Dr. Michael D. L. Johnson

Yes, the one and only. She was my partner in crime for the day :)

oh for sure!

Had a really cool day advocating for microbiology research with @asm.org on the hill today. Staffers and the politicians I met with were very open and welcoming. I’m remain hopeful we can make a difference.

Hill day with @asm.org, let’s gooooo!!!

Measles outbreaks are costing the U.S. millions of dollars. The true losses can't be counted. As vaccination rates decline, the economic consequences will increase, research suggests.

If measles vaccination rates continue to drop just 1% annually for the next five years, the cost to the U.S. could reach $1.5 billion a year, according to a new report from the Yale School of Public Health.

As editor in chief of @asm.org #mSphere sometimes I need to work at home on papers submitted to the journal. Knowing that we have a dedicated scientists who read our papers makes all the work worth it. Here's one of our dedicated readers

If you know someone who has had a stroke, a colleague and friend of mine, along with a stroke survivor, made a website on how to navigate the situation.

www.rebuildafterstroke.org

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Dr. Jane Cooke Wright was a pioneering cancer researcher and surgeon noted for her contributions to chemotherapy.

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Dr. William Montague Cobb was a founder of modern physical anthropology and used anatomy to counter scientific racism.
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Physician astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison studied motion sickness and bone loss in space, advancing aerospace medicine and human physiology research.
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Dr. Kenneth Clark’s research demonstrated the psychological harm of segregation, shaping U.S. public health and education policy.

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Dr. James McCune Smith was the first Black American physician and used medical statistics to dismantle racist biological theories.

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Black Scientists and Inventors | Black History Month Learn about these inspiring men and women.

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George Washington Carver’s work on crop diversification improved nutrition, soil health, and food security, key determinants of public health. kids.nationalgeographic.com/science/arti...

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Dr. Louis Sullivan founded Morehouse School of Medicine to address healthcare inequities and diversify the biomedical workforce.
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AP and Coaches...so...who's number 1?

Black scientists’ contributions to research throughout history This Black History Month, we’re recognizing Black scientists’ contributions to science throughout history.

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Dr. Herman Branson co developed mathematical models describing protein structure, contributing to early biophysics and molecular biology.
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In 1893, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams performed one of the first successful open heart surgeries helping establish modern cardiac surgery.
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When that hour meeting only goes 30 minutes...

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Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett co-designed the immunological blueprint for the Moderna COVID 19 vaccine, applying years of coronavirus and viral immunology research.

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Dr. Helen O. Dickens was a pioneer in cervical cancer screening and reproductive health, expanding access to care for underserved women.

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Dr. Alexa Canady became the first Black woman neurosurgeon and advanced pediatric brain and spinal surgery, improving outcomes for children nationwide.

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Dr. Marilyn Hughes Gaston led NIH research proving that early penicillin treatment saves children with sickle cell disease resulting in nationwide newborn screening programs.

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Dr. Louis T. Wright introduced safer intradermal vaccination methods, improving smallpox immunization practices.
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Black scientists’ contributions to research throughout history This Black History Month, we’re recognizing Black scientists’ contributions to science throughout history.

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Dr. Harold Amos was a pioneer of bacterial metabolism research and the first Black microbiologist elected to the National Academy of Sciences. www.biotechniques.com/cell-and-tis...

Congratulations Fellows!

The American Academy of Microbiology proudly announces the election of 63 fellows to the Class of 2026. Over the past 50 years, the Academy has elected +2,700 distinguished scientists. This year, the new fellows hail from 14 countries. Read press release: asm.social/2OC

These Famous Black Inventors Probably Changed Your Life. Here’s What to Know About Their Creations. Madam C.J. Walker, Mark Dean, and Patricia Bath are just a few Black inventors who have made life easier.

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Otis Boykin improved electrical components used in pacemakers, increasing the reliability of lifesaving implantable medical devices.

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Dr. William Hinton developed one of the first reliable blood tests for syphilis, advancing diagnostic medicine and public health screening.

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Cells taken from Henrietta Lacks became the first immortal human cell line (HeLa), foundational to cancer biology, virology, and immunology research.

You assume it stops there...I actually hope it does.

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UNC: I want to beat Duke