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It's #WorldVeganDay 🥬 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 a kitchen garden ⤵️ buff.ly/3YKqDh3

Are you interested in supporting research? Would you be willing to donate some samples? If so, the NRP Biorepository at the NNUH would love to hear from you - please register your interest by completing the form via this link forms.office.com/e/YVxmBAWX5X

The showcase was a great success yesterday - thank you to all the students who gave a presentation or had a poster!

⏰Closing soon! We're looking for an Alliance and Impact Manager to join our Business Development team. 💷 £44,500 to £55,000 🗓️ Apply by 26 January 2025 ➡️ buff.ly/4jlSixh

"There is no scientific evidence of a brain microbiome, including no imaging, DNA-sequence-based, culture-based or immunological evidence."🧠 buff.ly/4giBm89

QSSS has started with our first presenter Rosie Young.

It's Brew Monday! ☕✨ Today is about so much more than the actual brew itself. We’re not just obsessed with tea, we promise! It's all about the moments that happen around the brew, and the small but mighty power that asking ‘shall we have a cuppa and chat?’ can have. 🧵

“I would say definitely give taking part in research a go because you can always opt out at any stage if you’re not sure” buff.ly/40s5KYV

Overall there is a huge amount of variation in the nutritional qualities of plant-based products on the UK market 📊 This #Veganuary check out research from our @FN_NBRI team ⤵️ buff.ly/407kJ91

.@TheQuadram Student Science Showcase is on Monday - something we've been working hard on over the past few months. We're looking forward to hearing about the research from students and our invited keynote speaker @CJStewart7 !! Look out for our live tweeting on the day 😊

🆕 Blog! Our experts Prof @mjpallen, Dr @Falk_tw and Dr Aimee Parker explain that there is no evidence for a brain microbiome 🧠 buff.ly/3PHAdfn

📝 New @UKHouseofLords Science Committee report on the UK's engineering biology capability highlights the ELEMENTAL mission hub led by our Interim Director Prof Martin Warren 🦠 More on the hub ➡️ buff.ly/3C0Lh45 Read the report ➡️ buff.ly/4hkXuQ5

📽️ Eating broccoli soup for science 🥦 Hear from people who took part in the BETA study about their experience of taking part in research ⤵️ buff.ly/4h6TRwY

Do you have skills in implementing strategic engagement plans and ensuring high-quality deliverables? Check out our current vacancy in our Business Development team ⤵️ 💷 £44,500 to £55,000 🗓️ Apply by 26 January 2025 ➡️ buff.ly/40a5Xi4

⏰ Closing soon! We’re looking for a Research Scientist to join @BerazaLab to work on defining the mechanisms underlying the influence of foods in the liver-gut-microbiome axis throughout life. 💷 £36,720 to £39,750 🗓️ Apply by 19 January 2025 ➡️ buff.ly/408bQ0r

“I would encourage people to take part in research, if you’ve got the time. It’s very important to help and support others. I’d definitely do it again,” 💬 BETA participant Mary buff.ly/4ha35IY

“Although the Quadram Institute is big, when you get here it’s a very friendly and cozy environment. If I’ve had any questions, staff are always happy to answer and they have such a calm friendly answer,” reflects Participant Mary. buff.ly/42i6DVp

Embracing a plant-based lifestyle offers numerous health and environmental benefits 🥗 However, a crucial aspect often overlooked is the potential deficiency in certain key nutrients, specifically in the intake of iron and vitamin B12 ⚠️ #Veganuary buff.ly/4fGQqMo

🆕 Blog! Nine reasons to take part in research. Members of the public who have taken part in our BETA study share why they decided to take part ⤵️ buff.ly/4fQ2YRB