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Huge thanks to the fantastic Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust team for showcasing D‑CYPHR at the Oxford Brookes Science Bazaar! Great to see families getting involved, and many have already signed up. Have a child aged 0–15? Join D‑CYPHR: ow.ly/aIaO50YvKUt

What happens when you join #DCYPHR? Before giving a sample, parents review and sign a consent form explaining how data and samples are used. Children also sign an age‑appropriate assent form so everything is clear and transparent. Join us: bit.ly/463GCdX

Huge congrats to D‑CYPHR Young Ambassador Oliver! At just 8½, he’s the youngest holder of a Full Amateur Radio Licence and was featured in The Times. With Parent Ambassador Martin he’s inspiring young people through amateur radio and STEM. bit.ly/463GCdX

Our #AllinFocus video series amplifies the voices of Black African & Caribbean people in health research. These powerful films highlight their experiences, why taking part matters, & how it can shape the future of #BlackHealth. Watch now: bit.ly/ibhoallinfocus… #IBHO

It was great to hear Lord James O'Shaughnessy speak at the @AstraZeneca RWD Summit about the NIHR BioResource's data assets. #FORWDSummit2026

We are #hiring for a Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement Senior Coordinator in #Cambridge! Do you have a passion for working with the public and using your communication skills to build relationships? If so, apply here: cam.ac.uk/jobs/patient-a…

Looking forward to the Black Maternal Health Conference on 20 March, where we’re proud to be a Headline Partner supporting vital conversations on improving outcomes for Black mothers. Visit our stand to learn about the Improving Black Health Outcomes programme. #BMHCUK2026

It’s #BritishScienceWeek! Dr Maria O’Hanlon from Lily Foundation shares how curiosity sparked her passion for understanding rare diseases, now driving vital research into mitochondrial disease. Want to help shape children’s health? Join #DCYPHR: bit.ly/463GCdX #BSW26

Heading to the Black Maternal Health Conference 2026? We’re proud to be a Headline Partner, sharing how our Improving Black Health Outcomes programme is supporting Black African & Caribbean communities & ensuring Black mothers’ experiences are represented. #BMHCUK2026

“The more people who take part in health research, the better we can develop treatments and care that work for everyone.” Our own Vicky Hills speaks with Keval Sachdev on engaging underserved communities. Join #DCYPHR for children 0 to 15: bit.ly/4l9UaJv

This #InternationalWomensDay, Vicky Hills shares how a career change led her into research & why inclusive, representative science motivates her work. Her journey highlights the value of listening to lived experience in shaping better research. Full story: ow.ly/i52x50YotkV

For #InternationalWomensDay, Heather Ramsay reflects on how her early curiosity about the natural world grew into a career shaped by discovery & collaboration. Her story shows how women in science continue to drive progress & inspire future researchers. ow.ly/RYvJ50Yotq8

What if the key to a healthier future starts in childhood? Researchers are learning that many health conditions begin earlier than we once thought. By joining #DCYPHR, families with children aged 0 to 15 can help drive discoveries. Take part today: bit.ly/463GCdX

Interested in contributing to health research? Join #DCYPHR from home in just a few steps. Sign up online, answer a short questionnaire, use the saliva kit we send you, & return it in the prepaid envelope. Your sample helps research into rare diseases: bit.ly/463GCdX

@NIHRBioResource and Shape History partnered to launch All in Focus. Shaped by Black African & Caribbean communities, the initiative aims to boost participation in genetic research & ensure lived experiences influence health research. Learn more here: bioresource.nihr.ac.uk/news/all-in-fo…

Tomorrow marks #RareDiseaseDay and we’re live @Moorfields💙 This morning the Carr Lab @UCLeye and Moorfields @NIHRBioResource teams have been engaging clinicians and patients, sharing how genetic and stem cell research is driving new treatments for rare eye conditions!

To mark #RareDiseaseDay 2026 on 28 February, we’re highlighting some important progress in our Rare Disease research programmes, milestones reached, and how we're helping others contribute to health research. 👩‍🔬🧪 ow.ly/1h7A50YmGvL

We are showing support for #RareDiseaseDay 2026 this year. More than 300 million people worldwide live with a rare disease, yet many still face delayed diagnosis & limited access to care. Let’s raise our voices, #ShareOurColours, and push for equity in health.

January saw strong engagement from families in the UK, with support from our #DCYPHR Ambassador Oliver, helping raise awareness of children’s health research. We shared guidance on using the spit kit & heard from George Hudson at the Festival of Genomics. bit.ly/463GCdX

Over 12,000 children have joined D-CYPHR, & volunteers have already taken part in 3 studies, SPARX UK, Metabolic Reference Measurements, & ATTEND, helping researchers understand how genetics & environment shape health. Join today: bit.ly/3ZmxKMG #DCYPHR