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Matt Sikora

@mjsikora.bsky.social

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Assoc Prof at CU Anschutz, Cancer biologist, focus on #lobular breast cancer and gyn cancers, estrogen receptor pharmacology, and basic mechs in cancer disparities. Posts are my own. He/Him. www.sikoralab.com

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Matt Sikora @mjsikora.bsky.social · Nov 25

Hey #oncosky and 🧪 friends - so glad you're here!
A quick (re)intro to the Sikora Lab (www.sikoralab.com):
We study:
1) #lobular breast cancer and its complicated relationship w estrogen.
2) gyn / ovarian cancer, metabolic parallels w #lobular, and genetic links to health disparities.

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welcome to the sikora lab

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Rep. Diana DeGette @degette.house.gov · 2d

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Kevin J. CREATURE @kevinjkircher.com · 4d

Sometimes I think about how from 1935-1975ish, Bell Labs produced an insane amount of revolutionary science and technology, including 11 Nobel Prizes, the transistor, UNIX, C, the laser, the solar cell, information theory, etc. The secret? Provide scientists with ample, steady, no-strings funding.

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 5d

I am just so fucking proud of her.

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Pam Belluck @pambelluck.bsky.social · 6d

NEWS: The F.D.A. approved a new generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/h...

F.D.A. Approves Generic Abortion Pill as Opponents Push Trump for New Restrictions

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Rep. Diana DeGette @degette.house.gov · 6d

Donald Trump is conditioning federal funding to universities on the signing of a loyalty pledge to his agenda.

This reeks of authoritarianism, and the universities should reject this hostage-taking of their funding.

Trump Administration Asks Colleges to Sign ‘Compact’ to Get Funding Preference

Demands sent to nine top schools included pledging to freeze tuition for five years and to commit to strict definitions of gender.

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Jane Goodall Institute of Canada @janegoodallcan.bsky.social · 7d

The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada has learned this morning, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025, that Dr. Jane Goodall DBE, UN Messenger of Peace and Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, has passed away due to natural causes.

She was in California as part of her speaking tour in the United States.

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Matt Sikora @mjsikora.bsky.social · 7d

This is going to be the most unhinged well-being survey ever.

Email introduction reading: "At the University of Colorado School of Medicine, your well-being is a top priority. To better support you, we need your insight.

We invite you to take 10–15 minutes to complete the Faculty Well-Being & Climate Survey. Your feedback will directly shape efforts to improve the work environment and professional well-being across the School of Medicine."

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AAUP @aaup.org · 8d

“The Founders understood that without education, the ability to repeat tyranny was too great. They pushed—whether it was Franklin, Washington, Madison, or Jefferson—in their writings for education, for critical thinking, & for an understanding of its role.”
— @rweingarten.bsky.social

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Matt Sikora @mjsikora.bsky.social · 14d

This is right up there with interviewing Peter Navarro the other day - pandering to MAGA isn't going to get your funding back, NPR.

There is no 'both sides' to acetaminophen and autism, it's a safe drug during pregnancy.

NPR @npr.org · 14d

The science on Tylenol and autism isn't clear, despite President Trump's claims. Here's what parents need to know to make their own decisions about acetaminophen.

When it comes to Tylenol, what are parents to do?

The science on Tylenol and autism isn't clear, despite President Trump's claims. Here's what parents need to know to make their own decisions about acetaminophen.

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Svasti Haricharan @svasti.bsky.social · 16d

I often get this question from non-scientists I meet when I travel, "why haven't we cured cancer yet?" and it does reveal a true disconnect between reality and public perception. You know who never asks me that question? Breast cancer patients and advocates I work with /1

Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 16d

Many types of cancer are now readily treatable, particularly if diagnosed early in their natural history. Much more remains to be done. But the “the cure for cancer” canard minimizes that progress from which many Americans and others around the globe have benefitted.

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Needhi Bhalla 💅🏽 @needhibhalla.bsky.social · 20d

"STAT’s analysis of NIH Reporter data reveals that the agency will still fund far fewer new projects this year, due to a change in how it awards grants...the number of R grants issued has dropped much more precipitously — from 5,633 to
3,758 newly funded projects."

STAT @statnews.com · 26d

A frenzy of grantmaking in August has the NIH seemingly on pace to spend its entire $47 billion budget by the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30
www.statnews.com/2025/09/12/n...

After lagging far behind, NIH now seems on pace to spend its entire $47 billion budget by Sept. 30

A frenzy of grantmaking in August has the NIH seemingly on pace to spend its entire $47 billion budget by the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30

www.statnews.com

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Matt Sikora @mjsikora.bsky.social · 22d

Sigh. Our 8th percentile R21 officially misses the crazy 7%ile payline at NCI. At the same time, my R01 gets Y4-5 funded together, when instead of that multi-year funding, they could've funded new work on the R21!

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NPR @npr.org · 26d

While Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., dismantles the federal institutions that set vaccine policy, states like Colorado are changing laws and regulations in an effort to preserve access to vaccines.

Wary of RFK Jr., Colorado started revamping its vaccine policies last spring

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Matt Sikora @mjsikora.bsky.social · 28d

NIH's NOSI on Women's Health Research was edited to expire as of yesterday, in case you were worried that the clowns in charge were finished axing research that they don't understand.
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Expired NOT-OD-24-079: Notice of Special Interest: Womens Health Research

NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice of Special Interest: Womens Health Research NOT-OD-24-079. ORWH

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Matthias Eberl @eberlmat.bsky.social · 29d

This is awesome.

@ellecordova.bsky.social

For our scientists

YouTube video by Elle Cordova

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The Colorado Sun ☀️ @coloradosun.com · Sep 8

Can you get a COVID vaccine this year in Colorado? Here’s what to know.

Can you get a COVID vaccine in 2025? Here are answers to all your questions about how to get a COVID vaccine in Colorado and who is eligible.

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BWJones @bwjones.bsky.social · Sep 5

“Numbers always tend to benefit the left” is kinda a stunning admission.

The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.
George Orwell, 1984

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Sep 5

CNN: When the jobs report comes out, are you going to believe the numbers?

REP. RANDY FINE: Um, I'm going to look at the numbers. Look, the people who put these numbers together are human & fallible and make mistakes

C: It wasn't that they make mistakes

F: Numbers always tend to benefit the left

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Matt Sikora @mjsikora.bsky.social · Sep 5

My wife and I are both PhDs and both at U. Colorado - I'm faculty and she's in admin. Most of our work convos about each other's roles end something like "lolz no thanks, better you than me".

Jacqueline Antonovich @jackiantonovich.bsky.social · Sep 5

Faculty and admins should play Freaky Friday at least once in their careers. It’s not easy either way

Matt Sikora @mjsikora.bsky.social · Sep 4

⛰️💪💉

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a woman in a red shirt says you get a shot you get a shot

Alt: a woman in a red shirt says you get a shot you get a shot

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Matt Sikora @mjsikora.bsky.social · Sep 3

Also up on Apple Podcasts:
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Ep #17: Dr. Matt Sikora on breast cancer research with patients at the center

Podcast Episode · The Science Bridge · 09/03/2025 · 1h 2m

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Matt Sikora @mjsikora.bsky.social · Sep 3

I had the amazing opportunity to chat w @projbridgeco.bsky.social to talk about the lab, my career, studying #lobular breast cancer, and working w patient advocates. Loved talking re where I've been & talk about what's important to me as a PI and mentor!

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0NBd...

Ep #17: Dr. Matt Sikora on breast cancer research with patients at the center

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Kyle Clark @kylec.bsky.social · Sep 3

COMMENTARY: If this was happening in another nation, we'd call it by name. It's authoritarianism.

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Jason Moore @moorejh.bsky.social · Sep 1

#worklifebalance

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Josh Snider @joshsnider.bsky.social · Aug 29

While other politicians talk, @philweiser.bsky.social delivers

This group of state AGs has created something that should give us all hope; state leaders working together for the benefit of all of us

Colorado Attorney General @coattnygeneral.bsky.social · Aug 29

Attorney General Weiser and a coalition of AGs have secured an agreement with the Trump administration to release all of the remaining education funds it previously illegally withheld. Read more: https://bit.ly/41o6v5q

Advertisement featuring a joyful child being carried piggyback in a sunlit field with the text: 'Another win for Colorado. AG Weiser secures millions for kids and schools Trump illegally withheld.' Link for updates provided.

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Matt Sikora @mjsikora.bsky.social · Aug 27

Except maybe if @stinasieg.bsky.social joined the interview too. I don't know if I could such a pleasant sounding conversation.

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