Excited to kick off Day 1 of @ARVOinfo in SLC ποΈποΈ Come check out my talk this afternoon on alternative mRNA splicing in retinal organoids in what should be a great session! 𧬠#ARVO2025#VisionResearch
Later on Friday, a decision was made to cap NIH indirect costs at 15% -- a policy change that puts all of US biomedical research at risk. I encourage you to voice your own concerns to your policymakers to protect NIH research and reject the cap today π£οΈ: https://t.co/5mJIhi1UTO
Thank you so much to the offices of Senators @ChrisVanHollen and @Sen_Alsobrooks and Representatives @RepJohnnyO and @RepKweisiMfume for taking the time to meet with us and your continued support for federally-funded eye research
Our advocacy efforts are more vital than ever. Looking forward to taking these skills back to DC tomorrow(!) with @ARVOinfo and NAEVR to continue to stand up for the future of vision research!Β ποΈπ§¬π¬
@NAEVRAdvocacy's Emerging Vision Scientist Program was such a great opportunity to learn how to educate policymakers and advocate for crucial vision research funding. I π― encourage other early stage eye researchers to apply!
Our Emerging Vision Scientist Program is a launchpad for the next generation of vision research advocates! Applications for September open soon--stay tuned. We need emerging vision scientists to stand up and advocate for the future of vision research. https://t.co/dXdJoslctb
So excited to have matched with LPS this year! Looking forward to receiving the first letter from my pre-scientist pen pal βοΈπ #TogetherLPSConnects#STEMforAll#STEMPenPals
πβοΈ Weβre excited to share that we've matched over 3,071 students with STEM professionals across 35 countries! Check the graphic to see if your country is represented! Get ready for our first Letter Opening Party for students next week! π Stay tuned!
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Last week I traded my Hopkins dome views for a different domed building to represent the state of Maryland and @HopkinsMedicine educating policymakers about my research in #VisionScience and advocating for much-needed @NatEyeInstitute funding on Capitol Hill! ππ¬π§¬
Reflection of βNAEVRβ- An effort by Marylandβs βEmerging Vision Scientistsβ on the Capitol Hill, organized & supported by @NAEVRAdvocacy@RPB_org at the 10th annual meeting on Sep 16-17, 2024 to educate, advocate & raise the awareness of vision research for curing eye diseases!
Last night's Congressional Emerging Vision Scientists Poster Session was a great success! Our poster session offers a unique platform for scientists to present their work, fostering critical discussions on the future of vision research and its impact on public health.
Congratulations to Wilmer Eye Institute's Drs. Seema Banerjee, Sangeetha Kandoi, Casey Keuthan & Rose Tan for being selected for the 2024 cohort of the Emerging Vision Scientist Program through the Alliance for Eye and Vision research! @NAEVRAdvocacy#EmergingVisionScientists
π I am incredibly honored and excited to announce that I have been accepted into the 2024 Emerging Vision Scientist Program, hosted by @NAEVRAdvocacy! This is an amazing opportunity to advocate for the future of eye health and vision research.
Thank you to the @NatEyeInstitute and the @CDMRP Vision Research Program for their unwavering support of vision research. I can't wait to contribute to this vibrant community and advocate for the crucial funding needed to continue our important work.