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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 17d

A great showing today at the Swim Across America event at Canham Natatorium. Inspiring to see so many youth and families contributing to life-saving research led by Rogel Cancer Center researchers

Swim Across America at University of Michigan

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Mina @minaschultz.bsky.social · 22d

Ironically, I’m celebrating my 14th cancerversary today - the day my bone tumor was cut out of my knee. And I prob wouldnt be here without leucovorin. Osteosarcoma patients depend on this drug for the best outcomes. The inevitable shortages will terrorize patients and even endanger their lives.

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 22d

Oncology nurse here.
Leucovorin is a drug critical to safe administration of life-saving cancer treatment (colon cancer, lymphoma, leukemia, toname a few). We've experienced very severe shortages in the past.

Please, just no.

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 23d

Dunkel is confused as to what the neighboring humans are up to and most importantly, why no treats were given.

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 29d

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · 29d

In ** 2023**we reported nearly identical findings to this report: 40% of surveyed nurses in Michigan planned to leave and younger nurses were leading the charge. Many executives dismissed our findings. We are here because no fixes have been enacted: www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Over half of US healthcare workers plan to switch jobs by next year, survey finds

More than half of U.S. healthcare workers are actively looking to leave their current jobs, according to a new survey, underscoring mounting pressure on an already strained system.

www.reuters.com

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · Sep 11

Thomas was a terrific person. His friends and family miss him greatly.

Thomas Fitzpatrick died at the World Trade Center on Sept 11, 2001

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Univ. of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation @um-ihpi.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our member Sue Anne Bell spoke with @npr.org about new research showing how hurricanes can affect survivors’ health for years after the storm. Read or listen to her perspective on the need for programs that extend health support long after an immediate disaster: www.npr.org/2025/08/20/n...

A hurricane's effects on victims' health last for years after the storm, study finds

A new study shows that the effects hurricanes have on people's health can last for years after a storm passes.

www.npr.org

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Karen James @kejames.bsky.social · Aug 17

She doesn’t need a hero, she is the hero we need. 🤩

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · Aug 15

Dunkel was happy on his walk

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Denis Wirtz @deniswirtz.bsky.social · Aug 10

My team has updated our free database of POSTDOC fellowships.

This database contains 286 entries. For each entry, we provide a link, short description, deadline, amount, and eligibility criteria.

Download this updated and expanded database here: research.jhu.edu/rdt/funding-...

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Yale School of Public Health @yalesph.bsky.social · Aug 5

Let’s talk about science, baby.
Let’s talk about empathy.
Let’s talk about all we do know.
And all we don’t know, that may be.
Let’s talk about science.

🧵 Keep reading for a health communication crash course 1/10

@kmpanthagani.bsky.social @meganranney.bsky.social @ylepidemiologist.bsky.social

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · Aug 1

Does the Mitchell Corn Palace Count?
cornpalace.com

Mitchell Corn Palace, SD | Official Website

cornpalace.com

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Pam Davis-Kean, PhD @umpamdk.bsky.social · Jul 31

The U-M Dept of Psych is hiring! We seek a tenure-track scholar exploring human cognition with generative AI—pushing the boundaries between biological and artificial minds. Apply at lnkd.in/eF2EXmJz

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · Jul 29

a black and brown dog sitting next to a yellow mug of coffee

Alt: a black and brown dog sitting next to a yellow mug of coffee giving side eye

media.tenor.com

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · Jul 26

Dunkel enjoying a day out

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Jessica Y. Islam, PhD MPH @jessicayislam.bsky.social · Jul 25

NCI R01 at the 11th percentile.
Pending since December.
GMS emailed in June to share NCI intends to fund.
Up in smoke this week after the financial strategy was published.
No longer Pending in Commons.

Ooofff. This academic life is not for the weak.

#NCI #ESI #NIH

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · Jul 24

www.cancer.gov/grants-train...

Funding Policy - Research Grants

NCI funding policy for research project grant (RPG) awards reflects the funding goals of the institute, NIH, and HHS.

www.cancer.gov

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Roel Verhaak @roelverhaak.bsky.social · Jul 23

PO just confirmed that our 5th percentile R01 is not getting funded. Past NCI Payline at 4 percent. Cant believe it.

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · Jul 24

Have you lost access to health data or had your work disrupted by recent federal changes? AcademyHealth is collecting stories to support our efforts to restore these datasets. Share your experience by August 8:

AcademyHealth’s Situation Report: Substantial Changes to Datasets, Allocations for FY26 Announced | AcademyHealth

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Leora Horwitz @leorahorwitzmd.bsky.social · Jul 23

Heard from #AHRQ that the entire grants staff has been let go! They are unable to issue funds for grants already funded, let alone fund new grants. This is outrageous and will make Americans poorer and sicker. Why? A brief thread about just some recent AHRQ-funded research: #MedSky #HealthPolicy

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Ashani Weeraratna @ashi-w.bsky.social · Jul 24

May the odds be ever in your favor.
4% payline at the NCI.

www.cancer.gov/grants-train...

Funding Policy - Research Grants

NCI funding policy for research project grant (RPG) awards reflects the funding goals of the institute, NIH, and HHS.

www.cancer.gov

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · Jul 18

$60/year for some of the best entertainment around? Done. www.pbs.org/donate/

WETA: public television and classical music for Greater Washington

WETA's mission is to produce and broadcast programs of intellectual integrity and cultural merit that recognize viewers' and listeners' intelligence, curiosity and interest in the world around them.

www.pbs.org

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Graham Martin @instagraham.bsky.social · Jul 18

This isn't new but I'll feel better for bleeting it.

Publisher: Congrats, we are pleased to accept your paper!
<Months pass>
Author: Please could I have an update?
Publisher:
<Months pass>
Publisher: Check your proofs by TOMORROW (Saturday) or we'll publish an error-strewn version in your name.

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Chris Friese, PhD, RN @chrisfriesern.bsky.social · Jul 17

Dunkel is loving the summer weather.

Mini schnauzer with tongue out, sunny day

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