William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 05/10/2026This dialog about the pending $1T cuts to Medicaid was very important and didn't get as much visibility as it should have prior to the mid-term elections. 000
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Compelling reminder that investment in research saves lives. Damage to science inflicted by the Trump administration costs lives. Full stop. www.cnn.com/2026/08/26/h...cnn.comRevolution’s pancreatic cancer drug wins speedy FDA approval | CNNThe U.S. FDA has approved Revolution Medicines’ groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug after it was shown to double the survival rate of patients with advanced disease in a large trial, offering new h... 000
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Very clear-eyed assessment of the war on science today. 010
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Incredibly unethical. Those responsible need to be fired. Now. 000
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDEric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 23/07/2026The pro-peptide stacked FDA advisory committee voted to lift the ban for BPC-157, as expected. This ban lifting is baseless and will give the public a sense of legitimacy for a peptide with no clinical trial data to support safety or efficacy. Pathetic. 14379127
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDLiz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Measles cases reach a 35-year high. Cyclosporiasis cases at record levels. It’s almost like public health matters. 0178
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 21/07/2026When RFKJr cut the monitoring, presumably he also eliminated the expertise to oversee and understand the parasite which is likely the reason the public remains unsure what is going on with the cyclospora outbreak. 000
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 12/06/2026Very promising results as mRNA based vaccines continue development for cancer. 🧪 3103
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 18/05/2026The most blatantly corrupt administration in history. 000
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 18/05/2026The most transparently corrupt administration in the history of this country.https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/5/18/800040497/community/the-staggering-grift/ 000
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 17/05/2026The Supreme Court Has Unleashed 'Jim Crow 2.0' As The South Rolls Back Black Representation www.huffpost.com/entry/suprem...huffpost.comThe South Lurches Back To Jim Crow Past After Supreme Court DecisionThe decision gutting the Voting Rights Act has commenced the largest rollback of Black representation in the South since the end of Reconstruction. 001
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 15/05/2026Trump Ethics Filing Reveals Thousands Of Trades Tied To U.S. Corporate Securities www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-...huffpost.comTrump Ethics Filing Reveals Thousands Of Trades Tied To U.S. Corporate SecuritiesExamples of large purchases, valued at between $1 million and $5 million each, were an S&P 500 Index fund, Nvidia Corp. and Apple Inc. 000
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDJesse Eisinger @jeisinger.bsky.social · 13/05/2026This would constitute one of the most brazen, most appalling acts of corruption in U.S. history. I know we’re numb to all of this but this is a seven-alarm fire. www.nytimes.com/2026/05/12/b...nytimes.comJustice Dept. Officials Consider Settling Trump Suit Against I.R.S. 30668982840
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 14/05/2026I live in Tennessee and am embarrassed by the Republican dominated state government. It is hard to watch. They are a disgrace. 000
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 13/05/2026There's always the next scam. 1391408306
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDDr. Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 13/05/2026#NIH funding saves lives. POTUS has proposed a 12% cut to the budget. This is already when a small percent of the NCI (National Cancer Institute) budget goes to childhood cancers. Research has slowed. Remember, this on Russel Vought. 🧪 www.nytimes.com/2026/05/13/o...nytimes.comOpinion | My Son Never Turned 7. Because of Choices in Washington, Others Won’t Either. 5173109
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 10/05/2026After the US withdrawing from the WHO, and firing large numbers of infectious disease experts, the CDC is a shell of its former self. Sad and short-sighted. www.huffpost.com/entry/expert...huffpost.comExperts Wonder 'Where Is The CDC?' As A Hantavirus Outbreak Unfolds On A Cruise Ship“The CDC is not even a player," said Lawrence Gostin, an international public health expert at Georgetown University. “I've never seen that before.” 000
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 27/04/2026More from the war on science in the US.... 🧪 www.science.org/content/arti...science.orgTrump fires all 24 members of the U.S. National Science Foundation’s governing bodyDismissal of the National Science Board is widely seen as latest move to erase NSF’s independence 162
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 13/03/2026PrEP has changed the HIV epidemic; the greatest challenge is patient delivery. 🧪https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2846615?guestAccessKey=759b6f97-ec88-4d45-bcfd-33d2e2419549&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postup_jn&utm_campaign=article_alert-jama&utm_content=olf-tfl_&utm_term=031326 022
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 10/03/2026Nice article in JAMA on where we stand with (primarily) childhood vaccines due to the chaos created by RFK JR's CDC. It covers a number of practical topics. 🧪 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...jamanetwork.comNavigating Conflicting Vaccination RecommendationsThis Perspective discusses how clinicians can navigate conflicting vaccination recommendations following revisions from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and US Centers for Disease Cont... 196
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDJan Kirsch, M.D., M.P.H. @drjanicekirsch.bsky.social · 11/02/2026Influenza kills 15,000-60,000 deaths annually. The mRNA platform can offer more nimble updates of seasonal flu vaccines. Thanks Junior and Vinay. apnews.com/article/mode...apnews.comModerna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccineThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is refusing to consider Moderna’s application for a new flu vaccine made with mRNA technology. 95327
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 26/01/2026Important that these vaccine recommendations and scientifically validated information be widely circulated particularly since CDC's information under RFK,jr has become highly suspect. 🧪 www.healthychildren.org/English/safe...healthychildren.orgAll About the AAP Recommended Immunization ScheduleHere's what to know about the recommended immunization schedule for children and teens. The schedule is approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics and based on ongoing review of the most recent sc... 152
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Incredibly dumb to withdraw from WHO. It is hard to watch this unfolding US disaster driven by a demonstrably ignorant president. 010
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDDr. Princess Vimentin PhD | Cancer Biologist @princess-vimentin.bsky.social · 24/01/2026The United States is the only country to have withdrawn from the WHO since its founding 1948. Of course, Trump’s America didn’t pay the dues. 🧪 www.cidrap.umn.edu/public-healt...cidrap.umn.eduUS formally withdraws from World Health Organization, leaving debt 14187109
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 23/01/2026More short-sighted stupidity from the Trump-RFK, jr administration. www.idsociety.org/news--public...idsociety.orgStatement on U.S. withdrawal from WHO 000
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDJosh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 29/12/2025It's a good commentary on 2025 that the US President announces a major military attack on a foreign country and even the straightest arrows think, 50% chance it's an attack, 50% chance president is on another cognition bender. 313180663
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDCarolyn Barber, MD @cbarbermd.bsky.social · 13/12/2025Measles cases up more than 14,000% since 2020. From 13 to 1,912 — driven by falling MMR vaccination rates and viral misinformation. A disease we already knew how to stop is back because the internet is louder than the science. 💉 #BlueSky #NewsSky #MedSky #SciSky #PedsSky #NurseSky #EMSky #IDSky 11710
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Immunotherapy is already showing great promise for treatment of cancer. Recent advances in CAR-T hold out the hope that the procedure could move from ex vivo to in vivo transduction of T-cells. Very exciting work. 🧪 www.science.org/content/arti...science.orgThe first patients have been helped by cancer-fighting cells made directly in their bodiesNovel approach could be faster, and cheaper, than making the cells in the lab—but safety concerns linger 02611
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDSteven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 26/11/2025No matter how long I live after we get through this dark chapter, I will never get over the immorality, the amorality, the corruption, the criminality and the cruelty in service to one of the worst humans to ever walk the earth. 1078269306532
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDCIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 20/11/2025As public health citizens, we rely on agencies like the CDC for science-based guidance. But last night’s change to its “Vaccines & Autism” page - now hinting at a possible vaccine link - deeply undermines that trust. When credible institutions shift in ways that echo anti-vax rhetoric, we all lose. 57736
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 13/11/2025How many hundreds of times did Republicans claim it was a clean CR! Plain and clear theft from taxpayers. 020
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 27/10/2025In these distressing days watching the dismantling of the NIH and disregard for public health, some good news. The number or endangered right whales has increased by 8 over the past year to 384 due in large part to conservation efforts. 🧪 apnews.com/article/righ...apnews.comOne of the world's rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in populationScientists have reported an encouraging trend in the population growth of the North Atlantic right whale. 173
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 22/10/2025State by state anti-science activities have lethal consequences for children. 🧪 apnews.com/article/vacc...apnews.comAnti-science bills hit statehouses, stripping away public health protections built over a centuryMore than 420 anti-science bills attacking longstanding public health protections – vaccines, milk safety and fluoride – have been introduced in statehouses across the U.S. this year. 0119
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 17/10/2025JAMA article on CDC report covering the 24-25 flu season. The US saw >500,000 hospitalizations and 38,000 deaths. Annual vaccination is important. 🧪 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...jamanetwork.comCDC Releases 2024-2025 Flu Report, With Suggestions for Upcoming SeasonThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report on influenza activity during the 2024 to 2025 season—the most severe since 2017 to 2018. 095
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 17/10/2025She is nothing but a propagandist and an embarrassment as a federal employee. She should be fired. 000
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 17/10/2025Very sorry to hear of the passing of Susan Stamberg. I have great memories of listening to her on NPR for many years and learning about the world through insight, grace, and humor. www.npr.org/2025/10/16/1...npr.orgNPR 'founding mother' Susan Stamberg has diedSusan Stamberg, an original National Public Radio staffer who went on to become the first U.S. woman to anchor a nightly national news program, has died. 010
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 15/10/2025There is really something shady going on here at the expense of taxpayers. 000
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDProf Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 06/10/2025 620978
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 06/10/2025Continued degradation of science and medicine in the US. Since they don't understand the science, Trump political appointees at NIH will use lists of words to disallow highly rated research grants. 🧪 kffhealthnews.org/news/article...kffhealthnews.orgChanges at NIH Give Political Appointees Greater Power To Fund or Block Research - KFF Health NewsThe National Institutes of Health’s long-held standard of peer review for grantmaking has been subverted by President Donald Trump and NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya, who gave unprecedented power to po... 23624
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 05/10/2025New measles outbreak in South Carolina. Total now topping 1500 in the US. 🧪 www.huffpost.com/entry/south-...huffpost.comSouth Carolina Confirms Measles Outbreak With U.S. Cases At 25-Year High"The people involved in the outbreak are unvaccinated and did not have immunity from a previous measles infection," the state's health agency confirmed. 1187
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 27/09/2025The latest company to stop work with AAV vectors. 🧪 www.fiercebiotech.com/biotech/biog...fiercebiotech.comBiogen officially ends all AAV gene therapy work, prompting team restructureBiogen has discontinued all gene therapy programs using adeno-associated virus (AAV) capsids, instead shifting resources to modalities that have the highest likelihood of achieving better treatment | ... 072
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDPestilence @pestilence4all.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Many viruses have evolved ways to ‘thwart’ the immune system. For example, hepatitis B virus produces large quantities of non-infectious viral particles, many free of the viral genome. Such decoy viral capsids can overwhelm neutralizing antibodies leading to immune tolerance. Get vaccinated 16936224
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 25/09/2025More often, news stories about AI highlight negative features or troubling uses. This is a nice story on the incorporation of AI in emergency departments in the UK to rapidly assess brain CT scans and see more people walk out with fewer side effects. Good stuff. www.optimistdaily.com/2025/09/ai-t...optimistdaily.comAI tool speeds up stroke care across England, tripling recovery rates | The Optimist DailyNew NHS AI tool cuts stroke treatment time by 60 minutes and boosts recovery rates—now available at all stroke centres across England. 010
William C Phelps, PhD @wcphelps.bsky.social · 25/09/2025Fabulous! apnews.com/article/geor...apnews.comGeorge Takei to lead Banned Books Week, urging the fight against censorshipActor and activist George Takei is taking on a new role as honorary chair of Banned Books Week. The American Library Association announced Monday that the 88-year-old will lead the event, which runs f... 010
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDThe Royal Society @royalsociety.org · 23/09/2025Climate change is not a con-job. If you want to know more about the evidence for and causes of #ClimateChange, head to our website: royalsociety.org/news-resourc...royalsociety.orgClimate change: evidence and causes | Royal SocietySupplementary information for the project 'Climate Change: Evidence and causes'. 511364
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDJoy-Ann Reid @joyannreid.bsky.social · 23/09/2025I'm so embarrassed to be an American right now. Donald Trump is a senile old codger, standing before the United Nations, reading a speech clearly written by an alt right lunatic and a bunch of oil and gas lobbyists. Well done, U.S. voters. You really fucked this one up. 1934543816
Reposted by William C Phelps, PhDSteven Beschloss @stevenbeschloss.bsky.social · 23/09/2025“I’m really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell.” To the people of the world who wonder if there are Americans who grasp how mad he is: There are. We can see it. We are working to mobilize our people to oppose him and his dangerous regime. 19050691307