Mary M. Stangis, MS
@mmstangis.bsky.social
Cancer Biology PhD candidate at #UW-Madison, studying aspects of the tumor microenvironment which contribute to colorectal cancer. Views and opinions are my own.
If you have benefited from science and live in the US, please consider signing @standupforscience.bsky.social open letter regarding the EO issued on May 23rd! www.standupforscience.net/open-letter-...
Open Letter in Support of Science — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE
standupforscience.net
Let me be very clear - transparent and rigorous science is not possible under the current administration. Part of the "gold standard" of health research is including a diverse study population - biology is not "one size fits all"!
Had a wonderful time discussing everyone's efforts to better our understanding of precancer biology! See you again, Baltimore!
Looking forward to meeting with colleagues over the next few days in Baltimore!
We are excited to announce our official partnership with @indivisible.org for the National Day of Action on April 5th! Stand Up for Science says: HANDS OFF OUR SCIENCE! #standupforscience #handsoffourscience Find and register for an event near you: handsoff2025.com?utm_source=s...
Roundtable this Wed at the US Senate, on how Trump and Musk are killing research like cancer and Alzheimer’s research. 2:30pm Eastern. There is a livestream. This would be better in primetime and produced for TV, like the Jan 6 Committee did. But it’s a good start from @baldwin.senate.gov.
We'd love to hear from you!!! One of my reasons? Science helps me balance my brain chemistry so I can study how colon cancer interacts with neighboring healthy tissue, and figure out better ways to kill the cancer without hurting the patient! #storeboughtserotonin #mentalhealthmatters #CRCresearch
Stand Up for Science!@standupforscience.net · last yr.WHY DO YOU STAND UP FOR SCIENCE? ☀️ Tell us how science has impacted your life. We’ll share stories with your representatives, from local reps to Capitol Hill—and on our website, so you can use them to advocate too. ➡ forms.gle/fHekXH8vAmRu...
This is what we mean when we say cutting NIH funding will cost lives. Cancer patients and their families are having the rug pulled from under them.
Jon Rauch@jonrauch.bsky.social · last yr.A friend drove two hours today for her breast cancer chemotherapy only to learn it was canceled due to NIH cuts. Clinical trial ended midstream. No treatment, no restart, no plan, no information. Her bro-in-law's chemo was also canceled.
Did we mention anyone can fill this out? Scientists, Bill Nye the Science Guy fans, Packer fans, Mark Hamill, your nana...the possibilities are endless!
Stand Up for Science!@standupforscience.net · last yr.But our work is far from done—science is still under attack. We’ve got ideas, but we want to hear from you. What’s worrying you most? What should we do next? How can we grow this movement together? Fill out this quick form to share your thoughts & stay connected: forms.gle/QAxH4wD4Y3sg...
Today was truly incredible. In less than a month, rallies were organized at 30+ sites across our country AND abroad. This is just the beginning - we will continue to advocate for everyone who benefits from our research! @standupforscience.bsky.social
#NCI - how is ‘obesity’ controversial in research and now a flagged term? 👇👇👇
Marisa Kabas@marisakabas.bsky.social · last yr.The National Cancer Institute (part of NIH) released new guidelines for "controversial, high-profile or sensitive" keywords that require "review prior to publication" if included in a product or materials. Keywords include abortion, obesity, and peanut allergies.
What a fantastic #standupforsciencewi event! You could hear the cheering 2 blocks away. #standupforscience2025
Way to go, Wisconsin! Today we came together to Stand Up for Science and demand that lifesaving research be protected. Tomorrow, we continue working together to #saveourscience @standupforscience.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/06/s... Kind of speechless. Thank you to @katrinamillerphd.bsky.social for coving our movement so well. @standupforscience.bsky.social @jpflores.bsky.social @samschuelstein.bsky.social @leslie-bern.bsky.social @emmalovesscience.bsky.social
Hit by ‘Gut Punches,’ Scientists Band Together to Protest Trump
Stand Up for Science aims to revive a movement that started in 2017, but with an all-new team and a more focused vision.
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This administration is anything but committed to creating a Nation free of cancer. The ongoing funding freeze is causing clinical trials to be stopped, and the attack on diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility has made conducting representative studies impossible.
Madison! Organizers HAVE A PERMIT for this event and will have copies with them the day of!
Colette Delawalla, PhD@cdelawalla.bsky.social · last yr.One thing about me is that I'm not afraid of a bully. Small men don't phase me and they shouldn't phase you either. We live in a free country, we have a CONSTITUTIONAL right to protest, and we will use it. See you March 7th ✊ @standupforscience.bsky.social #scienceforall
"The White House can lie all they want about how they're not stopping cancer research," the NIH source said, "but they're stopping cancer research on [NIH's] Bethesda campus." Can confirm. The many shifting rules and EOs and bans do seem designed to stop cancer research at #NIH.
Judd Legum@juddlegum.bsky.social · last yr.1. The Trump administration has crippled cancer and Alzheimer's research by imposing a freeze on all government credit cards at NIH. An NIH source with direct knowledge tell Popular Information that scientific research has ground to halt because necessary supplies can no longer be purchased.
HHS Decisions are no longer open for public comment. www.cnn.com/2025/02/28/h...
Kennedy moves to eliminate notice and public comment requirements for certain HHS decisions | CNN
The US Department of Health and Human Services has reversed an obscure requirement called the Richardson Waiver, which requires a period of notice and an opportunity for public comment on a wide range...
cnn.com
🧪🚨 NSF's Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) has halted making nearly all new awards since inauguration day. Among *many* other things, EDU runs the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). We need to protect the education & training of the next gen of scientists #StandUpForScience Thread👇🧵
I'll say it louder for the folks in the back: Our government is ACTIVELY taking away YOUR ability to access PUBLIC data. This 👏 is 👏 NOT 👏 okay 👏
Stand Up for Science!@standupforscience.net · last yr.With all of the government websites down recently, here's a great tracker of government webpage status: stats.uptimerobot.com/Zrqh8AhvKn
Thank you, Hank Green!!!
Hank Green@hankgreen.bsky.social · last yr.We are experiencing an assault on science unparalleled by anything I’ve seen in my life. It’s not one issue or another anymore, the entire institution is under attack by the most powerful individuals in the country. This Friday, where will you be? standupforscience2025.org
We're Standing Up for Science on March 7th, in DC & Nationwide! The future of science is bright, but we need to protect it—because science benefits everyone. More information: www.standupforscience2025.org ☀️⬇️📣
According to United for Medical Research, NIH grants in the state of Wisconsin totaled $654 million and supported $1.48 billion in economic activity in 2023. We need federal support for research! @baldwin.senate.gov @markpocan.bsky.social @pocan.house.gov @govevers.wisconsin.gov
This is a straight ban on purchasing at #NIH — for cancer trials, treating patients, and developing cures. @chrislhayes.bsky.social Almost all purchases at NIH are made on govt credit cards. It’s clear what’s happening: Trump/Musk are blowing up the govt using devious… 1/ www.forbes.com/sites...
Trump Places Freeze On Federal Credit Cards In Newest DOGE Executive Order
The order gives the Department of Government Efficiency more power over federal funds and spending practices.
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In summary: the government has just announced a "take backsies" policy for any already-funded research grant that they deem "inefficient". www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Implementing the President's "Department of Government Efficiency" Cost Efficiency Initiative
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.
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Alright friends, you know what to do! 👀
Kara Gavin@karagavin.bsky.social · last yr.Yay!! Michigan has an official march location! If you can make it to Lansing on Friday the 7th, please do! Otherwise, consider doing a smaller demonstration (within the applicable rules for your campus) at your university or hospital!
Wisconsinites! If you are a scientist, love a scientist, or benefit from science - we need YOU! Join us on March 7th as we #standupforscience @standupforscience.bsky.social
