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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 13d

Hi, new followers! I'm Dr. Jess, a kidney and pregnancy researcher in Portland, OR. Teacher, mama, musician, emcee. Pro-science, vax, LGBTQ, freedom of existing, kindness, and democracy. Antifascist, anti racist, anti anything that impedes the above. Glad to meet you. ❤️

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 9m

ICE arrested a clarinetist dressed as a banana because they ran into her chasing someone.

It's absurd and ridiculous, but also horrifying and exhausting. We might be laughing in the face of fascism but it's still hacking at us with its big ugly rotting teeth.

Jay Edidin @edidin.bsky.social · 4h

One of the things that absurdist protest accomplishes is making the people cracking down on it look absolutely ridiculous.

Marisa Kabas @marisakabas.bsky.social · 4h

ICE just arrested a singing giraffe in Portland.

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 13m

Whoever is designing the NYT Strands puzzles does such a good job of making the spangram aesthetically pleasing, especially today. Work of art. Good job, puzzle designer. #NYTGames

Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 23h

Oh, no, didn't draw it myself! Just processed it! :)

Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 1d

4 years ago today, I posted this photo on FB with a note: "Sometimes you just need a little plasma for a project and you're the closest subject."

I was 8 weeks pregnant and had told almost no one. I was so scared of jinxing it. Saved the RBCs and plasma for an upcoming exosome project.

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 1d

"Sidekick." Big main character energy over there.

Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 1d

I have lab meeting today so I made a little graphic about it (thanks Canva and @hollyannam.bsky.social!). It took five minutes and made me laugh, so we're going to call that time well spent.

Spoiler: it is barely the tip of the iceberg of why I am tired.

yellow book cover with a swirl with a brain on it. On top, two reviews. Title: "I gave 4 talks in 3 weeks is that why I'm so tired: The Jessica Hebert Story" by Dr. Jessica Hebert, PhDerp

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 1d

I'm giving my 4th talk in 3 weeks today. They have all been about very distinct subjects so no copy-paste repeating. On the plus side, I've got some new content to use, including a great new intro to DOHAD with historical context. On the downside, MAYBE THIS IS PART OF WHY YOU'RE SO TIRED GENIUS

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 1d

The traditional callback is "Freezin's The Reason." My folks were born and raised there. Moved back when my dad retired from 21 years of moving with Air Force so I went to school there. Colder than a mother-in-law's love in the winter.

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Matt Novak @paleofuture.bsky.social · 1d

I have family from there so I've read a bit of the history, and my favorite anecdote is from the winter of 1886 when the train conductor would walk the aisle yelling: "This is Minot! The end of the line! Prepare to meet your God!"

Vicki Madden @vlmadden.bsky.social · 1d

I spent 24 hours in Minot a few years ago in an Amtrak sleeper car because it was 25 below zero and the tracks froze. That’s all I know about Minot.

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 2d

This thread is bringing me great joy today.

Old White Nepo Hat @kenwhite.bsky.social · 2d

Today I was thinking about small kindnesses, simple inexpensive things that brighten a day, and I thought about how the receptionist at my school saved me from humiliation in front of the Headmaster on account of having left my belt in a vase.
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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 2d

I have had the pleasure of celebrating Lavely Day and will be raising a dram tonight.

Funranium (AKA Phil Broughton) @funranium.bsky.social · 2d

It is Excellence In Management Day, AKA Lavely Day! Much like you should life your life such that they don't celebrate when you die and piss on your grave, similarly don't live such that your retirement is still celebrated 20 years later by people that never even met you.

Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 2d

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 2d

Is today Lavely Day already?!? I will have a dram in honor of the day later and wish that I was at the club in Berkeley.

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 2d

"How are things going, any good science news?"
"Basically a holding pattern with the shutdown. We're just trying to keep going and hoping."
"You just got a really good grant score, though, so how's that going, did you get news yet?"
*cue me trying not to sob*
#thatthingIjustsaid #shutdown

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 2d

Saturday night. Con badges required. BYO kazoos, Kermit arms, and Bugles corn snacks (wait, bring some of those for us, too). #OryCon #music

Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 4d

Next weekend: @pdxbroadsides.bsky.social are the last programmed concert for OryCon.* Ever. We're going to sing 'er out in a blaze of glory. Who's coming? #filk #music @orycon.bsky.social

Black and white poster with three humans, one making heart hands. "The PDX Broadsides FInal OryCon-Cert" Saturday 10/18 10 PM at Portland Lloyd Center Doubletree

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Dr. Sarah Parcak @indyfromspace.bsky.social · 2d

THE FOUNDING FROGGERS

Alt Acadia National Park @altacadia.bsky.social · 4d

We 💯 support Amphifa! Give me ribbety, or give me death. 🐸

A poster for "Amphifa: amphibians against fascism" showing a black and green flag with a green frog

Three protestors dressed in inflatable frog costumes holding a sign that says "Portland frog brigade"

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 2d

"If you can save a mouse, you can save a person. If you can save a person, you can save the world." - @brennanleemulligan.bsky.social on Cloudward Ho #D20 #Dimension20 #CloudwardHo

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 3d

"Come on, guys, be part of the poltergeist!"
"...do you mean ZEITGEIST?"

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 4d

*there are other events on Sunday, but to the best of our knowledge we're the last of the hour-long performer concerts. which means we're going to be loud and stupid. please join us.

Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 4d

Next weekend: @pdxbroadsides.bsky.social are the last programmed concert for OryCon.* Ever. We're going to sing 'er out in a blaze of glory. Who's coming? #filk #music @orycon.bsky.social

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 5d

Welcome to Portland, clearly a hellhole if you don't like peace and the Cha-Cha Slide. Here, we kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight.

The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · 6d

The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 5d

Did you know: if someone at OHSU goes above and beyond, you can nominate them for a ROSE Service Award. I'm putting my mammogram tech in because it was painless, educational, and she was a joy. I felt uplifted in more ways than one. :) Link: www.ohsu.edu/health/rose-... @ohsunews.bsky.social #OHSU

ROSE Nomination | OHSU

Nominate an employee, student or volunteer for an OHSU Health Care ROSE Award. Printed nomination forms are also available in reception areas on our campuses.

www.ohsu.edu

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 6d

You're a fuckin' legend, man.

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Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 6d

Aw, someone took their post down. It was basically saying that other cities are actually fighting back and PDX is just doing improv theatre but guess effing what it's been WORKING

Dr. Jess Hebert @jesshebert.bsky.social · 6d

And we'll drive them out first with our nakedness and our puppets.

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