ever gotten a vaccine, taken medication, read the results of a research study, or gotten tested for Covid, flu, or STIs. www.science.org/content/blog...science.orgRevised and Extended: What's Happening Inside the NIH and NSF 20668398
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDAtul Gawande @agawande.bsky.social · 02/02/2025@USAID is enduring an unlawful shutdown, purge, and dismantling. It’s thrown its vital work into turmoil—based on spurious, absurd, and willfully slanted attacks. Here's what’s real: the massive and growing harm now being caused. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/h...nytimes.comHealth Programs Shutter Around the World After Trump Pauses Foreign Aid (Gift Article)Lifesaving treatment and prevention programs for tuberculosis, malaria, H.I.V. and other diseases cannot access funds to continue work. 20660310
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDRichard Ferro, MD MSc @richferro.com · 08/12/2024Vaccines do not cause autism. 1019242
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDRyan Marino, MD @ryanmarino.bsky.social · 02/02/2025NYTimes adding insult to injury in this tragedy. The “treatment” was for autism, which isn’t a thing, and was being done by someone with no medical training who charges cash for expensive bogus therapies. And now a 5-year-old is dead because of the grift. 1063143955
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDAndrea Love, PhD | Biomedical Scientist @drandrealove.bsky.social · 31/01/2025If you weren’t clear: a President ordering a Federal health and disease agency to delete pages on its website is a public health crisis. 8359021594
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDDan Diamond @ddiamond.bsky.social · 01/02/2025On the left, CDC’s page of vaccine-specific recommendations from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) On the right, that page tonight 411024527
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDgeorgia-adair.bsky.social @georgia-adair.bsky.social · 01/02/2025PLEASE SHARE WIDELY #medsky #IDsky #obgynsky #pedsky CDC STI treatment guidelines have been taken down. They are archived here 👇 web.archive.org/web/20250131...web.archive.orgSite IndexSTIs are common. Many are curable - all are preventable. 2126
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDNPR @npr.org · 31/01/2025BREAKING NEWS: Research and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites.npr.orgTrump administration purges websites across federal health agenciesResearch and basic information on subjects ranging from tuberculosis surveillance to adolescent health disappeared from federal health agency websites. 25947772530
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDDeborah Greenhouse @greenhousemd.bsky.social · 29/01/2025A quick economics lesson: If funding for Medicaid is frozen or cut, Children's hospitals will close. Pediatricians will shut their doors. Then it doesn't matter how rich or poor you are. There will be no children's hospitals and no pediatricians. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk. #PedSky #MedSky 425576
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDWill Zacharias @drwillzacharias.bsky.social · 29/01/2025If you have feelings about RFK and his overall fitness to run HHS, here is some information on how to call your senators in whichever state you live and work! 043
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDAtul Gawande @agawande.bsky.social · 26/01/2025I ran @USAID health programs for the last 3 years. Trump’s 90 day Stop Work Order on foreign assistance does serious damage to the world and the US. Examples:🧵 9947692483
Reposted by Laurie Eldredge, MD, PhDRobynCohenMD @robyncohenmd.bsky.social · 04/12/2024#Gratitude post. Thank you to everyone who "brought the light" to #HCWvsHunger2024. This was truly a grassroots effort across not just #MedSky and #MedTwitter, but so many others who just wanted to part of this force for good. Thank you for the incredible HCWvsHunger leadership team including 1/media.tenor.coma bunch of lit candles in a dark roomAlt: a bunch of lit candles in a dark room 2335