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Jeremy Berg

@jeremymberg.bsky.social

Husband, Father, Grandfather, Datahound, Dog lover, Fan of Celtic music, Former NIGMS director, Former EiC of Science, Stand Up for Science advisor, Shenanigator, Pittsburgh, PA NIH Dashboard: https://jeremymberg.github.io/jeremyberg.github.io/index.html

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Glad to see this. Keeping your eyes on the prize.

04.03.2026 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

By checking their social media accounts, duh!

04.03.2026 15:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It wasn't me or anyone reasonably described as a deranged activist by anyone. Just an accomplished scientist who was invited to speak about his/her work.

04.03.2026 15:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a large screen shows a man 's face and says ingsoc ALT: a large screen shows a man 's face and says ingsoc

So... A friend was supposed to give a PURELY SCIENTIFIC talk at NIH within the next couple of weeks and it was cancelled because of a "new process" where all speakers/talks have to be CLEARED BY A POLITICAL APPOINTEE.

04.03.2026 14:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 164    ๐Ÿ” 75    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

Mazel Tov!

Iโ€™m visiting Chicago for the Fly Meeting and I am trying to wrangle fellow attendees to go to the SUFS rally a mile awayโ€ฆ Jack Szostack is on the schedule here.

04.03.2026 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Midway through a crucial work meeting, Brad informs Steve that the local pub landlord is in reception and wants to discuss his bar tab.

03.03.2026 22:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 311    ๐Ÿ” 31    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Itโ€™s 1:00 to 3:00 but may go a bit long. Sorry about that.

04.03.2026 13:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A blue T-shirt with a picture of Doc Brown from Back to the Future, the term "Deranged Activity", and a graph of NIH funding curves from 2021-2026.

A blue T-shirt with a picture of Doc Brown from Back to the Future, the term "Deranged Activity", and a graph of NIH funding curves from 2021-2026.

I even got a new T-shirt made for the occasion (which should arrive on Friday.

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04.03.2026 12:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Stand Up for Science rally poster March 7th, 1:00 PM at Allegheny Landing in Pittsburgh.

Stand Up for Science rally poster March 7th, 1:00 PM at Allegheny Landing in Pittsburgh.

Very excited to be speaking at the @standupforscience.bsky.social rally in Pittsburgh on Saturday.

I am speaking just prior to Dr. Rachel Levine

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04.03.2026 12:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 123    ๐Ÿ” 29    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Bismarck apparently said it first: โ€œFools learn from experience. I prefer to learn from the experience of others.โ€

04.03.2026 12:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My quote of the day

By reading, you learn through others' experiences, generally, a better way to do business, especially in our line of work where the consequences of incompetence are so final for young men.

General James Mattis

04.03.2026 12:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Autism researchers rebuke Kennedy, form independent advisory group A group of autism researchers and advocates are forming an independent advisory body to develop a scientific agenda for the autism community.

nice move to counter pseudoscience
www.statnews.com/2026/03/03/a...

04.03.2026 07:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 118    ๐Ÿ” 44    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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ICYMI โ€” Trump forgot where his father was born. Cant wait to read @jaketapperโ€™s book about this

04.03.2026 05:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2914    ๐Ÿ” 726    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 109    ๐Ÿ“Œ 51
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There is No Scientific Justification to Revoke the Endangerment Finding The U.S. EPA's decision to repeal the Endangerment Finding will limit the government's ability to regulate emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act.

As I say here, there is no scientific justification to revoke the engagement finding. In fact, over the last 15+ yrs, the evidence of how climate change affects our health has only grown. Higher risk of allergies, dementia, fertility, heart disease, and death: thatโ€™s whatโ€™s on the line. @nature.org

12.02.2026 21:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1391    ๐Ÿ” 639    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 33    ๐Ÿ“Œ 14

This seemsโ€ฆ extremely unwise

04.03.2026 09:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Ok, now we are ready to rally!

04.03.2026 01:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 68    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Delays in awards and funding calls worry NIH-funded researchers Many programs may be pushed into the next fiscal year, and some could face funding gaps

These NOFO delays have created so many gaps in longstanding programs, including programs that are congressionally mandated.

www.science.org/content/arti...

04.03.2026 01:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 70    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Great news! Congratulations to @27unihted.bsky.social for leading a big push that helped get this done. And to the many others who advocated for this important program.

04.03.2026 05:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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NIH Exhibition | Dawn Hunter Art ยฎ Visit the NIH's unique exhibit honoring Cajal. The exhibit juxtaposes Cajal's original scientific drawings with Dawn Hunter's artwork inspired by him.

www.dawnhunterart.com/nih-exhibition

03.03.2026 22:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We have a rotating exhibit of Cajal drawings at NIH. Along with the drawings, a 3D printed model of the image is printed to make Cajalโ€™s work accessible.

I was invited to write captions for the images with a group of NIH neuroscientists but our last contribution, from Dec. 2024, never went up.

03.03.2026 22:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
An announcement that the Senate voted to reauthroize the SBIR/STTR program.

An announcement that the Senate voted to reauthroize the SBIR/STTR program.

The Senate has (finally) voted to reauthorize the small business SBIR/STTR program.

Not reauthorized yet, but this was likely the biggest hurdle.

04.03.2026 01:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 81    ๐Ÿ” 23    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Point (1)

www.state.gov/releases/off...

04.03.2026 01:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Embarrassing, but not even close to the most embarrassing thing he has said, just today...

04.03.2026 01:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Steve is pleased. We don't know what about and everyone is afraid to ask.

03.03.2026 11:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 731    ๐Ÿ” 58    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 22    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Sorry. I wanted to show a picture of Steve with this one, but I can't find him?

03.03.2026 17:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 366    ๐Ÿ” 34    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Lancet Oncology: Global breast cancer cases could surge to 3.5M by 2050 The study also found that yearly deaths could increase by 44%, climbing from 764,000 in 2023 to nearly 1.4 million in 2050.

New article in @thelancet.com on global health burden from breast cancer, showing 25% of cases are attributable to modifiable risks: high red meat consumption, tobacco use, high blood sugar, high body mass index, alcohol consumption, and physical inactivity. www.auntminnie.com/print/conten...

03.03.2026 15:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I had a chance to talk to @thelisagraves.bsky.social , former chief counsel on the Senate Judiciary Committee, about #NIH this year.

We covered the presidentialization of NIH, shifting it to control by the White House, and Lisa showed us her Thurgood Marshall pin. โค๏ธ 1/

on @legalafmtn.bsky.social

03.03.2026 22:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Federal Union of Deranged Scientists has a better ring and more backbone than AAAS (right now).

03.03.2026 16:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Me, when i saw someone called @jeremymberg.bsky.social a deranged activist

03.03.2026 12:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 21    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

My quote of the day

All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.

Arthur Schopenhauer

03.03.2026 12:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0