Scripps Research

Scripps Research

@scrippsresearch

Scripps Research is one of the world's largest, private, non-profit biomedical research organizations. We are Science Changing Life.

La Jolla, CA https://linktr.ee/scrippsresearch Joined 2012-09-05 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

225,647

Followers

534

Following

5,795

Tweets

17.7

Avg Engagement

574

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @scrippsresearch's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Macro Influencer (100K+)
  • Account Age:2012-09-05
  • Verification:No
  • Location:La Jolla, CA

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,240
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:12.4
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:5.3
  • Followers Analyzed:50,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,240 tweets

On average, tweets receive around 551 likes and 100 retweets, indicating moderate to high engagement. The content is well-received, with a focus on significant scientific events and achievements.

12.4

Avg Likes/Tweet

5.3

Avg Retweets/Tweet

40,036

Total Likes

17,294

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

4

Median Likes

2

Median Retweets

17

75th Percentile

1,300

Top Tweet

0.08

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

69.3%

Original

4.8%

Replies

18.4%

Retweets

7.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.3%

With Media

85.6%

With Links

64.4%

With #Tags

68.5%

With @Mentions

1.4%

With Emojis

183

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.07

Reply/Original Ratio

0.41

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

97.3%

Weekday Posts

2.7%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#covid19 (227) #cancer (137) #chemistry (118) #hiv (97) #coronavirus (97) #sandiego (94) #vaccine (91) #health (89) #frontrow (85) #stem (73)

Most Mentioned

@scrippsresearch (341) @erictopol (157) @scrippsstsi (109) @k_g_andersen (87) @scrippsrti (75) @sandiegoscience (55) @ardemp (50) @sdut (47) @pnasnews (46) @scrippsgradprgm (46)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,240 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,244 (69%)
Replies 157 (5%)
Retweets 597 (18%)
Quote Tweets 242 (7%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 597 retweets (18% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,240 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 50,000 followers

The audience is primarily interested in biomedical research and scientific breakthroughs, likely including researchers, students, and science enthusiasts. The content is tailored to engage professionals and the general public interested in science.

Average

Audience Quality

32.9%

Suspicion Index

45.4%

Low-Quality %

10

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

51.8%

Empty Bio

50.6%

<10 Tweets

9.0%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

61.7%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

87.8%

No URL

39.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

39,701,701

Total Potential Reach

10

Median Follower Reach

74

75th Percentile Reach

4.1%

>1K followers

0.4%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

28.0%

Creators

14,008 accounts

21.4%

Consumers

10,685 accounts

50.6%

Dormant

25,307 accounts

641

Verified Followers

1.28% of total

7.1%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.06

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

United States (589) Los Angeles, CA (203) USA (199) San Diego, CA (171) California, USA (166) Florida, USA (160) New York, NY (136) Chicago, IL (133) Houston, TX (120) New York, USA (111)

943

Verified Followers

0.93% of total

8,985

Protected Accounts

8.9% of total

3 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,099,562 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@CryptoWeb3_NFT 4,367,029 - -
@Alyssa_Milano 3,500,518 - -
@hubermanlab 981,017 Neuroscientist Neuroscience, Research, Education
@Reportero24 945,298 - -
@donwinslow 933,310 Author books, writing, reading
@nonprofitorgs 773,959 Nonprofit Advocate Nonprofits, Digital Marketing, Fundraising
@PamGrier 547,858 Academic history, economics, veterinary science
@DennisKoutoudis 541,802 - -
@laralogan 532,501 Journalist Investigative journalism, Awards, No agenda

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (3,199) life (2,193) student (1,365) phd (1,353) world (1,102) god (1,020) research (982) health (979) mom (966) science (945)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#crypto (171) #nft (161) #bitcoin (124) #blm (115) #resist (82) #nfts (58) #maga (56) #btc (55) #1 (51) #voteblue (51)

51,717

Followers With Bio

49,272

Followers Without Bio

51.21%

% With Bio

48.79%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,240 analyzed

4,158

Combined Engagement

3,644

Total Likes

514

Total Retweets

832

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

80%

With Hashtags

60%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Biomedical Research Scientific Achievements Nobel Prize Science Communication Non-Profit Organization Academic Recognition
Scripps Research
@scrippsresearch

Congratulations to Scripps Research’s Ardem Patapoutian, who has been awarded the 2021 #NobelPrize for Physiology or Medicine. Patapoutian wins the award jointly with David Julius, for the discovery of receptors that sense temperature and touch https://t.co/AQC3vTD9i6 @ardemp htt

2021-10-04
Retweets: 192 Likes: 1,108 Engagement: 1,300
Scripps Research
@scrippsresearch

Duplicate images? Almost. This past weekend saw K. Barry Sharpless receive his #NobelPrize at the awards ceremony in Stockholm – the same honor he experienced around this time over 20 years ago. #doubleNobel https://t.co/cJi7V6SAYT

2022-12-12
Retweets: 117 Likes: 866 Engagement: 983
Scripps Research
@scrippsresearch

Two-time #NobelPrize winner K. Barry Sharpless descends to a round of applause as he arrives on campus and celebrates the news with the Scripps Research community. 👏 https://t.co/XyeyYUJusz

2022-10-08
Retweets: 52 Likes: 720 Engagement: 772
Scripps Research
@scrippsresearch

"I grew up in Lebanon, and I pretty much fled to the U.S. when I was 18. I think it has had a huge influence on me. You know, growing up in a war-torn country, I couldn’t even imagine having a career in science." @ardemp speaks to @sciam &amp; @tanyalewis314 https://t.co/fDUaoSvV

2021-10-08
Retweets: 90 Likes: 469 Engagement: 559
Scripps Research
@scrippsresearch

In recognition of his trusted voice in science, especially amidst the #COVID19 pandemic, @EricTopol will receive the Gold Foundation Medal. He is honored alongside Dr. Anthony Fauci, Dr. Wayne Riley and hundreds of courageous healthcare workers https://t.co/DG2vGaTIxI @GoldFdtn h

2021-01-29
Retweets: 63 Likes: 481 Engagement: 544

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights Nobel Prize winners, emphasizing its role in promoting scientific recognition. It shares content that is both informative and celebratory, aligning with its mission to 'Science Changing Life'. The use of verified accounts and high-profile announcements suggests a strategic approach to building credibility and influence.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 225,647
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @scrippsresearch reveals an growing Twitter presence with 225,647 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 17.7 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025