Carol Van Hulle

Looking forward to #AAIC2025. See me Sunday at the FRS
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms: Recognition And Implications. 2:00-3:30

Researchers find a hint at how to delay Alzheimer's symptoms. Now they have to prove it An experimental treatment appears to postpone Alzheimer's symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease at a young age.

First hint that anti-amyloid antibodies may delay symptom onset. This preliminary study is the basis of an NIH grant that is now stalled.

Baldwin Leads Forum on Trump and Musk’s Cuts to Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease Cures YouTube video by Senator Tammy Baldwin

Speaking of cancer, here is a live stream of Senator Baldwin's hearing on cuts to cancer and Alzheimer's disease research.
www.youtube.com/live/JofqSdW...

Baldwin Leads Forum on Trump and Musk’s Cuts to Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease Cures YouTube video by Senator Tammy Baldwin

I hope it is ok to post this. Senator Tammy Baldwin is holding a hearing on cuts to cancer and Alzheimer's disease research under Trump. It is live streaming now.
www.youtube.com/live/JofqSdW...

This is catastrophic for pancreatic cancer patients

Baldwin Leads Forum on Trump and Musk’s Cuts to Cancer and Alzheimer’s Disease Cures YouTube video by Senator Tammy Baldwin

Senator Baldwin is holding a hearing on cuts to cancer and Alzheimer's research funding.
www.youtube.com/live/JofqSdW...

National Cancer Institute Employees Can’t Publish Information on These Topics Without Special Approval Vaccines. Fluoride. Autism. Communications involving these and 20 other “controversial, high profile, or sensitive” topics will get extra scrutiny under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

1- Important reporting by @propublica.org regarding potential censorship of research findings at the National Cancer Institute - with implications both for academic freedom and for the advancement of science.

#medsky

www.propublica.org/article/nati...

I appreciate the nuanced discussion.

And this is BEFORE Bhattacharya’s confirmation vote.

If Bhattacharya becomes NIH director he’ll weaponize the whole NIH grant portfolio like this— to serve political ends. Not just for vaccines but to punish universities Republicans do not like.

Alcohol and cancer risk: what you need to know Experts weigh in on the risks of moderate drinking — and how people should assess them.

What are the risks of cancer from drinking alcohol?

I reported on this for @nature.com and summarized what the science says - and how to think about the risks.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...

60 more universities have received letters warning they will be investigated for their response during pro-palestinian protests. I expect more targeted universities receiving massive cuts.

Amazing how things have changed.

As we learn Gene Hackman had severe Alzheimer’s, we find out that Trump and Musk are killing research into Alzheimer’s cures.

The Trump/Musk crime spree has to be stopped. Get their hands off our government.

Crowd at Lincoln memorial

The @standupforscience.bsky.social DC rally is on.

What we are hearing from around the country:
"this is big!"
"biggest rally I have seen around here in years and years"

The public cares about medical research--and students, GenZ, and other people too are ready to stand up.

Yes. Journalists should note this:
Every science or tech student, age 5-35 today, is looking at the destruction of their career prospects due to Trump and Musk.

We should be interviewing those students and talking about the impact to their lives.

Please read the stories of these amazing scientists, the work they do to keep our food supply safe and stable, and make sure everyone in your life knows that this crucial work is being gutted by this administration and that needs to stop.

@altusda.altgov.info @altnih4science.bsky.social

'Stand up for Science' protest brings hundreds to Wisconsin Capitol Protestors speak out against defunding the National Institutes of Health

Thanks to everyone who stood up for science at the WI state Capitol #standupforscience
www.channel3000.com/news/stand-u...

#standupforscience Madison Wisconsin

Stop collaborate and listen! 😀Yesterday was a great day for science! Thank you @standupforscience.bsky.social !The real work begins now. People are listening! We need to challenge misunderstandings and show that investment in science is crucial for our health for our economy and for our future!

"please do this, Cabinet Secretaries"
"haha we might"

that's it. bsky.app/profile/cost...

elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a wall of flames Alt: elmo from sesame street is standing in front of a wall of flames

"No probationary nurses were fired but it was a bloodbath for the lab work people."

"Turnaround times for bloodwork and disease labs increased dramatically" - which affects patient care and clinical trials.

It's so frustrating.

The Trump administration is killing cancer research. I can't imagine this is what anyone voted for.

The Hutch🩸is a very important place in my life…I’m on my second life because of the incredible talented researchers,doctors nurses and staff ❤️☮️ I’m worried that we will lose good people to diseases that are curable and lose the talent that develops the cures

It is not "just a pause". It can destroy everything a lab has worked for.

Read through all the comments on this article. It is a fascinating discussion on whether reductions in AD related brain changes (e.g. reduction in amyloid plaques) is enough to approve a drug. Or should clinical trials still be required to show a change in actual symptoms of AD?

I look forward to listening to your interview.