@vanessasung.bsky.social
Scientist striving for impact at the intersection of science, policy, and justice. Believer in community power. Views mine. She/her 🧪 Rebellions are built on hope.
Proud to be part of organizing Leading Differently — the launch of The Power Shift Series ✨
An inspiring evening!
It’s about courage, influence, and women redefining leadership.
Join us in Ottawa 💛
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#PowerShift #WomenInLeadership #OttawaEvents
Infographic. mRNA vaccine. Custom tumor targeting. Custom mRNA vaccine which retrains the dendritic cells and T cells. 10 out of 14 TNBC cancer patients are cancer free at 5 years. 10 green women, 4 gray women.
Good News! The same mRNA platform used for COVID vaccines is now being personalized to fight aggressive breast cancer. buff.ly/PHcr1wu
In a new study, custom tumor-targeting mRNA vaccines trained the immune system to attack the cancer.
10/14 patients cancer-free at 5 year mark!
#medsky #oncsky
You've heard that something is going on with colon cancer. I'm working on a thing...let me know what you think!! Is it helpful? What would you do different?
hankgreen.com/crc
Bluesky is the new science Twitter, new study by @whysharksmatter.bsky.social and Julia Wester concludes!
"Results show that for every reported professional benefit that scientists once gained from Twitter, scientists can now gain that benefit more effectively on Bluesky than on Twitter."
On #WearRedDay, we highlight women's 🫀 health. Heart disease is largely preventable. With research, we can advance treatments and help save lives. #HerHeartMatters ❤️
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Five years after the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines started, it seems the mystery of why the Astra-Zeneca and J&J vaccines led to a rare but deadly side effect of unusual blood clots and bleeding has finally been solved.
It's a fascinating case of molecular mimicry that may help make vaccine safer.🧪
This report highlights the fact that progress for #WomeninSTEM has been uneven and lacks entrenchment.
As we observe another #IDWGS, I hope we can increasingly move beyond flashy posts from institutions & corps, and toward open dialogue about systemic changes needed for women to thrive in science
Two individuals stand on separate paths surrounded by cloudy skies. One path leads to a steep staircase rising into the clouds, while the other path and stairs descend. The image conveys themes of choice and direction.
Women researchers are cited less than men. Here’s why—and what can be done about it
“We cannot change the system without the community on board.” #WomenInScienceDay https://bit.ly/3NQq965
A group of diverse individuals are engaged in discussion, each speaking into speech bubbles containing various icons: a baby, a graduation cap and gown, a scroll, a baby bottle, and a laptop displaying a graph. The artwork uses vibrant colors and a sketch-like style, emphasizing communication and diverse topics such as education, family, and technology.
As women in academia, having children can feel impossible. Talking about it makes us feel less alone
"The more we talked, the clearer it became that the real issue wasn’t just finding partners or preserving fertility. It was the systemic barriers." #WomenInScienceDay https://bit.ly/4rsd41l
Alt text: A graphic with green background. CAGIS logo at the top of the page and a blue box reads, 'International Day of Women and Girls in Science’ Below, a red banner reads ‘Did you know…’ In the bottom right corner is a white arrow with the word ‘swipe’
Alt text: A graphic with green background and a red banner reads, 'Did you know that...' Below, a blue box states, 'Parents are more than 2x as likely to search “is my son a genius” than “is my daughter a genius”.1 CAGIS logo in the top right corner.
Alt text: A graphic with green background and a red banner reads, 'Did you know that...' Below, a blue box states, 'Adults tend to provide less scientific information when teaching girls compared to boys, and perceive girls to be less competent in STEM than boys.”2 CAGIS logo in the top right corner.
A graphic with green background and a red banner reads, 'Did you know that...' Below, a blue box states, 'Telling girls that other girls are not interested in a STEM class reduces their motivation to enroll in that class’3 CAGIS logo in the top right corner.
Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
Did you know that stereotypes about STEM professionals can affect children's interest in pursuing STEM?
Scroll through to learn more about the barriers girls and gender-diverse youth face in STEM and... some good news.
New data from the 2026 CMA Health & Media Tracking Survey shows Canadians who follow health advice from AI are 5x more likely to experience harm. Gaps in #AccessToCare are pushing people toward false health information, with real consequences.
News release 👇
https://bit.ly/4kqAZfj
#HMTS2026
Just a few weeks left until the #WomenInSTEM Symposium. 🔬 Support #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience on February 11 by securing your spot! 🔗 catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?cata...
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Get ready to Break the Ice 🎉
Click the link to grab yours now and join us for an unforgettable evening
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Don’t miss the fan engagement part, your chance to meet and connect with these amazing women😍
#OttawaEvents #OttawaCharge #OttawaGeeGees #FeministConversations
It's official: Canada has lost its measles elimination status because of an outbreak that has persisted for more than 12 months. Country can regain status only if on-going spread is of measles interrupted for more than a year. www.cbc.ca/news/health/... via @cbcnews.ca
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For our final #SciLit Week pick, comms director @carajmarshall.bsky.social recommends "Inner Cosmos" with @davideagleman.bsky.social—an exploration of the brain and consciousness and the dynamic systems that make us who we are. Brilliant science communication at its best. eagleman.com/podcast
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A #SciLit week pick from our chief of staff, Luc Gauthier! He’s a fan of scientific photog Nicolas Escurat, who captures stunning images of sprites and red sylphs in the upper atmosphere. inspiring viewers to learn more and understand the science behind what they see.
www.youtube.com/@nicolasescu...
Pour la semaine de la #culturesci, Jean-François Lepage, conseiller en politique, vous conseille « Une histoire naturelle du futur » de Rob Dunn.
Un livre accessible et passionnant qui explore comment les lois de la biologie peuvent éclairer notre avenir et nos choix comme société.
Another science pick for #SciLit week comes from Priya Gurnani, Policy Analyst. She recommends the entertaining “Ologies” podcast, where Alie Ward interviews expert "-ologists" with curiosity and humour. Science is made quirky, accessible, and always interesting!
🎧https://www.alieward.com/ologies
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Photo of book cover. Title: The Serviceberry An Economy of Abundance
Let’s celebrate #SciLit Week with great science content from my amazing team! 🌱 Vanessa Sung, Policy Advisor, recommends “The Serviceberry” by @Robin Wall Kimmerer—a beautiful book on Indigenous wisdom, gratitude, and community through science. Inspiring read!
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The SOGC has issued a position statement reaffirming that acetaminophen remains a safe and appropriate option for fever and pain in pregnancy, when needed. The evidence does not support changing current clinical practice.
Full statement here: tinyurl.com/5a5kmabc
When people act on false health claims, they miss out on proven treatments, put themselves at risk and strain our #CDNhealth system. That's how #misinformation harms and it's why we must act. Canada's medical, research & clinical community is speaking up: #ScienceMatters.
Our joint statement 👇
Dr. Katalin Karikó who won a Nobel Prize for developing mRNA vaccines responds to RFK Jr:
"When you are sick, you wouldn't ask for advice from a lawyer like Kennedy. You ask experts, your physician, for advice."
🌿Effective conservation starts with Indigenous voices at the table. Recommendations in our report developed by Indigenous researchers will help inform Canadian conservation policies supporting healthier ecosystems for all 🌏. #NIPD2025
🔗Read the report: science.gc.ca/site/science...
🌿Biodiversity loss is a global challenge. Our report, "Towards a National Digital Platform for Biodiversity Conservation," explores ways to facilitate data collection and apply #AI analysis via a data hub.
🔗Learn more: science.gc.ca/site/science... #WorldEnvironmentDay
I had a great time visiting colleagues in Edmonton with @chiefscican.bsky.social last week!
It was my first time in YEG and it was wonderful to get acquainted with its vibrant scientific community and beautiful green spaces, not to mention the electric playoff atmosphere!
The G7 Science Academies have issued a joint declaration highlighting the importance of academic freedom, institutional autonomy, research integrity, security, and responsible conduct for the public good. 🔗 Read it here: bit.ly/3HdxZ6t
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Great week connecting with federal, academic, and industry colleagues in Edmonton—insightful talks on quantum tech, AI, and pandemic preparedness. Inspired by the local scientific community and excited to advance Canadian science together!
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Nature has launched its seventh global survey of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) doctoral students, which will probe graduate students’ views about their goals and challenges, and their experiences of their studies so far. Survey runs until June 11. #Academicsky 🧪
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