Opinion: Have any lessons been learned from B.C.’s toxic drug emergency, 10 years later? The solution to the overdose crisis will not be found in one measure, but in a suite of differing approaches

10 years and 18,000 deaths later, have any lessons been learned from B.C.’s toxic drug emergency? The solution to the overdose crisis will not be found in one measure, but in a suite of varied actions, by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/0fc7a92... via @theglobeandmail.com

Fingers crossed

Members around the world plan events for #BiophysicsWeek! Explore Affiliate Events from members like you, or plan your own! buff.ly/QOKf1n1

Members around the world plan events for #BiophysicsWeek! Explore Affiliate Events from members like you, or plan your own! www.biophysics.org/outreach/bio...

There are also seven previous editions of this series available here, along with graphics on contemporary women in chemistry: www.compoundchem.com/category/wom... #InternationalWomensDay

Happy International Women's Day! 🌸

I feel incredibly fortunate to work alongside visionary and supportive women leaders who inspire me every day. Thank you for your guidance, encouragement, and the example you set. I continue to learn so much from each of you. 💜

.@biophyscanada.bsky.social is accepting nominations for its Trainee Award! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the excellence and hard work of your trainees. We strongly encourage supervisors to nominate their trainees. Please email me nomination packages.

.@biophyscanada.bsky.social is accepting nominations for its Doctoral Thesis Award! This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize the excellence and hard work of your graduate students. We strongly encourage supervisors to nominate their trainees. Please email me nomination packages.

Delighted to share our recent article published in @pnas.org!
Provided insights into the shape of the lncRNA RMRP & identified two motors — DDX5 and DDX3X — that help it reach the mitochondria. Without them, RMRP is trapped in the nucleus, disrupting mitochondrial genes.
www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Scott Tersteeg and I are delighted to be a part of this exciting research project! @ulethbridge.ca

Alberta introduces legislation to offer $5,000 incentive to out-of-province workers | Globalnews.ca The funds for the Alberta is Calling Attraction Bonus are aimed at bringing skilled tradespeople from elsewhere in Canada.

Alberta not only called, it also paid some people to come here.

globalnews.ca/news/1035497...

##viewfromofficewindow @ulethbridge.ca

24K Albertans press premier for action on 'health-care crisis' More than 24,000 Alberta residents emailed Danielle Smith to demand that the province declare a state of emergency.

edmonton.citynews.ca...

Let me be very clear: there are NO NEW Emerg docs to “recruit”. If govt can get their act together, the role would be existing EM docs doing extra shifts.
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This infographic titled "The Women of the Periodic Table" highlights ten women and their contributions to element discovery. A central periodic table marks specific elements in green and orange, with lines connecting them to names and portraits. Featured scientists include Marie Curie (polonium, radium), Marguerite Perey (francium), and Clarice Phelps (tennessine). It traces history from early pioneers like Harriet Brooks to modern teams including Dawn Shaughnessy and Darleane Hoffman.

Today is the #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience 👩‍🔬 This graphic highlights women of the periodic table, the elements they discovered, and the two elements named after women.

Plenty more graphics on women in chemistry here: www.compoundchem.com/category/wom...

#ChemSky 🧪

Make your organization a champion of Science Meets Parliament!

Explore sponsorship opportunities for SMP 2026 - Ontario: sciencepolicy.ca/programs/science-meets-p...

#CdnSci #CdnInnovation #SciParlON2026

Thank you

Excited to share that I’ve been fortunate to be selected as a @biophysicalsoc.bsky.social (BPS) Ambassador for the 2026–2028 term! This program connects a global network of BPS members working to inspire future biophysicists and advance advocacy efforts worldwide.
www.biophysics.org/outreach/amb...

Nobel Please Prize

Feeling the same vibes :(

Congratulations 🎊

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Only 2 days left to apply!

Scientists are invited to apply to join Science Meets Parliament:

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Yesterday's storm in Lethbridge, view from office!

I reposted it! Let's see.

#postyourlabview @johnrubinstein.bsky.social

Me too! View from office and lab, respectively.

Canadian Parliament buildings

The CSMB is concerned that, despite new investments, Federal Budget 2025 weakens rather than strengthens Canada’s research ecosystem.
Sustainable research funding is essential for innovation and competitiveness.
Read more: csmb-scbm.ca/csmb-stateme...

#CSMB #Budget2025 #ResearchCanada #Science

Dr. Hans-Joachim Wieden (Past CSMB President) and Dr. Trushar Patel (CSMB Advocacy & Government Relations co-chair) met with MP Taleeb Noormohamed (BC; Parliamentary Secretary for AI & Digital Innovation; SRSR). They discussed the budget, science investment, and offered support for future SRSR work.

Dr Trushar Patel et Dr Eric Lee (SCBM) ont rencontré la députée Jennifer McKelvie (Ont.; secrétaire parlementaire; membre du SRSR). Ils ont remercié le soutien fédéral à la science, discuté d’un meilleur financement des trois organismes et souligné l’importance d’attirer des nouveaux talents.