Bob Cross
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Virologist🦠🦇🐀🦟Assoc. Prof. @UTMBHEALTH Galveston National Lab-Bench/Field Study of Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers & Emerging Viral Diseases-All opinions are mine
Galveston, TX
Joined July 2017
We're hiring a Division Chief for Infectious Diseases @utmbhealth @UTMBDOM . This isn't a typical academic recruitment. Here's what's actually happening: 🧵
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Pandemic preparedness in the US has been leveled a crippling blow with the cancellation of multiple #BARDA contracts to help develop mRNA vaccines. No other vaccine platform produces vaccine so quickly; without mRNA, Americans will have a long wait for pandemic vax.
statnews.com
Vaccine experts and people steeped in pandemic preparedness expressed horror at the news that RFK Jr. has shut the door in U.S. investment in mRNA vaccine research.
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This is not wise. These folks are doing good work with immediate impact for the American people, environment, and economy. More crippling of American hard science is not going your way be compensated by any AI tech.
NEWS: The U.S. EPA has just announced that it is eliminating its scientific research arm and is firing hundreds of chemists, biologists, toxicologists and other scientists. The E.P.A.’s science office provides the independent research that underpins nearly all of the agency’s
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Being a scientist is still the best job in the world. The constant frustrations, all the crap that goes with trying to keep the lab alive and move things forward - it all resets and washes away in those occasional moments when we catch a glimpse of nature revealing something
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Severe, long term sequelae in survivors despite treatment. Clear evidence to vaccinate high risk persons in endemic areas and stage treatments (even experimental ones). Early detection, vaccination, and early treatment saves lives.
newindianexpress.com
KOZHIKODE: Emphasising the agonising nature of Nipah outbreaks in the Malabar region, two individuals, once hailed for surviving the deadly infection, remain in
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Would be nice if folks published more of the arguments and impacts of defunding American science outside the paywalls of academic journals. Might actually reach the public and other funders that way
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📢 Lassa Fever Update – Week 24, 2025 8 new confirmed cases were reported in Edo, Ondo, Taraba & Ebonyi States. So far in 2025: 🔸 766 confirmed cases 🔸 145 deaths 🔸 CFR: 18.9% (↑ from 17.6% same period in 2024) 🔸 91% of all confirmed cases from 5 states Stay informed.
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UTMB has been central to responding to new viral outbreaks that impact the US.This is clear after response w/vaccines&drugs to address the Ebola epidemic in West Africa,the Zika pandemic,CoVID-19, and many more.Cuts will impact US and global public health
houstonchronicle.com
The University of Texas Medical Branch lost more than $19 million in research grants terminated by the Trump administration.
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Sierra Leone is battling an mpox variant, G.1, that is rapidly spreading—25% hospitalized, thousands likely infected, cases doubling every two weeks, and now detected in the US & Europe. The country is responding. The world must join them. @TIME @christian_happi
time.com
"Mpox, as a pandemic, could be brutal," write Pardis Sabeti and Christian Happi.
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Congratulations to the graduates of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (@UTMBGSBS) and the School of Public and Population Health (@utmb_spph)! Today marks a significant milestone in your academic and professional journey. The faculty, staff, alumni, and fellow students
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Another Nipah case in Kerala with contacts also symptomatic. There are a number of effective drugs and vaccines in development that need to make it across the finish line. This is just another reminder why its important to continue to develop countermeasures against these agents
A suspected #Nipah case has been reported in #Kerala’s Malappuram district. A 42-year-old woman from Valanchery in #Malappuram is admitted to hospital with Nipah symptoms such as fever and convulsions https://t.co/GMVvDx3gni
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A career in scientific research can’t be your whole and only life. Enjoy your family, interact with your colleagues and friends, find a balance, use your PTO before they take it away.
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We are excited to reintroduce tickMAP ( https://t.co/9ilmxVAfPV) Built from @NY_Ticks data, tickMAP visualizes tick and pathogen activity across NY State. An essential tool for public health, surveillance, and research. 🔎 Best viewed on a computer monitor.
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Lassa virus introduction into the United States; A granular local and national gov't led investigation report of the recent Iowa importation case. A reminder for the importance of understanding that pathogens do not respect borders and preparedness matters
cdc.gov
This report describes a fatal Lassa fever case in a patient returning form Liberia.
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Brandolini’s Law (also known as the bullshit asymmetry principle): The amount of energy needed to refute bullshit is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it.
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Absolutely terrible for this patient and their family. A clear signal that better screening needs to be in place for transplant recipients
An organ recipient died from #rabies. The deceased donor wasn't recognized as a rabies case, suffering from non-traditional symptoms. In addition, 3 recipients of corneal tissue were exposed, but were treated with post-exposure prophylaxis. What a horrible situation.
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Seeing hantavirus in the news? Hantavirus is mainly spread by rodents. Learn more about the disease, where it can spread in the U.S., and how to protect yourself: https://t.co/TlaTtC1EAk
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