Jeremy Berg

Six federal scientists run out by Trump talk about the work left undone | CNN Federal data shows the NIH lost about 4,400 people — more than 20% of its workforce. Scientists say the departures harm the U.S.’ ability to respond to disease outbreaks, develop treatments for chroni...

Compelling story from KFF News/CNN

Listen to the sound clips to get a clear sense of what has been happening at NIH.

www.cnn.com/2026/03/05/h...

My quote of the day

If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.

George Orwell

if there tiktok videos sending up your software, and they go uber-viral because *everyone has experienced your software doing what they're making fun of*, maybe it's, like, bad software?

#womenshistorymonth #Histmed

Is there such a thing as "gold standard union busting"?

Supporting the NIH fellows union. Which legally speaking DOES still exist. Regardless what the administration tries to claim.

I, too, sit with lots of rage.

But I also stand up with rage!

JOIN US MARCH 7th! NATIONWIDE! Let’s pull every lever. Together.

Shoutout to @27unihted.bsky.social for all their advocacy on the SBIR/STTR program.

Former NINDS Director, Dr. Walter Koroshetz, was a fabulous mentor. "I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for Walter Koroshetz," says Dr. Meghan Mott.

I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Walter Koroshetz. It’s rare to have the chance to learn from someone who is as exceptional as they are modest. Walter taught me about work ethic… | Me... I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Walter Koroshetz. It’s rare to have the chance to learn from someone who is as exceptional as they are modest. Walter taught me about work ethic, pers...

Moving post by Meghan Mott about mentorship and former NINDS Director Walter Koroshetz.

www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Do America's Top Health Research Officials Stick Around Too Long? Critics argue that NIH directors should have term limits. Others say leadership continuity matters. Who's right?

Interesting story (and beautiful graphic) from Undark about how long NIH institute directors stay (and should stay) in their positions.

undark.org/2026/03/04/t...

Thanks for the confirmation. I had some concerns that my registration was blocked because... deranged activist.

I just tried to register.

The March date is already listed as Full!

I did register for the April date. You have a chance to enter questions. I don't know if there will be another opportunity to do this.

NIH Office of Extramural Research announcements of feedback sessions for NIH-wide strategic plan for March 16 and April 8.

IMPORTANT---IMPORTANT---IMPORTANT

NIH is seeking input for the NIH-wide Strategic Plan. Open to everyone but Registration is Required!

Your chance to listen and get your 2 or more cents in.

grants.nih.gov/news-events/...

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

By checking their social media accounts, duh!

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.

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.

Mazel Tov!

I’m visiting Chicago for the Fly Meeting and I am trying to wrangle fellow attendees to go to the SUFS rally a mile away… Jack Szostack is on the schedule here.

Midway through a crucial work meeting, Brad informs Steve that the local pub landlord is in reception and wants to discuss his bar tab.

It’s 1:00 to 3:00 but may go a bit long. Sorry about that.

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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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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Bismarck apparently said it first: “Fools learn from experience. I prefer to learn from the experience of others.”

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

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...

ICYMI — Trump forgot where his father was born. Cant wait to read @jaketapper’s book about this

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: that’s what’s on the line. @nature.org

This seems… extremely unwise

Ok, now we are ready to rally!