Clare Ryan

The Government and @wellcometrust are partnering to establish a new Health Data Research Service. This partnership is exactly what is needed to help to ensure a trustworthy approach, and to build confidence among public, patients and health professionals: bit.ly/3XNJG9w

Great news “Transformative' investment for health data project” ⁦@bengoldacre⁩ ⁦@OpenSAFELY⁩ ⁦@wellcometrust⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Very sad to hear that Tim Radford, former Science Editor of the Guardian, has died. A wonderful writer, kind colleague and good man. His “manifesto for a simple scribe” remains as sound a guide to writing today as it ever was. theguardian.com/science/blog/2…

Global health community braces for impact of U.S. election. @wellcometrust believes global health will still be an important priority for the US government and we are looking forward to establish good dialogues with the next administration science.org/content/articl…

Reasons to be hopeful: five ways science is making the world better theguardian.com/world/2024/nov…

Stress is everywhere — work pressure, school deadlines, problems at home, traffic on the roads, heartbreaking crises reported on the daily news or our own personal struggles. We all experience stress in some form, which affects both our mind and body. But how we respond to stress can make a crucial difference to our well-being. The first step to managing stress is learning to recognize its signs, these differ but may include: headaches, neck and shoulder pain, upset stomach, chest tightness, muscle tension, and a lack of appetite. Personally, I find that taking a walk with my children/grandchildren helps the most. Colleagues have shared other effective techniques: •⁠ ⁠Practicing breathing exercises •⁠ ⁠Sticking to a daily routine •⁠ ⁠Getting enough sleep •⁠ ⁠Reducing screen time •⁠ ⁠Eating healthy meals •⁠ ⁠Talking with a trusted person or seeking professional support, especially if you are having difficulties coping •⁠ ⁠Engaging in exercise you enjoy What works for you may vary, but tuning into the signals of stress is essential for staying healthy. It’s okay to take a break. It’s okay to prioritise your health. It’s okay to seek help. A positive mindset can make all the difference.

'We are at a tipping point in how we think about mental health interventions, and I can see there is a revolution in terms of how we might treat and empower people to address their mental health needs' @mirandarwolpert on AVATAR therapy (from 15 mins) bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3…

Fungi deserve a natural kingdom of their own via @FT Something ⁦@wellcometrust⁩ are thinking hard about too - watch this space on.ft.com/4hfOnke

Genomics research helps us understand diseases better. It enables us to improve treatments and personalise healthcare. Yet for science to benefit everyone, we need to support greater diversity in genomic data. [1/3] wellcome.org/news/genomics-…

🚨New list of UK Cabinet Committees just dropped - encouraging to see Science & Tech very much still there alongside the new Mission Boards (and still chaired by the PM) Remit is "to consider matters related to S&T, to drive the UK's economic growth and national security".

Not for the first time, all Nobel Prizes in scientific disciplines this year have been awarded to men

The Nobel for medicine goes to Victor Ambros and @gary_ruvkun for the discovery of tiny pieces of RNA called microRNAs. They're important because a single microRNA can control many different genes 🧬 at once newscientist.com/article/245080…

'The narrative surrounding mental health around the world is understandably one of crisis. Yet there is extraordinary potential in this area for innovative scientific research to change the lives of millions of people' @mirandarwolpert writes in @statnews statnews.com/2024/10/07/men…

Hard Graft at the Wellcome Collection — new exhibition puts overdue spotlight on invisible toil ft.com/content/c4445e… via @ft

Just had a constructive conversation with Prime Minister Michel Barnier @MichelBarnier of France, where we emphasized the importance of mental health. It's crucial to prioritize mental well-being alongside physical health. I am truly impressed by his commitment and passion for this vital issue. #MentalHealthMatters

Researchers in Iran found that people who live in very dry places are more likely to get TB. Could this spell disaster for the world’s #EndTB strategy as the planet gets hotter? bhekisisa.org/health-news-so…

Amazing milestone for patients, hopefully first of many with a renewed focus on mental health science by @wellcometrust and all our partners. New schizophrenia drug ‘could change the lives of millions of people’ independent.co.uk/news/health/un…

I am sorry to see that despite years of talk, gender inequality is on full display at the #UNGA General Debate. Less than 10% of speakers this week are women. This is unacceptable – especially when we know gender equality delivers for peace, climate action and much more.

Scientists are building giant ‘evidence banks’ to create policies that actually work. @wellcometrust is proud to support this together with @ESRC @UKRI_News, and we will engage other research funders to be a part of this collective nature.com/articles/d4158…