Assistant Professor at OHSU/ONPRC. Cognitive neuroscientist, aging, MRI/DTI/PET, pre-clinical models
Dr Alison Weiss
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Important advances in HIV research are grounded in NHP work at @ohsunews.bsky.social
“Normally, a junior faculty would just need to focus on writing grants and publishing papers, and instead, I’m fighting for the right to still be a scientist.”
3 days left!
Oregon Voices for Biomedical Research made a list of talking points you can use:
savescienceoregon.org/nih-strategi...
Anti-science politicians and activists are spreading misinformation about science in Oregon. These misinformation campaigns have put the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) at risk of closure. We’re asking you to use your voice.
savescienceoregon.org/butter
#standupforscience
Macaques may not help you ford a river, but they will are an invaluable model system for biomedical research. Have some fun and learn at the same time.
Dr Alison Weiss
Dr Alison Weiss
Dr Alison Weiss
🚨🧪🧵URGENT INPUT NEEDED: NIH asks input for next strategic plan-including emphasis on non-animal models (NAMs) to replace animals. Per NIH insider, anti-animal responses now outnumber scientists 200-700x. Please please provide input. Deadline: May 26, 11:59 PM ET.
grants.nih.gov/news-events/...
Critics say the proposal was made without consulting experts, does not specify how the transfer or lifetime care of the animals would be funded, and could endanger the monkeys if they’re not carefully integrated into their new home. My latest for @science.org
