Researchers Organizing Committee at Sinai-UAW
@rocsuaw.bsky.social
We are senior researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai forming a union to have a voice in our working conditions and improve research at Sinai as whole.
We will stand with our brothers and sisters at @nynurses.bsky.social until they win! #FairContractNow
January 24, 2026 at 12:39 AM
We will stand with our brothers and sisters at @nynurses.bsky.social until they win! #FairContractNow
Freezing nights don’t stop us from supporting @nynurses.bsky.social on strike at Mount Sinai. Their fight for dignity and safe working conditions is our fight too ✊ #WhenWeFightWeWin
January 17, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Freezing nights don’t stop us from supporting @nynurses.bsky.social on strike at Mount Sinai. Their fight for dignity and safe working conditions is our fight too ✊ #WhenWeFightWeWin
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"EBRI would help sustain the vital funding streams that keep progress in psychiatry moving forwards." - Justice Simonetti, Graduate Student Researcher Icahn School of Medicne at Mount Sinai
January 17, 2026 at 4:31 AM
"EBRI would help sustain the vital funding streams that keep progress in psychiatry moving forwards." - Justice Simonetti, Graduate Student Researcher Icahn School of Medicne at Mount Sinai
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"Before 2025 we relied on several grants from NIH but when they got expired we lost a lot of good scientists. As a New Yorker I believe we should keep investing in medical research to keep all of our work ongoing at the top level." - Debmalya Mitra, Associate Research Scientist Columbia University
January 15, 2026 at 2:10 PM
"Before 2025 we relied on several grants from NIH but when they got expired we lost a lot of good scientists. As a New Yorker I believe we should keep investing in medical research to keep all of our work ongoing at the top level." - Debmalya Mitra, Associate Research Scientist Columbia University
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"Before 2025 we relied on several grants from NIH but when they got expired we lost a lot of good scientists. As a New Yorker I believe we should keep investing in medical research to keep all of our work ongoing at the top level." - Debmalya Mitra, Associate Research Scientist Columbia University
January 15, 2026 at 4:27 AM
"Before 2025 we relied on several grants from NIH but when they got expired we lost a lot of good scientists. As a New Yorker I believe we should keep investing in medical research to keep all of our work ongoing at the top level." - Debmalya Mitra, Associate Research Scientist Columbia University
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"EBRI would allow me to stay and continue the important research that sustains the well-being of all New Yorkers." - Stefano Cataldi @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @stepsbystef.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 5:09 AM
"EBRI would allow me to stay and continue the important research that sustains the well-being of all New Yorkers." - Stefano Cataldi @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @stepsbystef.bsky.social
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Lobbying in Albany with @uaw.org and @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social for the Empire Biomedical Research Institute. Learn more:
@fundnyscience.bsky.social.
@fundnyscience.bsky.social.
January 13, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Lobbying in Albany with @uaw.org and @cpw-uaw4100.bsky.social for the Empire Biomedical Research Institute. Learn more:
@fundnyscience.bsky.social.
@fundnyscience.bsky.social.
Today we stood with striking nurses @nynurses.bsky.social on the picket line fighting for safe staffing, quality patient care, and fair working conditions. Solidarity forever✊
January 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Today we stood with striking nurses @nynurses.bsky.social on the picket line fighting for safe staffing, quality patient care, and fair working conditions. Solidarity forever✊
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"NY State has a long history as a leader in biomedical research and training and the proposed EBRI will allow us to continue to build this legacy by ensuring steady research and training funds that never hamper scientific progress." Matty Lesko, Grad. Student Researcher @sunyofficial.bsky.social
January 14, 2026 at 1:03 AM
"NY State has a long history as a leader in biomedical research and training and the proposed EBRI will allow us to continue to build this legacy by ensuring steady research and training funds that never hamper scientific progress." Matty Lesko, Grad. Student Researcher @sunyofficial.bsky.social
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"Increased state funding for biomedical research in New York would combat recent threats to basic research and pave the way for discoveries that can benefit New Yorkers and stimulate the state economy.” - Paige Arnold, Postdoctoral Fellow @rockefeller.edu
January 12, 2026 at 9:10 PM
"Increased state funding for biomedical research in New York would combat recent threats to basic research and pave the way for discoveries that can benefit New Yorkers and stimulate the state economy.” - Paige Arnold, Postdoctoral Fellow @rockefeller.edu
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"Dedicated state funding for science could help to alleviate the growing uncertainty which will attract and retain talent coming to New York from all over the world to perform practice-changing research." - Juliane Grimm, Postdoctoral Fellow @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 1:37 AM
"Dedicated state funding for science could help to alleviate the growing uncertainty which will attract and retain talent coming to New York from all over the world to perform practice-changing research." - Juliane Grimm, Postdoctoral Fellow @einsteinmededu.bsky.social
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Today in Albany, we made the case to dozens of state legislators and staff for investing in NY science through the Empire State Biomedical Research proposal. #FundNYScience
January 13, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Today in Albany, we made the case to dozens of state legislators and staff for investing in NY science through the Empire State Biomedical Research proposal. #FundNYScience
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"My Lab's funding has been affected by the Trump administration's attacks on higher education. This limits how much research can get done and how many students and postdocs we can recruit. We need state funding to protect research and researchers. The time is now to fund the #EBRI." - Andrea Joseph
January 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM
"My Lab's funding has been affected by the Trump administration's attacks on higher education. This limits how much research can get done and how many students and postdocs we can recruit. We need state funding to protect research and researchers. The time is now to fund the #EBRI." - Andrea Joseph
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Stand up for science research, time for creative and bold solutions ! @uawregion9a.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social
"When science funding is disrupted, it doesn’t just slow down discovery, it also cuts short promising careers, with rippling effects on society and healthcare. We actually have a real opportunity right now to change the narrative, right here in NY." @samhegde.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Stand up for science research, time for creative and bold solutions ! @uawregion9a.bsky.social @standupforscience.bsky.social
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"When science funding is disrupted, it doesn’t just slow down discovery, it also cuts short promising careers, with rippling effects on society and healthcare. We actually have a real opportunity right now to change the narrative, right here in NY." @samhegde.bsky.social
January 10, 2026 at 11:48 PM
"When science funding is disrupted, it doesn’t just slow down discovery, it also cuts short promising careers, with rippling effects on society and healthcare. We actually have a real opportunity right now to change the narrative, right here in NY." @samhegde.bsky.social
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State-backed research funding will make NY a haven for biomedical progress! @governor.ny.gov & Albany can capitalize on this opportunity by supporting EBRI !
Was moved to see such a broad + committed coalition across @nycures.bsky.social @amsny and @uawregion9a.bsky.social . Science is political !
Was moved to see such a broad + committed coalition across @nycures.bsky.social @amsny and @uawregion9a.bsky.social . Science is political !
Over 600 New Yorkers attended our Virtual Town Hall today to advocate for state-based science funding! We were joined by researchers, patients, institutions, and elected officials. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 11:15 PM
State-backed research funding will make NY a haven for biomedical progress! @governor.ny.gov & Albany can capitalize on this opportunity by supporting EBRI !
Was moved to see such a broad + committed coalition across @nycures.bsky.social @amsny and @uawregion9a.bsky.social . Science is political !
Was moved to see such a broad + committed coalition across @nycures.bsky.social @amsny and @uawregion9a.bsky.social . Science is political !
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Over 600 New Yorkers attended our Virtual Town Hall today to advocate for state-based science funding! We were joined by researchers, patients, institutions, and elected officials. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social
January 9, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Over 600 New Yorkers attended our Virtual Town Hall today to advocate for state-based science funding! We were joined by researchers, patients, institutions, and elected officials. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social
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Thanks to elected leaders & staff who listened to our stories, expressed support, and asked thoughtful questions to move this discussion forward
@sengianaris.bsky.social
@jessicaramosqns.bsky.social
@senatorharckham.bsky.social
@RachelMayNY.bsky.social
Sen. Bynoe
Sen. Scarcella-Spanton
Sen. Brouk
@sengianaris.bsky.social
@jessicaramosqns.bsky.social
@senatorharckham.bsky.social
@RachelMayNY.bsky.social
Sen. Bynoe
Sen. Scarcella-Spanton
Sen. Brouk
January 9, 2026 at 11:03 PM
Thanks to elected leaders & staff who listened to our stories, expressed support, and asked thoughtful questions to move this discussion forward
@sengianaris.bsky.social
@jessicaramosqns.bsky.social
@senatorharckham.bsky.social
@RachelMayNY.bsky.social
Sen. Bynoe
Sen. Scarcella-Spanton
Sen. Brouk
@sengianaris.bsky.social
@jessicaramosqns.bsky.social
@senatorharckham.bsky.social
@RachelMayNY.bsky.social
Sen. Bynoe
Sen. Scarcella-Spanton
Sen. Brouk
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Our Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research is tomorrow, Friday Jan 9, 12pm. Join New York researchers and elected officials, medical colleges, and patients to discuss how state funding can drive life-saving biomedical research across New York.
January 8, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Our Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research is tomorrow, Friday Jan 9, 12pm. Join New York researchers and elected officials, medical colleges, and patients to discuss how state funding can drive life-saving biomedical research across New York.
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Science saves lives, creates jobs, and strengthens New York’s economy. We’re fighting for the state to invest in the science that serves the public good. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov
January 8, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Science saves lives, creates jobs, and strengthens New York’s economy. We’re fighting for the state to invest in the science that serves the public good. @amsnyc.bsky.social @nycures.bsky.social @uawregion9a.bsky.social @governor.ny.gov
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"New York is a place of ideas, opportunities and growth. Establishing EBRI will allow scientists to focus on them." - Daniel Savran, Postdoctoral Research Scientist @columbiauniversity.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM
"New York is a place of ideas, opportunities and growth. Establishing EBRI will allow scientists to focus on them." - Daniel Savran, Postdoctoral Research Scientist @columbiauniversity.bsky.social
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We’re holding Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research on January 9! Join researchers, medical colleges, patients, and political allies to discuss how state funding can advance life-saving research. Let us know if you can make it! fundnyscience.org
January 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM
We’re holding Virtual Statewide Town Hall for Medical Research on January 9! Join researchers, medical colleges, patients, and political allies to discuss how state funding can advance life-saving research. Let us know if you can make it! fundnyscience.org
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Researchers across New York State are calling @governor.ny.gov and our elected representatives about the urgent need to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research Institute (EBRI), which would fund live-saving biomedical research through the state budget! #EBRI #NewYork #Science #Funding
January 5, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Researchers across New York State are calling @governor.ny.gov and our elected representatives about the urgent need to invest in the Empire Biomedical Research Institute (EBRI), which would fund live-saving biomedical research through the state budget! #EBRI #NewYork #Science #Funding
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"With expanded access to funding, we can develop tools so that other scientists can use them in their own work, increasing our ability to develop cures for a wide range of debilitating diseases." - Alexandra Bradu, Associate Research Scientist @nygenome.org
January 5, 2026 at 1:33 AM
"With expanded access to funding, we can develop tools so that other scientists can use them in their own work, increasing our ability to develop cures for a wide range of debilitating diseases." - Alexandra Bradu, Associate Research Scientist @nygenome.org
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We are researchers organizing with @nycures.bsky.social AMSNY @uawregion9a.bsky.social to fund life-saving science in the State of New York. Join us! www.fundnyscience.org #FundNYScience
Fund NY Science
www.fundnyscience.org
December 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We are researchers organizing with @nycures.bsky.social AMSNY @uawregion9a.bsky.social to fund life-saving science in the State of New York. Join us! www.fundnyscience.org #FundNYScience