KMW
@kmwil.bsky.social
I’m a liberal, a recovering Capitol Hill staffer, a science policy nerd, and the incredibly proud father of an LGBTQ+ kid. If you don’t like any of that, too damn bad. Go someplace else.
The Senate has taken the first step toward preventing the White House's proposed research funding regulations from taking effect. The measure now moves to the full legislative process. Read more: https://www.ascb.org/science-policy/first-step-senate-votes-to-delay-white-house-research-regulations/
"I've been coming since I was a postdoc, and every time I felt welcome, energized, and inspired." Watch Eva Nogales share why she keeps coming back to #CellBio. https://youtu.be/aHIkdLaG1Rw Learn more: https://www.ascb.org/cellbio2026/
Eva Nogales Shares Why She Keeps Returning To Cell Bio
Join us for Cell Bio 2026, the joint meeting of ASCB and EMBO, wher...
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The White House has finalized changes to F, J & I student visa terms. Beginning Sept 15 2026, visas will generally be limited to four years, replacing the current Duration of Status policy. https://www.ascb.org/science-policy/white-house-finalizes-changes-to-international-student-visa-terms/
Advocacy in action. ASCB members met with six Virginia congressional offices to discuss the importance of biomedical research and the challenges facing the U.S. scientific enterprise. Learn more: https://www.ascb.org/science-policy/virginia-is-for-scientists/
Virginia Is for Scientists - ASCB
ASCB Members Meet with Virginia Congressional Offices During Virtual Hill Day On July 14, 2026, six ASCB members who either work in Virginia or have roots in the Commonwealth met with staff from six Virginia congressional offices to discuss the importance of research conducted in Virginia and the challenges currently facing the U.S. life science…
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We had a fantastic time on Capitol Hill at the Life Science Fair hosted by @c4lifesciences.bsky.social and the Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus🏛️✨ ASHG staff and members connected with legislators, highlighted the impactful work of ASHG members, and even brought hands-on science activities🧬
First-time advocate? ASCB provides training and support for the Virginia Virtual Capitol Hill Day on July 14. Register: https://www.ascb.org/ascb-meetings/ascb-virginia-virtual-capitol-hill-day/
ASCB Virginia Virtual Capitol Hill Day
Florida ASCB members can meet with their elected officials to educate them about the federally funded research in Virginia.
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White House draft regulations could reshape federally funded research, including peer review and international collaborations. Learn what's proposed and why it matters. Comments due July 13. https://www.ascb.org/science-policy/white-house-draft-regulations-could-reshape-american-science/
ASCB Past President Susan Gerbi & Secretary Andy Ewald are featured in a new GBH News article on proposed changes to federal research funding. https://www.wgbh.org/news/education-news/2026-07-09/will-federal-changes-to-research-funding-promote-accountability-or-politicize-science
Will federal changes to research funding promote ‘accountability’ or politicize science?
A retired Brown University professor says the Trump administration is weakening a system that relies on subject-matter experts to judge scientific merit.
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It is sad that Scott Atlas doesn’t understand basic economics. Paul Samuelson wrote about public goods—why NIH has been such a stunning success—more than 75 yrs ago. Also, to see why Atlas urges ending US success, just look at who elevates him: pro-privatization billionaires. 1/
Took a day off the OMB reg to hold a Science Fair in Congress! So cool seeing staffers learn about the microbiome, the dna of taste, CarT, etc. 🔬
Your voice can shape policy. Share your story with Congress at ASCB’s Virginia Virtual Capitol Hill Day, July 14. Free for members. Register: https://www.ascb.org/ascb-meetings/ascb-virginia-virtual-capitol-hill-day/
ASCB Virginia Virtual Capitol Hill Day
Florida ASCB members can meet with their elected officials to educate them about the federally funded research in Virginia.
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White House draft regulations could reshape federally funded research, including peer review and international collaborations. Learn what's proposed and why it matters. Comments due July 13. https://www.ascb.org/science-policy/white-house-draft-regulations-could-reshape-american-science/
Many of America’s enormous scientific achievements have been built on the principle “that scientific judgement should not be supplanted by political pressures,” Mark Histed writes. “But that principle is under attack”:
The Unitary Executive Takes Over New Territory
The Trump administration's theory of how the federal government should work is a threat to American science.
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