Zandrea Ambrose (zandrea.bsky.social)

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@DeryaTR_ @shayanrm Why are you assuming 20%?

@shayanrm The NIH budget was $47 billion last year; assuming a 20% drop, it would still be about $40 billion this year. With $4–$5 billion in savings from indirect costs & intramural administration costs, I don’t foresee a major reduction in grant funding-will just be increased competition

I am absolutely NOT considering leaving the United States as a scientist. I immigrated to the U.S. 30 years ago for scientific training, eventually became a U.S. citizen, and started my own lab. America provided me with incredible opportunities in science, and I intend to continue here no matter what. However, the way we practice science must also fundamentally change soon. Scientists cannot ignore the AI revolution or continue with business as usual. Our primary goal should not merely be self-preservation or our status or status quo, but rather adapting proactively to this transformation. AI represents a tremendously positive and rapidly accelerating force for scientific progress. Our challenge as scientists is to harness AI effectively, making research more efficient and maximizing our contributions to improve the world. Currently, America is still the ideal environment for the advances in science and technology-acting as the locomotive driving humanity forward at an extraordinary pace. It’s also uniquely suited for experimentation, a country willing to pursue radically contrarian ideas and change. As scientists, we should value this aspect greatly, even if it occasionally contradicts our immediate self-interests. These opinions are entirely my own, and I recognize they are not shared by the overwhelming majority of my colleagues. But that’s ok, because This is the Way!

@Pitt_PMI is excited to see you at #ABRCMS2024 at Booth 1012! Stop by for candy & swag and say hi 👋🏼!

@Pitt_PMI is excited to see you at #ABRCMS2024 at Booth 1012! Come get some candy & swag and say hi 👋🏼!

If you are attending #ABRCMS2024 and are interested in microbiology and/or immunology, stop by the @Pitt_PMI booth (1012) and say 👋🏼!We also have a catered event on Friday evening!

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@AlexGuseman Come by my booth (1012)!

For those going to ABRCMs and wanting to see Pghs greatest hits w/ me. I will be going to 1.) butterjoint 2.) pirogies plus 3.) the penguins game 4.) Getting the 🦆 drink Bridges and Bourbon 5.) taking the Mon incline 6.) a ride on the gateway clipper I can’t wait 2 b 🏠

@Dschrempf @UW_Football I live in Pennsylvania. Would love a win! #bowdown #gohuskies

Still proud of our win last week! Let's get one at Penn State @UW_Football

@jish_fish 🙋🏻‍♀️

Any of my friends here on BlueSky? Looking to make a change and make a community in an Elon Musk-free zone. DM me if so and I'll connect to your profile.

I hate fantasy football. Somehow I find myself getting excited about both Russell Wilson and the deeply loathsome Pittsburgh Steelers (Super Bowl XL—Seahawks fans know).

Congratulations to @Pitt_PMI PhD students Sam Butler ( @Vignali_Lab ) for winning this year’s scientific achievement award and Jenna Nosek (DeLuca lab) for being the finalist for most well-rounded student!

And congratulations to my @PittCVR colleague and @Pitt_PMI faculty member @RVirologist for being the finalist this year!

Congratulations to @Pitt_PMI PhD students @CatMPhelps from the @MeiselLab and Sam Butler from the @Vignali_Lab in giving fantastic talks at the SOM Graduate Symposium organized by @BGSA_pitt ! 👏🏼👏🏼

Congratulations 🎉 to @BcellBruno from @Pitt_PMI for receiving the distinguished mentor award this year from @somgradpitt ! Very well deserved!

@CameronLabUNC From one swing state to another. Cheers!

Make sure you vote…

@slg1717 @CytokineSociety Now I know you didn’t rig it!

What a great looking bunch of new students!

I’m excited to welcome 24 incoming PhD and 3 MSTP students to the @Pitt_PMI family! #H2P

From the perspective of this Minnesotan, this checks out.

@RogueRifter @dboyles91 abhorrent

@dboyles91 Fluorescent for me, every time

Guarantee (thank you autocorrect)