Laura

Data scientist, cyclist, plant mom, amateur cellist

[Laura @LauraMel]

@bkives @dexmcmillan The lack of clear denominator is also super misleading.

[Laura @LauraMel]

@bkives @dexmcmillan This graphic is missing so much data and is normalized in the strangest way (-%). Just use the one below.

[Jacques Marcoux @jacquesmarcoux]

Just going to drop this here...
#wpg22 #wpgpoli #mbpoli

[Laura @LauraMel]

@Adam_D_Burgener One of the best

[Laura @LauraMel]

Congrats @davidnoelromas on completing his 2nd successful podcast series! Highlighting unique stories in businesses and now staff engineering.

[davidnoelromas @davidnoelromas]

Well, my friends... in the words of Chaucer and Nelly Furtado: good things, too, must end. Today's episode of StaffEng is the *final* episode.

https://t.co/YKSAxRTTKC

🧵

[Laura @LauraMel]

@jeope @OlyBackstrom Thanks for sharing! We vaccinated 2 on the boulevard by our place on Sherburn and noticed some others down the block do the same. It was actually pretty reasonable considering how much we love the trees, but frustrating the city wont do this themselves.

[Laura @LauraMel]

@mmarginet So rather than a) do a u turn (correct move) or b) drive the wrong way down a one way, putting themselves in danger, people opt to c) drive a giant metal box next to vulnerable road users, including kids. Insane.

[Laura @LauraMel]

Congrats @cfarrzuend !

[Dr. Christina Farr @cfarrzuend]

My paper investigating host mucosal proteome and #microbiome changes with dapivirine vaginal ring use in adolescents is out today in AIDS! @Adam_D_Burgener @BurgenerLab @LauraMel

Influence of dapivirine vaginal ring use on cervicovaginal... : AIDS https://t.co/TH0B4fP1zo

[Laura @LauraMel]

The Assiniboine now has walking, skating, snowshoeing and skiing trails built by the community. How awesome would it be to have a huge park through the city year round?!

[Laura @LauraMel]

Very excited for our team’s work on the how the vaginal microbiome may be an important factor for women using hormonal contraceptives in HIV susceptibility to be out! #HIV #microbiome #WomensHealth

[Adam Burgener @Adam_D_Burgener]

Our collaborative team’s paper showing how the vaginal #microbiome impacts #HIV susceptibility in women is published in @PLOSPathogens

Thank you to our colleagues, partners, and study participants for making this possible.
@LauraMel @sijuiwhatwhat
@CWRUSOM @alleslie1

[Laura @LauraMel]

Great thread on cloth masks prevention of aerosols (>=1-2 microns)

[Linsey Marr linseymarr.bsky.social @linseymarr]

We started studying cloth masks in March. Preprint now at https://t.co/PwTCS6ZaJV Take-home: Cloth masks are not an N95, but they work reasonably well for aerosols 1-2 microns and larger, which is the size that we think mostly mediates transmission. See thread. /1

[Melissa Martin @DoubleEmMartin]

An open letter about the outbreak at Victoria Hospital, and how nurses and patients were put at risk. Everyone should read this.
https://t.co/h82V5gGld6

[Laura @LauraMel]

@bkives People know they can vaccinate their own trees, right? ~$500 protects them for 2 yrs = $20/month/tree. On par with other maintenance costs for a home. Best money I’ve spent this year!

[Laura @LauraMel]

Residents are not being widely tested for COIVD, just who CV deems a close contact. Why not be prudent and bring in a mobile site for a day to test everyone? These are not low-risk Winnipegers, as the article tries to imply @roussin_brent https://t.co/8RAYdpMU50

[Laura @LauraMel]

And I am one happy lady!

[Matt Allard @mathieuallard]

Today at IRPW, passed a motion to bring back (permanently) the 9 hugely successful Open Streets+6 new streets. Builds on a previous vote, asks for a report on using public feedback and data gathered in 2020. Will address public feedback pro/con and make them work even better. 1/6

[Laura @LauraMel]

@CBCManitoba It is the responsibility of health officials, politicians and other authorities to be informed, and communicate rationales clearly to the public. No more withholding data, divisive politics, or anti-vax rhetoric. And do not discourage critical thinking. Obvi.

[Laura @LauraMel]

@ohryan @brent_bellamy That would harm the deep root systems of the beautiful old trees that line the boulevard. How about as a good compromise we keep a few roads for pedestrian/cyclists and cars can drive literally anywhere else?

[Laura @LauraMel]

@CBCManitoba It looks like a motion to approve extension for the Wolseley and Churchill AT routes past Sept 7 went through. That means 80% are still on the chopping block. Keep voicing your concerns to your city councillors to keep all of these streets open!

[Laura @LauraMel]

@DaleEdmunds @SherriLRollins Note the timestamp on my tweet. Excellent that there is progress, although not for those who don’t live near Wolseley/Churchill drive. Hopefully more AT extensions coming!

[Laura @LauraMel]

@SherriLRollins @SwansonAnders Why no motion to extend them this time though? I asked what we can do, not what has been done and is no longer relevant. We’re filling out the polls, using the streets fully, sending the emails, advocating as delegates. Do you need another petition? What?