Joe Tucker
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joetucker.bsky.social
Joe Tucker
@joetucker.bsky.social
infectious diseases physician passionate about participatory research, social innovation, syphilis, hepatitis, diagnostics, pay-it-forward, China, Nigeria, SESH (www.seshglobal.org), 4YouthByYouth (https://4yby.org/)
Congrats to the whole group! A distinguished group
August 13, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Thx @nicolamlow.bsky.social - you guessed it! Excited for the workshop
July 27, 2025 at 2:13 AM
3. Check for bias—then revise.
Use open access tools (slowe.github.io/genderbias/, from Tom Forth) to unpack some of the potential gender bias in the text
Gender-bias calculator
slowe.github.io
May 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
2. Use strong, active language.
Avoid faint praise or hedging. Say “She led the analysis and published in Lancet” not “She was involved and did a good job.”
May 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM
1. Focus on accomplishments, not personality.
Studies show letters for women often overemphasise warmth ("kind," "helpful") instead of expertise. Prioritise impact, leadership, and skills.
May 24, 2025 at 9:48 AM