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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social

/fin

“Time spent re-terminating these grants is time that can’t be spent on other grant actions in a year that NIH is already incredibly behind.” Norton added: “Science cannot function under the uncertain conditions reinforced by this ruling. If NIH can change its mind and terminate a study without reason—just based on political whims—how can scientists be expected to hire staff, recruit participants or even bank their career on NIH funding?” The HHS and the NIH have been approached for comment but had not responded by the time of publication.
aug 28, 2025, 1:55 pm • 11 4

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grimmrad 🧬🎼🖼️🏛️ @grimmrad.bsky.social

I hope Norton has already another job lined up...

aug 28, 2025, 3:42 pm • 2 0 • view
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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social

They might fire me. But if they don’t like me using my first amendment right to speak up now, they should consider that firing me will give me a whole lot more time and freedom to speak up.

aug 29, 2025, 2:47 am • 14 0 • view
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grimmrad 🧬🎼🖼️🏛️ @grimmrad.bsky.social

I hope they consider that. I admire your stance and your willingness to speak up because from where I am sitting we are so 🤬! Thank you for voicing all the concerns and issues🫣🙏🙏🙏!

aug 29, 2025, 11:32 am • 1 0 • view
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Jenna Norton @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social

Hope is only lost when we stop fighting back.

aug 30, 2025, 1:34 am • 17 5 • view
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grimmrad 🧬🎼🖼️🏛️ @grimmrad.bsky.social

True. I grew up in Germany... We did not try to ignore parts of our history but tried to learn from it (my generation, at least).

aug 30, 2025, 1:36 am • 2 0 • view
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Kaitlyn Hajdarovic, Ph.D @khajdarovic.bsky.social

That’s not really helpful to say. We should be applauding the bravery of individuals who choose to stand up!

aug 28, 2025, 4:26 pm • 8 0 • view
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grimmrad 🧬🎼🖼️🏛️ @grimmrad.bsky.social

Oh I do, I more than applaud her, I find it super-brave given the prior and recent experiences.

aug 28, 2025, 4:28 pm • 2 0 • view