Candice Johnson
@cyjohnson.bsky.social
She/Her • Assistant Professor, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Michigan State University • Former CDC/NIOSH Employee • Work, Pregnancy, Multiracial Populations • Personal Account
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The new face of CDC's public health emergency response is someone who:
-- Promoted hydroxychloroquine & ivermectin as COVID-19 remedies
-- Eliminated vaccine promotion campaigns in Louisiana
-- Believes COVID-19 vaccines cause significant bodily injury
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
-- Promoted hydroxychloroquine & ivermectin as COVID-19 remedies
-- Eliminated vaccine promotion campaigns in Louisiana
-- Believes COVID-19 vaccines cause significant bodily injury
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
Doctor Critical of Vaccines Quietly Appointed as C.D.C.’s Second in Command
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
The new face of CDC's public health emergency response is someone who:
-- Promoted hydroxychloroquine & ivermectin as COVID-19 remedies
-- Eliminated vaccine promotion campaigns in Louisiana
-- Believes COVID-19 vaccines cause significant bodily injury
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
-- Promoted hydroxychloroquine & ivermectin as COVID-19 remedies
-- Eliminated vaccine promotion campaigns in Louisiana
-- Believes COVID-19 vaccines cause significant bodily injury
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/25/h...
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For some research studies the optimal sample size should be estimated at 0
November 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
For some research studies the optimal sample size should be estimated at 0
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here is a much better and 100x more correct article than this crap. it’s even properly fact checked
November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
here is a much better and 100x more correct article than this crap. it’s even properly fact checked
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November 24, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Are you in your "Save CDC" Era (like we are?) Check out the new merch we released this week: cdc-mutual-aid-network.printful.me
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Confirmation of the new triage line at 65-70% of proposals. Introduction of a new “competitive but ND” class to permit exception pay pickups.
November 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Confirmation of the new triage line at 65-70% of proposals. Introduction of a new “competitive but ND” class to permit exception pay pickups.
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We are recruiting an information systems manager to support our data management and stewardship efforts. 13-month contract on 53k/year, but I'll be looking to extend the role contingent on renewed funding for our CRF. Small, close-knit team + flexible working arrangements.
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New job opportunity with the CRF-UCC: Information Systems Manager
The CRF-UCC is #hiring an IS Manager to continue to grow Electronic Data Capture supports offered through the Statistics, Data & Anal...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We are recruiting an information systems manager to support our data management and stewardship efforts. 13-month contract on 53k/year, but I'll be looking to extend the role contingent on renewed funding for our CRF. Small, close-knit team + flexible working arrangements.
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DOGE is down to about 45 employees, but others have burrowed their way into government agencies as full time employees. Some are helping Vought's efforts to downsize the government. Others are implementing private AI across government.
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 PM
DOGE is down to about 45 employees, but others have burrowed their way into government agencies as full time employees. Some are helping Vought's efforts to downsize the government. Others are implementing private AI across government.
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CDC moves to end telework for employees, including those with medical needs. It’s the latest twist in an ongoing ordeal for federal workers with disabilities. www.statnews.com/2025/11/21/c...
CDC moves to end telework for employees, including those with medical needs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended full-time telework agreements for reasonable accommodations, employees say.
www.statnews.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
CDC moves to end telework for employees, including those with medical needs. It’s the latest twist in an ongoing ordeal for federal workers with disabilities. www.statnews.com/2025/11/21/c...
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About that exclusive, "closed-to-press" MAHA summit last week with RFK and JD Vance: I got in.
Here's what I saw. 🧵 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Here's what I saw. 🧵 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
About that exclusive, "closed-to-press" MAHA summit last week with RFK and JD Vance: I got in.
Here's what I saw. 🧵 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Here's what I saw. 🧵 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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No more paylines at the NIH
grants.nih.gov/news-events/...
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Implementing a Unified NIH Funding Strategy to Guide Consistent and Clearer Award Decisions | Grants & Funding
grants.nih.gov
November 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
No more paylines at the NIH
grants.nih.gov/news-events/...
grants.nih.gov/news-events/...
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Changing the basic scientific functioning of the CDC undermines the safety of our children. The post on the CDC website is a dangerous and unprecedented departure from the CDC’s longstanding commitment to communicating evidence-based public health information.
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Changing the basic scientific functioning of the CDC undermines the safety of our children. The post on the CDC website is a dangerous and unprecedented departure from the CDC’s longstanding commitment to communicating evidence-based public health information.
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Weaponization of the premier public health agency in the country for personal clout and gain. The CDC website should not be trusted given the fact that it is controlled by people who will profit from spurious and false attempts to link vaccines to autism.
www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safe...
www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safe...
Autism and Vaccines
Answers to common questions about vaccine safety and autism.
www.cdc.gov
November 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Weaponization of the premier public health agency in the country for personal clout and gain. The CDC website should not be trusted given the fact that it is controlled by people who will profit from spurious and false attempts to link vaccines to autism.
www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safe...
www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safe...
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i must admit, watching RFK Jr. burn down all those years of hard work on CDC's website for nothing has not been great for my mental health
For the first time in my career, I can’t tell people to trust what the CDC website says. And that is an incredibly sad and devastating place for this country to be.
CDC has overhauled its website to assert that “the claim ‘vaccines do not cause autism’ is not an evidence-based claim”
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 AM
i must admit, watching RFK Jr. burn down all those years of hard work on CDC's website for nothing has not been great for my mental health
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Connect with colleagues at all career stages, get updates about our events, & receive an exclusive discount for our 2026 conference!
Become a member for FREE today at tinyurl.com/5xufct6u or scan the QR code in the flyer!
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Want to join the International Social Epidemiology Society for FREE?
Connect with colleagues at all career stages, get updates about our events, & receive an exclusive discount for our 2026 conference!
Become a member for FREE today at tinyurl.com/5xufct6u or scan the QR code in the flyer!
Connect with colleagues at all career stages, get updates about our events, & receive an exclusive discount for our 2026 conference!
Become a member for FREE today at tinyurl.com/5xufct6u or scan the QR code in the flyer!
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RFK Jr had committed to Bill Cassidy, as a condition to win his vote, that he would keep website language.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
November 20, 2025 at 2:42 AM
RFK Jr had committed to Bill Cassidy, as a condition to win his vote, that he would keep website language.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
Cassidy in February: “If confirmed… CDC will not remove statements on their website pointing out that vaccines do not cause autism.”
Note the language in second photo.
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As anticipated, NIH is going to use the NIH Director's "Unified Strategy" (which does not include much actual strategy) to justify renegotiation of aims.
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NOT-OD-26-007: Reminder of Compliance Requirements for NIH Extramural Recipients Related to Renegotiated Aims, Objectives, Titles, and Abstracts
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Reminder of Compliance Requirements for NIH Extramural Recipients Related to Renegotiated Aims, Objectives, Titles, and...
grants.nih.gov
November 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
As anticipated, NIH is going to use the NIH Director's "Unified Strategy" (which does not include much actual strategy) to justify renegotiation of aims.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
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Update on a significant development NIH grant terms.
On 10/1, a change to grant making regs went into effect that gives NIH more power to terminate grants for policy reasons.
But to use this power, new grant terms must include specific language. See @aniloza.bsky.social w/ the story from July.
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On 10/1, a change to grant making regs went into effect that gives NIH more power to terminate grants for policy reasons.
But to use this power, new grant terms must include specific language. See @aniloza.bsky.social w/ the story from July.
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HHS devises legal playbook for future grant terminations, internal memo shows
Exclusive: HHS devises a legal playbook for future research grant terminations, an internal memo shows.
www.statnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Update on a significant development NIH grant terms.
On 10/1, a change to grant making regs went into effect that gives NIH more power to terminate grants for policy reasons.
But to use this power, new grant terms must include specific language. See @aniloza.bsky.social w/ the story from July.
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On 10/1, a change to grant making regs went into effect that gives NIH more power to terminate grants for policy reasons.
But to use this power, new grant terms must include specific language. See @aniloza.bsky.social w/ the story from July.
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We’re still looking for applicants!!
Any cancer epidemiologists looking for a tenure track position? We (Dept of Epi at USF) are hiring. Happy to share more info if you’re interested 😊
November 18, 2025 at 9:39 PM
We’re still looking for applicants!!
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Are you passionate about reproductive, perinatal, or pediatric health?
Join the Society for Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research!
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#Epidemiology #MaternalHealth #ChildHealth
Join the Society for Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research!
Connect with researchers, attend virtual & in-person meetings. Students & trainees welcome!
Learn more: sper.org
#Epidemiology #MaternalHealth #ChildHealth
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November 18, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Are you passionate about reproductive, perinatal, or pediatric health?
Join the Society for Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research!
Connect with researchers, attend virtual & in-person meetings. Students & trainees welcome!
Learn more: sper.org
#Epidemiology #MaternalHealth #ChildHealth
Join the Society for Paediatric and Perinatal Epidemiologic Research!
Connect with researchers, attend virtual & in-person meetings. Students & trainees welcome!
Learn more: sper.org
#Epidemiology #MaternalHealth #ChildHealth
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Come be my colleague! Yale School of Public Health has an open-rank search for Health Policy & Management. Focus areas are empirical research in health policy, healthcare management or health services research. You still have time! apply.interfolio.com/176891
November 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Come be my colleague! Yale School of Public Health has an open-rank search for Health Policy & Management. Focus areas are empirical research in health policy, healthcare management or health services research. You still have time! apply.interfolio.com/176891
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The next online installment of ESTIMATE: The Reduced Form is coming on Dec 11-12. I've continued to unify and expand regression-based methods to apply to exit, non-binary treatments, DDD, discrete outcomes, and more.
All proceeds to the MSU economics PhD program.
econ.msu.edu/academics/es...
All proceeds to the MSU economics PhD program.
econ.msu.edu/academics/es...
Estimate Reduced Form | Economics | Michigan State University
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November 16, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The next online installment of ESTIMATE: The Reduced Form is coming on Dec 11-12. I've continued to unify and expand regression-based methods to apply to exit, non-binary treatments, DDD, discrete outcomes, and more.
All proceeds to the MSU economics PhD program.
econ.msu.edu/academics/es...
All proceeds to the MSU economics PhD program.
econ.msu.edu/academics/es...
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CDC Mutual Aid Fund passed two milestones this month:
1. We have raised (and will fully distribute) over $100K to fired and furloughed CDC employees since April, thanks to our generous donors.
2. We have had an *800% increase in applications for assistance* since August.
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1. We have raised (and will fully distribute) over $100K to fired and furloughed CDC employees since April, thanks to our generous donors.
2. We have had an *800% increase in applications for assistance* since August.
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November 16, 2025 at 3:00 AM
CDC Mutual Aid Fund passed two milestones this month:
1. We have raised (and will fully distribute) over $100K to fired and furloughed CDC employees since April, thanks to our generous donors.
2. We have had an *800% increase in applications for assistance* since August.
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1. We have raised (and will fully distribute) over $100K to fired and furloughed CDC employees since April, thanks to our generous donors.
2. We have had an *800% increase in applications for assistance* since August.
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Can confirm. I am okay and more motivated than ever to speak up.
Nothing scares this administration more. Their power lies in our silence.
Nothing scares this administration more. Their power lies in our silence.
NIH program officer @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social has been placed on admin leave, sources say.
Norton has been outspoken about the Trump administration's dismantling of science, and she signed the Bethesda Declaration.
Bhattacharya has said that "science is dead without free speech".
Norton has been outspoken about the Trump administration's dismantling of science, and she signed the Bethesda Declaration.
Bhattacharya has said that "science is dead without free speech".
November 14, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Can confirm. I am okay and more motivated than ever to speak up.
Nothing scares this administration more. Their power lies in our silence.
Nothing scares this administration more. Their power lies in our silence.
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I'm hiring a researcher to work on several ongoing funded projects at the University of Oslo! Details below:
www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
Researcher in PharmacoEpidemiology and Biostatistics (289818) | University of Oslo
Job title: Researcher in PharmacoEpidemiology and Biostatistics (289818), Employer: University of Oslo, Deadline: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
www.jobbnorge.no
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
I'm hiring a researcher to work on several ongoing funded projects at the University of Oslo! Details below:
www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
www.jobbnorge.no/en/available...
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The application deadline for this open faculty position is this Friday, 11/14!
My department is hiring an Assistant/Associate Professor in Epidemiology! #Episky listings.jobs.gmu.edu/jobs/global-...
Global and Community Health, Assistant/Associate Professor in Epidemiology - Fairfax, VA, Virginia, United States - Other, Virginia, United States
Department: College of Public Health
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairf...
listings.jobs.gmu.edu
November 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The application deadline for this open faculty position is this Friday, 11/14!