Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Diana Martinez

@5footscientist.bsky.social

1.1K followers 1.2K following 220 posts

Assistant professor @Coopermedschool | synaptic plasticity/neuromodulation in sleep & cardioresp disease. | Rotating Chaos | #jerseystrong l Will not tell you the colors socks I’m wearing | www.themartinezlab.com

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

Reposted by Diana Martinez

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Sep 3

Breaking News: In a win for Harvard University, a judge said that the government broke the law by freezing billions of dollars in research funds.

Judge Issues Ruling Helpful to Harvard in Case Against Trump

Harvard had sued the Trump administration in an effort to restore billions in research funds that the government canceled this spring.

nyti.ms

22 77 380

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Aug 29

Working from home has snacks and quiet. Sometimes both are necessities for a productive day.

1 1

Reposted by Diana Martinez

Greg Pak @gregpak.net · Aug 28

If I die of COVID, throw my ashes on the White House lawn.

9 20 270

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Aug 24

I never understood this. They are one of the most susceptible populations and they don’t wear masks for tests or appointments at cancer centers.

1 1

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Aug 20

Presented without comment.
wtfnotebooks.com/collections/...

Notes from the meeting that solved nothing and ended late

For meetings where everything was discussed and absolutely nothing got done. This is your souvenir from that 47-minute waste of time.

wtfnotebooks.com

Reposted by Diana Martinez

AHA Journals @ahajournals.bsky.social · Aug 14

The AHA/ACC have released the 2025 High Blood Pressure Guideline, emphasizing prevention and early treatment to reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

Read the Guideline in #Hypertension & #Circulation and check out our hub with commentaries and more:
www.ahajournals.org/guidelines/h...
#Cardiosky

1 20 29

Reposted by Diana Martinez

Dr. Stephanie @punkrockscience.bsky.social · Aug 14

“Who the fuck is that and why would I care what he says?” is still and always a healthy and valuable reaction.

8 58

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Aug 1

Firing my doctor because she said I was five feet tall. It’s true but I don’t want it broadcasted.

Reposted by Diana Martinez

Max Kozlov @maxkozlov.bsky.social · Jul 31

The NIH budget will INCREASE by $400 million — not slashed by 40%, as Trump proposed — according to a proposal by Senate appropriators, says Sen Murray.

"Some have asked if there will even be an NIH by [2029]. The commmittee's resounding message is yes—Congress has your back", she says.

8 78 260

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Jul 31

Louder for the boomers in the back.

1 1

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Jul 27

Very pretty, I love the colors. It’s giving bubbles vibe.

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Jul 24

Ambien, helps quiet my brain right when I need to sleep.

1 1

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Jul 17

👏🏻

Reposted by Diana Martinez

Elena Blanco-Suárez @eblancosuarez.bsky.social · Jul 14

Muy entusiasmada de ser ponente en esta workshop organizada por @fleabrained.bsky.social
Mark it in your schedule!

2 11

Reposted by Diana Martinez

Eliza Bliss-Moreau @eblissmoreau.bsky.social · Jul 8

Public comment on this new "no animal only studies" is open here:

www.fda.gov/news-events/...

It closes next Monday.

1 22 17

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Jul 8

Posted without commentary.

Amy Diehl, Ph.D. @amydiehl.bsky.social · Jul 7

In a study of professors, women got 378 new work requests over 4 weeks vs 118 for men. Women spent more time on service, advising & teaching; men on research. Orgs should track who is taking extra duties & ensure they are rewarded and distributed fairly. www.forbes.com/sites/kimels...

Being Too Helpful At Work Can Hurt Your Career—Here’s How To Say No

Women are more likely to take on behind-the-scenes duties at work—extra tasks like onboarding or event planning—and it's hurting their careers. Here's how to say no.

www.forbes.com

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Jun 22

The burning question, would you describe the spider as itsy bitsy?

1 1

Reposted by Diana Martinez

Jon Pagtakhan @jonpheart.bsky.social · Jun 20

📣 How is the American Heart Association fighting for medical research & patient care on Capitol Hill? @ahascience.bsky.social #CardioSky #AHA

Join Heart Powered: The AHA is Advocating for You
🗓️ June 26 | 🕒 3 PM ET
🎙️ Dr. Bradley Marino & Emily Hubelowski

🔗 Register: heart.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

3 4 5

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Jun 19

Adorable. @weratedogs.com

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Jun 18

I second that. It oddly looks comfortable and uncomfortable at the same time, too.

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Jun 13

FACTS.

1 1

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Jun 13

We have given the morning people too much power.

1 2

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · Jun 7

AirPods or headphones in general are the universal sign for please don’t talk to me.

1 2

Reposted by Diana Martinez

Jon Pagtakhan @jonpheart.bsky.social · Jun 6

Missed the deadline? Plot twist: You didn't!
Deadlines extended! 🗓️
#AHA25 & #ReSS25 abstracts now due 6/9 at 10am ET.
Award applications due 6/9 at 7pm ET.
Submit here:
🔹 AHA: bit.ly/2025Extension
🔹 ReSS: bit.ly/ReSSExtension
@ahascience.bsky.social #CardioSky

Scientific Sessions

Join us for FOUR days of programming, November 7–10, 2025, for AHA's Scientific Sessions (#AHA25) at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's AHA's biggest cardiova...

bit.ly

1 13 14

Diana Martinez @5footscientist.bsky.social · May 20

If you don’t want the vaccine, just don’t get it.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · May 20

The FDA will permit Covid vaccines only for adults over 65 and those with certain medical conditions in the fall, according to new regulatory standards.

F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines