Trevor Charles
@trevorcharles.bsky.social
Microbiologist and Entrepreneur
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. @kevinfolta.bsky.social: "Both men advanced to positions overseeing a vital national interest ... And by understanding the history of an unqualified person driving nonscientific decisions in scientific public policy, perhaps we can avoid another disaster."
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The Parallels between RFK Jr and Tofrim Lysenko: When Pseudoscience Infects National Leadership | Skeptical Inquirer
His nation’s leadership placed him in a position of profound influence that would impact the health of a nation. Once installed, he offered rapid solutions ...
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September 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
. @kevinfolta.bsky.social: "Both men advanced to positions overseeing a vital national interest ... And by understanding the history of an unqualified person driving nonscientific decisions in scientific public policy, perhaps we can avoid another disaster."
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Stalin appointed a pseudoscientist to a post with profound influence on public science policy. Under Lysenko, millions died.
Trump appointed a pseudoscientist to a post with profound influence on public science policy. That outcome might be the same. skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/th...
Trump appointed a pseudoscientist to a post with profound influence on public science policy. That outcome might be the same. skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/th...
The Parallels between RFK Jr and Tofrim Lysenko: When Pseudoscience Infects National Leadership | Skeptical Inquirer
His nation’s leadership placed him in a position of profound influence that would impact the health of a nation. Once installed, he offered rapid solutions ...
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September 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Stalin appointed a pseudoscientist to a post with profound influence on public science policy. Under Lysenko, millions died.
Trump appointed a pseudoscientist to a post with profound influence on public science policy. That outcome might be the same. skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/th...
Trump appointed a pseudoscientist to a post with profound influence on public science policy. That outcome might be the same. skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/th...
Will Canada have to close its border to the US once pharmaceutical shortages hit down south in a couple weeks?
May 6, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Will Canada have to close its border to the US once pharmaceutical shortages hit down south in a couple weeks?
Election Day in Canada. Make sure to exercise your right to vote. The stakes are greater this election than perhaps any time in our country’s history.
April 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Election Day in Canada. Make sure to exercise your right to vote. The stakes are greater this election than perhaps any time in our country’s history.
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Here’s a real discovery.
The best interview we’ve seen with Mark Carney. It’s about more than tariffs and you get a sense of who this person is.
Has flown completely under the media radar.
youtu.be/V11qNDDElZw?...
The best interview we’ve seen with Mark Carney. It’s about more than tariffs and you get a sense of who this person is.
Has flown completely under the media radar.
youtu.be/V11qNDDElZw?...
Canada’s Role in a Shifting Global Order — with Mark Carney | Prof G Conversations
YouTube video by The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway
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April 20, 2025 at 4:10 AM
Here’s a real discovery.
The best interview we’ve seen with Mark Carney. It’s about more than tariffs and you get a sense of who this person is.
Has flown completely under the media radar.
youtu.be/V11qNDDElZw?...
The best interview we’ve seen with Mark Carney. It’s about more than tariffs and you get a sense of who this person is.
Has flown completely under the media radar.
youtu.be/V11qNDDElZw?...
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Indeed I’m fearful. We aren’t testing much any more. We’re firing everyone in govt who can help and stripping funding from academic & industry scientists who can fill the gaps. H5N1 is a real threat & US policy puts us all at risk. Me & colleagues Kay Russo, Kamran Khan, & Keith Poulsen discuss👇🏻
As the H5N1 bird flu virus mutates and rapidly spreads through American cattle herds — a first for the U.S. — doctors and veterinarians are fearful that if the virus is left unchecked, it could spiral into a possible pandemic. https://cbsn.ws/4ionCJG
As bird flu hits cattle herds in U.S., scientists say these H5N1 factors worry them most
Bird flu infections have been rare among people, but the pathogen is evolving, which has scientists worried about a possible pandemic.
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April 21, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Indeed I’m fearful. We aren’t testing much any more. We’re firing everyone in govt who can help and stripping funding from academic & industry scientists who can fill the gaps. H5N1 is a real threat & US policy puts us all at risk. Me & colleagues Kay Russo, Kamran Khan, & Keith Poulsen discuss👇🏻
This is important not only for health care, but also food and agriculture, environment, natural resources, manufacturing, and everything else in Canadian society. This is an unprecedented opportunity for Canada to reinvent itself as the best country in the world. Let's not squander this opportunity.
Might I pass along a suggestion to the federal party leaders from over 1600 researchers in Canada, invest in Canada's research sovereignty!!
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National Letter
Open Letter from Canadian Researchers to the Federal party leaders Click here to sign this letter See who has signed - version française se trouve à page 3 - Dear Party Leaders We, the undersigne...
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April 21, 2025 at 1:48 AM
This is important not only for health care, but also food and agriculture, environment, natural resources, manufacturing, and everything else in Canadian society. This is an unprecedented opportunity for Canada to reinvent itself as the best country in the world. Let's not squander this opportunity.
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Might I pass along a suggestion to the federal party leaders from over 1600 researchers in Canada, invest in Canada's research sovereignty!!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
National Letter
Open Letter from Canadian Researchers to the Federal party leaders Click here to sign this letter See who has signed - version française se trouve à page 3 - Dear Party Leaders We, the undersigne...
docs.google.com
April 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Might I pass along a suggestion to the federal party leaders from over 1600 researchers in Canada, invest in Canada's research sovereignty!!
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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Recruiting U.S. scientists is a fine idea – except we’re barely supporting Canadian scientists as it is, by Lewis Kay www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: Recruiting U.S. scientists is a fine idea – except we’re barely supporting Canadian scientists as it is
Before we look to take advantage of fleeing American talent, let’s nurture the Canadian talent we have here by increasing R&D spending
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April 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Recruiting U.S. scientists is a fine idea – except we’re barely supporting Canadian scientists as it is, by Lewis Kay www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
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Given the rapidly evolving political landscape in the United States and reports of individuals encountering difficulties crossing the border, CAUT strongly recommends that academic staff travel to the U.S. only if essential and necessary.
Read more: www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...
Read more: www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...
CAUT advises academics against non-essential travel to the U.S.
Given the rapidly evolving political landscape in the United States and reports of individuals encou
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April 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Given the rapidly evolving political landscape in the United States and reports of individuals encountering difficulties crossing the border, CAUT strongly recommends that academic staff travel to the U.S. only if essential and necessary.
Read more: www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...
Read more: www.caut.ca/latest/2025/...
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Thinking about the academic job market?
Join us April 9 for an inspiring CareerChat with neuroscientist Dr. Joseph Olajide @joeolajide.bsky.social as he shares real talk on applications, interviews, & landing a faculty role
🕓 4 PM EST
🔗 Registration link available on Slack or via your CBSN account
🕓 4 PM EST
🔗 Registration link available on Slack or via your CBSN account
April 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Thinking about the academic job market?
Join us April 9 for an inspiring CareerChat with neuroscientist Dr. Joseph Olajide @joeolajide.bsky.social as he shares real talk on applications, interviews, & landing a faculty role
🕓 4 PM EST
🔗 Registration link available on Slack or via your CBSN account
🕓 4 PM EST
🔗 Registration link available on Slack or via your CBSN account
I love the fight that Canadians are showing, but will we be able to get our act together to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to propel our society to really become the best country in the world? That will take courage, investment and outsized support for education and research.
March 9, 2025 at 11:08 PM
I love the fight that Canadians are showing, but will we be able to get our act together to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity to propel our society to really become the best country in the world? That will take courage, investment and outsized support for education and research.
“Vive le Canada”
March 9, 2025 at 10:35 PM
“Vive le Canada”
“Stop this nonsense!”
March 9, 2025 at 10:24 PM
“Stop this nonsense!”
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For those who haven't been following the cozying up to RFK Jr. by some liberals (call them what you want, they are not Republicans) and why it's dangerous. Three pieces to lay out the case. 1/
January 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
For those who haven't been following the cozying up to RFK Jr. by some liberals (call them what you want, they are not Republicans) and why it's dangerous. Three pieces to lay out the case. 1/
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Myself and fellow fluorescens fans, Rob Jackson and @marksilby.bsky.social, contributed an article to Trends in Microbiology "Microbe of the Month" on #Pseudomonas fluorescens. Thanks also to Ink-Bio for the infographic. Dedicated to Andrew Spiers. 🧪 #MicroSky.
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November 29, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Myself and fellow fluorescens fans, Rob Jackson and @marksilby.bsky.social, contributed an article to Trends in Microbiology "Microbe of the Month" on #Pseudomonas fluorescens. Thanks also to Ink-Bio for the infographic. Dedicated to Andrew Spiers. 🧪 #MicroSky.
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New paper from our group with lots of collaborators. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Genomic surveillance of Canadian airport wastewater samples allows early detection of emerging SARS-CoV-2 lineages - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Genomic surveillance of Canadian airport wastewater samples allows early detection of emerging SARS-CoV-2 lineages
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November 11, 2024 at 2:14 AM
New paper from our group with lots of collaborators. www.nature.com/articles/s41...