Alec J. Calac, MD, PhD retweeted
Blockchain's next breakthrough may not be finance. It may be data governance.
New research out of @UCSanDiego from Tim Mackey, MAS, PhD and collaborators from the Native BioData Consortium (@NativeBio) explores how blockchain can empower Indigenous Data Sovereignty through decentralized governance, smart contracts, and community-led decision making.
Read the study: jmir.org/2026/1/e90247
Collaborators: @ajcalac Tiana McMann Ken Miyachi @SammHurstPhD @KeoluFox @Burt_D Kelle Dhein Guthrie Ducheneaux Joe Yracheta
@JMIRpub #Blockchain #Web3 #DataGovernance #IndigenousDataSovereignty #Healthcare #AI #Research #BlockchainForGood
Alec J. Calac, MD, PhD retweeted
All roads lead to Match Day! 💌
No two journeys to medicine look the same. Some students arrive straight from college, while others bring years of professional experience—or family life—into the classroom.
Read more about our Class of 2026 👇 go.ucsd.edu/4db2pEs
Alec J. Calac, MD, PhD retweeted
How progressive is IBD?
We set out to answer this by reviewing data from large cohorts, focusing on the development of new EIMs, progression in disease extent/behavior, new perianal disease, surgery and colorectal cancer in both adults and pediatric
‼️The numbers are striking. And progression appears substantially more pronounced in children
@charlie_lees
@GastroRept
Alec J. Calac, MD, PhD retweeted
California tribal college accredited, key step for Native education desertsun.com/story/news/edu…
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation closed on $46.25 million in taxable revenue bonds to finance a 100-bed long-term care and skilled nursing facility on the tribe's Arizona reservation, Tribal Business News reports. tribalbusinessnews.com/secti…
Native Americans want to avoid past Medicaid enrollment snafus as work requirements loom. cbsnews.com/news/native-amer…
Alec J. Calac, MD, PhD retweeted
Shorter durations of #antibiotic prophylaxis, including no prophylaxis, appear noninferior to longer durations for preventing mortality in patients with #cirrhosis and upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
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@bradspellberg @DrToddLee
I just published the second chapter of my dissertation in Nature! 🫶 Open Access: A Systematic Review of Responsible Stewardship of Research and Health Data from Indigenous Communities: nature.com/articles/s41746-0…
Our article on tribal public health authority is now out in JMIR. It was a pleasure to write this with @Swain_WillMD and Dr. Luis Gasca at @MayoMN_IMRES!
Responsible Governance of Tribal Public Health Data: Data Sharing Ethics and Common Challenges in the US Public Health System dlvr.it/TLS8FJ
Alec J. Calac, MD, PhD retweeted
This Sunday, we held our 2025 @UCSanDiego M.D. Commencement Ceremony to honor our 54th graduating class, a group who will no doubt use their talents & skills to help others & change the world.
We couldn’t be more proud. 🥼🔱
🔗 Read the full story ➡️ lnkd.in/g-3hSTAk
Alec J. Calac, MD, PhD retweeted
MSTP's @ajcalac, Ph.D. recently published a module in @aamctoday's @mededportal on "An Introduction to Traditional Healing in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities," discussing the importance of coordinating AI/AN patient care with physicians and traditional healers. 🩺💻
Alec J. Calac, MD, PhD retweeted
Dr Acosta and Dr Irons are in the @UCSDMedSchool PRIME-Health Equity program and informed and advocated for our PRIME-TIDE (Transforming Indigenous Doctor Education) Program 👏🏽
Congratulations to our @UCSDMedSchool ANAMS Leaders Paul Michael Acosta and Brianna Irons on matching to prestigious residency programs! #NativesInMedicine @UCSD_DCP
📥 Now published in @TC_BMJ! Representation of Commercial and Traditional Tobacco on Social Media: Deconstructing Historical Narratives to Address the Indigenous Youth Tobacco Epidemic @UCSDMedSchool tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/conte…
📥 New @CPSolvers Anti-Racism in Medicine Drop! Part 1 of our episode on Racial and Gender Health Disparities in Youth Suicide with our esteemed guests @DrKMSimon and Dr. Tami Benton. Don't sleep on this one! 🖊️📓 #MedEd clinicalproblemsolving.com/2…
Learn more about Dr. Simon's incredible work and their commitment to addressing the nation's growing mental and behavioral health needs. boston.gov/news/dr-kevin-sim…
Learn more about Dr. Benton's incredible work and their commitment to addressing the nation's growing mental and behavioral health needs. inquirer.com/health/children…

































