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At the forefront of research into food, the gut microbiome, and human health. Partnership between Quadram Institute Bioscience, @nnuh.bsky.social , @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social and the Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 21d

🆕 Our scientists and those @johninnescentre.bsky.social are launching one of the first human trials of gene edited food, to understand whether biofortifying tomatoes in this way leads to higher levels of vitamin D in the blood after people have eaten them 🍅

Need a winter warmer? Groundbreaking gene-edited tomato soup trial with higher levels of 'Sunshine' vitamin recruiting now - Quadram Institute

Human trial of gene edited food, to understand whether biofortifying tomatoes in this way leads to higher levels of vitamin D in the blood

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 14h

🆕 Does resistance training really improve your gut microbiome? 🏋️‍♀️

Our PhD student Rosie Young explores the findings from a recent study ⤵️

Does resistance training really improve your gut microbiome?

Previously inactive people who started lifting weights showed significant changes in their gut bacteria within eight weeks.

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 18h

🎓 #PhDPosition !

🍔 Role of non-canonical autophagy in the liver response to unhealthy Western diets with Dr Naiara Beraza

📅Apply by 2 December

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 18h

🎓 #PhDPosition !

🍔 Evolutionary and Ecological Impact of the Western Lifestyle on the Gut Microbiome with Dr Falk Hildebrand @bioinf.bsky.social

📅Apply by 2 December

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 18h

🎓 #PhDPosition !

🧬 Out of order: investigating genetic and environmental drivers of genome rearrangement with Dr Gemma Langridge @langridgelab.bsky.social

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 18h

🎓 #PhDPosition !

🔬 Unravelling how endothelial metabolism drives vascular inflammation with Dr Stephen Robinson @robinsonlab-qib.bsky.social

📅Apply by 2 December

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 18h

🎓 #PhDPosition !

🍽️ The impact of innovative food ingredients on the human gut microbiome and health with Dr Fred Warren @starchlab.bsky.social

📅Apply by 2 December

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 18h

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🦠 How does antibiotic resistance evolve in mixed communities? with Professor Mark Webber @webberma.bsky.social

📅Apply by 2 December

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 18h

🆕 Applications are now open for the Norwich Research Park Doctoral Training Programme @nrpdtp.bsky.social 🔬

🧵 We have lots of exciting projects based here at the Quadram Institute including ⤵️
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 18h

🎓 #PhDPosition !

🍔 Role of non-canonical autophagy in the liver response to unhealthy Western diets with Dr Naiara Beraza

📅Apply by 2 December

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 18h

🎓 #PhDPosition !

🍔 Evolutionary and Ecological Impact of the Western Lifestyle on the Gut Microbiome with Dr Falk Hildebrand @bioinf.bsky.social

📅Apply by 2 December

➡️https://buff.ly/nZfTKMR

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 18h

🎓 #PhDPosition !

🔬 Unravelling how endothelial metabolism drives vascular inflammation with Dr Stephen Robinson @robinsonlab-qib.bsky.social

📅Apply by 2 December

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 18h

🎓 #PhDPosition !

🦠 How does antibiotic resistance evolve in mixed communities? with Professor Mark Webber @webberma.bsky.social

📅Apply by 2 December

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 20h

🆕 Vacancy! We’re looking for a Research Scientist (Bioinformatics) to join the Laboratory of Dr Kai Cheng in our Food, Microbiome and Health programme

💷 £37,500 to £41,500
🗓️ Apply by 9 November 2025
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 1d

Would you like to have your own kitchen garden? 🌿

If you’re a vegan or vegetarian, with regular periods, living within 70 miles of #Norwich you can take part in our HARVEST study growing biofortified greens in kitchen garden🌱

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 1d

Evidence is crucial in effective decision-making. We’re presenting our latest findings on micronutrient malnutrition in Parliament as part of #EvidenceWeek with @senseaboutsci.bsky.social

steffanaquarone.bsky.social please join us on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing.

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Micronutrient malnutrition - Evidence Week

Wednesday, 5 November, 9:00 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster. A look at biofortification to tackle the hidden hunger obscured by overconsumption.

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 4d

“Each of our trustees have unique skills and experience with much to offer the Quadram Institute Bioscience’s mission to bring real social and health benefits to our society in the years ahead and I look forward to working with them.”

💬 Our Director @dfigeys.bsky.social

Two new Trustees join Board of Quadram Institute Bioscience - Quadram Institute

The two new QIB trustees, Professor Maggie Dallman OBE and Professor Gary Frost, are both scientists at Imperial College London. Maggie Dallman is originally an immunologist and has extensive…

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 4d

🆕 Blog! Dr Emad Shehata and Yasmin Briddon, our model colon experts, explain the importance of the Colon Model Facility facility for finding out more about the fascinating world of our gut microbiota ⚗️

How our Colon Model Facility helps us study gut microbiota - Quadram Institute

Model colon experts, explain the importance of the facility for finding out more about the fascinating world of our gut microbiota

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 5d

📣 Deadline extended to 26 October! We're looking for a Chief Scientific Officer to join our vibrant community dedicated to advancing science and improving health worldwide.

💷 Competitive
🗓️ Apply by 26 October 2025
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 5d

Why do some foods like yoghurt and supplements often contain Bifidobacterium as a beneficial bacterium? 🦠

Bifidobacterium produce beneficial compounds that provide a range of health benefits like reducing inflammation and protecting our gut from disease-causing microbes 🛡️

The good gut bacterium and its probiotic potential; Meet Bifidobacterium - Quadram Institute

We explore why and how Bifidobacterium promotes health benefits in infants and adults as part of our gut microbiome.

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 6d

⏰ Closing soon! We’re looking for a Chief Scientific Officer to support the development of the institute’s scientific strategy and scientific leadership of the institute.

💷 Competitive
🗓️ Apply by 12 October 2025
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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 6d

jessasatomp.bsky.social please join us at #EvidenceWeek in Parliament on 4 November for a quickfire policy briefing on micronutrient malnutrition.

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Micronutrient malnutrition - Evidence Week

Wednesday, 5 November, 9:00 to 16:00, Jubilee Room, Westminster. A look at biofortification to tackle the hidden hunger obscured by overconsumption.

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UK GIBA Network+ @ukgibanetwork.bsky.social · 8d

There was great energy in #Southampton for our recent launch event 🌟

Want to catch up on the highlights from an exciting day?

Check out our new event report 👇
www.giba-uk.org/highlights

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John Innes Centre @johninnescentre.bsky.social · 7d

Today is the day! 🌟🥼🧪

We’re thrilled to be kicking off the NBI Accessible Science Talks, in collaboration with @earlhaminst.bsky.social , @quadraminstitute.bsky.social and @thesainsburylab.bsky.social

Thank you in advance to everyone for joining us - whether in-person or online!

#NBIAST2025

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