tfiedler
@tfiedler7.bsky.social
Scientist interested in microbes. Also a book lover. Work at Fred Hutch Cancer Center.
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Mt Baker (Koma Kulshan) and the Space Needle at sunset, as seen from W Seattle, Washington
📸Jack Darling
📸Jack Darling
January 22, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Mt Baker (Koma Kulshan) and the Space Needle at sunset, as seen from W Seattle, Washington
📸Jack Darling
📸Jack Darling
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🧪IMPORTANT! This graphic explains how science all over the US is funded. Congress approved a 2% increase in the #NIH budget for FY 26.
Buried in the bill-
Shift of ~40% of grants to MYF. This will still result in a 35% DECREASE in the NUMBER of grants funded per yr.
Russel Vought is behind this.
Buried in the bill-
Shift of ~40% of grants to MYF. This will still result in a 35% DECREASE in the NUMBER of grants funded per yr.
Russel Vought is behind this.
January 22, 2026 at 1:25 AM
🧪IMPORTANT! This graphic explains how science all over the US is funded. Congress approved a 2% increase in the #NIH budget for FY 26.
Buried in the bill-
Shift of ~40% of grants to MYF. This will still result in a 35% DECREASE in the NUMBER of grants funded per yr.
Russel Vought is behind this.
Buried in the bill-
Shift of ~40% of grants to MYF. This will still result in a 35% DECREASE in the NUMBER of grants funded per yr.
Russel Vought is behind this.
Saving and sharing so I have it for folks I know with kiddos!
January 7, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Saving and sharing so I have it for folks I know with kiddos!
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📢 Attention undergrads & first-year med students! Apply now for Fred Hutch’s 8-week Summer Internship on Infectious Diseases in the Imunocompromised Host! Hands-on research + expert mentorship in state-of-the-art labs.
🦠 Apply by Jan. 30, 2026: https://bit.ly/48K89SV
🦠 Apply by Jan. 30, 2026: https://bit.ly/48K89SV
December 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
📢 Attention undergrads & first-year med students! Apply now for Fred Hutch’s 8-week Summer Internship on Infectious Diseases in the Imunocompromised Host! Hands-on research + expert mentorship in state-of-the-art labs.
🦠 Apply by Jan. 30, 2026: https://bit.ly/48K89SV
🦠 Apply by Jan. 30, 2026: https://bit.ly/48K89SV
Congratulations to a wonderful person and scientist!!
IDSA has selected Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, FIDSA, as its next chief executive officer, effective Jan. 12, 2026.
Learn more: bit.ly/4pHt2nF
Learn more: bit.ly/4pHt2nF
December 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Congratulations to a wonderful person and scientist!!
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INBOX: Former NIAID director Jeanne Marrazzo is suing the Trump administration.
She alleges the NIH violated her constitutional rights and illegally fired her after she blew the whistle on actions that jeopardized public health and violated federal law.
She alleges the NIH violated her constitutional rights and illegally fired her after she blew the whistle on actions that jeopardized public health and violated federal law.
December 16, 2025 at 9:27 PM
INBOX: Former NIAID director Jeanne Marrazzo is suing the Trump administration.
She alleges the NIH violated her constitutional rights and illegally fired her after she blew the whistle on actions that jeopardized public health and violated federal law.
She alleges the NIH violated her constitutional rights and illegally fired her after she blew the whistle on actions that jeopardized public health and violated federal law.
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It’s been a tough week for many across Washington. Here’s a reminder that brighter skies are ahead.
Our hearts are with everyone impacted by flooding in the Pacific Northwest. Stay safe, stay connected, and know we’re thinking of you. 💙
Our hearts are with everyone impacted by flooding in the Pacific Northwest. Stay safe, stay connected, and know we’re thinking of you. 💙
December 14, 2025 at 12:12 AM
It’s been a tough week for many across Washington. Here’s a reminder that brighter skies are ahead.
Our hearts are with everyone impacted by flooding in the Pacific Northwest. Stay safe, stay connected, and know we’re thinking of you. 💙
Our hearts are with everyone impacted by flooding in the Pacific Northwest. Stay safe, stay connected, and know we’re thinking of you. 💙
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There aren’t many things worse one can imagine than the loss of a child.
But the loss of a child to a vaccine preventable disease is a pain no parent or family should ever have to bear.
Sowing distrust about vaccines, arguably the greatest public health success of all time, is pure evil.
But the loss of a child to a vaccine preventable disease is a pain no parent or family should ever have to bear.
Sowing distrust about vaccines, arguably the greatest public health success of all time, is pure evil.
December 6, 2025 at 8:37 PM
There aren’t many things worse one can imagine than the loss of a child.
But the loss of a child to a vaccine preventable disease is a pain no parent or family should ever have to bear.
Sowing distrust about vaccines, arguably the greatest public health success of all time, is pure evil.
But the loss of a child to a vaccine preventable disease is a pain no parent or family should ever have to bear.
Sowing distrust about vaccines, arguably the greatest public health success of all time, is pure evil.
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Not yet including our late big donation as well last minute donations, we have already passed our HIGHEST ANNUAL DOLLAR AMOUNT RAISED for #HCWvsHunger EVER.
Speechless, grateful, and so very happy.
TOGETHER WE CAN DO REALLY GOOD THINGS.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen 💜🍎
Speechless, grateful, and so very happy.
TOGETHER WE CAN DO REALLY GOOD THINGS.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen 💜🍎
December 3, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Not yet including our late big donation as well last minute donations, we have already passed our HIGHEST ANNUAL DOLLAR AMOUNT RAISED for #HCWvsHunger EVER.
Speechless, grateful, and so very happy.
TOGETHER WE CAN DO REALLY GOOD THINGS.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen 💜🍎
Speechless, grateful, and so very happy.
TOGETHER WE CAN DO REALLY GOOD THINGS.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen 💜🍎
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Later this week, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will discuss ending universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth in the United States. If this change is enacted, it will have deadly consequences for our children.
December 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Later this week, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will discuss ending universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth in the United States. If this change is enacted, it will have deadly consequences for our children.
Proud to support team meal-ioidosis for this year's annual @hcwvshunger.bsky.social #HCWvsHunger and give to my local food-bank!
Donate and participate hcwvshunger.org
Donate and participate hcwvshunger.org
December 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Proud to support team meal-ioidosis for this year's annual @hcwvshunger.bsky.social #HCWvsHunger and give to my local food-bank!
Donate and participate hcwvshunger.org
Donate and participate hcwvshunger.org
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Dr. Nick Quinn-Bohmann will present a Keynote Talk at this year's Future of the Microbiome Winter Summit (Nov. 18-20).
He'll talk about his work on using community-scale metabolic modeling to design personalized, microbiome-informed interventions. futureofmicrobiome.com/winter-summi...
He'll talk about his work on using community-scale metabolic modeling to design personalized, microbiome-informed interventions. futureofmicrobiome.com/winter-summi...
Winter Summit 2025 | The Future of Microbiome
Future of the Microbiome2025 Winter Summit Join us November 18-20, 2025! REGISTER NOW The Future of the Microbiome Winter Summit explores what’s next for the microbiome industry, bringing together bri...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Dr. Nick Quinn-Bohmann will present a Keynote Talk at this year's Future of the Microbiome Winter Summit (Nov. 18-20).
He'll talk about his work on using community-scale metabolic modeling to design personalized, microbiome-informed interventions. futureofmicrobiome.com/winter-summi...
He'll talk about his work on using community-scale metabolic modeling to design personalized, microbiome-informed interventions. futureofmicrobiome.com/winter-summi...
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Thanks @microbiologysociety.org for promoting our work! Umbribacter vaginalis is also associated with increased risk for HIV acquisition in women. Bacterial colonies resemble tiny micro droplets of water. One cannot measure growth using optical density. These tiny bacteria are very ghost-like!
Pinch, punch, it's Microbe of the Month 🦠 Introducing Umbribacter vaginalis!
The novel bacterium was isolated from vaginal fluid samples of people with bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common condition in which the vaginal microbiome becomes disturbed by an overgrowth of bacteria.
The novel bacterium was isolated from vaginal fluid samples of people with bacterial vaginosis (BV), a common condition in which the vaginal microbiome becomes disturbed by an overgrowth of bacteria.
November 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Thanks @microbiologysociety.org for promoting our work! Umbribacter vaginalis is also associated with increased risk for HIV acquisition in women. Bacterial colonies resemble tiny micro droplets of water. One cannot measure growth using optical density. These tiny bacteria are very ghost-like!
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Co-sign strongly.
And kids should be allowed to use the restroom when they need to.
Which shouldn’t be an outlandish statement yet here we are.
And kids should be allowed to use the restroom when they need to.
Which shouldn’t be an outlandish statement yet here we are.
Tampons and pads should be in all public restrooms - ESPECIALLY schools. Stock them like toilet paper.
Scotland, New Zealand, even Kenya do it.
But not the USA, where men (and even some women) are so aggressively sexist that they fight AGAINST period products in schools.
Scotland, New Zealand, even Kenya do it.
But not the USA, where men (and even some women) are so aggressively sexist that they fight AGAINST period products in schools.
October 30, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Co-sign strongly.
And kids should be allowed to use the restroom when they need to.
Which shouldn’t be an outlandish statement yet here we are.
And kids should be allowed to use the restroom when they need to.
Which shouldn’t be an outlandish statement yet here we are.
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I often emphasize that there are rarely "silver bullets" that magically solve problems but vaccines are one of the closest things we have and it's mind-boggling and enraging to watch this "debate" unfold during my lifetime
The polio immunisation program started in the USA in 1955.
Look what happened next.
Look what happened next.
September 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I often emphasize that there are rarely "silver bullets" that magically solve problems but vaccines are one of the closest things we have and it's mind-boggling and enraging to watch this "debate" unfold during my lifetime
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Fred Hutch researchers received $1M from the Washington Research Foundation to accelerate the development of technologies with significant potential to improve patient health. Congrats to Drs. Sujatha Srinivasan, David Fredricks, Dan Raftery and Kristin Lastwika! Read more: https://bit.ly/3Vn6xHk
September 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Fred Hutch researchers received $1M from the Washington Research Foundation to accelerate the development of technologies with significant potential to improve patient health. Congrats to Drs. Sujatha Srinivasan, David Fredricks, Dan Raftery and Kristin Lastwika! Read more: https://bit.ly/3Vn6xHk
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My latest commentary with the Baker Institute @riceuniversity.bsky.social
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New COVID-19 Vaccine Restrictions and Their Impact | Baker Institute
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines to protect against the latest strain. Unlike earlier rollouts, this authorization comes with added restrictions. In ...
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September 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
My latest commentary with the Baker Institute @riceuniversity.bsky.social
www.bakerinstitute.org/research/new...
www.bakerinstitute.org/research/new...
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This is courage from former NIH leaders.
Thank you, Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo and Dr. Kathleen Neuzil, former heads of two NIH institutes.
"[removed] after objecting to Trump/[Vought] efforts to undermine vaccines, flout court orders, withhold research money and politicize the grant-making process." 1/🧪
Thank you, Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo and Dr. Kathleen Neuzil, former heads of two NIH institutes.
"[removed] after objecting to Trump/[Vought] efforts to undermine vaccines, flout court orders, withhold research money and politicize the grant-making process." 1/🧪
Whistle-Blower Complaints Detail Tension Over Vaccines at N.I.H.
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September 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
This is courage from former NIH leaders.
Thank you, Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo and Dr. Kathleen Neuzil, former heads of two NIH institutes.
"[removed] after objecting to Trump/[Vought] efforts to undermine vaccines, flout court orders, withhold research money and politicize the grant-making process." 1/🧪
Thank you, Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo and Dr. Kathleen Neuzil, former heads of two NIH institutes.
"[removed] after objecting to Trump/[Vought] efforts to undermine vaccines, flout court orders, withhold research money and politicize the grant-making process." 1/🧪
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IDSA calls on insurers to cover COVID vaccines consistent with medical recommendations and evidence, and urges Congress to conduct strong oversight of the Administration’s decision restricting Americans’ freedom to choose vaccination.
Our statement: https://bit.ly/3JBFPb6
Our statement: https://bit.ly/3JBFPb6
August 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
IDSA calls on insurers to cover COVID vaccines consistent with medical recommendations and evidence, and urges Congress to conduct strong oversight of the Administration’s decision restricting Americans’ freedom to choose vaccination.
Our statement: https://bit.ly/3JBFPb6
Our statement: https://bit.ly/3JBFPb6
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More than 5,000 cyclists, walkers, runners and volunteers brought color, energy and connection to Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s annual bike ride and walk/run. https://bit.ly/4fIFJKN
Every mile counts: Thousands unite for Fred Hutch Obliteride
On Saturday, Aug. 9, a winding sea of neon orange set Seattle aglow, as more than 5,000 cyclists, walkers, runners and virtual participants came together for Obliteride, Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s ann...
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August 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
More than 5,000 cyclists, walkers, runners and volunteers brought color, energy and connection to Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s annual bike ride and walk/run. https://bit.ly/4fIFJKN
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Helen Chu is one of the ousted #ACIP members. She spoke to me today about her grave concerns for future vaccination policy and vaccine access in the United States. www.statnews.com/2025/06/10/c...
Ousted CDC vaccine adviser says RFK Jr.'s message is clear: ‘Scientific expertise is no longer of use’
Terminated CDC vaccine adviser Helen Chu spoke with STAT about her fears for the future of vaccine policy
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June 11, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Helen Chu is one of the ousted #ACIP members. She spoke to me today about her grave concerns for future vaccination policy and vaccine access in the United States. www.statnews.com/2025/06/10/c...
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Secretary Kennedy's announcement that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women could reduce vaccine access for millions of Americans.
IDSA urges insurers to maintain coverage for COVID-19 vaccines: bit.ly/4jjmwPV
IDSA urges insurers to maintain coverage for COVID-19 vaccines: bit.ly/4jjmwPV
May 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Secretary Kennedy's announcement that COVID-19 vaccines will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women could reduce vaccine access for millions of Americans.
IDSA urges insurers to maintain coverage for COVID-19 vaccines: bit.ly/4jjmwPV
IDSA urges insurers to maintain coverage for COVID-19 vaccines: bit.ly/4jjmwPV
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I found this post by @kkjetelina.bsky.social to be a really good discussion of the recent FDA COVID vaccine announcement
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Covid-19 vaccines, what just happened at the FDA, and why it matters
This is not how vaccine policy should be made.
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May 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
I found this post by @kkjetelina.bsky.social to be a really good discussion of the recent FDA COVID vaccine announcement
yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/covid-19-v...
yourlocalepidemiologist.substack.com/p/covid-19-v...
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I had a chat with the folks at @cnn.com about menopause. Here are a few things I'd like you to know: www.cnn.com/2025/05/13/h...
5 things Samantha Bee’s menopause expert wants you to know | CNN
Menopause has long been shrouded in mystery and shame. A comedian discusses her experience and the internet’s ob-gyn offers five things to know about that
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May 14, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I had a chat with the folks at @cnn.com about menopause. Here are a few things I'd like you to know: www.cnn.com/2025/05/13/h...
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I hope the rest of the world can take advantage of this because I’m not sure these shots will be available in the US anytime soon.
May 11, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I hope the rest of the world can take advantage of this because I’m not sure these shots will be available in the US anytime soon.