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    Science and public health face unprecedented headwinds, with a federal government that has undermined many principles and programs that have protected health for decades. From wholesale cuts to CDC chronic disease programs, to the full replacement of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

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    • Science and public health face unprecedented headwinds. In the face of these challenges, it’s easy to become discouraged. But there are still opportunities to drive progress—especially at the state and local level. https://t.co/yY0SHjyHGO

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    So I’ve been looking at this guy Sergio Gor, who’s been described as one of the most powerful figures in the Trump administration: Director of the White House Office of Presidential Personnel. Per The Times of Malta: “While not the most glamourous sounding position, Gor’s role will see him wield considerable influence in the Trump government, responsible for vetting the appointment of thousands of employees. https://lnkd.in/gwQJjUmZ Meanwhile, The New York Post wrote on June 17 that Gor still hasn’t been vetted himself: “…three administration insiders told The Post that the vetter-in-chief has not turned in his Standard Form 86, or SF-86 — a more than 100-page set of questions required for officials who need security clearances.” “Among the questions applicants must answer under threat of criminal penalties is where they were born and whether they have any foreign connections.” “Gor claims to be from the island country of Malta, though an official there could not confirm his birthpla

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    mRNA: when you see those letters, do you think blessing or curse? This is where America finds itself in the conversation regarding the technology that brought us the Covid vaccine. Today, we explore why mRNA technology makes so many Americans so mad, to the point where it could be on the verge of being restricted in many states. What can and can’t it do? And what are its promises for tomorrow’s treatments and cures that might get derailed by today’s fights? What needs to be done to rebuild trust in mRNA technology again? We were thrilled to welcome Dr. Drew Weissman, who along with Dr. Katalin Kariko won a Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking work using mRNA technology to help create the Covid vaccine. We ask him all these questions. It was a great conversation. Why Should I Trust You? podcast https://lnkd.in/emcevXub

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    • https://t.co/XNeKQzTsh5 Excellent, informative interview with Dr. Drew Weissman, who won the 2023 Nobel prize for his work on mRNA. He addresses much of the misinformation surrounding mRNA vaccines on this podcast.