Dr. Taison Bell

Today I had the incredible honor of delivering the keynote address for the #UVA22 graduating class. My speech centered on how the physiology I teach in the @uvahealthnews Medical ICU relates to life’s journey. The speech is available here👇🏾 1/ news.virginia.edu/content/final-…

RNA vaccines aren't just for COVID. New research led by @TaisonBell, MD, maps $1.65B in NIH funding spanning cancer, Alzheimer's, HIV, and more. The science is there. The question is whether we keep funding it. 🧬 📙 bit.ly/4cxT6OB

@angie_rasmussen @akelvinlab Thank you for the thoughtful commentary 🙏🏾

“Excising RNA vaccine research from the NIH research portfolio is antithetical to current goals of making America healthy.” Glad to join @akelvinlab on the need to document the impact of MAHA funding cuts to understand the grave consequences to come. jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

@CarlosdelRio7 @DrQuinnCapers4 It was great catching up!

Always fun to be with and learn from ⁦@DrQuinnCapers4⁩ and ⁦@TaisonBell⁩

@epictetusMD @mghmedres Looking forward to it!

Delighted to see that @TaisonBell will be giving the Bazari Lecture on Medical Education this week for Medical Grand Rounds @mghmedres.

theatlantic.com/health/archive… "Inside the Collapse at the NIH" Dr. Taison Bell talks with The Atlantic about the importance of NIH funding for medical research. @TaisonBell @UVA_PCCM #UVADoM #UVAMedicine #UVADepartmentOfMedicine #NIH #grantfreeze #federalfreeze

@ChelseaClinton Well said 👏🏾

Lies and conspiracies about my family and me are nothing new. Still, I am particularly troubled by the absurd claims that continue to pervade social media this week, fact checks be damned. Facts: I’m proud of the Clinton Foundation work that has helped tens of millions of people worldwide. Our impact speaks for itself. I don’t take a cent from the Foundation. Never have. In fact, my family personally contributes meaningfully to our work each year. Misinformation isn't just noise—it's a weapon. Efforts to undermine good work won't stop us, and we stand in solidarity with those who are committed to truth, public health, progress, and the endless potential of our future.

@alexisohanian I hope you have a speedy recovery 🙏🏾

After tracking some suspicious nodules on my thyroid for the last 4 years, I recently got half of it surgically removed. The nodules were getting bigger & the latest biopsy revealed they'd very likely turn cancerous. My mom had breast cancer around this age (41) and then ultimately died from brain cancer a decade or so later. I hate cancer. I wasn't gonna take any chances; the surgery was smooth and I'm extra grateful this Thanksgiving because I got the call this morning that my now-removed-half-of-thyroid was indeed full of some gnarly nodules that were very likely to become cancerous. The worst part tbh has been not being able to lift for 2 weeks but big fella will be back at it next week and I took my girls to Disney World this week so life is wonderful. To my fellow, men — make those doctor's appointments — especially if y'all are dads. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

@BhadeliaMD Not sure what I'm doing yet. But here for now

The rapid exit of folks off this platform is very evident. I have an account on that other platform with clear skies (same handle) but frankly- If I leave here a) I’m worried about letting this place become even more of a disinformation amplifier b) at least right now -I’m not sure if I have the energy to invest in another platform. I might just quit social media at that point. Seems like a good time to do so. I know a lot of people are going through their own journey about this right now.

We all want a healthier world; RFK Jr isn’t the answer. The playing field is now completely changed. Instead of pushing the needle forward toward a healthier society, it’s now more about keeping it from moving backward. We have our work cut out for us.

Sadly, I’m not surprised. An absolutely irresponsible nomination.

@gradydoctor @TuskegeeUniv Praying for you and your family 🙏🏾

After a beautiful, peaceful weekend at our centennial homecoming celebration, our @TuskegeeUniv family was impacted by the epidemic of gun violence. We are fortunate that our TU scholar and family are safe. I appreciate the love and concern. 🥺❤️💛🙏🏽

While I’m doomscrolling my wife drove a young woman to the polls just now. And that’s exactly the energy we need today. Black women, y’all. 🖤

@alexisohanian Good ever in the crowd. Sorry I missed you!

👏👏👏 Hoos taking care of business so far tonight. Always good coming home

@DrRossanaRosa @IDWeekmtg @jptorrest @IDSAInfo Whew! @drjootz and I moderated that session. Amazing moment in the room when that graph was shown. It took all we had to not cry on stage 🥲

7 yo: Are you crying? Me: Yes 🥹 7 yo: Are you a watching something romantic? Me: No, I’m watching the data from Chile’s RSV infant immunization campaign 🥹🥰🇨🇱 @IDWeekmtg @jptorrest

@FrnMoroniMD @CardioUva @UVACardsFellows @UvaDOM Congratulations!

Honored for this opportunity! Excited to be joining @CardioUva faculty soon! @UVACardsFellows @UvaDOM

@ChrisKramerMD @FrnMoroniMD @CardioUva @UVACardsFellows @UvaDOM @SempreRossa @MichaelRagosta @RajanPatelMD @AmitRPatelMD @mikevalentineMD @ToddVillinesMD @PamelaMasonEP Fantastic!

I am pleased to announce that @FrnMoroniMD will be joining @CardioUVA as our first Critical Care Cardiologist in summer 2025. Welcome Francesco! @UVACardsFellows @UvaDOM @SempreRossa @MichaelRagosta @RajanPatelMD @AmitRPatelMD @mikevalentineMD @ToddVillinesMD @PamelaMasonEP

@jmvyasmdphd @ColumbiaMed @Columbia Congrats!

So excited to join @ColumbiaMed! I have focused my career on supporting the next generation in academic med. The Vagelos Institute for Biomedical Research Education will leverage strengths of @Columbia to build the best environment for physician-scientists from UME to faculty!

@UREssien @theNAMedicine 💪🏿

Grateful to have been selected as one of 10 emerging leaders in health and Medicine by @theNAMedicine. ✨ Being surrounded by all this scientific excellence has been inspiring. 🧑🏾‍🔬👨🏾‍🔬 Excited for the mentorship & community the next 3 years will bring. 👊🏾 uclahealth.org/news/release/d…

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@michellemorse @InequityKills @PIH @nycHealthy Awesome!

I am speechless! It is a HUGE honor to be acknowledged in this way and to receive this recognition alongside such magnificent people! Mesi anpil #OpheliaDahl for your leadership and support! time.com/7023560/michel… Thanks to @InequityKills @PIH @nycHealthy