Katie Loth
@klothphd.bsky.social
Associate Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs at the UMN's Department of Family Medicine and Community Health. Behavioral epidemiologist, clinical dietitian, public health advocate. Mom to three boys. Lover of swimming, running, and hiking.
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I hope UMN joins the Big 10 Mutual Defense Compact and that the coalition decides that if one university in the Compact is under threat, then ALL athletic programs across the Big 10 are paused.
April 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
I hope UMN joins the Big 10 Mutual Defense Compact and that the coalition decides that if one university in the Compact is under threat, then ALL athletic programs across the Big 10 are paused.
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I'm really looking forward to this community forum on free speech and academic freedom at public universities, hope to see you there! cla.umn.edu/cscl/news-ev...
A Community Forum: Free Speech and Academic Freedom at Public Universities
An opportunity for faculty, staff, and students to share their perspectives on recent and emerging threats to the core rights of academic freedom and free speech.
cla.umn.edu
April 17, 2025 at 4:38 AM
I'm really looking forward to this community forum on free speech and academic freedom at public universities, hope to see you there! cla.umn.edu/cscl/news-ev...
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“After the Trump admin threatened to pull hundreds of millions of dollars in research grants and contracts from Columbia U and the U of Pennsylvania last month, Brown was one of the few universities that released a statement in response, saying that it would not compromise on academic freedom.”
April 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
“After the Trump admin threatened to pull hundreds of millions of dollars in research grants and contracts from Columbia U and the U of Pennsylvania last month, Brown was one of the few universities that released a statement in response, saying that it would not compromise on academic freedom.”
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People who are trying to figure out where the NIH goes in the future are turning to a small, 2 month old journal bc of its connection to the new director, Jay Bhattacharya
As one expert put it: "Is this what Jay thinks? If that’s the case, then we worry" 🧪
www.statnews.com/2025/04/03/a...
As one expert put it: "Is this what Jay thinks? If that’s the case, then we worry" 🧪
www.statnews.com/2025/04/03/a...
Why a small journal’s ‘blueprint for NIH’ may offer clues to the agency's future
A paper proposing NIH reforms is circulating in academic circles and within the agency as scientists search for hints of its direction
www.statnews.com
April 3, 2025 at 7:28 PM
People who are trying to figure out where the NIH goes in the future are turning to a small, 2 month old journal bc of its connection to the new director, Jay Bhattacharya
As one expert put it: "Is this what Jay thinks? If that’s the case, then we worry" 🧪
www.statnews.com/2025/04/03/a...
As one expert put it: "Is this what Jay thinks? If that’s the case, then we worry" 🧪
www.statnews.com/2025/04/03/a...
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NO 🖤
Trump and Musk are demanding NIH cut 35% of contracts.
That will devastate NIH science and grant funding — many of the contracts support people doing extramural work, or extramural/grant databases.
Moreover, the number is bullshit. They just made it up. There is no need—and in fact, it's illegal.
That will devastate NIH science and grant funding — many of the contracts support people doing extramural work, or extramural/grant databases.
Moreover, the number is bullshit. They just made it up. There is no need—and in fact, it's illegal.
DOGE Orders HHS to Cut 35% of Contract Spending
In one email obtained by NOTUS, NIH employees were told they could not “use mission criticality as a justification to not make cuts.”
www.notus.org
April 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
NO 🖤
Hey @rfk-junior.bsky.social! Do you want to #makeamericahealthyagain ?
There are a bunch of us who want to help - keep funding research through #nih and we can learn the best ways to promote health and prevent disease.
There are a bunch of us who want to help - keep funding research through #nih and we can learn the best ways to promote health and prevent disease.
March 31, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Hey @rfk-junior.bsky.social! Do you want to #makeamericahealthyagain ?
There are a bunch of us who want to help - keep funding research through #nih and we can learn the best ways to promote health and prevent disease.
There are a bunch of us who want to help - keep funding research through #nih and we can learn the best ways to promote health and prevent disease.
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are there any efforts focused specifically on pushing back on the CDC’s (and likely, all of HHS’s) decision to not collect or process gender identity data? letters, petitions, etc?
#StandUpForScience
#episky
#medsky
#StandUpForScience
#episky
#medsky
March 31, 2025 at 1:17 PM
are there any efforts focused specifically on pushing back on the CDC’s (and likely, all of HHS’s) decision to not collect or process gender identity data? letters, petitions, etc?
#StandUpForScience
#episky
#medsky
#StandUpForScience
#episky
#medsky
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the ABCD Study is an incredibly important and incredibly rich source of data on youth health - one of the very few sources of longitudinal, representative data we have. and yes, ABCD assesses queer identities and SDOH. these data must remain public and uncensored
#episky
#StanUpForScience
#episky
#StanUpForScience
March 31, 2025 at 12:38 AM
the ABCD Study is an incredibly important and incredibly rich source of data on youth health - one of the very few sources of longitudinal, representative data we have. and yes, ABCD assesses queer identities and SDOH. these data must remain public and uncensored
#episky
#StanUpForScience
#episky
#StanUpForScience
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The institution of Science in America is a public good that equalizes. It brings safety, advancement, protection, answers, cures, and economic benefit.
The NIH, alone, turns out $2.46 for every $1 invested.
HANDS OFF OUR SCIENCE!
April 5th, 2025
#scienceforall
#handsoffourscience
The NIH, alone, turns out $2.46 for every $1 invested.
HANDS OFF OUR SCIENCE!
April 5th, 2025
#scienceforall
#handsoffourscience
We are excited to announce our official partnership with @indivisible.org for the National Day of Action on April 5th!
Stand Up for Science says: HANDS OFF OUR SCIENCE!
#standupforscience
#handsoffourscience
Find and register for an event near you: handsoff2025.com?utm_source=s...
Stand Up for Science says: HANDS OFF OUR SCIENCE!
#standupforscience
#handsoffourscience
Find and register for an event near you: handsoff2025.com?utm_source=s...
March 30, 2025 at 12:29 PM
The institution of Science in America is a public good that equalizes. It brings safety, advancement, protection, answers, cures, and economic benefit.
The NIH, alone, turns out $2.46 for every $1 invested.
HANDS OFF OUR SCIENCE!
April 5th, 2025
#scienceforall
#handsoffourscience
The NIH, alone, turns out $2.46 for every $1 invested.
HANDS OFF OUR SCIENCE!
April 5th, 2025
#scienceforall
#handsoffourscience
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It’s kinda weird that I even keep having this thought but that thought is: Gosh I hope the US govt doesn’t kidnap my students
March 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
It’s kinda weird that I even keep having this thought but that thought is: Gosh I hope the US govt doesn’t kidnap my students
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From the rescinded NIH Final Scientific Integrity Policy:
“The Final NIH Scientific Integrity Policy also includes NIH practices that will address important emerging topics in biomedical research, such as protecting against political interference.”
“The Final NIH Scientific Integrity Policy also includes NIH practices that will address important emerging topics in biomedical research, such as protecting against political interference.”
NIH has rescinded its scientific integrity policy. Hard to see this as anything other than clearing the way for shoddy research on things like vaccines. Regardless of the rationale, it's bad news for public health.
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
NOT-OD-25-080: Rescission of the Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the National Institutes of Health
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Rescission of the Final Scientific Integrity Policy of the National Institutes of Health NOT-OD-25-080. OD
grants.nih.gov
March 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
From the rescinded NIH Final Scientific Integrity Policy:
“The Final NIH Scientific Integrity Policy also includes NIH practices that will address important emerging topics in biomedical research, such as protecting against political interference.”
“The Final NIH Scientific Integrity Policy also includes NIH practices that will address important emerging topics in biomedical research, such as protecting against political interference.”
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Here's my speech at the MN State Capitol a few wks ago where I stress the need for science 🧪 & #scicomm to put a lot more effort into K-12 outreach.
Huge thanks to the MN organizers of @standupforscience.bsky.social (esp @lorabishop.bsky.social) for your leadership!
youtu.be/DVI9OeGQDig?... #edusky
Huge thanks to the MN organizers of @standupforscience.bsky.social (esp @lorabishop.bsky.social) for your leadership!
youtu.be/DVI9OeGQDig?... #edusky
Stand Up for Science Saint Paul, MN - Dr. Matt Wilkins
YouTube video by Stand Up for Science MN
youtu.be
March 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Here's my speech at the MN State Capitol a few wks ago where I stress the need for science 🧪 & #scicomm to put a lot more effort into K-12 outreach.
Huge thanks to the MN organizers of @standupforscience.bsky.social (esp @lorabishop.bsky.social) for your leadership!
youtu.be/DVI9OeGQDig?... #edusky
Huge thanks to the MN organizers of @standupforscience.bsky.social (esp @lorabishop.bsky.social) for your leadership!
youtu.be/DVI9OeGQDig?... #edusky
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International students are huge assets to the University of Minnesota. They move thousands of miles away from their families and support systems to learn from the best and the brightest.
I can’t imagine how terrified they are after learning ICE has detained one of their classmates.
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I can’t imagine how terrified they are after learning ICE has detained one of their classmates.
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March 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
International students are huge assets to the University of Minnesota. They move thousands of miles away from their families and support systems to learn from the best and the brightest.
I can’t imagine how terrified they are after learning ICE has detained one of their classmates.
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I can’t imagine how terrified they are after learning ICE has detained one of their classmates.
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Several weeks ago I spoke at the @standupforscience.bsky.social rally in Saint Paul. My speech, as well as the other awesome speeches are now available in full on YouTube.
Please listen and share widely.
Science is for everyone and we must stand up to defend it.
youtu.be/2phsYqhbldU?...
Please listen and share widely.
Science is for everyone and we must stand up to defend it.
youtu.be/2phsYqhbldU?...
Stand Up for Science Saint Paul, MN - Dr. Katie Loth
YouTube video by Stand Up for Science MN
youtu.be
March 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Several weeks ago I spoke at the @standupforscience.bsky.social rally in Saint Paul. My speech, as well as the other awesome speeches are now available in full on YouTube.
Please listen and share widely.
Science is for everyone and we must stand up to defend it.
youtu.be/2phsYqhbldU?...
Please listen and share widely.
Science is for everyone and we must stand up to defend it.
youtu.be/2phsYqhbldU?...
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The CDC has officially been compromised. Not by the hardworking and brilliant scientists there, but by the infection that is known as RFK Jr. In suppressing an expert report on the current measles outbreak showing the importance of MMR vaccination, we can no longer trust their communications.
March 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
The CDC has officially been compromised. Not by the hardworking and brilliant scientists there, but by the infection that is known as RFK Jr. In suppressing an expert report on the current measles outbreak showing the importance of MMR vaccination, we can no longer trust their communications.
We cannot allow this on our campus. This is one of our students and we need to do everything in our power to make sure they are safe and are provided due process. #umn #universityofminnesota
Well, UMN has officially been hit. We just got an email from our president that an international grad student was detained yesterday. No further details provided.
This. Is. Crushing.
This. Is. Crushing.
March 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
We cannot allow this on our campus. This is one of our students and we need to do everything in our power to make sure they are safe and are provided due process. #umn #universityofminnesota
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I'd like to see a response from the NIH and CDC on this one- the US scientific enterprise is under attack, no wonder scientists are considering leaving.
75% of US scientists who answered Nature poll consider leaving
More than 1,600 readers answered our poll; many said they were looking for jobs in Europe and Canada.
www.nature.com
March 28, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I'd like to see a response from the NIH and CDC on this one- the US scientific enterprise is under attack, no wonder scientists are considering leaving.
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Just so we are clear, this is authoritarian censorship.
At NIH, new fudging opportunities (NOFO) will need to be approved by DOGE. That should be a NOGO.
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Trump officials will screen NIH funding opportunities
Staff at biomedical agency worry about political interference in setting priorities
www.science.org
March 27, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Just so we are clear, this is authoritarian censorship.
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I recently attended a really good talk by someone who does firearm injury epidemiology. She said one of the lasting legacies of the severe US funding restrictions and exile of this work from research spaces for nearly two decades was losing a potential generation of scientists in the field. 1/n
March 27, 2025 at 3:56 AM
I recently attended a really good talk by someone who does firearm injury epidemiology. She said one of the lasting legacies of the severe US funding restrictions and exile of this work from research spaces for nearly two decades was losing a potential generation of scientists in the field. 1/n
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The President of the US and richest man on earth, unilaterally STOPPED children’s cancer research and clinical trials because they view them as “wasteful”.
If this doesn’t get your feet in the streets, I don’t know what will.
#standupforscience
#scienceforall
If this doesn’t get your feet in the streets, I don’t know what will.
#standupforscience
#scienceforall
March 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The President of the US and richest man on earth, unilaterally STOPPED children’s cancer research and clinical trials because they view them as “wasteful”.
If this doesn’t get your feet in the streets, I don’t know what will.
#standupforscience
#scienceforall
If this doesn’t get your feet in the streets, I don’t know what will.
#standupforscience
#scienceforall
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I still don’t get one thing. If COVID was a hoax what killed over 1 million Americans btwn 2020 and today?
‘The goal is to disassemble public health’: experts warn against US turn to vaccine skepticism
As measles sickens hundreds and health secretary RFK Jr spreads dubious information, experts sound the alarm
www.theguardian.com
March 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I still don’t get one thing. If COVID was a hoax what killed over 1 million Americans btwn 2020 and today?
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FREEDOM OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY IS FOUNDATIONAL TO A HEALTHY DEMOCRACY!
#standupforscience
#scienceforall
#standupforscience
#scienceforall
My federal grants with @wendymanning.bsky.social and Ann Meier were terminated last week. The language from the termination is below. It has been sad as we are being forced to say goodbye to members of our team. We are figuring out next steps. We remain deeply committed to studying all families.
March 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
FREEDOM OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY IS FOUNDATIONAL TO A HEALTHY DEMOCRACY!
#standupforscience
#scienceforall
#standupforscience
#scienceforall
Science is for everyone!
I know this idea may make people a tad uncomfortable, but my answer to "how big is the tent?" is:
There is room in the #standupforscience tent for anyone who has ever been impacted by cancer, addiction, diabetes, women's health issues, heart disease, and dementia.
#scienceforall
There is room in the #standupforscience tent for anyone who has ever been impacted by cancer, addiction, diabetes, women's health issues, heart disease, and dementia.
#scienceforall
March 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Science is for everyone!