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We are researchers organizing with @nycures.bsky.social @AMSNewYork @uaw.org to fund NY science by establishing state-funded biomedical research in New York. Join us!
"EBRI would help sustain the vital funding streams that keep progress in psychiatry moving forwards." - Justice Simonetti, Graduate Student Researcher Icahn School of Medicne at Mount Sinai
January 17, 2026 at 4:31 AM
"EBRI would help sustain the vital funding streams that keep progress in psychiatry moving forwards." - Justice Simonetti, Graduate Student Researcher Icahn School of Medicne at Mount Sinai
"EBRI would allow me to stay and continue the important research that sustains the well-being of all New Yorkers." - Stefano Cataldi @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @stepsbystef.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 5:09 AM
"EBRI would allow me to stay and continue the important research that sustains the well-being of all New Yorkers." - Stefano Cataldi @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @stepsbystef.bsky.social
"Before 2025 we relied on several grants from NIH but when they got expired we lost a lot of good scientists. As a New Yorker I believe we should keep investing in medical research to keep all of our work ongoing at the top level." - Debmalya Mitra, Associate Research Scientist Columbia University
January 15, 2026 at 4:27 AM
"Before 2025 we relied on several grants from NIH but when they got expired we lost a lot of good scientists. As a New Yorker I believe we should keep investing in medical research to keep all of our work ongoing at the top level." - Debmalya Mitra, Associate Research Scientist Columbia University
"NY State has a long history as a leader in biomedical research and training and the proposed EBRI will allow us to continue to build this legacy by ensuring steady research and training funds that never hamper scientific progress." Matty Lesko, Grad. Student Researcher @sunyofficial.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 1:03 AM
"NY State has a long history as a leader in biomedical research and training and the proposed EBRI will allow us to continue to build this legacy by ensuring steady research and training funds that never hamper scientific progress." Matty Lesko, Grad. Student Researcher @sunyofficial.bsky.social
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Lobbying in Albany with @uaw.org and @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social for the Empire Biomedical Research Institute. Learn more:
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January 13, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Lobbying in Albany with @uaw.org and @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social for the Empire Biomedical Research Institute. Learn more:
@fundnyscience.bsky.social.
@fundnyscience.bsky.social.
Today in Albany, we made the case to dozens of state legislators and staff for investing in NY science through the Empire State Biomedical Research proposal. #FundNYScience
January 13, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Today in Albany, we made the case to dozens of state legislators and staff for investing in NY science through the Empire State Biomedical Research proposal. #FundNYScience
"Dedicated state funding for science could help to alleviate the growing uncertainty which will attract and retain talent coming to New York from all over the world to perform practice-changing research." - Juliane Grimm, Postdoctoral Fellow @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 1:37 AM
"Dedicated state funding for science could help to alleviate the growing uncertainty which will attract and retain talent coming to New York from all over the world to perform practice-changing research." - Juliane Grimm, Postdoctoral Fellow @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
In February of last year, a single diagnosis united the trajectories of two very different New Yorkers — one a sitting federal judge and one a young cancer researcher originally from Shanghai. - Read the full story: medium.com/@fundnyscien...
January 13, 2026 at 12:40 AM
In February of last year, a single diagnosis united the trajectories of two very different New Yorkers — one a sitting federal judge and one a young cancer researcher originally from Shanghai. - Read the full story: medium.com/@fundnyscien...
"Increased state funding for biomedical research in New York would combat recent threats to basic research and pave the way for discoveries that can benefit New Yorkers and stimulate the state economy.” - Paige Arnold, Postdoctoral Fellow @rockefeller.edu
January 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
"Increased state funding for biomedical research in New York would combat recent threats to basic research and pave the way for discoveries that can benefit New Yorkers and stimulate the state economy.” - Paige Arnold, Postdoctoral Fellow @rockefeller.edu
"My Lab's funding has been affected by the Trump administration's attacks on higher education. This limits how much research can get done and how many students and postdocs we can recruit. We need state funding to protect research and researchers. The time is now to fund the #EBRI." - Andrea Joseph
January 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"My Lab's funding has been affected by the Trump administration's attacks on higher education. This limits how much research can get done and how many students and postdocs we can recruit. We need state funding to protect research and researchers. The time is now to fund the #EBRI." - Andrea Joseph
"When science funding is disrupted, it doesn’t just slow down discovery, it also cuts short promising careers, with rippling effects on society and healthcare. We actually have a real opportunity right now to change the narrative, right here in NY." @samhegde.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 11:48 PM
"When science funding is disrupted, it doesn’t just slow down discovery, it also cuts short promising careers, with rippling effects on society and healthcare. We actually have a real opportunity right now to change the narrative, right here in NY." @samhegde.bsky.social
Over 600 New Yorkers attended our Virtual Town Hall today to advocate for state-based science funding! We were joined by researchers, patients, institutions, and elected officials. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Over 600 New Yorkers attended our Virtual Town Hall today to advocate for state-based science funding! We were joined by researchers, patients, institutions, and elected officials. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social
Our Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research is tomorrow, Friday Jan 9, 12pm. Join New York researchers and elected officials, medical colleges, and patients to discuss how state funding can drive life-saving biomedical research across New York.
January 8, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Our Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research is tomorrow, Friday Jan 9, 12pm. Join New York researchers and elected officials, medical colleges, and patients to discuss how state funding can drive life-saving biomedical research across New York.
Science saves lives, creates jobs, and strengthens New York’s economy. We’re fighting for the state to invest in the science that serves the public good. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov
January 8, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Science saves lives, creates jobs, and strengthens New York’s economy. We’re fighting for the state to invest in the science that serves the public good. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov
"New York is a place of ideas, opportunities and growth. Establishing EBRI will allow scientists to focus on them." - Daniel Savran, Postdoctoral Research Scientist @columbiauniversity.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM
"New York is a place of ideas, opportunities and growth. Establishing EBRI will allow scientists to focus on them." - Daniel Savran, Postdoctoral Research Scientist @columbiauniversity.bsky.social
We’re holding Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research on January 9! Join researchers, medical colleges, patients, and political allies to discuss how state funding can advance life-saving research. Let us know if you can make it! fundnyscience.org
January 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM
We’re holding Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research on January 9! Join researchers, medical colleges, patients, and political allies to discuss how state funding can advance life-saving research. Let us know if you can make it! fundnyscience.org
Researchers across New York State are calling @governor.ny.gov and our elected representatives about the urgent need to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research Institute (EBRI), which would fund live-saving biomedical research through the state budget! #EBRI #NewYork #Science #Funding
January 5, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Researchers across New York State are calling @governor.ny.gov and our elected representatives about the urgent need to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research Institute (EBRI), which would fund live-saving biomedical research through the state budget! #EBRI #NewYork #Science #Funding
"With expanded access to funding, we can develop tools so that other scientists can use them in their own work, increasing our ability to develop cures for a wide range of debilitating diseases." - Alexandra Bradu, Associate Research Scientist @nygenome.org
January 5, 2026 at 1:33 AM
"With expanded access to funding, we can develop tools so that other scientists can use them in their own work, increasing our ability to develop cures for a wide range of debilitating diseases." - Alexandra Bradu, Associate Research Scientist @nygenome.org
"It's critical that New York provides stable investment in science so we can improve outcomes for patients with inflammatory and liver diseases" - Sofia de Olivera, Associate Professor @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 7:47 PM
"It's critical that New York provides stable investment in science so we can improve outcomes for patients with inflammatory and liver diseases" - Sofia de Olivera, Associate Professor @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
"By funding research here in New York, we can improve quality of life for patients with chronic wounds or nerve damage and reduce the burden on healthcare systems." - Kaushik Sunder, Postdoctoral Fellow @nyu.edu
January 2, 2026 at 11:57 PM
"By funding research here in New York, we can improve quality of life for patients with chronic wounds or nerve damage and reduce the burden on healthcare systems." - Kaushik Sunder, Postdoctoral Fellow @nyu.edu
"I'm proud that we are performing ground breaking research at public universities in New York, and I know that by expanding science funding we can go even further." - Thomas Melendy, Associate Professor at @ubuffalo.bsky.social
January 2, 2026 at 12:27 AM
"I'm proud that we are performing ground breaking research at public universities in New York, and I know that by expanding science funding we can go even further." - Thomas Melendy, Associate Professor at @ubuffalo.bsky.social
"Emerging Technology Advisory Board released a major report earlier this month - its first recommendation to the Governor? ""Launch a new Empire State research excellence fund to invest in basic and translational research""
We agree - it's time to invest in New York's scientific future #EBRI
We agree - it's time to invest in New York's scientific future #EBRI
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New York needs an Empire Biomedical Research Institute to create new statewide funding opportunities for scientists & physician-scientists so that patients and their families get the life-saving and life-changing new therapeutics they're hoping for ✏️ c.org/TDMy2H9JTW
New York needs an Empire Biomedical Research Institute to create new statewide funding opportunities for scientists & physician-scientists so that patients and their families get the life-saving and life-changing new therapeutics they're hoping for ✏️ c.org/TDMy2H9JTW
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December 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
"Emerging Technology Advisory Board released a major report earlier this month - its first recommendation to the Governor? ""Launch a new Empire State research excellence fund to invest in basic and translational research""
We agree - it's time to invest in New York's scientific future #EBRI
We agree - it's time to invest in New York's scientific future #EBRI
We’re calling on @GovKathyHochul to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research
Institute.
"EBRI would allow for New York to remain a global leader in biomedical research, regardless of the approach at the federal level." - Antonio Hernandez, Postdoctoral Fellow @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
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"EBRI would allow for New York to remain a global leader in biomedical research, regardless of the approach at the federal level." - Antonio Hernandez, Postdoctoral Fellow @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
December 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We’re calling on @GovKathyHochul to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research
Institute.
"EBRI would allow for New York to remain a global leader in biomedical research, regardless of the approach at the federal level." - Antonio Hernandez, Postdoctoral Fellow @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
Institute.
"EBRI would allow for New York to remain a global leader in biomedical research, regardless of the approach at the federal level." - Antonio Hernandez, Postdoctoral Fellow @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
We’re calling on @governor.ny.gov to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research Institute. A robust, stable research ecosystem protects jobs, fuels innovation, and builds community health statewide. NY must invest in our global leadership in science.
@gothamist.com reports:
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@gothamist.com reports:
tinyurl.com/5fab5k7u
NY medical schools press Gov. Hochul to put up billions for scientific research
The request comes amid continuing uncertainty over federal funding, with research and thousands of jobs on the line.
tinyurl.com
December 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We’re calling on @governor.ny.gov to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research Institute. A robust, stable research ecosystem protects jobs, fuels innovation, and builds community health statewide. NY must invest in our global leadership in science.
@gothamist.com reports:
tinyurl.com/5fab5k7u
@gothamist.com reports:
tinyurl.com/5fab5k7u
When New York invests in groundbreaking science, we can discover cures for debilitating diseases - and we all benefit.
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Governor Hochul has announced a $50 million capital investment to expand State University of New York at Albany's RNA Institute.
@sunyofficial.bsky.social
@albany.edu
Announcement link:
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
Governor Hochul has announced a $50 million capital investment to expand State University of New York at Albany's RNA Institute.
@sunyofficial.bsky.social
@albany.edu
Announcement link:
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
Governor Hochul Announces $50 Million Capital Investment to Expand State University of New York at Albany’s RNA Institute
Governor Hochul announced a $50 million capital investment by New York State to expand the State University of New York at Albany’s RNA Institute.
www.governor.ny.gov
December 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
When New York invests in groundbreaking science, we can discover cures for debilitating diseases - and we all benefit.