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@sd-iracda.bsky.social

NIH/NIGMS IRACDA Program at UC San Diego. Advancing the academic careers of biomedical scientists through training in research, teaching, mentorship, and other critical academic skills. Learn more at iracda.ucsd.edu.

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UCSD Health Sciences Office of Faculty Affairs@ucsdfacaffairs.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Hot off the presses! Our latest study finds the HS OFA grant writing course helps jr. faculty submit more grants, with 79% securing funding! Plus, participants report improvements in grant-writing self-efficacy! Applications for this essential training open in Feb! Visit gwc.ucsd.edu for more info!

Building strong grant writers in academic medicine: outcomes of early-career faculty enrolled in the University of California San Diego Health Sciences Grant Writing Course

Abstract. The success of early-career faculty at R1 research-intensive institutions depends on institutions’ ability to establish an independent, grant-fun

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Morgan Mouchka@morgan-mouchka.bsky.social · 12mo ago

LET'S DUCKIN' GO! For only $3, an 'impeach the quack' rubber ducky will be hand-delivered to your House Rep - help send the message that RFK Jr. is dangerous and must be removed! #31DaysOfAction 🚨 #ImpeachTheQuack 🦆 #StandUpforScience 🧪

Colette Delawalla, PhD@cdelawalla.bsky.social · 12mo ago

🚨ACTION OF THE DAY🚨 @standupforscience.bsky.social Day 21! QUACK-O-GRAM THURSDAY! For $3 we will hand deliver an "IMPEACH THE QUACK" rubber ducky to your House Representative! (By one of our team members in a duck suit!) DO IT (AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS) act.standupforscience.net/fundraising/...

SD IRACDA@sd-iracda.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Let's get to 10K in one day! Please sign and share the #StandUpForScience petition calling on RFK Jr. to be impeached and removed. #impeachthequack 🦆 #31DaysofAction ✊ #signandshare ✍️ www.standupforscience.net/rfk-impeachm...

Sign the IMPEACH RFK Citizens' Petition to Congress — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE

Join with us to sign our Citizens' Petition to the US Congress to choose the people over Trump and Impeach RFK Jr Now!

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Colette Delawalla, PhD@cdelawalla.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Over 3200 signatures in just under 5 hours!!! Can we hit 10k today? I think yes. SIGN AND SHARE!

SD IRACDA@sd-iracda.bsky.social · last yr.

Science is foundational to the San Diego region. Cuts in federal funding will harm STEM training and education and threaten this foundation. Call your congress people and demand NO CUTS to science funding!

Opinion: Cuts in federal funding hammer STEM students and San Diego region

This year’s federal funding cuts are severely impacting STEM research and education, threatening the future of innovation and our nation’s health and technological advancement. These cuts hav…

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Morgan Mouchka@morgan-mouchka.bsky.social · last yr.

Congress is heading home for summer recess, but we will not let up! Join us to unite and demand ZERO CUTS TO SCIENCE in the 2026 budget and NO RESCISSIONS! 🧪✊ #StandUpForScience www.standupforscience.net/31-days-of-a...

Join our 31 Days of Action for science now! — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE

Help add to the pressure on Congress to ensure ZERO CUTS TO SCIENCE in the 2026 Budget Battle this fall.

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Stand Up for Science!@standupforscience.net · last yr.

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT: 31 Days of Action – All August! Funding cuts. Banned words. Fired public servants. Trump & his cronies are dismantling America’s greatest experiment - our democracy - & with it, science. Between now & Sept 30th we decide: Are we a democracy… or an oligarchy? (1/4)

A bold, patriotic-themed flyer for “31 Days of Action” by Stand Up for Science. The top half features red diagonal banners with white text reading “31 Days of Action” and the Stand Up for Science logo beneath it. The background includes blue ink splatters, red and white stars, and distressed textures evoking protest art. The right side prominently displays the Statue of Liberty in grayscale, holding her torch high. At the bottom, there is a red QR code and a blue banner with the URL: “standupforscience.net/31-DAYS-OF-ACTION”. The overall design conveys urgency, activism, and American iconography.
SD IRACDA@sd-iracda.bsky.social · last yr.

It's beens a tumultuous few months to say the least, but it's important to celebrate good news! Congrats to Alyssa Rodriguez & @yesdoc.bsky.social (Lamar Thomas) on their new positions! We are beyond excited & know they will continue to be excellent researchers, teachers, & mentors! 🎉

A flyer with photos of Dr. Alyssa Rodriguez and Dr. Lamar Thomas that says 'Congratulations SD IRACDA Fellows on your tenure track faculty positions!' Dr. Rodriguez will be starting as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Occidental College. Dr. Thomas will be starting as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at CSU Long Beach. The flyer is navy blue and has circles of various sizes, colors, and patterns (light blue, teal, and yellow) in the background.
Morgan Mouchka@morgan-mouchka.bsky.social · last yr.

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the surface of the moon for the first time. This was an incredible feat fueled by the scientific innovation of NASA. On the heels of this anniversary, please support our colleagues and the core mission of NASA by signing the Voyager Declaration! 🧪🚀

Stand Up for Science!@standupforscience.net · last yr.

🚨BREAKING NEWS! 🚨 🚀 the Voyager Declaration has LAUNCHED. NASA employees join a growing rebellion against Trump’s anti-science, anti-American agenda. 🧵(1/4)

A faux newspaper front page with a space shuttle launching into a blue sky. A burnt paper overlay reads “THE VOYAGER DECLARATION HAS LAUNCHED!” Below, bold text says “NASA JOINS THE RESISTANCE,” and a subhead reads: “NASA scientists join a growing rebellion against Trump’s science cuts.” At the bottom are the words: DISSENT, BRAVERY, RESISTANCE.
SD IRACDA@sd-iracda.bsky.social · last yr.

URGENT (& EASY) ACTION: Please call & express your support for NSF & demand no cuts to the 2026 budget. (Note: you do not have to be in Rogers' district - anyone can call as he is the Chairman of the House CJS Subcommittee responsible for marking up the budget). 🧪 #StandUpForScience #NSF

Stand Up for Science!@standupforscience.net · last yr.

🚨URGENT RESPONSE CALL. FLOOD THE ZONE 🚨 The House CJS Subcommittee IS CURRENTLY marking up the FY26 budget, incl. NSF. Since 1950, NSF has been advancing science, health, & more. Tell Chairman Rogers: Don’t gut 75 years of progress. We demand NO CUTS to NSF. & watch the livestream: zurl.co/zScND

Graphic with a megaphone and Statue of Liberty background. Text reads: “CALL NOW! Demand NO CUTS to NSF Funding in the FY 2026 Budget! WHAT’S HAPPENING: The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies is marking up the FY26 budget – including funding for NSF. WHY IT MATTERS: America’s 75-year investment in science is at stake with a 23% cut to NSF. WHAT YOU’LL DO: Call Chairman Rogers and DEMAND NO CUTS to NSF Funding in the 2026 Budget! (202)-225-4601. Stand Up for Science logo at the bottom.”
SD IRACDA@sd-iracda.bsky.social · last yr.

Our EPA colleagues are #StandingUpForScience & need our help! Please read the EPA Declaration of Dissent & sign the public letter of support! Scientific consensus should not be ignored! Progress protecting vulnerable communities should not be reversed! www.standupforscience.net/epa-declarat...

Support EPA Staff Now! — STAND UP FOR SCIENCE

Your solidarity with the EPA heroes increases the pressure on their Administrator Lee Zeldin.

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SD IRACDA@sd-iracda.bsky.social · last yr.

SD IRACDA Education Coordinator & Program Manager @morgan-mouchka.bsky.social explains how illegal termination of funding has impacted SD IRACDA & trainees more broadly. It's important to share our stories more broadly so that people outside of the scientific community understand what's at stake.

Home of the Brave@ofthebraveusa.bsky.social · last yr.

"These cuts to grants like ours and many others, as well as the broader attacks on science, will cost us the next generation of talented scientists.”

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

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PA-25-423: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32) PA-25-423. N...

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I-75 Scientist@flscitriguy.bsky.social · last yr.

Yas! Parent F32 (PA-25-423) and F30s (PA-25-426, PA-25-425) are also published. simpler.grants.gov

SD IRACDA@sd-iracda.bsky.social · last yr.

It's almost time! Join us June 6th as we #StandUpForScience and demand that our leaders commit to investing in training of the STEM workforce and the future of our nation!

SD IRACDA@sd-iracda.bsky.social · last yr.

Classes are ending, but SCIENCE is still under ATTACK! Join us and #StandUpForScience to let our representatives and leaders know that we will not let the pipeline for STEM education and discovery be dismantled! All members of the community are welcome! #SummerFightForScience

A flyer that says, "Classes are ending, but science is under attack. Stand Up for Science Education Summer Send Off - Rally, Friday, June 6th, noon at UC San Diego, Geisel Library/Silent Tree. Bring Signs! Hear Speakers! Take Action. RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/5cuzx293." The flyer is red, white, and blue with flipflops and palm trees as accents.
SD IRACDA@sd-iracda.bsky.social · last yr.

Another great SD IRACDA Retreat with an amazing keynote speaker! Thank you @elsanchez09.bsky.social for visiting and sharing your journey & perspective. We also celebrated the accomplishments of this talented group of scientists & educators! We will not give up & we will continue to celebrate!

A group of SD IRACDA fellows and leadership, along with our keynote speaker, Dr. Erica Sanchez, posed in front of a building at UCSD. Dr. Erica Sanchez gives a keynote presentation to a group of SD IRACDA fellows. The fellows are seating around a large table and Dr. Sanchez is presenting on her academic journey. Dr. Christian Cazares and Dr. Alyssa Rodriguez are presented Excellence in Mentoring awards by Education Coordinator Dr. Morgan Mouchka. The fellows are holding their awards.
ProfKori@profkori.bsky.social · last yr.

This open letter will be published tomorrow on the AAUP blog. Signatures will be accepted after that, but a high # of signatures in advance will help the organizers gain media attention that could benefit the effort. Share in ways you believe will get results! sites.google.com/view/we-must...

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March 20, 2025 Dear Presidents, Chancellors, and Boards of Trustees of the 60 Universities that received a March 10th warning letter from the U.S. Department of Education: You are on the frontlines ...

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Scott Delaney@scott-delaney.bsky.social · last yr.

The crush of new grant cancellations hasn't let up. If your grant was terminated (or your app was pulled) please use this Google Form👇 to submit details for tracking purposes. Multiple advocacy efforts are moving forward, but we must must must know more about what grants were cancelled and why.

Cancelled NIH grant information submission form

Please use this form to submit information identifying specific NIH grants that have been cancelled for any reason after January 20, 2025. Data from this form will be used to update the Rescinded NIH...

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SD IRACDA@sd-iracda.bsky.social · last yr.

National Park Service Rally and Teach-in on March 22nd at noon at Cabrillo National Monument! Come support the NPS to demonstrate that Americans want their public lands to be preserved and protected for future generations! Not in San Diego? Find your local rally here: tinyurl.com/2s4yh22n.

A flyer with birds and details on a rally at Cabrillo National Monument on at noon on Sat, March 22nd. The rally is to protect national parks.
UC San Diego@ucsandiego.bsky.social · last yr.

Behind every breakthrough at UC San Diego is a team of researchers driven to make a difference. But without federal support, progress stalls. Learn why protecting research funding matters—and explore our new Behind Every Breakthrough initiative. ➡️ bit.ly/3Fti0jE

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Sherry Pagoto, PhD@drsherrypagoto.bsky.social · last yr.

New report shows that NIH grants fueled $95 billion in economic activity and 407,782 jobs in 2024. That's not to mention the countless lives that biomedical research has saved. Show me a better investment than that. www.forbes.com/sites/michae...

NIH Grants Fueled $95 Billion In FY 2024 Economic Activity, Finds New Report

National Institutes of Health grants generated almost $95 billion in economic activity nationwide in FY 2024 according to a new report by United for Medical Research.

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