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Jon Boyle

@boylelab.bsky.social

Professor of Biology at University of Pittsburgh. Toxoplasma evolution placenta interactions virulence development. tragically a pirates fan can’t help it

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Jon Boyle@boylelab.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Our work just came out today in print form in Nat Micro. Really a tour de force from Hisham Alrubaye on sexual development in Toxoplasma gondii. Well done! rdcu.be/feOj6

A single-cell atlas of Toxoplasma sexual development in the feline intestinal tract

Nature Microbiology - Single-cell RNA sequencing is used to study the sexual development of Toxoplasma gondii in cats, generating a transcriptional atlas and showing that the female-specific gene...

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Kate Starbird@katestarbird.bsky.social · last yr.

Today, we received notice that our team’s last remaining NSF grant was terminated. For the first time since 2009, when I received an NSF Fellowship for Graduate Research, I have no active NSF grants.

The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has undertaken a review of its award portfolio. Each award was carefully and individually reviewed, and the agency has determined that termination of certain awards is necessary because they are not in alignment with current NSF priorities. Effective immediately, the following are terminated: NSF AWARD ID: 2120496 NSF is issuing this termination to protect the interests of the government pursuant to NSF Grant General Conditions (GC-1) term and condition entitled 'Termination and Enforcement,' on the basis that they no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities. This is the final agency decision and not subject to appeal. Costs incurred as a result of this termination may be reimbursed, provided such costs would otherwise be allowable under the terms of the award and the governing cost principles. In accordance with your award terms and conditions, you have 30 days from the termination date to furnish an itemized accounting of allowable costs incurred prior to the termination date. Sincerely, Jamie H. French, Division Director Office of Budget Finance and Award Management (BFA) Division of Grants and Agreements (DGA)
Vaughn Cooper@vscooper.micropopbio.org · last yr.

Heartbreaking effects of NSF, Americorps cuts to Pittsburgh’s after school programs that support and enrich our city’s kids. The need and benefits of these programs is obvious. Isn’t this what we pay taxes for? Doubt philanthropy can take over. www.publicsource.org/federal-fund...

Pittsburgh after-school programs left scrambling as federal funding cuts hit the region

Pittsburgh-area programs reel with recent federal grant terminations from the National Science Foundation.

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Needhi Bhalla 💅🏽@needhibhalla.bsky.social · last yr.

"Women are PIs on 58% of the canceled grants, although they are PIs on only 34% of all active NSF grants. Similarly, Blacks are PIs on 17% of the terminated grants, although they make only 4% of the total pool. Hispanic PIs and those with disabilities were twice as likely to lose a grant."

David Malakoff@davidmalakoff.bsky.social · last yr.

Another scoop from Jeff Mervis (@policyhound.bsky.social): NSF's ~1400 grant terminations have disproportionately affected PIs from groups underrepresented in science: women, racial & ethnic minorities, & those with disabilities. 1/3 www.science.org/content/arti...

Trevon Logan@trevondlogan.bsky.social · last yr.

The intense racial and gender segregation of science funding will be even more pronounced going forward. This was always the intent.

Needhi Bhalla 💅🏽@needhibhalla.bsky.social · last yr.

"Women are PIs on 58% of the canceled grants, although they are PIs on only 34% of all active NSF grants. Similarly, Blacks are PIs on 17% of the terminated grants, although they make only 4% of the total pool. Hispanic PIs and those with disabilities were twice as likely to lose a grant."

Dr. Casey Fiesler@cfiesler.bsky.social · last yr.

I had an NSF grant on AI education canceled yesterday. I wasn’t given any kind of reason but I have a theory and it’s just as stupid as you might think. (I will probably have more to say on this once I have more details but for right now just: 😡 )

Noam Ross@noamross.net · last yr.

Just one example: In the past 2 weeks, NIH has terminated dozens of programs to support students pursuing scientific careers. These MARC or U-RISE (T34) grants provide rising undergraduates with opportunities and stipends to participate in science. Where are these programs? Not in the Ivy league:

A map showing colleges where T34 undergradaute training programs have been terminated by the NIH. Shown are: Spelman College University Of Texas El Paso University Of Alaska Anchorage Texas State University San Jose State University Queens College Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University Nova Southeastern University Marquette University Kennesaw State University Clark Atlanta University City College Of New York California Poly State U San Luis Obispo Brooklyn College University Of West Florida University Of North Carolina At Pembroke Rutgers The State Univ Of Nj Camden University Of Nevada Reno San Diego State University Plus 30+ more unlabeled ones that are unconfirmed.