Parmvir Bahia

@pbiwan
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Chronically bendy with #hypermobility.
šŸ§  scientist interested in the sensory nervous system.
Co-Founder of Scientists Inc.
Director of the taste of science event series.
Host of the @2Scientists podcast.
Married to the lovely @david

I dig making science more accessible and inclusive.

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Parmvir BahiaNov 20, 2024
Old Hippie ā“‹ Resistance!Nov 19, 2024
In case you're not clear on the effectiveness of #vaccines, here's a simple chart. Please share.
#PublicHealth
Show threadParmvir BahiaNov 19, 2024
@grimalkina you sound like my husband, who will eat most things if chopped tiny/blended, or if I just don't tell him what is in it šŸ˜‚
Parmvir BahiaNov 15, 2024
David Basanta GutierrezNov 14, 2024

I knew this was going to happen and somehow I am not less disappointed. As I posted yesterday we already had superstition guiding health policy in Florida...but now this is going nationwide

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4991324-trump-nominates-kennedy-health-department/

Trump taps RFK Jr. to lead HHS

President-elect Trump has tapped anti-vaccine activist and environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). HHS has a budget of nearly $2 billioā€¦

The Hill
Parmvir BahiaNov 14, 2024
Bethany BrookshireNov 14, 2024

Science is inefficient. That is in fact the point. If you want "efficiency" you end up with a bunch of correlations, not causes.

And correlations are the rumors of science. Maybe true? Maybe false? Maybe complicated. NOT what you want to stake your claim on. https://slate.com/technology/2024/11/wasteful-science-trump-elon-musk-bobcat-urine.html

Elon Musk Wants the Government to Stop Wasting Money on Wacky Science. Thatā€™s a Terrible Idea.

Science is inefficient. Thatā€™s a good thing.

Slate
Parmvir BahiaNov 14, 2024
Show threadRAKNov 14, 2024
@molly0xfff
Parmvir BahiaNov 14, 2024
David Basanta GutierrezNov 14, 2024

Want to know how bad things could go with #KennedyJr in charge of the health of Americans? Here in #Florida we have also been experimenting with replacing science with superstition:

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/11/13/nx-s1-5188676/trump-election-2024-vaccines-rfk

Parmvir BahiaAug 22, 2024
Tim VerstynenAug 22, 2024

Iā€™m not gonna say that Chris Rufo is a pathetic misogynist who is afraid of powerful women, but Iā€™m not not going to say it either.

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/08/22/senators-stunned-after-new-college-dumped-their-book

Senators "stunned" after New College dumped their book

Two U.S. senators said Wednesday they were ā€œstunnedā€ that New College of Florida has discarded their book, Nine and Counting: The Women of the Senate, from its collection. 

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
Parmvir BahiaAug 10, 2024
Dr. Lucky Tran Aug 9, 2024
Imane Khelif sold scrap metal to pay for her boxing training, is a UNICEF ambassador, stood up against horrific bullying, and is now an Olympic champion.
Parmvir BahiaAug 10, 2024
SignalAug 9, 2024

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Parmvir BahiaAug 10, 2024
Dr. Lucky Tran Aug 9, 2024

US athletes are getting better healthcare in the Olympic Village than they do at home. The US healthcare system is a global embarrassment.

Article: https://www.si.com/olympics/american-athletes-taking-full-advantage-of-free-healthcare-olympic-village-france

U.S. Athletes Are Taking Full Advantage of Free Healthcare in Olympic Village

Womenā€™s rugby player Ariana Ramseyā€™s videos showcasing her appointments have gone viral, and now many others are making good use of the medical services offered in Paris. 

Sports Illustrated