Adrienne Henderson
@ahendo.bsky.social
Biomechanist, assistant professor, feminist, collector of fancy books
HOW COOL IS THIS? Researchers have developed a DENTAL FLOSS that can DELIVER vaccines THROUGH the gums, a method that could one day offer a NEEDLE-FREE alternative for vaccination. This approach effectively stimulated immunity AND provided FULL protection against a lethal strain of influenza. 🧪🧵⬇️
*US ORDERS HALT TO STUDENT VISA INTERVIEWS: POLITICO
Trump team orders stop to new student visa interviews, as it weighs expanding social media vetting
The directive came in a Tuesday cable obtained by POLITICO.
politico.com
In terminating hundreds of NIH grants, the Trump administration dumped years of investment down the drain. In my latest @opinion.bloomberg.com column, we analyzed the cancelled projects & talked to scientists to understand just how much the public loses out. It's a lot: tinyurl.com/bdey86su
Literally happened this morning!
a man with curly hair and a mustache is smiling at the camera .
ALT: a man with curly hair and a mustache is smiling at the camera .
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amy brown@amybrown.xyz · last yr."i don't negotiate with terrorists!" wow okay brag much. some of us don't have that option. some of us must negotiate the terrorist's pants on before sending the terrorist to daycare
“The road to authoritarianism is littered with people telling you you’re overreacting” (56:00) This is the government we missed out on- great town hall with Tim Walz. Worth watching the whole thing. www.c-span.org/program/publ...
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Holds a Town Hall Meeting in Iowa
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) hosted a town hall in Des Moines, Iowa to hear from voters who are represented by a Republican member of Congress who has not held public meetings in their district. He dis...
c-span.org
This is horrible to post, but I may as well post it. We are essentially shutting down research operations in my group, which is focused on treatments for pediatric brain cancer. I’m a well funded investigator, and there’s no choice. Science can’t function without the stability of NIH
A troubling moment for the next generation of scientists. UMass Chan Med School is rescinding dozens of PhD offers in biomedical sciences due to fears over federal research funding cuts. www.nbcboston.com/news/local/u...
UMass Chan rescinds admission for biomedical sciences PhD program amid funding concerns
UMass Chan Medical School is rescinding admission offers to candidates for its biomedical sciences PhD program over concerns about federal funding cuts.
nbcboston.com
Had a great time last night at the #womeninscience dinner here on campus! It was inspiring to hear all the students’ goals and plans for the future. Great panel discussion and amazing turnout! Biggest takeaway for myself: I need to read Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg #academicsky
Just got mid-course evaluations back. One (anonymous) student said-and I quote- “she teach good” 😂 I guess I can take that as a win?? #academia #academicsky #anatomyteaching
Elon Musk and his 19-year-olds have now disrupted the approval of medical devices that save lives. Every member of Congress bears a responsibility to stop this right now.
More PhD programs stopping/slowing admissions. This is going to be a very stressful period for those hoping to enter research careers.
WESA@wesa.fm · last yr.The University of Pittsburgh confirmed Friday that there would be no new Ph.D. offers of admission while Pitt works to understand how reduced federal aid could impact the institution.
The Journal of Biomechanics will now share the latest research exclusively on Bluesky! Follow J Biomech on Bluesky to stay updated with the most relevant and cutting-edge science in biomechanics. Don't miss out! #journalofbiomechanics #BiomechSky
"I don't know what NSF is going to be now, but it's not more efficient. It's just a mess." My story on today's firings and their impact. www.npr.org/2025/02/18/n...
National Science Foundation fires roughly 10% of its workforce
NSF fired 168 employees, leaving the agency less equipped to fund a wide range of scientific research.
npr.org
If working to improve the health and well-being of our fellow man is not persuasive enough to convince people of how important scientific research is, I hope the economic role it plays will #standupforscience
NIH In Your State - United For Medical Research
Select a state on the map to see the impact of NIH funding across America.
unitedformedicalresearch.org
I have been talking to the media, Time, Fortune, NBC, etc., to explain how the onslaught on science and NIH will impact the health of all Americans. Everyone knows someone who has cancer, heart disease, or depression. Spread the word about how cutting science impacts all. time.com/7216299/nih-...
Experts Call NIH Budget Cuts an 'Apocalypse' for Science
The reductions target indirect costs that cover administrative and equipment costs.
time.com
Thanks to @statnews.com for featuring #standupforscience2025! www.statnews.com/2025/02/13/r... We’re Standing Up for Science because we believe science is for everyone and benefits everyone. It’s time to advocate for science, funding, and education. Join us on March 7th in DC and Nationwide!
Young researchers mobilize to protest Trump administration’s science policies
Stunned by attacks on the scientific research system, early career scientists plan a D.C. demonstration and a national ‘Stand Up for Science’ event.
statnews.com
Please read this story, and share. Here is a free link again. With Inspectors General fired, Congress controlled by GOP that is aligned with Trump, top federal ethics lawyers removed, newspaper efforts like this are largely what's left of accountability. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/11/u...
Elon Musk’s Business Empire Scores Benefits Under Trump Shake-Up (Gift Article)
Government investigations into Mr. Musk’s companies are stalling amid President Trump’s firings and Biden administration resignations.
nytimes.com
NIH’s proposed cuts to indirect cost rates threaten lives, innovation & economic growth. Every $1 from NIH generates $2.5 in economic impact. Cutting indirects cripples labs, raises healthcare costs & slows medical breakthroughs. We must protect research funding! #FundScience #ResearchMatters
NBC News@nbcnews.com · last yr.Latest: 22 state attorneys general file a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s decision to slash research funding by limiting how it pays out universities and research institutes for “indirect costs.”
I just talked with a PhD student who will graduate in June this year. She has been gearing up to start a postdoc this fall and has had SEVERAL opportunities tell her they can’t guarantee anything because of all the NIH and NSF funding chaos. This is both within and outside academia #academicsky
How long till people stop assuming I’m a student? This is almost a weekly occurrence and I’m not sure how I feel about it. I try to spin it as a compliment, but it always makes me uncomfortable, like I took a wrong turn somewhere and am in the wrong place #AcademicSky #biomechanics #newprofessor
It’s amazing the difference between my first and second semester teaching the same course- night and day difference! Props to all the guinea pigs last semester who stuck with me despite the major disorganization (not that it’s perfect now, haha!) #Academicsky #anatomyteaching #biomechanics #teaching
