Theresa Kim, PhD, MS
@tyk314.net
She/Her, NIH/NIA, Ex-PCORI, Health Policy (UMD), Biostats (UW). AMSTAT 2027 HPSS Chair. 🏊♀️🥐🌈🐱🐔Human to @parrishpets.bsky.social. My posts, not NIH's. BD Signer. RT Speaker. Reposts &❤️≠endorsements. Signal: tyk314.15.
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Theresa Kim, PhD, MS
@tyk314.net
· Sep 25
I need presidential appointee approval. I'm a section chair of @asa-scipol.bsky.social . If you want me to present, you need to put in a request months in advance. This is absurd. To the assholes who refuse to help me out, thanks for not standing up for #NIH. Have fun doing your job without us.
So far this year at #NIH, I had to
- cancel a visiting speaker I was hosting
- cancel a distinguished lecture I was giving at a midwest university
- cancel another seminar visit to talk about our work
- cancel my trip to the Society for Neuroscience meeting
- now cancel my trip to NeurIPS
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- cancel a visiting speaker I was hosting
- cancel a distinguished lecture I was giving at a midwest university
- cancel another seminar visit to talk about our work
- cancel my trip to the Society for Neuroscience meeting
- now cancel my trip to NeurIPS
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November 25, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I need presidential appointee approval. I'm a section chair of @asa-scipol.bsky.social . If you want me to present, you need to put in a request months in advance. This is absurd. To the assholes who refuse to help me out, thanks for not standing up for #NIH. Have fun doing your job without us.
@univofmaryland.bsky.social is an outstanding R1 institution. I promised to donate if 538 signatures arrived; you exceeded my expectations! I'm writing a check for #GivingTuesday! #feartheturtle
@mboudreaux.bsky.social
@dmgreene.bsky.social
@umterps.bsky.social
@publichealthumd.bsky.social
@mboudreaux.bsky.social
@dmgreene.bsky.social
@umterps.bsky.social
@publichealthumd.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
@univofmaryland.bsky.social is an outstanding R1 institution. I promised to donate if 538 signatures arrived; you exceeded my expectations! I'm writing a check for #GivingTuesday! #feartheturtle
@mboudreaux.bsky.social
@dmgreene.bsky.social
@umterps.bsky.social
@publichealthumd.bsky.social
@mboudreaux.bsky.social
@dmgreene.bsky.social
@umterps.bsky.social
@publichealthumd.bsky.social
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#NIH review goes rogue...
#NIH review goes rogue...
AD HOC REVIEWERS BEWARE. "There is no additional 2-week late window."
If you were counting on that as a perk for reviewing this round, it's gone. Your SRO had no say in this.
If you were counting on that as a perk for reviewing this round, it's gone. Your SRO had no say in this.
Some additional updates to deadlines have been released for grant submissions that fell during the shutdown
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
November 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
😭🤯💔🫥😶🌫️😶😤🫨🫠
#NIH review goes rogue...
#NIH review goes rogue...
This week's sourdough! #bakingsky #sourdough
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This week's sourdough! #bakingsky #sourdough
Gift link provided. Break bread then break wind. #fartjokes #happythanksgiving
Column | Try a ‘fart walk’ to ease the pressure after that big Thanksgiving meal
Whatever you do, resist the urge to lie down.
wapo.st
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Gift link provided. Break bread then break wind. #fartjokes #happythanksgiving
You keep me going, #BethesdaDeclaration. Thank you, @jeremymberg.bsky.social .
#NIHStrong #FEDStrong #defendresearch #defenddata
#NIHStrong #FEDStrong #defendresearch #defenddata
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
You keep me going, #BethesdaDeclaration. Thank you, @jeremymberg.bsky.social .
#NIHStrong #FEDStrong #defendresearch #defenddata
#NIHStrong #FEDStrong #defendresearch #defenddata
November 22, 2025 at 9:50 PM
This is a matter of personal preference, but I have chosen to not let my emails train GMail. It is easy. Click the gear icon for Settings and select See All Settings. Uncheck the box for "Turn on smart features in Gmail, Chat, and Meet". Then "Save Changes." #gmail #aisky #mlsky #statssky
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Reposted by Theresa Kim, PhD, MS
This is the reason I'm not pleased with how #NIH is operating the latest ICO director application processes. #defendresearch
In August, NIH institute and center directors received this document entitled "Achieving NIH Mission: Leveraging Funding Policies".
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November 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
This is the reason I'm not pleased with how #NIH is operating the latest ICO director application processes. #defendresearch
Since January, I've questioned my purpose. Then I talk with PIs like @sdukehan.bsky.social , and I remember. Then I collaborate with #BethesdaDeclaration people like @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social , and I know it's hard but worth it. We make America great. #NIHStrong #FEDStrong #ClinSTAR2025
Wearing in solidarity with our courageous federal workers who are trying hard to honor their oaths to The Constitution and the good people of our country.
November 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Since January, I've questioned my purpose. Then I talk with PIs like @sdukehan.bsky.social , and I remember. Then I collaborate with #BethesdaDeclaration people like @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social , and I know it's hard but worth it. We make America great. #NIHStrong #FEDStrong #ClinSTAR2025
Hey fam, @27unihted.bsky.social is having a FUNDRAISER!!
Dec 12 7-11 pm, featuring THREE AWESOME BANDS
@allstrike.bsky.social
@ammoniteband.bsky.social
The Laterals
At Chacho Distilling Co
6031 Kansas Ave, DC
$10 at the door
Psst spread the word
Dec 12 7-11 pm, featuring THREE AWESOME BANDS
@allstrike.bsky.social
@ammoniteband.bsky.social
The Laterals
At Chacho Distilling Co
6031 Kansas Ave, DC
$10 at the door
Psst spread the word
November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
"If this kind of programming existed, I wouldn't have lost all my life savings caring for my husband and daughter." -Dr. Carmen Quatman about a care partner in orthopedic research
#ClinSTAR2025 #geronsky
#ClinSTAR2025 #geronsky
November 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"If this kind of programming existed, I wouldn't have lost all my life savings caring for my husband and daughter." -Dr. Carmen Quatman about a care partner in orthopedic research
#ClinSTAR2025 #geronsky
#ClinSTAR2025 #geronsky
"There are barriers for dialysis... I was too frail to travel. A taxi was $20... If I didn't get treatment, I wouldn't be around much longer." David White
#ClinSTAR2025 #geronsky
#ClinSTAR2025 #geronsky
November 19, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"There are barriers for dialysis... I was too frail to travel. A taxi was $20... If I didn't get treatment, I wouldn't be around much longer." David White
#ClinSTAR2025 #geronsky
#ClinSTAR2025 #geronsky
"Patient stakeholders are key in research... Caregivers are extremely important. This is a blindspot." -Michael Nanna #ClinStar2025 #geronsky
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"Patient stakeholders are key in research... Caregivers are extremely important. This is a blindspot." -Michael Nanna #ClinStar2025 #geronsky
November 19, 2025 at 1:52 PM
These people deserve to live without pain. Sexual violence and exploitation are real. #releasetheepsteinfiles
NEW: Epstein survivors release the most powerful PSA I have ever seen.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
Make this go viral so every member of the House of Representatives sees it.
November 17, 2025 at 12:58 AM
These people deserve to live without pain. Sexual violence and exploitation are real. #releasetheepsteinfiles
Thanks for the reminder, @dmgreene.bsky.social. Terps, I've got a challenge for you. From now until #GivingTuesday, I will match every signature with one dollar donated to the @univofmaryland.bsky.social. @mboudreaux.bsky.social claims he'll match me. @publichealthumd.bsky.social, what about you?
The majority of UMD faculty are nontenure researchers on federal funding. Hundreds of our public servants are threatened by MAGA science cuts. We're asking our bosses for simple things to keep people whole or provide dignified exits.
If you work at UMD or have worked with us, please sign and share
If you work at UMD or have worked with us, please sign and share
Protect PTK Researchers at UMD
Higher education is under attack from a federal administration that seeks to undermine our research infrastructure for political gain. Faculty at UMD conducting crucial research in fields like climate...
actionnetwork.org
November 16, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Thanks for the reminder, @dmgreene.bsky.social. Terps, I've got a challenge for you. From now until #GivingTuesday, I will match every signature with one dollar donated to the @univofmaryland.bsky.social. @mboudreaux.bsky.social claims he'll match me. @publichealthumd.bsky.social, what about you?
Reposted by Theresa Kim, PhD, MS
@kylegriffin1.bsky.social the @ama-assn.org has caved to Trump. They invited known grifter Dr Mehmet Oz to give a speech, but, the AMA board/ John Whyte decided to censor all delegates in the following way.
1. Questions can be asked, but all must be vetted.
1. Questions can be asked, but all must be vetted.
November 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
@kylegriffin1.bsky.social the @ama-assn.org has caved to Trump. They invited known grifter Dr Mehmet Oz to give a speech, but, the AMA board/ John Whyte decided to censor all delegates in the following way.
1. Questions can be asked, but all must be vetted.
1. Questions can be asked, but all must be vetted.
Thank you, @jeremymberg.bsky.social and @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social . My morning tea tastes that much sweeter.
November 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Thank you, @jeremymberg.bsky.social and @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social . My morning tea tastes that much sweeter.
Reposted by Theresa Kim, PhD, MS
“If this administration thinks that summarily ousting NIH employees whose only offense is calling on the agency to respect science and academic freedom will go unnoticed, they can think again.”
www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murr...
www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murr...
Senator Murray Slams Outrageous Political Retaliation at NIH, Demands Answers from Trump Administration - Senator Patty Murray
Vice Chair Murray in June to NIH Director Bhattacharya: “You just received a letter signed by hundreds of your own staff who believe this administration’s actions risk breaking NIH and the lifesaving ...
www.murray.senate.gov
November 15, 2025 at 12:04 AM
“If this administration thinks that summarily ousting NIH employees whose only offense is calling on the agency to respect science and academic freedom will go unnoticed, they can think again.”
www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murr...
www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murr...
This is not OK. @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social puts service as a priority. If whistleblowers are punished, know what comes next. #NIHStrong
🚨🚨 @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social is a force. Her voice carries power, truth, and courage—threats to the regime.
The only thing authoritarians fear more than a voice they cannot control is a chorus. So let’s give them one: speak up, speak loudly, and don’t stop. Stand with Jenna. ✊🇺🇸
The only thing authoritarians fear more than a voice they cannot control is a chorus. So let’s give them one: speak up, speak loudly, and don’t stop. Stand with Jenna. ✊🇺🇸
Trump’s HHS put me on “non-disciplinary” admin leave today. This was retaliation for speaking up. Moves like this are designed to silence us. Let’s not let.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:16 AM
This is not OK. @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social puts service as a priority. If whistleblowers are punished, know what comes next. #NIHStrong
Coming back today has been rough. Let us breathe through this back log. Thanks for sticking with us. #FEDStrong
While the government was shut down, 379 NIH study section meetings (containing 24,380 grant applications) were postponed. NIH is committed to getting these reviewed, but please be patient and understanding with staff, as this is a complex and heavy lift.
November 13, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Coming back today has been rough. Let us breathe through this back log. Thanks for sticking with us. #FEDStrong
We didn't treat this shutdown like a vacation. It was an important period to reflect on the needs of people. Food, shelter, and water are necessary components of health, and @27unihted.bsky.social members know that just because you're not on duty, health is always the mission. #NIHStrong #FEDStrong
As many of you know, more than one million federal employees have been furloughed since October 1, 2025. However, we never stop serving the people, near and far. @27unihted.bsky.social has collected 2,000 pounds of food and $20,000 for DC area food banks. #FEDStrong #NIHStrong
November 12, 2025 at 9:55 PM
We didn't treat this shutdown like a vacation. It was an important period to reflect on the needs of people. Food, shelter, and water are necessary components of health, and @27unihted.bsky.social members know that just because you're not on duty, health is always the mission. #NIHStrong #FEDStrong
📢 Feds and US Active Duty in MoCo! Your child may bring home the Federal Impact Aid Survey. Fill it out because #MCPS you might need as a result of the furlough. @willjawando.bsky.social & @evanmglass.bsky.social , will you boost? Thank you both for serving MoCo. #FEDStrong
Forms - Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD
Forms - Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD
ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org
November 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
📢 Feds and US Active Duty in MoCo! Your child may bring home the Federal Impact Aid Survey. Fill it out because #MCPS you might need as a result of the furlough. @willjawando.bsky.social & @evanmglass.bsky.social , will you boost? Thank you both for serving MoCo. #FEDStrong