Leah Bia
@leahbia.bsky.social
Platelet biologist, Assistant Professor, and I have cute guinea pigs. Opinions my own.
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Which FDA-approved vaccines had randomized, placebo-controlled trials?
ALL OF THEM.
Polio?
Measles, mumps, rubella?
Haemophilus influenzae B?
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis?
Meningococcus?
Varicella?
Pneumococcus?
Rotavirus?
RSV?
Hepatitis B?
Influenza?
HPV?
COVID-19?
Shingles?
YEP.
A thread🧵
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ALL OF THEM.
Polio?
Measles, mumps, rubella?
Haemophilus influenzae B?
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis?
Meningococcus?
Varicella?
Pneumococcus?
Rotavirus?
RSV?
Hepatitis B?
Influenza?
HPV?
COVID-19?
Shingles?
YEP.
A thread🧵
1/
May 5, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Which FDA-approved vaccines had randomized, placebo-controlled trials?
ALL OF THEM.
Polio?
Measles, mumps, rubella?
Haemophilus influenzae B?
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis?
Meningococcus?
Varicella?
Pneumococcus?
Rotavirus?
RSV?
Hepatitis B?
Influenza?
HPV?
COVID-19?
Shingles?
YEP.
A thread🧵
1/
ALL OF THEM.
Polio?
Measles, mumps, rubella?
Haemophilus influenzae B?
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis?
Meningococcus?
Varicella?
Pneumococcus?
Rotavirus?
RSV?
Hepatitis B?
Influenza?
HPV?
COVID-19?
Shingles?
YEP.
A thread🧵
1/
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We strongly support vaccination as a cornerstone of public health, a shining example of the power of scientific research, and a vital tool in the fight against preventable diseases. Learn more: ow.ly/k0L650VjVqU.
March 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
We strongly support vaccination as a cornerstone of public health, a shining example of the power of scientific research, and a vital tool in the fight against preventable diseases. Learn more: ow.ly/k0L650VjVqU.
At least it looks like the CSR is able to publish in the register again. I had an updated study section date in my application on March 3 and now I see its actually published. Now we just need to make sure the ICs are allowed to post councils! Keep calling your members of Congress!!!
March 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
At least it looks like the CSR is able to publish in the register again. I had an updated study section date in my application on March 3 and now I see its actually published. Now we just need to make sure the ICs are allowed to post councils! Keep calling your members of Congress!!!
Well, this isn't great.
It is worth paying close attention to the new bill "Dangerous Viral Gain of Function Research Moratorium Act" introduced by Senator Roger Marshall.
If enacted, it will effectively stop all of virological research, including for vaccines.
www.marshall.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
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If enacted, it will effectively stop all of virological research, including for vaccines.
www.marshall.senate.gov/wp-content/u...
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February 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Well, this isn't great.
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NEWS: The FDA abruptly canceled its upcoming advisory committee meeting to select the strains for next year's flu shot.
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social
FDA cancels meeting to select flu strains for next season's shots
The canceled meeting comes just days after a CDC vaccine advisory committee meeting was abruptly postponed.
www.nbcnews.com
February 27, 2025 at 12:38 AM
NEWS: The FDA abruptly canceled its upcoming advisory committee meeting to select the strains for next year's flu shot.
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social
by @berkeleyjr.bsky.social
Your reminder to keep calling your members of Congress daily. Still no new posts to the Federal Register from the NIH since 1/21. Will my resubmission ever make it to study section? Stay tuned 😭
February 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Your reminder to keep calling your members of Congress daily. Still no new posts to the Federal Register from the NIH since 1/21. Will my resubmission ever make it to study section? Stay tuned 😭
Already lying and downplaying a measles outbreak that has the first measles death in a decade. But this is "not unusual". Unbelievable. (Well, believable because its RFK Jr)
After the first measles death of a child HHS Secretary Kennedy seemed to downplay the Texas outbreak saying outbreaks were "not unusual," and the 18 kids hospitalized were "mainly for quarantine." A pediatrician on the ground said they couldn't breathe. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
February 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Already lying and downplaying a measles outbreak that has the first measles death in a decade. But this is "not unusual". Unbelievable. (Well, believable because its RFK Jr)
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Federal judge Angel Kelly has extended her hold on the NIH's overhead cut.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Federal Judge Extends TRO Against NIH Cap On Indirect Cost Payments
Federal Judge Angel Kelly has extended her temporary hold on NIH's plan to cap its payment of indirect research grant costs to 15%.
www.forbes.com
February 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Federal judge Angel Kelly has extended her hold on the NIH's overhead cut.
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
www.forbes.com/sites/michae...
Hi! Finally made an account here! I'll just start off by saying tell your members of Congress to let NIH post meeting notices on the Federal Register so scientists can get their funding!!!!! And nice to meet you all 😊
February 21, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Hi! Finally made an account here! I'll just start off by saying tell your members of Congress to let NIH post meeting notices on the Federal Register so scientists can get their funding!!!!! And nice to meet you all 😊