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runningdar.bsky.social @runningdar.bsky.social · 2d

Such a fun pod-I know I say that every month-but really!!

thewilliamslab @thewilliamslab.bsky.social · 2d

New special episode of #DiabetesBio!

#TessaCacciottolo
#KristenNadeau
#BethanyCartwright

and kids asking questions themselves!

YouTube shorturl.at/EMBj0
Apple Podcast shorturl.at/hafqF
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@kirkhabegger.bsky.social
@runningdar.bsky.social
@amdiabetesassn.bsky.social

Cacciottoloon on glucagon receptor deficiency & early-onset hepatic steatosis, “Sweet Talk” on ch...

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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thewilliamslab @thewilliamslab.bsky.social · 2d

New special episode of #DiabetesBio!

#TessaCacciottolo
#KristenNadeau
#BethanyCartwright

and kids asking questions themselves!

YouTube shorturl.at/EMBj0
Apple Podcast shorturl.at/hafqF
Spotify shorturl.at/ql8wn

@kirkhabegger.bsky.social
@runningdar.bsky.social
@amdiabetesassn.bsky.social

Cacciottoloon on glucagon receptor deficiency & early-onset hepatic steatosis, “Sweet Talk” on ch...

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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runningdar.bsky.social @runningdar.bsky.social · 2d

“The science we do collectively will change the lives of people.” @tonyferrante.bsky.social Thank you for the rallying cry!

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wieldforwomen.bsky.social @wieldforwomen.bsky.social · 17d

Are you struggling as a part of The Sandwich Generation? Learn some strategies for success! Oct 15; 1-2pm EDT webinar:

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runningdar.bsky.social @runningdar.bsky.social · Aug 1

New episode! What’s your favorite science podcast (besides DiabetesBio of course)? Fun convo with @kirkhabegger.bsky.social, @thewilliamslab.bsky.social, @danieljdrucker.bsky.social, and Jonathon Campbell! GIP agonism vs. antagonism for obesity and more!
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A special extended “Sweet Talk” episode on the debate between GIP receptor agonism and GIP receptor antagonism, with Daniel Drucker, OC, MD, FRCPC, FRSC, FRS, and Jonathan Campbell, PhD.

Podcast Episode · DiabetesBio · 08/01/2025 · 1h

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wieldforwomen.bsky.social @wieldforwomen.bsky.social · Jul 15

2025 Diabetes Trailblazers? Women that lead diabetes, obesity, and metabolism in science, care, mentorship, and more! womenleadingdiabetes.com/diabetes-tra...

hashtag#womenareleaders
hashtag#womeninstem
hashtag#womeninscience
hashtag#diversityinstem
hashtag#EveryVoiceInScience
hashtag#rolemodels

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runningdar.bsky.social @runningdar.bsky.social · Jun 27

Are you a TOS member? Join us for this excellent discussion on maximizing PI-postdoc partnerships! TOS.users.membersuite.com/events/d08fff85-0078-cf25-b966-ob48179e73d7/details

runningdar.bsky.social @runningdar.bsky.social · Jun 17

Join WIELD for this networking event at ADA!

wieldforwomen.bsky.social @wieldforwomen.bsky.social · Jun 3

Attending @amdiabetesassn.bsky.social Scientific Sessions in Chicago? Join us for a WIELD networking event: Divorce and Career Responsibilities in Tough Times. 6/20, 830PM CDT, Hyatt Regency Bar. #SS2025

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runningdar.bsky.social @runningdar.bsky.social · Jun 13

“A rising tide lifts all ships”. Celebrating the life of David Wasserman.

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wieldforwomen.bsky.social @wieldforwomen.bsky.social · Jun 3

Attending @amdiabetesassn.bsky.social Scientific Sessions in Chicago? Join us for a WIELD networking event: Divorce and Career Responsibilities in Tough Times. 6/20, 830PM CDT, Hyatt Regency Bar. #SS2025

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runningdar.bsky.social @runningdar.bsky.social · May 1

This is a longer episode but it is so good!! We talk to #MikeRickels about his new Diabetes paper, #MarkAtkinson, this years ADA scientific sessions Chair, and #StevenKahn, this years ADA Banting Award winner. @kirkhabegger.bsky.social @thewilliamslab.bsky.social
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DiabetesBio

DiabetesBio co-hosts Darleen Sandoval (University of Colorado), Kirk Habegger (University of Alabama-Birmingham), and Kevin Williams (UT Southwestern) interview authors of editor-selected biomedical r...

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wieldforwomen.bsky.social @wieldforwomen.bsky.social · Apr 24

NIDDK supported research has directly impacted patients with diabetes by highlighting the importance of glucose control in type 1 diabetes and the importance of importance of lifestyle intervention and metformin in reducing progression to type 2 diabetes. diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/art...

NIDDK at 75 Years of Age: Great Triumphs but Concerns for Its Longevity

Steven E. Kahn, Cheryl A.M. Anderson, John B. Buse, Elizabeth Selvin, David A. D’Alessio; NIDDK at 75 Years of Age: Great Triumphs but Concerns for Its Lon

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wieldforwomen.bsky.social @wieldforwomen.bsky.social · Apr 24

“…as a reflection of work done across the entire NIH, [NIDDK] is a prime example of government monies well spent.”

Direct Economic Contributions

NIH directly supports the economy through investments in research institutions and job formation.

www.nih.gov

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wieldforwomen.bsky.social @wieldforwomen.bsky.social · Apr 24

The economic impact of NIH funding: $36.94 billion awarded to researchers in the US in FY2024. This funding supported 407,782 jobs and generated $2.56 in new economic activity for every $1 invested.
www.nih.gov/about-nih/wh...

Direct Economic Contributions

NIH directly supports the economy through investments in research institutions and job formation.

www.nih.gov

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wieldforwomen.bsky.social @wieldforwomen.bsky.social · Apr 24

NIDDK supported research has generated:
14 Nobel Prizes and 5 Lasker Awards
Dual published commentary in Diabetes and Diabetes Care
diabetesjournals.org/care/article...

NIDDK at 75 Years of Age: Great Triumphs but Concerns for Its Longevity

Steven E. Kahn, Cheryl A.M. Anderson, John B. Buse, Elizabeth Selvin, David A. D’Alessio; NIDDK at 75 Years of Age: Great Triumphs but Concerns for Its Lon

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runningdar.bsky.social @runningdar.bsky.social · Apr 22

Nominate someone for the 2025 class of Diabetes Trailblazers! Nominate women who exemplify excellence in their contributions to obesity, metabolism, diabetes, or endocrinology!

Follow lnkd.in/gd4CcqDt to submit a nomination through 5/30/2024. womenleadingdiabetes.com/diabetes-tra...

Diabetes Trailblazers - WIELD

2024 WIELD Trailblazers: Women Shaping Diabetes and Metabolism Research and Care The WIELD Advisory Board and “Elevate working group” of WIELD are proud to announce the list of Diabetes Trailblazers f...

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Brittany Charlton @britshmit.bsky.social · Mar 21

We've been tracking unlawful NIH grant terminations for 3 weeks. Spread the word👇!

Fellow PIs: what can you do upon termination?
✅ Email PO + document questions
✅ Submit FOIA
✅ Advocate to your OCG/OSP for appeal + litigation
✅ Consider outside litigation
✅ Donate to state AGs + legal orgs

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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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Diane Chen, PhD @drdianechen.bsky.social · Mar 21

It’s been a devastating 24 hours with 3 NIH grants terminated…all focused on the health and wellbeing of trans or intersex youth. If folks have any ideas of foundations that may be interested in supporting the completion of these projects so years of work aren’t wasted, please let me know. 🙏

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Rebecca Fielding-Miller @rebeccafieldingmiller.com · Mar 22

Today I lost an NIH grant training clinicians to do research about intimate partner violence with perinatal women.

More women are murdered in the perinatal period than die of obstetric complications.

I didn't just lose a grant. We lost an entire cohort of people building careers to prevent that.

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Denis Wirtz @deniswirtz.bsky.social · Mar 22

Horrible news - The Adolescent Medicine Trials Networks for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN) funded by the NIH has just been terminated.

Stopping a clinical trial mid-course like this is insane.

www.nichd.nih.gov/research/sup...

Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN)

OverviewTopic AreasMore InformationOverviewATN is the only multicenter research network in the United States devoted to the health and well-being of adolescents and young adults living with or at risk...

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Brittany Charlton @britshmit.bsky.social · Mar 22

🚨 ALL my remaining NIH grants were just terminated

Without philanthropic gifts, this is the end of
1️⃣ my career (as I know it)
2️⃣ @lgbtqhealthexce.bsky.social
3️⃣ our LGBTQ health equity work

Yet, reading about LGBTQ families in my kid's class reminded me: love knows no bounds 🌈

You with us?

Mother and daughter smiling while holding a book titled "Sam is my Sister"

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runningdar.bsky.social @runningdar.bsky.social · Mar 23

It is so important to study how mechanisms, symptoms, progression, and treatment of disease differ from white men.

🧙🏻‍♀️ Spooky Elle 👻 Ready for Fall 🍄🎃 @hecatestorch.bsky.social · Mar 21

Just found out NIH has officially canceled our grant, a longitudinal study of Alzheimer's disease in Black Americans. I cannot even put into words how angry I am. The truth is they are canceling it because it has Black in the title. That's it, there is no other reason to do this.

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🧙🏻‍♀️ Spooky Elle 👻 Ready for Fall 🍄🎃 @hecatestorch.bsky.social · Mar 21

Just found out NIH has officially canceled our grant, a longitudinal study of Alzheimer's disease in Black Americans. I cannot even put into words how angry I am. The truth is they are canceling it because it has Black in the title. That's it, there is no other reason to do this.

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runningdar.bsky.social @runningdar.bsky.social · Mar 23

This article has some action items. A strongman wants you to feel helpless. Find your coalition. Don’t wait for war or financial crisis to wake up.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/o...

Opinion | There Is a Way for Democrats to Stop Trump and Save America

The Democratic Party can’t stop America’s spiral into autocracy and oligarchy unless it casts off its stale talking points and reimagines what it stands for.

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Dr. David Miller 🏳️‍🌈 @davidimiller.bsky.social · Mar 12

🧪 The NSF director is lying to you.

Let’s fact check 7 claims from yesterday’s letter to the community, while pointing out 3 critical omissions. 🧵

Long letter from NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan, available here: https://nsf-gov-resources.nsf.gov/files/Letter-to-the-Community.pdf

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