Megan Files

Bryce Miller’s mother Denise stuns in custom denim vest with blue Mariners 50 patch, rhinestone fringe, leopard print trim, Texas A&M patch, Aggie-colored undershirt that says “howdy” with matching red glasses, and double strand of pearls

Bryce Miller’s mom Denise serving an absolute FIT tonight

Modeling the Health Impact of Discontinuing COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy in the US This decision analytical model study estimates the number of avertable COVID-19 hospitalizations in US infants younger than 6 months and pregnant persons with vaccinations during pregnancy.

Excited to co-author this study led by @nathanlo.bsky.social @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social on the devastating consequences of not vaccinating pregnant women vs Covid

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I've had one! I don't remember it being a big deal, really. Maybe I was a bit sore, but that's about it.

Per the NYTimes, a Disciples of Christ pastor confronted agents (presumably ICE) in front of her church as they detained a man.

When the pastor shouted instructions in Spanish at the man as he was detained, an agent pointed a gun at her.

Then, they laughed.

I’d go further and say that RFK Jr sees scientific expertise as an obstacle to his plans.

I know Helen Chu well, and she is as smart, dedicated and upstanding as they come. This is a big loss for US vaccine policy.

I just finished it, and it was wonderful. I'd never read anything like it and it truly surprised me. Thank you!

Had an excellent time tonight seeing @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social chat with my boss tonight at UW about his new book, Everything Is Tuberculosis. Especially now, I'm so glad TB is getting a spotlight thrown on it. It is within our grasp to end TB.

I’m a former IIE Fulbright recipient. I hope to see a statement from Fulbright about the detention of Rumeysa Ozturk, doing doctoral research at Tufts’ Child Study and Human Development program. Her work addresses childrens’ media. She is the co-founder of an independent children’s media initiative.

Happy World TB Day. Here are some things to celebrate: The price of bedaquiline dropped by over 50%! 75 million lives were saved in the past 25 years due to global efforts to end TB! The reccomended treatment length was reduced to 6 months! Yes, we can end TB!

Today is #WorldTBDay! With the recent setbacks in the fight against TB, it's easy to forget the progress we've made as well, so we're here to remind you: hard work in community with others creates change and empowers progress. Let's celebrate these wins!

Andrew Jackson?! Yiiiikes

The space needle in Seattle looms over a crowd gathered to watch the speaker on stage at the mural amphitheater, Governor Bob Ferguson.

So proud of all the scientists, researchers, medical professionals, friends, and neighbors who showed up for their country and global community today. 🧪

Come join us at Seattle Center to #StandUpforScience !

We can't let the Washington Health Trust bill die this session!

SB 5233 / HB 1445 would create the first publicly-funded, statewide #UniversalHealthcare system in the country! Any resident or business could enroll in comprehensive coverage but the bill must advance.

We need a hearing!

He did a great job!

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Me, standing sideways and wearing a mask, 9 months pregnant, standing in front of a biosafety cabinet.

Feeling some kind of way about the world, but since we're celebrating women & girls in science, here's me in the lab 4 days before my bb's due date (lol she was 2 wks late). Here's to the future--to all little girls, boys, nbs, transgirlies who just want to grow up and be what they want to be.

Leave it to scientists to review and improve a McCarthyist database so everyone can figure out if they're too woke or not. Good god, I hate Ted Cruz and his shitty xlsx

Photograph of a warehouse in Kinshasa where unboxed tuberculosis medications are going undistributed due to the stop work order by the Trump Administration.

Just received this photo from a friend of a warehouse in Kinshasa. These are tuberculosis medications--ALREADY PAID FOR--that aren't being distributed due to the Trump Administration's stop work order.
TB treatment is being interrupted in SO many patients around the world. What does that mean? (1/2)

Stopping clinical trials with such haste is unethical and potentially dangerous and violates the very principles that all who conduct interventional studies must adhere to. It is sad and exposes ignorance and a complete lack of respect for people!

HIV Clinics Close Across Africa After US Issues ‘Stop-Work Order’ To All Aid Recipients - Health Policy Watch Non-governmental organisations that receive US government funds across a range of sectors – including HIV, LGBTQ support and climate change – have been told

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This is evil, shameful and infuriating. For 20 years my friends and colleagues have devoted our lives and career to HIV care. Very angry to receive message after message today from friends being sent home from work and having to turn patients away.

What the Hell Is Going on at NIH? Scientists sound the alarm about Trump’s unprecedented “Big Brother” research crackdown.

Really thankful to all of the scientists who made themselves available to talk to me about the unprecedented situation at NIH.

I've never had so many people reach out to me for a story like this.
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Also spotted in Madrona today

Seeing unverified reports of ICE doing sweeps in downtown Seattle.

If you see ICE activity taking place or any marked vehicles, please report it immediately to Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network at 1-844-724-3737.

A map of the United States with Alaska, Idaho, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, and West Virginia in yellow. These are the states where we still need a representative TB Fighter for our Hill Day in D.C. on April 8th and 9th.

Hello! Do you want to join me in D.C. on April 8th and 9th to meet your congressional offices and encourage them to pass the End TB Now Act and to support TB funding in general? Do you live in one of the yellow states below? If so, please join us!!! Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Frosty Seattle morning run today.

Finally giving up on the other place. Excited to be here!