2025 was raggedy in so many ways, but it also brought gifts, joy, and beautiful moments with my village.
My 2026 word is alignment—reflecting on who I want to be in the next phase and creating better synchrony with my habits, routines, and goals.
Wishing us all a better year ahead.
I met Victoria Gray, the first person treated with CRISPR. She once lived in constant pain, unable to walk or hold her daughter. Thanks to research, she went from using a walker to hiking a mountain. I’m so grateful for her bravery and the reminder of what science makes possible.
Our next chapter, starting June 2026 💗
Jennifer Ouellette
Came home to this treasure from/by the brilliant @itsafronomics.bsky.social.
Can’t wait to dig in! 🤩
Reading that more than 24,000 grant reviews are being rescheduled due to the shutdown. Because of that only 30-35% (vs 50%) will be discussed at study sections.
“If a new pandemic began today, mRNA vaccines are currently the only type of vaccine that could be developed quickly enough to disrupt its spread”
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