Host Benjamin Corb interviews the National Institutes of Health's Director of the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) Dr. Noni Byrnes. They discuss how the CSR has moved to an all remote peer review process during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, and how peer reviewers are adopting to this newer format. Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on twitter Noni Byrnes (CSR) - @CSRpeerreview

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Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 11

ASBMB Public affairs director Benjamin Corb is joined by the National Science Foundation's Dr. Joanne Tornow. Dr. Tornow is the Assistant Director of the Biological Sciences Division of the NSF. They discuss programs implemented by the NSF to support funded investigators in these trying times, how NSF is handling remote peer review of grants, and the challenges and opportunities brought to light from the pandemic and pandemic response. Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on twitter Joanne Tornow - @NSF

Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 10

Host Benjamin Corb is joined by Dr. Regina Richards. Dr. Richards is the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. They discuss how preexisting health disparities are felt more acutely during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how scientists, doctors and the community can begin to take steps to overcome some of the challenges faced by minority communities. Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on twitter Regina Richards - @ReginadRichards Rainbow PUSH Coalition / National Medical Association joint statement on COVID-19 response: https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/rpc-nma-manifesto.pdf

Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 9

ASBMB Public Affairs Director Benjamin Corb is joined by Christopher Pickett. Pickett is the Director of Rescuing Biomedical Research, a project started by identifying the need to take action to improve the biomedical research workforce and enterprise. RBR is hosting a series over the next several weeks which is aimed at identifying what systemic changes are necessary for the research enterprise to blossom in the time of COVID-19 and beyond. For more information on RBR's series, click here:http://rescuingbiomedicalresearch.org/blog/reforming-biomedical-workforce-time-covid-19/ Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on Twitter Christopher Pickett - @ChrisPickett5

Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 8

In our latest installment, ASBMB Public Affairs Director and host Benjamin Corb speaks with John Arnst, a staff writer for ASBMB Today and Laurel Oldach, a science communicator for ASBMB. Their conversation explored what its like to be a professional science communicator in a time when the public is consuming science news like never before. Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on Twitter John Arnst - @ArnstJohn Laurel Oldach - @LaurelOld

Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 7

In our newest installment, host Benjamin Corb interviews Representative John Paul Sredzinski, who represents the 112th district in the State of Connecticut House of Representatives. Sredzinski talks about what its like to be an elected representative in the times of social distancing, and how the legislature and governor are working in a bipartisan manner to respond to this pandemic. Also, Sredzinski shares his experience as a potential COVID-19 patient. Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on twitter John Paul Sredzinski - @jpsredzinski

Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 6

Host Benjamin Corb is joined by William Sullivan, Showalter Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, and author of "Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces that Make Us Who We Are," They discussed the science behind why people believe chloroquine may have therapeutic uses for COVID-19 patients, how it works, and the risks involved. Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on Twitter William Sullivan -@wjsullivan Article referenced during the discussion: https://www.asbmb.org/asbmb-today/science/032820/why-scientists-are-studying-if-chloroquine-could-t

Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 5

Host Benjamin Corb is joined by Dr. Jon Lorsch, the Director of the National Institute for General Medical Sciences at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Lorsch discusses funding opportunities available to researchers related to SARS-CoV-2, and policies the NIH is implementing to support funded researchers. Also, what it's like to manage a program like NIGMS remotely. Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on Twitter Jon Lorsch - @NIGMS

Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 4

Host Benjamin Corb (Public Affairs Director of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) is joined by scientists from across the country to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic response has effected their ability to keep their labs operating and do their science. Guests include: Terri Kinzy, Chair of ASBMB's Public Affairs Advisory Committee and Vice President of Research and Innovation at Western Michigan University Jeff Brodsky, Professor, Avinoff Chair of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh Marina Ramirez-Alvarado, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Mayo Clininc Nick Rhind, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on twitter Terri Kinzy - @kinzytg

Pipettes and Politics- COVID-19 Special Edition 3

Host Benjamin Corb (Public Affairs Director of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) is joined by Bill Ackley. Bill is a paramedic and Special Operations and Preparedness Chair for Southwestern Connecticut Region 1 Emergency Medical Services. We discuss the how first responders in the New York City metropolitan area are dealing with COVID-19 and patient care. Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on twitter Bill Ackley - @billackley7174

Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 2

Host Benjamin Corb (Public Affairs Director of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) is joined by Andrew Kessler, Principal of Slingshot Solutions to talk about how the COVID-19 response is effecting those in the substance abuse and mental health community. Benjamin Corb - @bwcorb on twitter Andrew Kessler - @SlingshotDC

Pipettes and Politics - COVID-19 Special Edition 1

In this episode, ASBMB Public Affairs Director Benjamin Corb previews President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address - and what sort of talk about science viewers can expect to hear. Also - his suggestions on what the President can talk about. Links from todays podcast: @MattHourihan - AAAS R&D Budget Policy Director https://t.co/EKGdggdqfA New York Times article on Trump Administration Science: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/28/climate/trump-administration-war-on-science.html Follow your Pipettes & Politics host on Twitter and share your thoughts on this episode using #PipettesAndPolitics: -Benjamin Corb | @bwcorb

Pipettes & Politics: Episode 14

In this episode, ASBMB Public Affairs Director Benjamin Corb provides an update on the fiscal year 2020 appropriations process. Corb also highlights the impact of continuing resolutions on federally funded academic research and the potential stalling effects of recent developments in politics. Follow your Pipettes & Politics host on Twitter and share your thoughts on this episode using #PipettesAndPolitics: -Benjamin Corb | @bwcorb

Pipettes & Politics: Episode 13

In this episode, ASBMB Public Affairs Director Benjamin Corb talks with Rush Holt, chief executive officer at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, about scientists running for office. Holt described his time as a former congressional representative and how his scientific training affected his experience in Congress. Ben also discusess the appointment of Kelvin Droegemeier to direct the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy; the release of the OSTP’s research and development priorities for fiscal year 2020; the current status of FY19 funding bills for the National Institutes of Health and other federal science agencies; and a recent letter sent by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash, and Rep. Rosa DeLauro, R-Conn., directing the NIH to respond to sexual harassment in the sciences. ASBMB statement of support for Trump nominee to lead the Office of Science and Technology Policy http://policy.asbmb.org/2018/08/01/the-asbmb-applauds-trump-nominee-to-lead-office-of-science-and-technology-policy/ FY2020 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/M-18-22.pdf Murray, DeLauro Question National Institutes of Health on Efforts to Address Harassment in Research Community https://www.help.senate.gov/ranking/newsroom/press/murray-delauro-question-national-institutes-of-health-on-efforts-to-address-harassment-in-research-community Follow your Pipettes & Politics hosts Twitter and share your thoughts on this episode using #PipettesAndPolitics: -Benjamin Corb | @bwcorb -Andre Porter | @anporter_ -Daniel Pham | @dpham20

Pipettes & Politics: Episode 12

Episode 11 of the ASBMB science policy podcast “Pipettes and Politics” is now available. ASBMB public affairs staff members provide updates on the fiscal year 2019 Labor Health and Human Services appropriations. Staff members also discuss their August is for Advocacy annual campaign and recapped the ASBMB’s response to the National Institute of General Medical Sciences’ Request for Information for strategies to increase faculty diversity. Mary Woolley (@MaryWoolleyRA), president and chief executive officer for Research!America, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of science advocacy and ways to get involved. References: August is for Advocacy Campaign https://www.asbmb.org/augustadvocacy/ Appropriations https://www.aaas.org/page/fy-2019-rd-appropriations-dashboard ASBMB's response to RFI NOT-GM-18-034 http://policy.asbmb.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ASBMB-Response-to-RFI-NOT-GM-18-034.pdf Follow your Pipettes & Politics hosts Twitter and share your thoughts on this episode using #PipettesAndPolitics: -Benjamin Corb | @bwcorb -Andre Porter | @anporter_ -Daniel Pham | @dpham20

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