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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia

@bhadeliamd.bsky.social

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Infectious diseases doc, Founding Director of BU Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases and Biothreats Emergence, Analytics & Communications Network (BEACON). Former Sr Advisor, Biden White House Covid Team. @buceid.bsky.social @beaconbio.bsky.social

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · Nov 17

Hi new friends! I am an ID doc. I ran a special pathogens patient care unit, served as frontline clinician during multiple viral hem fever outbreaks, did global covid policy in Biden WH. I run research center at BU & do pandemic prep. My posts=global health, emerging pathogens or random photos.

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · 5d

It was a pleasure to have worked with @rickabright.bsky.social @vsmoeder.bsky.social & @nationalacademies.org to put together this rapid consultation report on "Diagnostic Tools, Gaps, and Collaborative Pathways in Human #H5N1 Detection"

nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/29273

Diagnostic Tools, Gaps, and Collaborative Pathways in Human H5N1 Detection: Rapid Expert Consultation

Read online, download a free PDF.

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · 9d

We are so pleased to host @markey.senate.gov
for this critical conversation on climate crises & future of infectious diseases @buceid.bsky.social with @museumofscience.bsky.social along with @adilnajam.bsky.social & an incredible panel on Oct 30th.

Register today!
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⿻ Audrey Tang 唐鳳 @audreyt.org · 13d

#WTGS is GO!

Honoured to fly the flag for Taiwan🇹🇼 & join @hillaryclinton.bsky.social, Mary Robinson, @helenclarknz.bsky.social, @mfespinosaec.bsky.social, Pat Mitchell & others at the 🇺🇳 launch.

Our global🌐 network will ensure feminist leadership plays a real role in #TransformingSecurity!

#LLAP🖖

Audrey Tang (left), Taiwan’s cyber ambassador, first digital minister and architect of the Taiwan Model for digital diplomacy, and Hillary Rodham Clinton (right), advocate, attorney, first lady, U.S. senator, U.S. secretary of state and presidential candidate, attend the launch of the Women Transforming Global Security network in New York City.

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · 15d

This past weekend, I was honored to join the inaugural group of "Women Transforming Global Security" a new initiative by @ploughshares.bsky.social The Elders & Horizon2045 to help build a comprehensive framework to address interconnected global security threats.Learn more: transformingsecurity.org

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Boston University Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases @buceid.bsky.social · 20d

Tune in on Oct. 8th for a Public Health Conversation webinar, "Vaccine Hesitancy: Past, Present, and Future." Co-hosted by CEID and @busph.bsky.social, moderated by @bhadeliamd.bsky.social:
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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · 26d

In our 4 months of existence, @beaconbio.bsky.social has gained active users in 162 countries. Clearly there is a need for a free & open resource that not only raises alarm about new threats but provides context about why it matters. Thank you to all our users!

WBUR @wbur.org · 26d

“Our main goal is to reduce the time between the reporting of a disease and its response,” said project founder Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, an infectious disease physician who served in the Biden administration’s COVID response team. “You want a potential alarm bell.”

Boston-based AI disease tracker aims to be an ‘alarm bell’ as the Trump administration severs global health ties

A tool out of Boston University aims to enhance surveillance of disease outbreaks across the globe, a task traditionally informed by several federal agencies that have been dismantled or cut back in t...

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · 27d

Cases and deaths increase in Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasaï Province, DRC, as healthcare worker vaccination starts and contact tracing ramps up via @beaconbio.bsky.social - beaconbio.org/en/report/?r...

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BEACON @beaconbio.bsky.social · 28d

As public health departments across the US are facing gaps in reported infectious disease data due to CDC cuts, many are turning to AI-supported platforms such as BEACON, which combines the speed of AI with human expertise.
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Trump’s Health Cuts Make States Struggle to Spot Disease Outbreaks

AI now scans for bird flu and measles news, but public health officials say outbreaks can go undetected as the U.S. guts national and global tracking

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · 28d

A little over a month after we shared report of first detection of Jamestown Canyon virus in Vermont mosquitos @beacon_bio, state just reported its 1st human case, aligning w trends in neighboring states (NH, ME, NY), where JCV has been⬆️detected over past decade.

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BEACON

Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness.

beaconbio.org

Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · 29d

Ebola virus disease outbreak, Bulape, DRC - update on case numbers, timeline, response and needs via @beaconbio.bsky.social - beaconbio.org/en/report/?r...

BEACON

Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness.

beaconbio.org

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SiriusXM Progress @siriusxmprog.bsky.social · Sep 8

ICYMI: Infectious disease expert @bhadeliamd.bsky.social warns @deanobeidallah.bsky.social what will happen if a pandemic occurs under the Trump/RFK Jr. regime

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Boston University Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases @buceid.bsky.social · Sep 8

He goes on to explain how the reach of misinformation effects individuals, communities, & society.

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Boston University Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases @buceid.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Anyone can post misinformation or disinformation is equal. It's most influential when it originates from authoritative sources & is amplified by powerful actors and is produced in a deliberate, customized, and organized fashion." @vishplus.bsky.social
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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · Sep 8

The science is settled about the positive impact of immunizations says @vishplus.bsky.social as he speaks about the current misinformation and shares historic data on numerous diseases.

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today! Come by Kilachand center auditorium (Room 101), 610 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Boston University Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases @buceid.bsky.social · Sep 5

Please join us online or in person next Monday, Sept. 8th at 11am ET for this critical lecture by Dr. @vishplus.bsky.social on countering misinformation in public health, and stay for lunch after. RSVP below:
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BEACON @beaconbio.bsky.social · Sep 5

Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale (INRB) analysis of samples from current DRC Ebola virus disease outbreak suggests new spillover event
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BEACON

Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness.

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Boston University Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases @buceid.bsky.social · Sep 4

Tune to @wbur.org @npr.org "Here & Now" live now where CEID director @bhadeliamd.bsky.social is discussing efforts to ensure continued access to vaccines in Massachusetts.
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Here & Now

NPR and WBUR's live midday news program.

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · Sep 4

Democratic Republic of Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai province with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. Ebola zairevirus is confirmed. via @beaconbio.bsky.social - beaconbio.org/en/report/?r...

BEACON

Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness.

beaconbio.org

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Boston University Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases @buceid.bsky.social · Sep 4

“This partnership will allow us to continuously update the risk levels of zoonotic disease spillovers and, through BEACON, share this information more rapidly with the public," says @bhadeliamd.bsky.social, Director of @beaconbio.bsky.social and CEID.

CEPI @cepi.net · Sep 4

📣We're working with experts at VISTA (UC Davis) and BEACON (@buceid.bsky.social) to combine their AI and infectious disease knowledge to more accurately rank the viruses that have the potential to cause the next deadly pandemic.

New global collaboration uses experts and AI to spot the next pandemic | CEPI

Combining AI programmes and disease knowledge can help more accurately rank the viruses that have the potential to cause the next pandemic.

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · Sep 4

Democratic Republic of Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai province with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. Ebola zairevirus is confirmed via @beaconbio.bsky.social - beaconbio.org/en/report/?r...

BEACON

Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness.

beaconbio.org

Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · Sep 3

Request for information (RFI): Eight deaths including three in healthcare workers in Bulape, DRC; Ebola virus disease suspected. via @beaconbio.bsky.social - beaconbio.org/en/report/?r...

BEACON

Track biological threats, share vital information, and collaborate on solutions for community protection and preparedness.

beaconbio.org

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · Sep 2

We cannot think of a more appropriate first event of the fall @buceid.bsky.social than this given the current turmoil in the public health world. Please join us online or in person for this critical lecture by Dr. @vishplus.bsky.social, and stay for lunch after. RSVP below.
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Boston University Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases @buceid.bsky.social · Sep 2

Happy first day of classes, Terriers! 🐾 As you plan your semester, mark your calendars for next Monday, 9/8 at 11am for a guest lecture, "Countering misinformation and building public trust in science" by Dr. @vishplus.bsky.social from @hsph.harvard.edu.
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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · Aug 30

Good lord, this is terrifying.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · Aug 29

BREAKING: Social Security Administration chief data officer and whistle-blower Charles Borges has resigned after bombshell report that SSA put highly-sensitive data at risk. He sent out an email to colleagues moments ago.

Here is the text of his email shared with me:

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Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · Aug 28

This feels like the tipping point.

Dr. Nahid Bhadelia @bhadeliamd.bsky.social · Aug 26

NEW feature alert! 🚨

Browsing @beaconbio.bsky.social & want to share info about an outbreak with your network?

You can now share to X, Bsky, FB, WhatsApp & LinkedIN right from the disease event or report page you are on!

And thanks in advance for helping us get the word out about new threats!

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