Thread by @DaniellaFodera

I found out this morning that my @NIH @NICHD_NIH F31 fellowship to study the biomechanics of uterine fibroids was CANCELLED.

This is a prestigious fellowship that funds the stipend for my doctoral research. I am deeply passionate about women's health and LOVE the meaningful work I do.

And what did I do to deserve this?? NOTHING

If this move was meant to save money, I am sorry to say that what I make is pennies. This fellowship funds only my salary and tuition -- no more than $100k per year. I do what I do because I am deeply passionate about women's health and what I am doing is meaningful.

This funding cancellation is a direct attack on women's health. And a direct attack for the values and beliefs I hold dear. To stop funding for women's health research, sends a clear message that the government does not care about women. And that makes me deeply sad and angry.

Women's health research is already deeply underfunded and effective solutions to common conditions do not exist. Divesting from basic scientific research is short-sighted and will only lead to worsening health outcomes. This is not opinion, this is fact.

Yet, this is not just a matter of women's health but the health of EVERYONE. Women make up 50% of the population but 100% of individuals are born from a woman.

Today's cancellation of grants is unprecedented and is retribution for unfounded claims. If this was meant to cause fear, I'm sorry to say, it only had the opposite effect. I am galvanized to speak out about this.

People should KNOW WHO is being targeted for political reasons and WHY. I fight for our right to free speech and my belief than women's health MATTERS!

Shame on @realDonaldTrump @NIH @NICHD_NIH