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Joe Cheatwood
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Neuroanatomist, Histochemist, Microscopist, Medical Educator; Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Biomedical Sciences - Anatomy & Neurobiology at SIUMED; HCS - President Elect; FASEB Board; Gardener (7a). Personal account, all opinions are my own.
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CRS Co-Director Dr. Francesca Duncan, and CRS faculty members Dr. Kara Goldman and Dr. Monica Laronda were featured in this New York Times article! Check it out!

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/27/h...
It’s Time to Give the Ovary Some More Respect
www.nytimes.com
January 13, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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🌱 New Seed St. Louis Planting Calendar seedstl.org/wp-content/u...

🌱 January Garden To Do & Tips from Missouri Botanical Garden & University of Missouri Extention

Lots more on the blog
January 13, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children. n.pr/4jEOjMz
A judge orders HHS to restore children's health funding as a lawsuit continues
The judge ordered the restoration of nearly $12 million in funding to the American Academy of Pediatrics, including money for rural health care and the identification of disabilities in children.
n.pr
January 12, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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Meeting with Members of Congress is one of the most effective ways to advocate for science. Learn how to plan and conduct successful congressional meetings from start to finish in @asbmb.bsky.social's free webinar. Hear insights from FASEB’s Jennifer Zeitzer. Register HERE:
Inside the Meeting: Best Practices for Engaging Policymakers
In this webinar, you’ll learn how to plan and conduct a successful congressional meeting from start to finish.
buff.ly
January 12, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Illinois moves to ‘very high’ flu levels, as federal government decides to no longer recommend flu vaccine for kids
Illinois moves to ‘very high’ flu levels, as federal government decides to no longer recommend flu vaccine for kids
Illinois moves to ‘very high’ flu levels, as federal government decides to no longer recommend flu vaccine for kids
trib.al
January 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Facing pressure to increase timber harvests, the U.S. Forest Service is sidestepping rigorous environmental reviews and limiting public participation.
How the Trump administration is fast-tracking logging in Illinois’ only national forest
www.wbez.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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The new issue of The FASEB Journal is here!

This issue features studies on aging and exercise in the nervous system, organ protection (heart, lungs, kidneys, liver), the microbiome, oral health and arthritis, women’s health, and even oral care in space. 🚀🧠

Read the issue:
🔗 buff.ly/7ms2GOV
December 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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HCS Members: Get caught up on the latest science policy issues for FREE with The Washington Update from @faseborg.bsky.social!

🔗 faseb.org/journals-and...

#scicomm #AcademicChatter #sciencepolicy
November 24, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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NIH Job Postings Raise Red Flags for Scientists
— A dozen high-level spots are open for a short period of time

www.medpagetoday.com/washington-w...

"at best, placeholders, and at worst, attempts to get people into positions who are not qualified for them"
NIH Job Postings Raise Red Flags for Scientists
A dozen high-level spots are open for a short period of time
www.medpagetoday.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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We've got a MASSIVE DEEP-DIVE rebuttal to the NIH leadership’s recent essay. They're arguing for a head-in-the-sand approach to pandemic preparedness.

The great @angierasmussen.bsky.social joins me in an extraordinarily detailed, line-by-line fact check.

insidemedicine.substack.com/p/a-rebuttal...
A rebuttal to NIH leadership's screed against pandemic preparedness.
Dr. Angela Rasmussen joins Inside Medicine for a tag-team response to a poorly reasoned essay by NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and his deputy, Dr. Matthew Memoli.
insidemedicine.substack.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Choice, reproducibility, and reporting of stats is critical & an editorial focus at the journal.

It's also pretty hard & starts long before a paper is submitted.

We hope this piece will aid researchers in the task
@dsquintana.bsky.social @annalschubert.bsky.social www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Improving statistical reporting in psychology - Communications Psychology
Practical guidelines for transparent statistical reporting in quantitative psychology are presented, covering key decisions from study planning through results reporting across frequentist, Bayesian, ...
www.nature.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Next week HCS joins @amsocmatbio.bsky.social for our 2025 Annual Meeting in Baltimore!

Don’t miss our Guest Society session, award presentations, and annual council and business meeting!

Details at hcs.memberclicks.net/hcs-annual-m...

#ASMB2025 #ECMatrix #ASMBaltimore2025
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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This month's Editor's Choice article in JHC: "Limits of Vibrating Microtomy."

Click to read: bit.ly/3KZpmhH

#vibratome #mousestudy #histology
November 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court denied an attempt to challenge Obergefell v. Hodges, the case affirming marriage equality nationwide.

Our freedom to marry remains the law of the land.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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UMSRS would not have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors!

Many thanks to the NIH, NU Office of the Provost, @ssrepro.bsky.social @sriwomenshealth.bsky.social @histochemicalsoc.bsky.social and the Male Contraceptive Initiative for their support!
October 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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We’re accepting original research, reviews, and more on topics like:
📱 Sensors & wearables
🌿 Cumulative exposures
🧬 Exposome + genome

Submit your research by Aug 31, 2026 → buff.ly/Kekv2wu
#Exposomics #CallForPapers #FASEBJournal
October 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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📢 The government shutdown is threatening the nation’s scientific enterprise. FASEB urges Congress and the President to immediately pass a short-term continuing resolution to reopen federal agencies while FY2026 appropriations negotiations continue. Contact Congress & the President: buff.ly/FRkRVF7
October 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Join @asipath.bsky.social for a free virtual event: "How to Delegate, Create Accountability & Have More Productive Meetings" with Dr. Deb Elbaum

📅 Thursday, September 18
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM (ET)
FREE to register: bit.ly/3UEt7Lf

#WomenInPathology #LeadershipDevelopment #FreeWebinar
September 16, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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HCS Members: Get caught up on the latest science policy issues for FREE with The Washington Update: faseb.org/journals-and...

#scicomm #AcademicChatter #sciencepolicy @faseborg.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Members of Congress are home for August! Now is the time to make your voice heard regarding research funding. Explore effective FASEB advocacy tools in our latest Washington Update issue. Discover effective advocacy tools in our latest Washington Update issue. Dive in: buff.ly/JzezO2b
August 19, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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DNA holds our genetic blueprints, but its cousin, RNA, conducts our daily lives
How RNA, Not DNA, Controls Your Genes and Daily Life
DNA holds our genetic blueprints, but its cousin, RNA, conducts our daily lives
www.scientificamerican.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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You don’t need to come to DC to advocate for science! Congress is in recess all August. Use FASEB’s August Recess Advocacy Toolkit to let your representatives know why science funding matters. Browse the toolkit: buff.ly/iOT4Xrt
August 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Birders aren't the only ones that can ID species just by listening! Learn the distinct calls of Florida frogs with our easy audio ID guide.

Museum Resource 🐸☎️ Florida Frog Calls
www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/discover-her...

Includes Cuban treefrogs which have become an invasive species in Florida.
July 23, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Are you a grad student or early-career STEM professional interested in careers in science policy? Apply today for the 2026 #MirzayanFellowship at @nationalacademies.org, held March 2–May 22, 2026! @MirzayanFellow

Learn more & apply by August 20, 2025: buff.ly/pGKRN7t
July 21, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Check out the June 30, 2025 issue of The FASEB Journal with a striking cover image by Kong et al.! Their study reveals how HELQ helps maintain genome stability by suppressing LINE-1 in germ cells.
📖 buff.ly/ovTMiUl
🎨 Want your work on the cover? Submit an image with your article!
July 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM