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Megan Kiedrowski

@microbiomegan.bsky.social

Strong supporter of diversity & inclusion in science. Asst Prof at Alabama Biological Sciences. Research on biofilms, polymicrobial communities & host microbe interactions. Find the lab at https://sites.ua.edu/kiedrowskilab/

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Megan Kiedrowski@microbiomegan.bsky.social · 4w ago

Judge Blocks Controversial International Student Restrictions related to F-1 and J-1 duration of status. Glad this rule has not been implemented yet but not a fan of the continued uncertainty surrounding grad student admissions for international students. www.insidehighered.com/news/global/...

Judge Blocks Controversial International Student Restrictions

A Massachusetts judge issued the injunction hours before the regulation was set to take effect. Institutions worried it would harm international students.

insidehighered.com

Megan Kiedrowski@microbiomegan.bsky.social · 4w ago

My new department at Alabama @uofalabama.bsky.social is hiring 2 tenure-track microbiology assistant professors. Applications due by Nov. 16. Please share! careers.ua.edu/jobs/bcas-as...

BCAS - Assistant Professor of Microbiology in Biological Sciences - 530532 - Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Department/Organization204411 - Biological Sciences RankAssistant Professor Position SummaryThe Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Alabama invites applications for two tenure-tra...

careers.ua.edu

Megan Kiedrowski@microbiomegan.bsky.social · 2y ago

ASM Microbe is accepting late-breaking abstracts until April 15 if you have new results related to: Climate Change (Microbes & Wildfires), Emerging Viral Infections, Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases (e.g. Measles, Tuberculosis), or Recent Clinical Trials. asm.org/Events/ASM-M...

ASM Microbe | Abstracts

ASM Microbe 2025 showcases the best microbial sciences in the world and provides a one-of-a-kind forum to explore everything from basic microbiology to translation and application.

asm.org

Megan Kiedrowski@microbiomegan.bsky.social · 2y ago

All interested in attending this summer's ASM Microbe mtg; early registration closes March 19! Make sure to register for housing soon--there'll be a FIFA event in LA at the same time, so housing may be hard to come by late asm.org/events/asm-m...

ASM Microbe | Registration & Housing

ASM Microbe 2025 showcases the best microbial sciences in the world and provides a one-of-a-kind forum to explore everything from basic microbiology to translation and application.

asm.org

Megan Kiedrowski@microbiomegan.bsky.social · 2y ago

It's not a good sign when major foundations and organizations that support critical disease research in the US have to issue a press release in protest of government actions that put patient health at risk. Read the press release here: www.cff.org/press-releas...

22 National Patient Organizations Voice Concerns to Department of Health and Human Services Removing Key Opportunity for Public Voice

Notice and comment process provides an invaluable platform for patients to share real world experiences, concerns, and implications of proposed rules issued by HHS.

cff.org

Megan Kiedrowski@microbiomegan.bsky.social · 2y ago

Kara Satalino, CF mom & advocate, will attend tonight's joint address to congress as a guest of Rep. John Larson (D-CT). Satalino is quoted in Rep. Larson's press release about the importance of continuing to support funding for research on diseases like CF. larson.house.gov/media-center...

Larson Announces Berlin Resident Kara Satalino as His Guest for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced Berlin resident Kara Satalino as his guest for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress on Tuesday.

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Megan Kiedrowski@microbiomegan.bsky.social · 2y ago

Now the NIH postbac research program is paused??? What a huge loss for the scientific community. This has been a great program that has provided critical training for so many young scientists.

Caitlyn Sebastian@csebastianbio.bsky.social · 2y ago

With everything going on I went to check the NIH Postbac Program and was sadden to see this on the main page. For those who don’t know, I was an NIH IRTA Postbac and I attribute so much of my training from this program. I did not get much research experience during my undergraduate. (1/7)

A screenshot of a web page of the NIH Postbac Program. The message on the page reads “The NIH Intramural Program has paused the recruitment of IRTAs, CRTAs, and Visiting Fellows in all training programs pending guidance from Health and Human Services. Check back daily for updates.”
Megan Kiedrowski@microbiomegan.bsky.social · 2y ago

I'm leading a panel today at the Cilia, Mucus & Mucociliary Interactions GRS on "Life After a Terminal Degree: Careers in Academia, Industry, and Beyond." What a time for this discussion. What advice would you give trainees about why it's worth it to continue to pursue a career in science?

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Megan Kiedrowski@microbiomegan.bsky.social · 2y ago

@asm.org leadership pledged support to continue to host ABRCMS in a virtual town hall event with members today, even if federal funding falls short.

Dr. Kat Napaaqtuk❄️@napaaqtuk.bsky.social · 2y ago

ABRCMS will be held, supported directly by ASM bc federal funding is lacking. Tax exempt status is brought up as reason to comply with the law. I heard this might be a reason for this. So disappointed, both in current administration and ASM leadership.

Megan Kiedrowski@microbiomegan.bsky.social · 2y ago

The @asm.org Future Leaders program has been instrumental at preparing future scientists who represent our community's diverse membership. It's critical that this program and others can continue. Members should speak out in support of keeping these important initiatives. asm.org/fellowships/...

ASM Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship

The ASM Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship supports master's and doctoral graduate students from underrepresented groups as they seek mentorship in educational, career and leadership development.

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Megan Kiedrowski@microbiomegan.bsky.social · 2y ago

As a former Wisconsin grad myself (Class of ‘07, BS in Medical Microbiology & Immunology), I just had a very surreal experience of writing a letter of rec for one of my students to join the Microbiology PhD program there. Wow. On Wisconsin! (Not that I’m biased in anything 😉)

Megan Kiedrowski@microbiomegan.bsky.social · 2y ago

Great opportunity for travel awards for early career scientists to attend ASM microbe in LA this summer!

Vaughn Cooper@vscooper.micropopbio.org · 2y ago

🚨Travel awards for Early Career Researchers to attend ASM Microbe🧫 1. Awarded through ASM Branches 2. $1650 per award, 3 per branch 3. Apps open now! 4. Named for Peggy Cotter, ASM past president & advocate 5. A proud accomplishment when I was COMS Chair 6. Apply / share! asm.org/Travel-Award...