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Scientist interested in microbes. Also a book lover. Work at Fred Hutch Cancer Center.

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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD @elizabethjacobs.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
It doesn’t matter if you eat organic foods. It doesn’t matter if you exercise regularly. It doesn’t matter if you inject peptides. It doesn’t matter if you have “good genes”. None of these things will prevent you from contracting vaccine-preventable diseases. There is only one thing that will.
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Vaccine benefit in children "Since 1974, vaccination has averted 154 million deaths, including 146 million among children younger than 5 years of whom 101 million were infants younger than 1 year." www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... The most striking benefit was for vaccination vs measles (Figure)
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Type VI Sophia System @wheezenfeld.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Leftover lab decor in our lab, from inheriting a graduated PhD student's bench
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I-75 Scientist @flscitriguy.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Want to help? Great job security these days… oh and you can telework 3d/wk until October 😬 www.usajobs.gov/job/867528600
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Grants Management Specialist
The incumbent performs limited grants management analysis assignments that are developmental and recurring in nature including functions such as the following: assisting a higher-level specialist in c...
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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
This well-deserved honor reflects Dr. Marrazzo’s extraordinary contributions to infectious diseases research, public health and patient care, as well as her unwavering commitment to scientific integrity. Our full statement: bit.ly/42oUz38
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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Maintaining robust support for research overhead costs — as IDSA has advocated for — is critical to sustaining lifesaving biomedical research. bit.ly/4cuNYdr
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Trump administration drops court fight to cap NIH payments for research overhead costs
The Trump administration will not be asking the Supreme Court to take up its fight to slash NIH support for research indirect costs
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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · 09/04/2026
A reminder to slow down and notice what’s blooming around us. 🌸 ☀️
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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 06/04/2026
Participate in a clinical trial of heavy menstrual bleeding for people 14-45 years of age
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Prof Gavin Yamey MD MPH @gavinyamey.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
RFK Jr *lies* when he says cervical cancer risk is increased in women who get the HPV vaccine. New study: "States with high vaccination rates have seen the biggest drop in cervical cancer, while states with low vaccination rates have had little to no progress" www.cidrap.umn.edu/human-papill...
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Cervical cancer rates higher in states with low HPV vaccination rates
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tfiedler @tfiedler7.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Thank you, Dr. DeMeules for all the hard work on this and to Dr. Pergam for the highlight of the Fredricks Lab @fredhutch.org !
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Steven Pergam, MD, MPH @pergamic.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
🚨 New from DeMeules & collaborators at @fredhutch.org Fredricks' lab, describing 🦠 GI mono-domination in post HCT recipients & bacteremia. *IP teams - Data suggests that many reported CoNS events from mucosal barrier/gut in these high risk pts. Important for CLABSI definitions tinyurl.com/yn7zsxfx
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Gut Microbiota and Intestinal Monodomination as a Predictor for Bacteremia in Allogeneic Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients
Our article explores the association between bacteremia and gut microbial composition among HCT recipients. We assess the predictive ability of the gut mic
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🦌 The Deer Whisperer 🦌 @thedeerwhisperer.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Mt Baker (Koma Kulshan) and the Space Needle at sunset, as seen from W Seattle, Washington 📸Jack Darling
Mt Baker and the Space Needle at sunset
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Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
🧪IMPORTANT! This graphic explains how science all over the US is funded. Congress approved a 2% increase in the #NIH budget for FY 26. Buried in the bill- Shift of ~40% of grants to MYF. This will still result in a 35% DECREASE in the NUMBER of grants funded per yr. Russel Vought is behind this.
Graphic helps visualize how MYF funds FEWER grants despite the increase in budget approval by Congress.

https://www.researchamerica.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ACT-for-NIH-Multi-Year-Funding-One-Pager_October-2025.pdf
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tfiedler @tfiedler7.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
Saving and sharing so I have it for folks I know with kiddos!
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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · 26/12/2025
📢 Attention undergrads & first-year med students! Apply now for Fred Hutch’s 8-week Summer Internship on Infectious Diseases in the Imunocompromised Host! Hands-on research + expert mentorship in state-of-the-art labs. 🦠 Apply by Jan. 30, 2026: bit.ly/48K89SV
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tfiedler @tfiedler7.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Congratulations to a wonderful person and scientist!!
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Max Kozlov @maxkozlov.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
INBOX: Former NIAID director Jeanne Marrazzo is suing the Trump administration. She alleges the NIH violated her constitutional rights and illegally fired her after she blew the whistle on actions that jeopardized public health and violated federal law.
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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · 14/12/2025
It’s been a tough week for many across Washington. Here’s a reminder that brighter skies are ahead. Our hearts are with everyone impacted by flooding in the Pacific Northwest. Stay safe, stay connected, and know we’re thinking of you. 💙
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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 06/12/2025
There aren’t many things worse one can imagine than the loss of a child. But the loss of a child to a vaccine preventable disease is a pain no parent or family should ever have to bear. Sowing distrust about vaccines, arguably the greatest public health success of all time, is pure evil.
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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 03/12/2025
Not yet including our late big donation as well last minute donations, we have already passed our HIGHEST ANNUAL DOLLAR AMOUNT RAISED for #HCWvsHunger EVER. Speechless, grateful, and so very happy. TOGETHER WE CAN DO REALLY GOOD THINGS. Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen 💜🍎
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Dr. Tom Frieden @drtomfrieden.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Later this week, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will discuss ending universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth in the United States. If this change is enacted, it will have deadly consequences for our children.
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tfiedler @tfiedler7.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Proud to support team meal-ioidosis for this year's annual @hcwvshunger.bsky.social #HCWvsHunger and give to my local food-bank! Donate and participate hcwvshunger.org
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Sean Gibbons 🦠💩 @gibbological.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Dr. Nick Quinn-Bohmann will present a Keynote Talk at this year's Future of the Microbiome Winter Summit (Nov. 18-20). He'll talk about his work on using community-scale metabolic modeling to design personalized, microbiome-informed interventions. futureofmicrobiome.com/winter-summi...
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Winter Summit 2025 | The Future of Microbiome
Future of the Microbiome2025 Winter Summit Join us November 18-20, 2025! REGISTER NOW The Future of the Microbiome Winter Summit explores what’s next for the microbiome industry, bringing together bri...
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drsujathas.bsky.social @drsujathas.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Thanks @microbiologysociety.org for promoting our work! Umbribacter vaginalis is also associated with increased risk for HIV acquisition in women. Bacterial colonies resemble tiny micro droplets of water. One cannot measure growth using optical density. These tiny bacteria are very ghost-like!
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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 30/10/2025
Co-sign strongly. And kids should be allowed to use the restroom when they need to. Which shouldn’t be an outlandish statement yet here we are.
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Needhi Bhalla 💅🏽 @needhibhalla.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
I often emphasize that there are rarely "silver bullets" that magically solve problems but vaccines are one of the closest things we have and it's mind-boggling and enraging to watch this "debate" unfold during my lifetime
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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · 23/09/2025
Fred Hutch researchers received $1M from the Washington Research Foundation to accelerate the development of technologies with significant potential to improve patient health. Congrats to Drs. Sujatha Srinivasan, David Fredricks, Dan Raftery and Kristin Lastwika! Read more: bit.ly/3Vn6xHk
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Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
My latest commentary with the Baker Institute @riceuniversity.bsky.social www.bakerinstitute.org/research/new...
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New COVID-19 Vaccine Restrictions and Their Impact | Baker Institute
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines to protect against the latest strain. Unlike earlier rollouts, this authorization comes with added restrictions. In ...
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Alt NIH Bluesky 🧪 @altnih4science.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
This is courage from former NIH leaders. Thank you, Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo and Dr. Kathleen Neuzil, former heads of two NIH institutes. "[removed] after objecting to Trump/[Vought] efforts to undermine vaccines, flout court orders, withhold research money and politicize the grant-making process." 1/🧪
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Whistle-Blower Complaints Detail Tension Over Vaccines at N.I.H.
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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
IDSA calls on insurers to cover COVID vaccines consistent with medical recommendations and evidence, and urges Congress to conduct strong oversight of the Administration’s decision restricting Americans’ freedom to choose vaccination. Our statement: bit.ly/3JBFPb6
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Fred Hutch @fredhutch.org · 20/08/2025
More than 5,000 cyclists, walkers, runners and volunteers brought color, energy and connection to Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s annual bike ride and walk/run. bit.ly/4fIFJKN
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Every mile counts: Thousands unite for Fred Hutch Obliteride
On Saturday, Aug. 9, a winding sea of neon orange set Seattle aglow, as more than 5,000 cyclists, walkers, runners and virtual participants came together for Obliteride, Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s ann...
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Helen Branswell 🇨🇦 @helenbranswell.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Helen Chu is one of the ousted #ACIP members. She spoke to me today about her grave concerns for future vaccination policy and vaccine access in the United States. www.statnews.com/2025/06/10/c...
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Ousted CDC vaccine adviser says RFK Jr.'s message is clear: ‘Scientific expertise is no longer of use’
Terminated CDC vaccine adviser Helen Chu spoke with STAT about her fears for the future of vaccine policy
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IDSA @idsainfo.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Secretary Kennedy's announcement that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women could reduce vaccine access for millions of Americans. IDSA urges insurers to maintain coverage for COVID-19 vaccines: bit.ly/4jjmwPV
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Gabriel Bosslet @gbosslet.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
I found this post by @kkjetelina.bsky.social to be a really good discussion of the recent FDA COVID vaccine announcement yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/covid-19-v...
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Covid-19 vaccines, what just happened at the FDA, and why it matters
This is not how vaccine policy should be made.
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Dr. Jen Gunter @drjengunter.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
I had a chat with the folks at @cnn.com about menopause. Here are a few things I'd like you to know: www.cnn.com/2025/05/13/h...
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5 things Samantha Bee’s menopause expert wants you to know | CNN
Menopause has long been shrouded in mystery and shame. A comedian discusses her experience and the internet’s ob-gyn offers five things to know about that
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Harmit Singh Malik @harmitmalik.bsky.social · 11/05/2025
I hope the rest of the world can take advantage of this because I’m not sure these shots will be available in the US anytime soon.
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ID Chief @ UMich @adamlauring.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Retweeting again in the hopes that members of the media can use this awesome resource when they report on vaccines and calls for "new" placebo controlled trials. @statnews.com @nytimes.com @washingtonpost.com @carlzimmer.com @apoorvanyt.bsky.social
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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 02/05/2025
HUGE 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%.
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Carl Zimmer @carlzimmer.com · 02/05/2025
Time to catch up on the past week’s news about science and medicine in the US. Whew. 1/10
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Vaughn Smider, MD, PhD @vvsmider.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
“If NIH budget money, designated by Congress to be spent on medical cures, doesn’t go out over the next few months, all US scientists are looking at budget cuts that will not just take away cures but harm local economies.” URGENT!
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Shematologist, MD @shematologist.medsky.social · 10/04/2025
PSA: Your period should not 🩸last longer than 7 days 🩸interfere with your life 🩸happen more than monthly 🩸require product changes more than every 2 hours 🩸have clots larger than a quarter 🩸cause debilitating pain 🩸require double product coverage 🩸make you anemic
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plasmidsaurus @plasmidsaurus.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Plasmids, power chords, and prehistoric jams. DNA rocks, and so do you. 🎸🧪
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tfiedler @tfiedler7.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Science for the greater good!
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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
NIH and CDC cut grants related to COVID and other agents of pandemic potential. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt... 1/n
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CDC is pulling back $11B in Covid funding sent to health departments across the U.S.
“Now that the pandemic is over, the grants and cooperative agreements are no longer necessary," federal health authorities wrote to funding recipients this week.
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tfiedler @tfiedler7.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
Yes! The info not the virus!!
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tfiedler @tfiedler7.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
This needs to spread far and wide! 👇🏼
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Wolf Mercury Photography @wolfmercury.com · 15/03/2025
"Hanging Garden" I loved how the setting sun was giving a warm glow to the lupines. #photography #BlueSkyArtShow #sunshine #sunlight #nature #flowers
purple lupines backlit by the setting sun
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plasmidsaurus @plasmidsaurus.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
Resting up for the next big discovery. 💤🔬
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Bernoid @bernoid.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Marasmius hudsonii 🍄📷 #FungiFriends
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Patrick S. Mitchell @psmitchej.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... #standupforscience Many, many thanks to all who attended, the speakers, and to the incredible @sufsseattle.bsky.social organizers!!!
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Seattle scientists fight back against Trump cuts, disinformation
“No one is coming to save us from this,” said Abraham Flaxman, a professor at the University of Washington. “We’re going to have to save ourselves.”
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