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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · 8h

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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · 1d

We are so proud of MDI Bio Lab's Liz Marnik — named one of Maine’s “40 Under 40” by @mainebiz.bsky.social!

Inspiring, leading and making science accessible for all!

🧪 🤝 🍎 👩‍🔬 🧬 #AcademicSky #SciEd #iTeachBio #EduSky
#standwithscience #researchmatters

MDI Bio Lab’s Elisabeth Marnik Is One of Maine’s “40 Under 40” Leaders

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · 8h

Really honored to have this great convo with @cindyleifer.bsky.social

Microbetv @microbetv.bsky.social · 12h

Elizabeth Marnik, also known as Science Whiz Liz, grew up unvaccinated, yet she is now an immunologist, science communicator and advocate for vaccines—this is her story.

Immune Booster 17: From unvaccinated to vaccine advocacy with Liz Marnik
@cindyleifer.bsky.social @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social

Immune Booster 17: From unvaccinated to vaccine advocacy with Liz Marnik

YouTube video by MicrobeTV

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · 1d

I am so honored! 💕

MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · 1d

We are so proud of MDI Bio Lab's Liz Marnik — named one of Maine’s “40 Under 40” by @mainebiz.bsky.social!

Inspiring, leading and making science accessible for all!

🧪 🤝 🍎 👩‍🔬 🧬 #AcademicSky #SciEd #iTeachBio #EduSky
#standwithscience #researchmatters

MDI Bio Lab’s Elisabeth Marnik Is One of Maine’s “40 Under 40” Leaders

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Sabina Vohra-Miller @sabivm.bsky.social · 2d

A poorly conducted study, submitted as a correspondence, claims to show increased cancer diagnosis one year after Covid-19 vaccination.

In truth, the quality of science in this supposed study was abysmal and filled with major methodological flaws.

🧵 with @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social

Did a Korean study really show that the
COVID-19 vaccine increased the risk of cancer?
Absolutely NOT
Let's discuss
Unambiguous Science x ScienceWhizLiz

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Mark Histed @markhisted.org · 16d

The New York Times piece today about US science is terrible and wrong—in many ways.

I could write a whole article about this, but as one example:

“To close observers, the original crisis began well before any of this…”
No. I’m a close observer of science, and this is incorrect.

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Your Local Epidemiologist @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social · 20d

11/ The Covid vaccine is only one of the vaccines ACIP will discuss this week. This resource breaks it all down👉 evicollective.org/acip-prebunk-brief-2025-09-25

Love,
@drhigginsmd.bsky.social
Annicka Evans, PhD
@sciencewhizliz.bsky.social
@unbiasedscipod.bsky.social
@ylepidemiologist.bsky.social

RSVP 4 — The Evidence Collective

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American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology @asbmb.bsky.social · 20d

ASBMB is proud to join partners at the Rally for Medical Research to champion federal support for medical research!
⏯️Find out why #ASBMBmember @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social is urging Congress to boost NIH funding — & how you can too: asbmb.quorum.us/campaign/140....
#ScienceServesUsAll #RallyMedRes

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American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology @asbmb.bsky.social · 20d

ASBMB member @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social & @faseborg.bsky.social President Eric Kelly attended the Rally for Medical Research today to urge policymakers to increase funding for NIH! Interested in taking action? Contact your lawmakers: ow.ly/34ET50WZ70i. #ScienceServesUsAll #RallyMedRes

ASBMB member Liz Marnik (left) and FASEB President Eric Kelly (right) participated in the Rally for Medical Research on Sept. 18.

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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 Exciting news! MDI Bio Lab's @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social is speaking at TEDx @batescollege.bsky.social!

“The Unasked Questions” — exploring the big ideas we rarely talk about. Don’t miss it—come ask the questions that matter!

Oct 11 | 6–9:30 PM EDT
Olin Arts Center, Bates College
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TEDxBates College

Hey there! TEDxBates College is all about showcasing inspiring ideas and stories from our very own community members in a fun & engaging way

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Kimberly Nicholas @kimberlynicholas.bsky.social · Aug 29

Great to see @nature.com covering scientists writing for the public! I'm honored to be in amazing company here w/ #Substack hero @kkjetelina.bsky.social & @hannahritchie.bsky.social,
@jdtonkin.bsky.social, Aaron Price of @ametsoc.org, @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social

www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Why scientists are flocking to Substack

A new generation of researchers is using the platform to build audiences and monetize their knowledge.

www.nature.com

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · Aug 29

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · Aug 29

Today: CDC said ENOUGH.
We stand with them and for America.
#USAnotRFK Read & share this letter. Images or newsletter version below.

techingitapart.substack.com/cp/172217963

@niniandthebrain.bsky.social @enirenberg.bsky.social @unbiasedscipod.bsky.social @matthewfacciani.bsky.social

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Those Nerdy Girls @thosenerdygirls.bsky.social · Aug 20

Read this amazing Nerdy Note from @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social on "Why Science Needs More Storytelling"

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#scicomm

Why Science Needs More Storytelling

Another in our new series Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse

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MDI Biological Laboratory @mdibiolab.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎙️Today! MDI Bio Lab’s @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social is on ‪@scifri.bsky.social!

Following new #Alzheimer’s findings from Bruce Yankner, she joins @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social & host @heyira.bsky.social to discuss “the quiet engine of science” — the NIH.

Tune in! 🎧

#researchmatters 🧪 🤝 🍎

Lithium May Have A Role In Causing—And Treating—Alzheimer’s

Podcast Episode · Science Friday · 08/08/2025 · 27m

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · Jul 27

We need the NIH employees to be able to move on, do their jobs and put resources toward further funding of cancer research and all other funding areas.

To learn more you can also follow @savehealthresearch.bsky.social for more coverage related to this topic.

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · Jul 27

Also tell them if the Supreme Court issues a stay on APHA vs. NIH, funding across all areas of research will be stalled while NIH wastes an enormous amount of time on paperwork because of this back and forth.

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · Jul 27

Dr. John Boozman - Arkansas
Dr. Bill Cassidy - Louisiana
Tim Scott - S. Carolina
Dave McCormick - West Virginia
Dan Sullivan - Alaska
Thom Tillis - N. Carolina and
Todd Young - Indiana

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · Jul 27

Particularly call and thank these republican senators who have recently urged Vought to release NIH funding:

Katie Britt - Alabama
Susan Collins - Maine
Shelley Moore Capito - West Virginia
Lindsey Graham - S. Carolina
Mitch McConnell - Kentucky
Jerry Moran - Kansas
Lisa Murkowski - Alaska

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · Jul 27

So what can you do? Share this post and others on the topic. Discuss this issue and the importance of federal funding for science on social media and in your community. And call your representatives. Particularly if you’re in a republican state with republican representatives.

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · Jul 27

NIH research saves lives and fuels the economy. It’s good for all of us. This back and forth canceling and reinstating grants is a wasting precious time and resources than could be better spent by both NIH employees and researchers.

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · Jul 27

It is expected that the court will let us know between now and Friday whether or not they are going to grant this stay.

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · Jul 27

The government is now seeking to delay enforcement of that ruling by asking the Supreme Court to issue a stay (pausing the lower courts ruling).

This means that they want permission to be allowed to proceed with the grant cancellations.

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · Jul 27

Some people/states who had grants cancelled sued the NIH over this decision in a case known as NIH vs APHA. The district court ruled this was illegal. The judge making this ruling this was appointed by Reagan— Judge Young.

This means the grants of the plaintiffs needed to be reinstated.

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Liz Marnik @sciencewhizliz.bsky.social · Jul 27

Earlier this year, many NIH grants were abruptly canceled by the current administration despite covering a wide range of critical health research. This research covered topics ranging from cancer to community health.

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