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@fewill26.bsky.social · last yr.

PhD defense day is always a great time to celebrate student accomplishments (awesome job Dr Cole Scholtz) and nab a new group pic!

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@fewill26.bsky.social · last yr.

This was a great collaboration with our UMN chemistry team and @mayoclinic.org collaborators, including Vijay Shah ad Harmeet Malhi @umnchemistry.bsky.social

Cole Scholtz@colescholtz.bsky.social · last yr.

And its finally out! Check out my recent article investigating the role of BRD4 in inflammation. But what excites me the most: we explore the safety side of things, and reduce the risk of BET side effects by >50 fold through more selective molecules. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/... #chemsky

@fewill26.bsky.social · last yr.

Interesting read on the funding decline for medicinal chemistr projects. Might also help if JACS would support publishing more high impact med chem papers versus sending to J. Med. Chem. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/...

Evaluation of the Recent Dynamics for Funding Medicinal Chemistry Projects in Academia. Results of a Survey Conducted by IUPAC Division VII (Chemistry and Human Health)

Data collected from scholars across twenty-three countries over the past decade (2010–2019) reveals a 40% decrease in financial support for medicinal chemistry projects. The decline is especially notable among projects focused on small organic molecules. This drop in grants indicates a troubling trend that could jeopardize future drug development by undermining research in this crucial field. The reduction in funding not only affects ongoing research but also threatens the education and training of future medicinal chemists, potentially leading to a shortage of skilled professionals in the pharmaceutical industry. To counteract this negative trend, it is imperative for funding agencies, the pharmaceutical sector, and government bodies to take immediate action. Strengthening financial support is essential to sustain innovation in drug development and ensure the continued advancement of medicinal chemistry as a vital academic and practical discipline.

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@fewill26.bsky.social · last yr.

After a month of prep work, just received the news that the my NIH study section is cancelled for tomorrow. My heart goes out to all of the PIs who are waiting on the news for their proposals. This is also very unsettling for NIH funding in general

@fewill26.bsky.social · 2y ago

I finished up my NIH study sectionreviews today. I do this 3 times a year and it takes me about 3-4 weeks of part time effort. Im proud of this work, as it helps make the scientific enterprise better, amplifying good ideas, while providing critical feedback to others to make their science better.

@fewill26.bsky.social · 2y ago

VERITAC-2 primary endpoint data collection is on Jan 31 this week. Could be quite a milestone day for the PROTAC community!

@mariposaenelsol.bsky.social · 2y ago

#NIH #medsky #scisky #researchsky #cdc #hhs #biosky #chemsky #4thReich The losses we’re experiencing right now… he’s destroying years and years, possibly decades of work in some cases www.cnn.com/2025/01/24/h...

Scientists at NIH can’t purchase supplies for their studies after Trump administration pauses outside communications | CNN

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have been told the communications pause announced by the Trump Administration earlier this week includes a pause on all purchasing, including supplies f...

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@fewill26.bsky.social · 2y ago

I have been preparing a course called "Writing Like a Chemist" and finally taught the first class today! Looking forward to the semester. I am supporting the class with the book "Write Like a Chemist" which I highly recommend.