Data sharing during pandemics is commonly justifed by appeals to solidarity.... Instead, LMICS should be guided by the principle of reciprocity, which states that we ought to return good for good received.

link.springer.com/article/10.100…

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“If pathogens can cross borders, then so too must solutions, innovations, technologies, and treatments,” [Bahamas PM Davis] said while underlining the need for binding commitments. “Good intentions are nice, but binding commitments are better,” he added.“

I finally got to show my family (and both of my daughters!) my @ifthenshecan statue displayed at NIH, a place I spent many years during my career.

I am so proud to be a part of this amazing #womeninstem initiative, showing girls different careers & women in #STEM . #ifthenshecan

Smoke travels
Viruses travel
Heat travels
Storms travel
Cold travels
Insects travel
Misinformation travels
Humans travel

Global problems demand global solutions & global solidarity

In looking up information on Geneva Airport’s website about regulations on traveling with frozen breastmilk, I have learned not much about that, but I now know I can both bring on and COOK artisanal cheese on the plane.

I’ve heard different origin stories for the term “scientist” but this is by far my favorite. themarginalian.org/2016/12/26/mar…

Took my 3 month old and my 2.5 year old out on errands today, by MYSELF.

I feel like I leveled up as a parent. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

I can attest to the financial and emotional damages that a sudden and unexpected change in employment status during a maternity leave can have on a family with a new child. 😮‍💨 I’m glad this woman won her case.

washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/05…

Ways ChatGPT has made my life better:

The hubby used it to suggest a dinner recipe I’d like that’s easy to make and generated a grocery list for him as well.

I DID like the food and it was easy for my husband to prepare. 👍🏼👏🏼💪🏽

This is great news for COVID vaccine development, but I’m concerned about how realistic are the goals and taking money from public health to fund R&D. Better vaccines would be great but not at the cost of established & important public health activities.

washingtonpost.com/health/2023/04…

Portrait of a mama.

I thought I was doing pretty good today, a little over a month postpartum - I did skincare, put in my contacts, my hair is in a different style than a messy bun.

Then I saw my sans makeup self on camera in a Zoom meeting today.

Oof, I was wrong. I have a newborn and it shows.