Christina Gutierrez Ford
@cgford.bsky.social
Research Associate in Genetics @UNC; PhD in Pharmacology @univmiami; mom of 3 kids; career returner
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“It’s not just networking - it’s connection.”
The SciMoms Network is where members can share real experiences balancing science and motherhood, and find community among those who understand.
Learn more about our members only event👇 https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
The SciMoms Network is where members can share real experiences balancing science and motherhood, and find community among those who understand.
Learn more about our members only event👇 https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
“It’s not just networking - it’s connection.”
The SciMoms Network is where members can share real experiences balancing science and motherhood, and find community among those who understand.
Learn more about our members only event👇 https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
The SciMoms Network is where members can share real experiences balancing science and motherhood, and find community among those who understand.
Learn more about our members only event👇 https://www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
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Reposted by Christina Gutierrez Ford
Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
July 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Almost all of us are the descendants of immigrants who fled persecution, or were brought to America under duress, or sought better lives for themselves and their descendants.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
Politicians who stoke fear and hatred over immigration want you to forget this.
Do not.
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Researchers from UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State are testing drinking water, mold and assessing water security in Buncombe County homes following Hurricane Helene. Testing will take place June 27-28.
Full details ⬇️
ie.unc.edu/news/unc-cha...
Full details ⬇️
ie.unc.edu/news/unc-cha...
UNC-Chapel Hill, NC State offering free drinking water testing in Buncombe County - UNC Institute for the Environment
Researchers are testing drinking water, mold and assessing water security in Buncombe County homes.
ie.unc.edu
June 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Researchers from UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State are testing drinking water, mold and assessing water security in Buncombe County homes following Hurricane Helene. Testing will take place June 27-28.
Full details ⬇️
ie.unc.edu/news/unc-cha...
Full details ⬇️
ie.unc.edu/news/unc-cha...
Such a powerful discussion led by @mothersinsci.bsky.social about the experiences of four fathers in STEMM. #fatherswhocare #womeninstem
June 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Such a powerful discussion led by @mothersinsci.bsky.social about the experiences of four fathers in STEMM. #fatherswhocare #womeninstem
We must not ignore eugenics in our genetics curriculum: Trends in Genetics www.cell.com/trends/genet...
We must not ignore eugenics in our genetics curriculum
Eugenics, that promoted planned breeding to ensure 'racial improvement', was central
to the development of genetics and led to horrifying policies. However, eugenics is
not dead and continues to influ...
www.cell.com
June 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
We must not ignore eugenics in our genetics curriculum: Trends in Genetics www.cell.com/trends/genet...
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“The concept of race has little utility as a biological taxonomy. But it is enormously important socially & culturally. Social constructs are how the world works: money & time are both socially constructed too.” - @adamrutherford.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
'Biological reality': What genetics has taught us about race
As US President Donald Trump takes aim at the Smithsonian Institution for "anti-American ideology", Adam Rutherford examines what the science of genetics has taught us about race.
www.bbc.com
May 11, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“The concept of race has little utility as a biological taxonomy. But it is enormously important socially & culturally. Social constructs are how the world works: money & time are both socially constructed too.” - @adamrutherford.bsky.social
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
www.bbc.com/future/artic...
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Does your workplace talk about perimenopause or menopause? Or is it still a taboo topic?
Join us on May 14 for a FREE webinar with Dr Crystal Schiller, as we explore the science, stigma, and solutions.🔗 Register now www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
#WomeninSTEM #Menopause
Join us on May 14 for a FREE webinar with Dr Crystal Schiller, as we explore the science, stigma, and solutions.🔗 Register now www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
#WomeninSTEM #Menopause
May 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Does your workplace talk about perimenopause or menopause? Or is it still a taboo topic?
Join us on May 14 for a FREE webinar with Dr Crystal Schiller, as we explore the science, stigma, and solutions.🔗 Register now www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
#WomeninSTEM #Menopause
Join us on May 14 for a FREE webinar with Dr Crystal Schiller, as we explore the science, stigma, and solutions.🔗 Register now www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
#WomeninSTEM #Menopause
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Join us to celebrate Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month! #MothersinSTEMM face unique challenges during peri/menopause - and stigma makes it worse. Attend our FREE #SciMomChat Webinar with Dr. Crystal Schiller
Register now 👇 www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
#WomenInSTEM
Register now 👇 www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
#WomenInSTEM
April 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Join us to celebrate Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month! #MothersinSTEMM face unique challenges during peri/menopause - and stigma makes it worse. Attend our FREE #SciMomChat Webinar with Dr. Crystal Schiller
Register now 👇 www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
#WomenInSTEM
Register now 👇 www.mothersinscience.com/scimomchats
#WomenInSTEM
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Data can be a powerful force to lay bare the inequities in scientific research and the absolute need for diversity.
April 27, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Data can be a powerful force to lay bare the inequities in scientific research and the absolute need for diversity.
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Scientists must push back against the threat of rising white nationalism and the dangerous and pseudoscientific ideas of eugenics
https://go.nature.com/4jGqiUc
https://go.nature.com/4jGqiUc
Eugenics is on the rise again: human geneticists must take a stand
Scientists must push back against the threat of rising white nationalism and the dangerous and pseudoscientific ideas of eugenics.
go.nature.com
April 24, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Scientists must push back against the threat of rising white nationalism and the dangerous and pseudoscientific ideas of eugenics
https://go.nature.com/4jGqiUc
https://go.nature.com/4jGqiUc
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"On this day, I would like all of us to hope anew and to revive our trust in others, including those who are different than ourselves, or who come from distant lands, bringing unfamiliar customs, ways of life and ideas!"
-Pope Francis, 4/20/2025
-Pope Francis, 4/20/2025
April 21, 2025 at 11:07 PM
"On this day, I would like all of us to hope anew and to revive our trust in others, including those who are different than ourselves, or who come from distant lands, bringing unfamiliar customs, ways of life and ideas!"
-Pope Francis, 4/20/2025
-Pope Francis, 4/20/2025
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Do you want to support our organization and help other #mothersinSTEMM? Please share your #SciMomJourney (or #SciDad) with our community! Even if you’re not yet established in your career, your story may help other moms going through similar struggles. Submit 👇https://mothersinscience.com/journeys
April 11, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Do you want to support our organization and help other #mothersinSTEMM? Please share your #SciMomJourney (or #SciDad) with our community! Even if you’re not yet established in your career, your story may help other moms going through similar struggles. Submit 👇https://mothersinscience.com/journeys
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There is no such thing as public health without health equity. Equity is the part of public health that makes it, well, public! It’s a core value. Very disappointed in my Alma Mater here. And as we’ve seen countless times, these concessions do nothing to prevent being targeted by this administration
UNC Gillings School of Public Health is eliminating their Health Equity & Social Justice Concentration. This program is home to many of my friends — some of the most thoughtful, caring, and innovative researchers I know.
@standupforscience.bsky.social
@sciforgood.bsky.social
@standupforscience.bsky.social
@sciforgood.bsky.social
April 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
There is no such thing as public health without health equity. Equity is the part of public health that makes it, well, public! It’s a core value. Very disappointed in my Alma Mater here. And as we’ve seen countless times, these concessions do nothing to prevent being targeted by this administration
I don’t know what’s more disheartening—the administration cutting DEI and science funding or how quickly institutions and researchers erase any mention of diversity and equity from their materials.
March 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I don’t know what’s more disheartening—the administration cutting DEI and science funding or how quickly institutions and researchers erase any mention of diversity and equity from their materials.
I leaked out of the scientific pipeline 20 years ago and returned 5 years ago, dismayed to find the same barriers for mothers and marginalized folks. Now, under the guise of efficiency, the US scientific system is set to become even harsher—I’m incredibly discouraged but trying not to give up.
On #IWD2025, we’re pressing pause & brainstorming strategies to #accelerateaction for building an inclusive STEMM sector. We need your help! What challenges affected your career since becoming a parent? Share your experiences & help us shape policies for caregiver inclusion!👇
March 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
I leaked out of the scientific pipeline 20 years ago and returned 5 years ago, dismayed to find the same barriers for mothers and marginalized folks. Now, under the guise of efficiency, the US scientific system is set to become even harsher—I’m incredibly discouraged but trying not to give up.
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Ahead of our upcoming event this Wed at 10AM ET/3PM CET, please share what YOU think institutions should change to better support mothers in STEMM. Comment 👇
What’s the most impactful workplace policy moms need?
🔹 Flexible work
🔹 Paid parental leave
🔹 Childcare support
🔹 Tackle bias in promotions
What’s the most impactful workplace policy moms need?
🔹 Flexible work
🔹 Paid parental leave
🔹 Childcare support
🔹 Tackle bias in promotions
March 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Ahead of our upcoming event this Wed at 10AM ET/3PM CET, please share what YOU think institutions should change to better support mothers in STEMM. Comment 👇
What’s the most impactful workplace policy moms need?
🔹 Flexible work
🔹 Paid parental leave
🔹 Childcare support
🔹 Tackle bias in promotions
What’s the most impactful workplace policy moms need?
🔹 Flexible work
🔹 Paid parental leave
🔹 Childcare support
🔹 Tackle bias in promotions
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This is why capitalism and patriarchy go hand-in-hand.
And why "Lean In" only works for privileged women who can afford to outsource most or all of their caregiving labor, pushing it onto other women--often women of color--more vulnerable than them.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697130...
And why "Lean In" only works for privileged women who can afford to outsource most or all of their caregiving labor, pushing it onto other women--often women of color--more vulnerable than them.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697130...
Holding It Together by Jessica Calarco: 9780593538128 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Other countries have social safety nets. The U.S. has women. Holding It Together chronicles the causes and dire consequences. America runs on women—women who are tasked with holding society...
www.penguinrandomhouse.com
March 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
This is why capitalism and patriarchy go hand-in-hand.
And why "Lean In" only works for privileged women who can afford to outsource most or all of their caregiving labor, pushing it onto other women--often women of color--more vulnerable than them.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697130...
And why "Lean In" only works for privileged women who can afford to outsource most or all of their caregiving labor, pushing it onto other women--often women of color--more vulnerable than them.
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697130...
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The celebration of "hardcore" work culture is keeping us from gender equality.
If men can only be "successful" by working so much they're eating every meal at the office, then they have incentive to avoid any care work that might pull them away. Which means pushing all the care onto women instead.
If men can only be "successful" by working so much they're eating every meal at the office, then they have incentive to avoid any care work that might pull them away. Which means pushing all the care onto women instead.
March 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The celebration of "hardcore" work culture is keeping us from gender equality.
If men can only be "successful" by working so much they're eating every meal at the office, then they have incentive to avoid any care work that might pull them away. Which means pushing all the care onto women instead.
If men can only be "successful" by working so much they're eating every meal at the office, then they have incentive to avoid any care work that might pull them away. Which means pushing all the care onto women instead.
Reposted by Christina Gutierrez Ford
Join our wonderful community and help us advocate for mothers & caregivers in STEMM. Check our website to learn the many benefits of becoming a member 👇 shorturl.at/lDX19 #WomeninSTEM
March 6, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Join our wonderful community and help us advocate for mothers & caregivers in STEMM. Check our website to learn the many benefits of becoming a member 👇 shorturl.at/lDX19 #WomeninSTEM
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And to watch so many of you allow it and further, debate back and forth whether DEI was a failed experiment, has been yet another trauma not only for me but for the trainees who come to my office and sit in a zoom call and ask questions I have no answers for about why no one cares.
March 4, 2025 at 5:17 AM
And to watch so many of you allow it and further, debate back and forth whether DEI was a failed experiment, has been yet another trauma not only for me but for the trainees who come to my office and sit in a zoom call and ask questions I have no answers for about why no one cares.
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This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
March 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
This is Marco Rubio explaining how the USA promised to defend Ukraine forever if they got rid of their nuclear arsenal left after the Soviet Union fell.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.
This is why lil marco was sinking into the couch. He was hoping we wouldn’t find it…so don’t RT right now this very second.