Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
@drlaurahaynes.bsky.social
Miami native & U Miami🙌🏽 grad now in Connecticut’s Farmington valley
Immunologist/Gerontologist/Professor
#TrustScience #VaccinesWork
#LFGM #GoCanes🙌🏽 #UConnNation
Opinions are my own & do not represent my employer
Immunologist/Gerontologist/Professor
#TrustScience #VaccinesWork
#LFGM #GoCanes🙌🏽 #UConnNation
Opinions are my own & do not represent my employer
Pinned
a sticker that says vaccines save lives on it
ALT: a sticker that says vaccines save lives on it
media.tenor.com
About me: I’m an immunologist & gerontologist. I study how aging influences immunity including the response to vaccines.
#VaccinesWork
#VaccinesSaveLives
#VaccinesDoNotCauseAutism
#VaccinesWork
#VaccinesSaveLives
#VaccinesDoNotCauseAutism
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This Thanksgiving, while you were enjoying family time Trump's fascist regime kicked it up about 100 notches.
The #ICELawlessness is about to become far worse!
Remigration?
How many people? which people? Trump once said 25 million. He's deporting legal residents & citizens.
Will you be next?
The #ICELawlessness is about to become far worse!
Remigration?
How many people? which people? Trump once said 25 million. He's deporting legal residents & citizens.
Will you be next?
November 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This Thanksgiving, while you were enjoying family time Trump's fascist regime kicked it up about 100 notches.
The #ICELawlessness is about to become far worse!
Remigration?
How many people? which people? Trump once said 25 million. He's deporting legal residents & citizens.
Will you be next?
The #ICELawlessness is about to become far worse!
Remigration?
How many people? which people? Trump once said 25 million. He's deporting legal residents & citizens.
Will you be next?
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
ICE is disguising its vehicles as Uber and Lyft cars.
Pass the word
Pass the word
ICE is using Uber stickers in order to disguise themselves and kidnap people. Spread this for awareness!
November 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
ICE is disguising its vehicles as Uber and Lyft cars.
Pass the word
Pass the word
Hear me out people…get some eggnog & put it in your coffee…you can thank me later
November 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hear me out people…get some eggnog & put it in your coffee…you can thank me later
DO THIS 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
My child is in Europe & caught this flu in early fall. She’s young, healthy (athletic) and it wiped her out.
Get your flu shots people. It’s a NASTY one.
Get your flu shots people. It’s a NASTY one.
November 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
DO THIS 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
this FDA anti-vaccine stuff is bleak. they seem intent on carrying out their threats to severely restrict vaccination & collapse the US vaccine market
imo, they’ll probably do a lot more damage before they can be removed. states will try to compensate. worried about my + the other R-governed states
imo, they’ll probably do a lot more damage before they can be removed. states will try to compensate. worried about my + the other R-governed states
🤔✨🤔✨🤔
November 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
this FDA anti-vaccine stuff is bleak. they seem intent on carrying out their threats to severely restrict vaccination & collapse the US vaccine market
imo, they’ll probably do a lot more damage before they can be removed. states will try to compensate. worried about my + the other R-governed states
imo, they’ll probably do a lot more damage before they can be removed. states will try to compensate. worried about my + the other R-governed states
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
Vinay Prasad sent Tracey Høeg dumpster diving in VAERS for pretext to block access to flu vaccines, alter safety standards, end combo vaccines, & hold clinical trials to impossible standards.
CBER is supposed to regulate vaccines, not withhold them. FDA is as broken as CDC.
CBER is supposed to regulate vaccines, not withhold them. FDA is as broken as CDC.
Big change: FDA to impose strict new vaccine requirements under RFK Jr ally
Vinay Prasad signaled changes to annual flu shots, concurrent vaccines + more
Prasad said his team found link between covid-19 shots and kids' deaths, necessitating a new approach overall
with @rachelroubein.bsky.social
Vinay Prasad signaled changes to annual flu shots, concurrent vaccines + more
Prasad said his team found link between covid-19 shots and kids' deaths, necessitating a new approach overall
with @rachelroubein.bsky.social
FDA to impose strict new vaccine requirements, claiming child covid shot deaths
Vinay Prasad, the nation’s top vaccine regulator, said his team concluded that coronavirus shots were linked to children’s deaths, necessitating a new approach.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Vinay Prasad sent Tracey Høeg dumpster diving in VAERS for pretext to block access to flu vaccines, alter safety standards, end combo vaccines, & hold clinical trials to impossible standards.
CBER is supposed to regulate vaccines, not withhold them. FDA is as broken as CDC.
CBER is supposed to regulate vaccines, not withhold them. FDA is as broken as CDC.
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
Sadly Darren is right
After dismantling the US public health system & driving a surge in illness, suffering, & death, these MAGA/MAHA academics will suffer no professional consequences
After all, they were “in government”
These MDs have aided & abetted Trump & RFK Jr—IMHO they should be shunned
After dismantling the US public health system & driving a surge in illness, suffering, & death, these MAGA/MAHA academics will suffer no professional consequences
After all, they were “in government”
These MDs have aided & abetted Trump & RFK Jr—IMHO they should be shunned
That's Johns Hopkins Professor of Medicine Marty Makary, who will be welcomed back by his colleagues with open arms when his time in this admin ends.
While Makary spreads bullshit about the origin of HIV.
(To be clear, this has been thoroughly investigated and fits neither the timing nor the molecular epidemiology of HIV).
(To be clear, this has been thoroughly investigated and fits neither the timing nor the molecular epidemiology of HIV).
November 29, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Sadly Darren is right
After dismantling the US public health system & driving a surge in illness, suffering, & death, these MAGA/MAHA academics will suffer no professional consequences
After all, they were “in government”
These MDs have aided & abetted Trump & RFK Jr—IMHO they should be shunned
After dismantling the US public health system & driving a surge in illness, suffering, & death, these MAGA/MAHA academics will suffer no professional consequences
After all, they were “in government”
These MDs have aided & abetted Trump & RFK Jr—IMHO they should be shunned
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
🦇 If humans aged like the longest-lived bat species, we’d live for hundreds of years—and that bat is just one of many superagers in the animal kingdom: buff.ly/YlatJbX
November 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
🦇 If humans aged like the longest-lived bat species, we’d live for hundreds of years—and that bat is just one of many superagers in the animal kingdom: buff.ly/YlatJbX
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
There is no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccines to deaths in children. There is evidence that COVID causes serious harm — including long COVID, MIS-C, cardiac complications & diabetes.
This administration’s actions are dangerous, and the damage to the public and children may be irreversible
This administration’s actions are dangerous, and the damage to the public and children may be irreversible
Big change: FDA to impose strict new vaccine requirements under RFK Jr ally
Vinay Prasad signaled changes to annual flu shots, concurrent vaccines + more
Prasad said his team found link between covid-19 shots and kids' deaths, necessitating a new approach overall
with @rachelroubein.bsky.social
Vinay Prasad signaled changes to annual flu shots, concurrent vaccines + more
Prasad said his team found link between covid-19 shots and kids' deaths, necessitating a new approach overall
with @rachelroubein.bsky.social
FDA to impose strict new vaccine requirements, claiming child covid shot deaths
Vinay Prasad, the nation’s top vaccine regulator, said his team concluded that coronavirus shots were linked to children’s deaths, necessitating a new approach.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 29, 2025 at 1:47 PM
There is no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccines to deaths in children. There is evidence that COVID causes serious harm — including long COVID, MIS-C, cardiac complications & diabetes.
This administration’s actions are dangerous, and the damage to the public and children may be irreversible
This administration’s actions are dangerous, and the damage to the public and children may be irreversible
It almost seems like they are actively trying to kill as many people as possible
Thread 👇🏽
Thread 👇🏽
...And lest you think the FDA's overnight bombshell kneecapping vaccines is because Makary, Prasad or RFK give a damn about your health & safety: *think again.*
"The FDA has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have required makeup manufacturers to test...
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
"The FDA has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have required makeup manufacturers to test...
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www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/h...
F.D.A. Withdraws Rule to Require Testing Cosmetics Made With Talc for Asbestos
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM
It almost seems like they are actively trying to kill as many people as possible
Thread 👇🏽
Thread 👇🏽
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
Here’s the thing about settling to keep the government grant $ flowing: this administration is actively trying to destroy state capacity to fund research at anything close to its current scale. If they’re successful, the entire model of the research university is dead.
Who is supporting these settlements? It’s generally not faculty or even long-time university administrators, it’s university boards and interim administrators who they’ve installed after admins with more of a fighting instinct have been forced out. There’s a playbook here.
@mbkplus.bsky.social and I will have more thoughts on the podcast, but it's no coincidence that the two most draconian settlements were signed by *interim* university presidents.
November 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Here’s the thing about settling to keep the government grant $ flowing: this administration is actively trying to destroy state capacity to fund research at anything close to its current scale. If they’re successful, the entire model of the research university is dead.
Great information 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
FULL HEALTH TO THE RESISTANCE! Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/w...
Is It Cold, Flu or Covid? What to Know About Symptoms and Testing.
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Great information 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
Morning everyone 🌞
Thanks to the 🍊🤡 cult, things are batshit crazy this weekend…start the day with some deep breaths
Thanks to the 🍊🤡 cult, things are batshit crazy this weekend…start the day with some deep breaths
a drawing of a circle with the words breathe out below it
ALT: a drawing of a circle with the words breathe out below it
media.tenor.com
November 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Morning everyone 🌞
Thanks to the 🍊🤡 cult, things are batshit crazy this weekend…start the day with some deep breaths
Thanks to the 🍊🤡 cult, things are batshit crazy this weekend…start the day with some deep breaths
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
I mean really. Each and everyone of the Trump appointees is a joke. No reputable scientist or clinician would spread such drivel.
While Makary spreads bullshit about the origin of HIV.
(To be clear, this has been thoroughly investigated and fits neither the timing nor the molecular epidemiology of HIV).
(To be clear, this has been thoroughly investigated and fits neither the timing nor the molecular epidemiology of HIV).
November 29, 2025 at 9:45 AM
I mean really. Each and everyone of the Trump appointees is a joke. No reputable scientist or clinician would spread such drivel.
God is correct 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
Donald has blood on his hands.
His needless D.C. deployment just got a nice young woman killed.
He’s murdering random Venezuelans.
He’s murdering Americans by taking away their healthcare.
His plague-denialism killed over a million Americans in his first term.
His needless D.C. deployment just got a nice young woman killed.
He’s murdering random Venezuelans.
He’s murdering Americans by taking away their healthcare.
His plague-denialism killed over a million Americans in his first term.
November 28, 2025 at 10:06 PM
God is correct 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
Praying for our nation
November 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Praying for our nation
WOOHOO!! UConn wins💥💯
November 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
WOOHOO!! UConn wins💥💯
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
Ok UConn, I made popcorn on the stove for this game. Make the effort worth it.
November 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Ok UConn, I made popcorn on the stove for this game. Make the effort worth it.
They are now actively trying to kill us 😩
"The (FDA) is poised to kill a proposed rule that would require testing for toxic asbestos in talc-based cosmetics..."
"Talc is widely used, including in cosmetics, food, medication and personal care products. The order was signed by (RFK Jr.)"
They really want us sick, apparently 😡
#Pinks
"Talc is widely used, including in cosmetics, food, medication and personal care products. The order was signed by (RFK Jr.)"
They really want us sick, apparently 😡
#Pinks
FDA poised to kill proposal that would require asbestos testing for cosmetics
RFK Jr signed order withdrawing rule that would mandate testing for the cancer-linked toxin in talc-based makeup
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:24 PM
They are now actively trying to kill us 😩
He is the textbook definition of a sociopath
He’s simply incapable…he’s humanly incapable of thinking about or caring about anyone or anything but himself. He’s just incapable of it. Well done America.
Q: Do you plan to attend Sarah's funeral?
TRUMP: I haven't thought about it yet, but it's certainly something I can conceive of. I love West Virginia. You know, I won West Virginia by one of the biggest margins of any president anywhere.
TRUMP: I haven't thought about it yet, but it's certainly something I can conceive of. I love West Virginia. You know, I won West Virginia by one of the biggest margins of any president anywhere.
November 28, 2025 at 2:48 PM
He is the textbook definition of a sociopath
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
3,000 steps per day might slow Alzheimer’s disease.
High risk individuals who moved regularly saw delays in cognitive decline of up to 7 years. #RSNA25
www.sciencenews.org/article/step...
High risk individuals who moved regularly saw delays in cognitive decline of up to 7 years. #RSNA25
www.sciencenews.org/article/step...
3,000 steps per day might slow Alzheimer’s disease
In people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers linked minimal to moderate physical activity to a 3-to 7-year delay in cognitive symptoms.
www.sciencenews.org
November 28, 2025 at 4:16 AM
3,000 steps per day might slow Alzheimer’s disease.
High risk individuals who moved regularly saw delays in cognitive decline of up to 7 years. #RSNA25
www.sciencenews.org/article/step...
High risk individuals who moved regularly saw delays in cognitive decline of up to 7 years. #RSNA25
www.sciencenews.org/article/step...
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
Amazing @thelancet.com review of our new book #ScienceUnderSiege @michaelemann.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @publicaffairs1796.bsky.social
The review by @madhupai.bsky.social @mcgillumedia.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The review by @madhupai.bsky.social @mcgillumedia.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
From doing science to saving science
Science and scientists are under assault. From denial of vaccines to climate change,
political leaders are increasingly sacrificing democracy as well as science on the
altar of populism and authoritar...
www.thelancet.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Amazing @thelancet.com review of our new book #ScienceUnderSiege @michaelemann.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social @publicaffairs1796.bsky.social
The review by @madhupai.bsky.social @mcgillumedia.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
The review by @madhupai.bsky.social @mcgillumedia.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Reposted by Laura Haynes👩🔬⚾️🐾💙
Congratulations on this beautiful work @scilifelab.se @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social !
📣 I hereby make my Bluesky debut to announce that our work linking DNA binding affinities and kinetics 𝘪𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘳𝘰 and 𝘪𝘯 𝘷𝘪𝘷𝘰 for the human transcription factor KLF1 just got published in Cell! @cp-cell.bsky.social
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Key findings in a thread (1/6):
www.cell.com/cell/fulltex...
Key findings in a thread (1/6):
November 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Congratulations on this beautiful work @scilifelab.se @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social !