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Ryan Smith
@vectorimmunity.bsky.social
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Assoc. Prof at Iowa State. Vector biology and innate immunity. Lover of mosquitoes and tacos. Caffeine and history buff. Unlikely midwesterner. Thoughts are my own.
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Congrats Becky!
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August 6, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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I wouldn’t say unhinged, but it was fun. I would say it was more of a show than a concert. We still had a great time
June 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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The phone calls are soooo much better...
May 16, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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March 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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When it rains it pours
March 4, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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New
March 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Got the NoA on a R01 through NIAID last Monday. Full award with normal IDCs.
March 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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The biggest hit to extramural program staff appears to be grants management specialists (GMSs). It appears that 15-20% of GMSs were terminated.

This is quite concerning since these folks have already missed essentially a month of getting-grants-out time and have lots to do. They already work hard.
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February 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Thanks Greg! Much appreciated!
January 17, 2025 at 4:10 PM