The @WSUSpokane Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) partnered with @pasco_high to present health care information to students as a part of the Legacy Mentor Mentee Program. Over 20 students interested in the medical field participated in hands-on demonstrations. #wearepasco
(1/2) BREAKING: The #ACTForALS Act has been signed into law. Thank you to all #ALSAdvocates for the hard work it took to get this historic bill across the finish line. Thank you @POTUS for supporting people with #ALS & their loved ones. Your tireless support makes a difference!
Say 👋 to incoming MS1 student, Carson Bergstrom! “It’s such a unique thing and an honor to come back home to learn from and eventually serve my community,” he said.
🎉We couldn't be more excited to have Carson join #WSUMed25!
#WSUMedBound#Cougdocs 🥼
After a dramatic 2-0 quarterfinal win, we got a national semifinal game for my little brother’s team tonight in Dallas! We’re tuned in and fired up here in Washington. These dudes are making moves. Let’s gooooo! @SWXRightNow @TCAmericans@RobJesselson@SeattleKraken
Games are underway in the @ChipotleTweets - #USAHNationals Youth Tier II 14U group, and the competition is as fierce as ever.😤
Youth Tier II 14U feature → https://t.co/Wpj0Hksm53
In 2019 @DARPA issued a challenge to the research community to quickly isolate pathogens from a sample. PNNL’s method, called OmniScreen, is a promising new method for pathogen discovery. https://t.co/jQ6ZlZ2uYs
Kamala Harris has made history.
She brings a legion of firsts to the vice presidency: She will be the first woman, the first Black person, the first Indian American and the first Asian American to hold the office.
https://t.co/YC0sDK3Pzk
BREAKING: Joe Biden has been elected the 46th president of the United States, according to the AP — narrowly beating President Trump after a turbulent race.
More here: https://t.co/Ulpk1kSqOc
In their natural form, the CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors recognise DNA from viruses, but Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna – awarded this year’s #NobelPrize in Chemistry – proved that they could be controlled so that they can cut any DNA molecule at a predetermined site.
As humans diminish biodiversity by cutting down forests and building more infrastructure, they’re increasing the risk of disease pandemics such as COVID-19. Many ecologists have long suspected this, but a new study helps to reveal why. https://t.co/FuPTav5eiy
Carson Bergstrom ‘20 and Nate Sager ‘20 are hosting a podcast series that showcases capstone projects completed by their fellow 2020 #PLUgrads.
https://t.co/QwHh0AbFa8
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer to acquire 100 million doses of its vaccine candidate against the coronavirus, if it's approved by the FDA.
https://t.co/QYSisrFDmf
Is this why he said not to have a life plan @PLUNEWS? Dr. Foege is a super-Lute who helped eradicate smallpox and has come back to help lead a group for equitable distribution of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine. #AttawayLutes https://t.co/kJELC8eOaI
@jackieohhmygosh I'm here for chaotic appreciation posts. It definitely deserves it's own Twitter account... One where I'm not there, but I'm flattered by the kindness although my introverted, awkward self feels like this dog😂
Hey! I was one of those Pasco kids who dreamt of becoming a scientist at PNNL! I am proud to now work at such an incredible place and return to my home to help connect more PSD kids interested in STEM. ☺️🧬
Battelle and Pacific Northwest Laboratory are incredible partners. Their support is an absolute game changer for the youth of this community. I am proud to serve shoulder to shoulder with these incredible organizations.
In the world of chemistry, Black chemists have long been in low numbers, especially in the academic pipeline, and still routinely fall out of that pipeline at every level. Here are the latest data collected from @NSF' NCSES and @OxideChem. #BlackAndSTEM#BlackAFinSTEM
The Orphan Drug act is not our best work in health policy. COVID-19 has illuminated that further. I’ve written on rare disease treatment and spoken to people around the globe. Finding treatments for “rare diseases” and making them accessible is the right thing to do.
Gilead has submitted a request to the FDA to rescind the orphan drug designation it was granted for its investigational antiviral for the treatment of COVID-19 and is waiving all benefits that accompany the designation. Read more: https://t.co/tLWNTRODZJ.
Our hearts go out to Frates family and Boston community. @PeteFrates3 changed the trajectory of ALS forever and showed the world how to live with a fatal disease. His efforts to lead the Ice Bucket Challenge had a significant impact on the search for treatments and a cure for ALS