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Kristin Ray, MD, MS

@krayhsr.bsky.social

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Pediatrics + Health Services Research + Informatics Improving health care system access, outcomes, equity, & family centeredness.

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Sherry Pagoto, PhD @drsherrypagoto.bsky.social · Mar 12

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.
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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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Crystal Rogers, PhD @rogerslabucd.bsky.social · Feb 19

Pretty sad. Just got the email that CZI is canceling the second round of Diversity Leadership Awards. Private industry will definitely not fill the hole that NIH and NSF are leaving. 😢💔

Thank you for submitting your Letter of Intent (LOI) to CZI. We appreciate your interest in our work.

CZI has decided not to continue with the second round of its Science Diversity Leadership Awards. We are committed to supporting groundbreaking research that advances the frontiers of scientific knowledge in pursuit of our mission to cure, prevent, or manage all diseases by the end of the century. We will provide information on future funding opportunities.

We look forward to staying in touch.

Bil Clemons, Program Officer, CZI

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Carl T. Bergstrom @carlbergstrom.com · Feb 14

Make no mistake. This is an all-out attack on health in America.

Not only is the EIS vital to controlling infectious disease; it was where a remarkably high fraction of our public health leaders received formative training and experience.

www.statnews.com/2025/02/14/t...

CDC cuts expected to devastate Epidemic Intelligence Service, a ‘crown jewel’ of public health

Members of the CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service were warned Friday that many of them were about to be fired

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Matthew Cortland (they) @matthewcort.land · Feb 14

Tomorrow, I'm doing a webinar for clinicians who want to advocate for Medicaid with their federal elected leaders, as Medicaid faces existential threats.

Clinicians are some of the best possible advocates for Medicaid, and I am really, really good at this. We won't waste your time. 🧵

2/15 at 4PM ET: Congressional Medicaid Advocacy Webinar For Clinicians | Matthew Cortland

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Dr Ellie Murray, ScD @epiellie.bsky.social · Feb 13

Texas is having a measles outbreak and it's growing fast. How big could the outbreak get?

If we assume it stays in Gaines County, an uncontrolled outbreak could still mean up to almost 5000 cases in the next 3 months!

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Feb 13

Bluetorial: The rationale for the “NIH” indirect cost “plan” is based on misunderstood (unintentional or intentional) accounting and math

The value of real government transparency

a cartoon of homer simpson holding a card

ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson holding a card

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · Feb 9

🧵 If you’re applauding the abolishment of the Department of Education, you need to do a little research. You have ZERO clue what the DOE actually does.

Here’s a reality check on what the Department of Education actually does:
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American Thoracic Society (ATS) @atscommunity.bsky.social · Feb 9

“Every American has benefited from NIH-supported medical research conducted at medical schools, academic health systems, and teaching hospitals nationwide. Every American will be harmed by the undermining (@NIH).” www.aamc.org/news/press-r...

AAMC Statement on Drastic Cuts to NIH-Funded Research

Drastic cuts to NIH-funded research will diminish the nation’s research capacity, slow scientific progress, and deprive patients, families, and communities.

www.aamc.org

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Kristin Ray, MD, MS @krayhsr.bsky.social · Feb 8

In Pennsylvania: NIH-funded research contributes
- 2.23 billion in grant funding
- 5.23 billion in economic activity supported

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Feb 7

ATTENTION

If you are someone who had an F31-Diversity (or similar) application submitted this cycle, please DM me here, contact me on signal (jeremymberg.78), or email me at [email protected].

I will keep all information confidential.

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Victor Ray @victorerikray.bsky.social · Feb 5

Read this chilling article from @jamellebouie.net

www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...

Opinion | There Is No Going Back (Gift Article)

The president’s opponents, whoever they are, cannot expect a return to the Constitution as it was.

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Brad Johnson @climatebrad.hillheat.com · Feb 2

If you're in DC, join the protest at the Office of Personnel Management at 1900 E St NW now

Otherwise, there is a mass mobilizing call tonight at 8 pm ET with Indivisible, MoveOn, Working Families Party, etc

We Choose To Fight: Action Call · Indivisible

This Sunday night, February 2 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, you’re invited to join Indivisible, MoveOn, Working Families Party, and a coalition of other organizations for an action call. During the call, you will...

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christiewells.bsky.social @christiewells.bsky.social · Feb 2

I go to @timothysnyder.bsky.social and @hcrichardson.bsky.social for historical perspective and contemporary context about the dystopia we're experiencing. Snyder's post today has both, plus real actionable guidance. open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...

The Logic of Destruction

And how to resist it

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Kristin Ray, MD, MS @krayhsr.bsky.social · Nov 25

“Healthcare delivery includes both people & systems,” Dr. Ray explains. “Our work focuses on understanding & incorporating patients’ lived experiences... to design systems that make it easier to receive care that’s affordable, inclusive & within reach.”
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Helping kids and families find the best path to good and fair healthcare outcomes | New Pittsburgh Courier

Adobe Stock Photo Achieving health equity means making sure everyone gets the resources and care they need to reach their best physical and mental health. Striving to connect people with these resourc...

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