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For International Women's Day we share the voices of the women we work with, amplifying the need to dismantle stereotypes and discrimination. Meet Dr @julia-mueller-phd.bsky.social, Senior Research Associate, @mrcepid.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction @ims-mrl.bsky.social

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This International Women's Day, we celebrate as women advocate for change, equity, & inclusivity paving the way for future generations of women scientists Meet Agnes Lukasik, Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement Manager @ims-mrl.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction @mrcepid.bsky.social

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This International Women's Day, we are recognising and honouring the diversity of women's leadership in science. Meet Dr Tolu Oni, Dr T. Alafia, and Dr Louise Foley, Co-Director of Global Diet and Activity Research Network, @mrcepid.bsky.social. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction @ims-mrl.bsky.social

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Since 1911, International Women’s Day has championed the rights of women, and challenged the inequality faced in all walks of like. Meet Jane Kennet, Research co-ordinator and nurse, @ims-mrl.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction @mrcepid.bsky.social

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This International Women’s Day we celebrate the women who came before us to forge the paths we now tread. Meet Professor @jeanmadams.bsky.social, Professor of Dietary Public Health, @mrcepid.bsky.social. #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction @ims-mrl.bsky.social

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How much fibre is in the food you eat? Join our scientists from the @mrcepid.bsky.social for our @cambridgefestival.bsky.social event for families. Learn more about fibre & test out our Fortune Telling Molecules! We’ll be at the Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology, 22 March, 11am - 4pm.

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The diversity of voice, experience, and skill brings together women who celebrate and hold each other up. Meet Dr Nina Abrahams, Research Associate, Global Diet and Activity Research Network #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction @ims-mrl.bsky.social @mrcepid.bsky.social

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For International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of determination and passion that drives women to pursue a career in science. Meet Natalia Wladyslawa Piaszczyk, Biorepository Laboratory Manager, @mrcepid.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction @ims-mrl.bsky.social

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(1/3) Dr @cararuggiero.bsky.social and @drmariespreckley.bsky.social from the @mrcepid.bsky.social, @uniofcam.bsky.social, presented evidence at Westminster yesterday to inform policy at the Cross-Party Group on a Fit and Healthy Childhood and sharing details of SPROUT.

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Inspiration leads to overcoming challenges and leads to the fulfilment of dreams. For International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of representation. Meet Dr Maria Chondronikola, Principal Investigator, @ims-mrl.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction @mrcepid.bsky.social

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Despite working in the same unit, I only really got to know Lou when we were both sleep deprived mums on Mat leav. Her frankness and humour on our caffeine-fuelled pram walks helped keep me sane. Seeing her balance motherhood with taking on the role of Co-Director of GDAR has been awe-inspiring. 🤩

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We need more women like Sue Ozanne in senior leadership positions within the University. Her science is exceptional, but so is her commitment to building a positive research culture where people can both enjoy their work and deliver world-leading research.

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For International Women’s Day, we celebrate the diversity of voices that drive the transformative power of science. Meet @drmariespreckley.bsky.social, Research Programme Manager, MRC Epidemiology Unit #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

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The Government of Jersey (@gov.je) has launched its new food & nutrition framework Prof. @martinwhite33.bsky.social & a team from the @mrcepid.bsky.social, @uniofcam.bsky.social, were commissioned to provide support during the review process of the government’s present policy Read buff.ly/ckb4FAj

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For #IWD2025, we celebrate the achievements of the women we work with; we raise awareness about discrimination and the need to forge gender parity. Meet Professor Susan Ozanne, Director of the @ims-mrl.bsky.social and Professor of Developmental Endocrinology. #AccelerateAction

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For International Women’s Day, we celebrate the championing of women in science and celebrate their achievements. Meet Dr Lou Foley, Co-Director of Global Diet and Activity Research Network, @mrcepid.bsky.social #AccelerateAction #IWD2025

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I was very lucky to have @amyahern.bsky.social as my PhD supervisor! Undoubtedly one of the most talented and compassionate people I could have worked if. I'm sure the humour came in very handy when having to put up with me as a student...

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For International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women of the @mrcepid.bsky.social and Activity Research Network, and the @ims-mrl.bsky.social. Meet Dr @amyahern.bsky.social, Principal Research Associate, MRC Epidemiology Unit #AccelerateAction #IWD2025

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I wrote a commentary in NF on regulatory responses to UPFs, rehearsing things I (and others) have been saying for some years - governments need to focus policy on companies as well as products - only higher level interventions will shape a healthier food system... www.nature.com/articles/s43...

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(1/4) A new study published today in BMJ Open highlights the benefits of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ); how it’s transforming children’s journeys to school, by making streets safer, and improving perceptions of air quality. Read more - buff.ly/4h5q9YC

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Looking for something new to listen to this weekend? The Confidence Interval Podcast gives you an insight into the MRC Epidemiology Unit's research and its impact. It's interesting, challenging, and - shocker - occasionally funny 🤣😂 Find out more - buff.ly/3ZGitWc

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Find out more about the work of our researchers and the impact of their work by subscribing to the MRC Epidemiology Unit's newsletter - epigram. Subscribe - https://buff.ly/4h0hyq8

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From nutritionist to Early Career Researcher The Confidence Interval Podcast guest is Dr @cararuggiero.bsky.social, a Research Associate with the @mrcepid.bsky.social, @uniofcam.bsky.social. Her focus is Prevention of Diabetes and Related Metabolic Disorders in High Risk Groups buff.ly/4bkKzvM

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GDAR Network member Dr Gabriel Okello was recently awarded the Early Career Researcher prize in @uniofcam.bsky.social Cambridge Awards for Research Impact & Engagement Gabriel applied multidisciplinary, collaborative approaches to tackle air pollution in African cities. bit.ly/3X4iOkT

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Delighted to have been part of this groundbreaking Diabetes UK-funded study into safety & benefits of a reduced calorie diet in late pregnancy in women with gestational diabetes. Our researchers involved include: - Dr Linda Oude Griep - Dr Emanuella De Lucia Rolfe - Stephen Sharp

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Are you being kind today? Today is the Random Acts of Kindness Day, a day which highlights all that we do every day to celebrate one another. Our Social Committee joined forces with the @ims-mrl.bsky.social to encourage the kindness of words and actions, & the joy of chocolate and cake!!

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Children are spending less time playing and more times with screens. In this online Cambridge Festival talk Dr Kathryn Hesketh will explore the importance of play for preschoolers, and how it is linked to their health, development & wellbeing. Free booking https://buff.ly/4k0NqxA

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The @thelancet.bsky.social Inaugural Report on Health and Climate Change for Small Island States has been published. Led by @GDARnetwork's Dr Georgiana Gordon-Strachan, Director of the Tropical Metabolism Research Unit, University of the West Indies. Read - https://buff.ly/3EF2hO6

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📣 Launch event! Join us for the launch of the groundbreaking Engineered Pandemics Risk Management Programme at CRASSH, which will be introduced by co-directors Clare Bryant & Rob Doubleday, and followed by a drinks reception 27 Feb from 5-7pm at Trinity Hall www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/45607

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The Glucose Lowering through Weight Management (GLoW) trial has been published in @DiabetologiaJnl The study was led by researchers from @mrcepid.bsky.social at @uniofcam.bsky.social, SCHARR, the @sheffielduni.bsky.social and the University of Leeds. Read - https://buff.ly/4hXufTB

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The Winter 2025 issue of our newsletter epigram is out now. Read about ... Health challenges from cradle to avoiding an early grave Unhealthy highstreets and broken plates A tale of many cities ...and more! Read - https://buff.ly/41c7m9v

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🧵 The Glucose Lowering through Weight Management (GLoW) trial has been published in @DiabetologiaJnl! The study was led by researchers from @MRC_Epid at @Cambridge_Uni, @ScHARRpubhealth at @sheffielduni and @UniversityLeeds. Read - https://buff.ly/3WTkwpu (1/8)

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📢We are pleased to announce the publication of our Glucose Lowering through Weight Management (GLoW) trial in @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social, led by @amyahern.bsky.social and other researchers from @mrcepid.bsky.social, @sheffielduni.bsky.social & @universityofleeds.bsky.social🔗http://bit.ly/3Qaf51w 🧵

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Congratulations to GDAR member Dr Gabriel Okello on the Early Career Researcher prize in @uniofcam.bsky.social Cambridge Awards for Research Impact & Engagement https://buff.ly/4aSR3lm His project applied multidisciplinary, collaborative approaches to tackle air pollution in African cities.

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