NIHR BioResource Centre Newcastle
@bioresourcencl.bsky.social
The NIHR BioResource is a panel of over 300,000 volunteers who have joined us to help understand the links between genes, environment, health and diseases: https://bioresource.nihr.ac.uk/
Contact our BioResource Centre: newcastlebioresource@ncl.ac.uk
Contact our BioResource Centre: newcastlebioresource@ncl.ac.uk
Today we’re at the NCRF Development Day💡
Teams are sharing study set‑up, positive stories & ideas for the future CRF. It’s an inclusive space highlighting EDI, personal development & equal opportunities.
We're proud to showcase our Centre's achievements in 2025 & share our next goals!
Teams are sharing study set‑up, positive stories & ideas for the future CRF. It’s an inclusive space highlighting EDI, personal development & equal opportunities.
We're proud to showcase our Centre's achievements in 2025 & share our next goals!
November 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Today we’re at the NCRF Development Day💡
Teams are sharing study set‑up, positive stories & ideas for the future CRF. It’s an inclusive space highlighting EDI, personal development & equal opportunities.
We're proud to showcase our Centre's achievements in 2025 & share our next goals!
Teams are sharing study set‑up, positive stories & ideas for the future CRF. It’s an inclusive space highlighting EDI, personal development & equal opportunities.
We're proud to showcase our Centre's achievements in 2025 & share our next goals!
We had a fantastic time at the #NEPG2025 Conference yesterday - the UK’s largest student-led conference.
It was a pleasure sharing the NIHR BioResource with passionate early-career researchers & scientists, and connecting over ideas that shape the future of health research. ✨
It was a pleasure sharing the NIHR BioResource with passionate early-career researchers & scientists, and connecting over ideas that shape the future of health research. ✨
November 5, 2025 at 12:15 PM
We had a fantastic time at the #NEPG2025 Conference yesterday - the UK’s largest student-led conference.
It was a pleasure sharing the NIHR BioResource with passionate early-career researchers & scientists, and connecting over ideas that shape the future of health research. ✨
It was a pleasure sharing the NIHR BioResource with passionate early-career researchers & scientists, and connecting over ideas that shape the future of health research. ✨
We're thrilled to be part of the Pop-Up Hospital Family Fun Day at @newcastlecathedral.bsky.social today! A great chance to connect with families and share our D-CYPHR programme.
Pop by our stand and meet our team😃
📍Newcastle Cathedral
🕙 Today 28 Oct | 10am–3pm
Pop by our stand and meet our team😃
📍Newcastle Cathedral
🕙 Today 28 Oct | 10am–3pm
October 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We're thrilled to be part of the Pop-Up Hospital Family Fun Day at @newcastlecathedral.bsky.social today! A great chance to connect with families and share our D-CYPHR programme.
Pop by our stand and meet our team😃
📍Newcastle Cathedral
🕙 Today 28 Oct | 10am–3pm
Pop by our stand and meet our team😃
📍Newcastle Cathedral
🕙 Today 28 Oct | 10am–3pm
Our BioResource Centre wishes a bright Diwali to all our research volunteers and colleagues celebrating the festival today. 🪔✨
#Diwali2025
#Diwali2025
October 21, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Our BioResource Centre wishes a bright Diwali to all our research volunteers and colleagues celebrating the festival today. 🪔✨
#Diwali2025
#Diwali2025
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay - but mental health doesn’t follow a calendar.
If you're struggling, speak to your GP. You deserve support and care every day. 💚
#WMHD2025 #MentalHealth
If you're struggling, speak to your GP. You deserve support and care every day. 💚
#WMHD2025 #MentalHealth
October 10, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay - but mental health doesn’t follow a calendar.
If you're struggling, speak to your GP. You deserve support and care every day. 💚
#WMHD2025 #MentalHealth
If you're struggling, speak to your GP. You deserve support and care every day. 💚
#WMHD2025 #MentalHealth
This #WorldHeartDay, we join the call to raise awareness about heart health.
Up to 80% of early heart disease deaths are preventable with better care, early screening & healthier habits. We proudly support health research that helps make this a reality.
Let’s not miss a beat. ❤️
Up to 80% of early heart disease deaths are preventable with better care, early screening & healthier habits. We proudly support health research that helps make this a reality.
Let’s not miss a beat. ❤️
September 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
This #WorldHeartDay, we join the call to raise awareness about heart health.
Up to 80% of early heart disease deaths are preventable with better care, early screening & healthier habits. We proudly support health research that helps make this a reality.
Let’s not miss a beat. ❤️
Up to 80% of early heart disease deaths are preventable with better care, early screening & healthier habits. We proudly support health research that helps make this a reality.
Let’s not miss a beat. ❤️
Our Newcastle Centre joined Freshers Week 2025 with colleagues from the NIHR Research Delivery Network to promote inclusive health research.
During 6 days with Monty 🚐, we connected with students, raising awareness & welcoming new BioResource volunteers! 😃
📖 Read the full story: bit.ly/4mQKUKR
During 6 days with Monty 🚐, we connected with students, raising awareness & welcoming new BioResource volunteers! 😃
📖 Read the full story: bit.ly/4mQKUKR
Championing Inclusive Health Research: Newcastle BioResource Centre Connects with Students at Freshers Week 2025
During Newcastle University’s International Welcome Freshers Week 2025, the NIHR BioResource Newcastle team and NIHR Research Delivery Network promoted the Improving Black Health Outcomes (IBHO) BioRe...
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September 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Our Newcastle Centre joined Freshers Week 2025 with colleagues from the NIHR Research Delivery Network to promote inclusive health research.
During 6 days with Monty 🚐, we connected with students, raising awareness & welcoming new BioResource volunteers! 😃
📖 Read the full story: bit.ly/4mQKUKR
During 6 days with Monty 🚐, we connected with students, raising awareness & welcoming new BioResource volunteers! 😃
📖 Read the full story: bit.ly/4mQKUKR
Did you know Black communities face higher risks for conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Prostate Cancer?
Join our @IBHOstudy to help us understand how these and other conditions develop and affect Black communities.
🔎 Check out our post to see who can take part.
Join our @IBHOstudy to help us understand how these and other conditions develop and affect Black communities.
🔎 Check out our post to see who can take part.
August 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Did you know Black communities face higher risks for conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Prostate Cancer?
Join our @IBHOstudy to help us understand how these and other conditions develop and affect Black communities.
🔎 Check out our post to see who can take part.
Join our @IBHOstudy to help us understand how these and other conditions develop and affect Black communities.
🔎 Check out our post to see who can take part.
1.7 million children in England are living with long-term health conditions. We're missing vital clues to prevent illness - both now and in their future.
Join our D-CYPHR study and help unlock the genetics of childhood disease.
🔎 Check out our post to see who can take part.
Join our D-CYPHR study and help unlock the genetics of childhood disease.
🔎 Check out our post to see who can take part.
August 18, 2025 at 11:03 AM
1.7 million children in England are living with long-term health conditions. We're missing vital clues to prevent illness - both now and in their future.
Join our D-CYPHR study and help unlock the genetics of childhood disease.
🔎 Check out our post to see who can take part.
Join our D-CYPHR study and help unlock the genetics of childhood disease.
🔎 Check out our post to see who can take part.
The UK has made significant progress in eliminating hepatitis - but we’re not there yet. Let’s break down the remaining barriers: stigma, silence, and missed opportunities.
🧪 Get tested
🩺 Get treated
🧬 Help with research
✅ Help end hepatitis by 2030.
#WorldHepatitisDay
🧪 Get tested
🩺 Get treated
🧬 Help with research
✅ Help end hepatitis by 2030.
#WorldHepatitisDay
July 28, 2025 at 10:56 AM
The UK has made significant progress in eliminating hepatitis - but we’re not there yet. Let’s break down the remaining barriers: stigma, silence, and missed opportunities.
🧪 Get tested
🩺 Get treated
🧬 Help with research
✅ Help end hepatitis by 2030.
#WorldHepatitisDay
🧪 Get tested
🩺 Get treated
🧬 Help with research
✅ Help end hepatitis by 2030.
#WorldHepatitisDay
We had a great time yesterday at the CAV Community Open Day - Health Research Event.
It was lovely chatting with the community about our BioResource research programmes, and seeing people get involved in our interactive activity made it all the more enjoyable. Thanks to everyone who dropped by! 🧬😃
It was lovely chatting with the community about our BioResource research programmes, and seeing people get involved in our interactive activity made it all the more enjoyable. Thanks to everyone who dropped by! 🧬😃
July 23, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We had a great time yesterday at the CAV Community Open Day - Health Research Event.
It was lovely chatting with the community about our BioResource research programmes, and seeing people get involved in our interactive activity made it all the more enjoyable. Thanks to everyone who dropped by! 🧬😃
It was lovely chatting with the community about our BioResource research programmes, and seeing people get involved in our interactive activity made it all the more enjoyable. Thanks to everyone who dropped by! 🧬😃
Ever wonder how new medicines and treatments get discovered and improved? It all starts with real people stepping up to take part in health research. ✨
Be one of them! Your participation can help shape the future of healthcare.
#BePartOfResearch
Be one of them! Your participation can help shape the future of healthcare.
#BePartOfResearch
July 2, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Ever wonder how new medicines and treatments get discovered and improved? It all starts with real people stepping up to take part in health research. ✨
Be one of them! Your participation can help shape the future of healthcare.
#BePartOfResearch
Be one of them! Your participation can help shape the future of healthcare.
#BePartOfResearch
This year, our team proudly wore red to celebrate and raise awareness of everyone involved in health and care research❤️🎉
We gathered outside the MediCinema at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital and spoke to families and colleagues about our D-CYPHR programme.
#Red4Research
We gathered outside the MediCinema at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital and spoke to families and colleagues about our D-CYPHR programme.
#Red4Research
June 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM
This year, our team proudly wore red to celebrate and raise awareness of everyone involved in health and care research❤️🎉
We gathered outside the MediCinema at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital and spoke to families and colleagues about our D-CYPHR programme.
#Red4Research
We gathered outside the MediCinema at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital and spoke to families and colleagues about our D-CYPHR programme.
#Red4Research
Sickle cell is a genetic condition that causes intense pain and mostly affects Black communities. There is still limited understanding and few treatment options available, but research can help.
Join our @IBHOstudy and be part of the change. 🙌🏾
#WorldSickleCellDay
Join our @IBHOstudy and be part of the change. 🙌🏾
#WorldSickleCellDay
June 19, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Sickle cell is a genetic condition that causes intense pain and mostly affects Black communities. There is still limited understanding and few treatment options available, but research can help.
Join our @IBHOstudy and be part of the change. 🙌🏾
#WorldSickleCellDay
Join our @IBHOstudy and be part of the change. 🙌🏾
#WorldSickleCellDay
Tomorrow is #WorldBloodDonorDay, and we warmly thank all our BioResource blood donors. 🙏🏾
Your donation helps deepen knowledge of diseases, enhance diagnostic methods, and improve treatments. So, even if not used for transfusion, your blood helps countless people in the long run.
Your donation helps deepen knowledge of diseases, enhance diagnostic methods, and improve treatments. So, even if not used for transfusion, your blood helps countless people in the long run.
June 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Tomorrow is #WorldBloodDonorDay, and we warmly thank all our BioResource blood donors. 🙏🏾
Your donation helps deepen knowledge of diseases, enhance diagnostic methods, and improve treatments. So, even if not used for transfusion, your blood helps countless people in the long run.
Your donation helps deepen knowledge of diseases, enhance diagnostic methods, and improve treatments. So, even if not used for transfusion, your blood helps countless people in the long run.
Did you know that many health issues affecting men can be prevented or treated if detected early? Yet, men are less likely to speak up, seek help, or participate in health research.
This #MensHealthWeek, we’re sharing 3 ways to make a change, because your health matters! 💪🏾
This #MensHealthWeek, we’re sharing 3 ways to make a change, because your health matters! 💪🏾
June 9, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Did you know that many health issues affecting men can be prevented or treated if detected early? Yet, men are less likely to speak up, seek help, or participate in health research.
This #MensHealthWeek, we’re sharing 3 ways to make a change, because your health matters! 💪🏾
This #MensHealthWeek, we’re sharing 3 ways to make a change, because your health matters! 💪🏾
Wishing all nurses a very happy #InternationalNursesDay! 🥳
Today, we celebrate your dedication and the incredible impact you have on healthcare. Special thanks to our amazing Research Nurses, whose tireless efforts make the BioResource possible! 💙
#NursesDay #IND2025
Today, we celebrate your dedication and the incredible impact you have on healthcare. Special thanks to our amazing Research Nurses, whose tireless efforts make the BioResource possible! 💙
#NursesDay #IND2025
May 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Wishing all nurses a very happy #InternationalNursesDay! 🥳
Today, we celebrate your dedication and the incredible impact you have on healthcare. Special thanks to our amazing Research Nurses, whose tireless efforts make the BioResource possible! 💙
#NursesDay #IND2025
Today, we celebrate your dedication and the incredible impact you have on healthcare. Special thanks to our amazing Research Nurses, whose tireless efforts make the BioResource possible! 💙
#NursesDay #IND2025
On this #NationalDNADay, we highlight the importance of genomic studies across Black communities, the key focus of the @IBHOstudy. 🧬
Recognising the richness of genetic diversity drives advancements in medical research and equitable healthcare for all! 👏🏿
#HealthResearch
Recognising the richness of genetic diversity drives advancements in medical research and equitable healthcare for all! 👏🏿
#HealthResearch
April 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
On this #NationalDNADay, we highlight the importance of genomic studies across Black communities, the key focus of the @IBHOstudy. 🧬
Recognising the richness of genetic diversity drives advancements in medical research and equitable healthcare for all! 👏🏿
#HealthResearch
Recognising the richness of genetic diversity drives advancements in medical research and equitable healthcare for all! 👏🏿
#HealthResearch
April 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Jenson is showing us that superheroes are real! 🦸♂️ Kids like him are shaping the future of health research through #DCYPHR.
Got a little hero ready to join the mission and make a difference? Learn more and join us: bit.ly/3E2cTGO
#HealthResearch #Children #YoungPeople
Got a little hero ready to join the mission and make a difference? Learn more and join us: bit.ly/3E2cTGO
#HealthResearch #Children #YoungPeople
March 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Jenson is showing us that superheroes are real! 🦸♂️ Kids like him are shaping the future of health research through #DCYPHR.
Got a little hero ready to join the mission and make a difference? Learn more and join us: bit.ly/3E2cTGO
#HealthResearch #Children #YoungPeople
Got a little hero ready to join the mission and make a difference? Learn more and join us: bit.ly/3E2cTGO
#HealthResearch #Children #YoungPeople
Great news from Prof. Johns' team, PI of @IMIDBioResource! ✨🧬
They're working to 'switch off' #RheumatoidArthritis by training immune cells to stop attacking the body. This breakthrough offers hope to 450,000 people in England battling the condition!
bit.ly/41W52Tc
They're working to 'switch off' #RheumatoidArthritis by training immune cells to stop attacking the body. This breakthrough offers hope to 450,000 people in England battling the condition!
bit.ly/41W52Tc
Newcastle arthritis study hopes to 'switch off' pain - BBC News
By retraining blood cells, scientists believe they can "switch off" rheumatoid arthritis.
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March 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Great news from Prof. Johns' team, PI of @IMIDBioResource! ✨🧬
They're working to 'switch off' #RheumatoidArthritis by training immune cells to stop attacking the body. This breakthrough offers hope to 450,000 people in England battling the condition!
bit.ly/41W52Tc
They're working to 'switch off' #RheumatoidArthritis by training immune cells to stop attacking the body. This breakthrough offers hope to 450,000 people in England battling the condition!
bit.ly/41W52Tc
This inspiring quote highlights why Ardel, a dad and volunteer, chose to be part of the @IBHOstudy. 👏🏾
You can join the mission to make a difference, too. Learn more here: bit.ly/4c3Xt1A
You can join the mission to make a difference, too. Learn more here: bit.ly/4c3Xt1A
March 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This inspiring quote highlights why Ardel, a dad and volunteer, chose to be part of the @IBHOstudy. 👏🏾
You can join the mission to make a difference, too. Learn more here: bit.ly/4c3Xt1A
You can join the mission to make a difference, too. Learn more here: bit.ly/4c3Xt1A
Happy #InternationalHappinessDay! Sharing happiness can multiply the joy. 😃
At Bioresource, we're daily grateful for our colleagues and incredible volunteers. Today, the sunny weather ☀️ adds an extra reason to smile.
What about you? What’s making you happy today?
At Bioresource, we're daily grateful for our colleagues and incredible volunteers. Today, the sunny weather ☀️ adds an extra reason to smile.
What about you? What’s making you happy today?
March 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Happy #InternationalHappinessDay! Sharing happiness can multiply the joy. 😃
At Bioresource, we're daily grateful for our colleagues and incredible volunteers. Today, the sunny weather ☀️ adds an extra reason to smile.
What about you? What’s making you happy today?
At Bioresource, we're daily grateful for our colleagues and incredible volunteers. Today, the sunny weather ☀️ adds an extra reason to smile.
What about you? What’s making you happy today?
It's #WorldKidneyDay! 🌎
We are happy to share the 8 golden rules for maintaining a healthy kidney. We also remind everyone to consider: #AreYourKidneysOK? This highlights the importance of early detection and intervention for kidney disease risk factors.
#KidneyHealthMatters
We are happy to share the 8 golden rules for maintaining a healthy kidney. We also remind everyone to consider: #AreYourKidneysOK? This highlights the importance of early detection and intervention for kidney disease risk factors.
#KidneyHealthMatters
March 13, 2025 at 12:09 PM
It's #WorldKidneyDay! 🌎
We are happy to share the 8 golden rules for maintaining a healthy kidney. We also remind everyone to consider: #AreYourKidneysOK? This highlights the importance of early detection and intervention for kidney disease risk factors.
#KidneyHealthMatters
We are happy to share the 8 golden rules for maintaining a healthy kidney. We also remind everyone to consider: #AreYourKidneysOK? This highlights the importance of early detection and intervention for kidney disease risk factors.
#KidneyHealthMatters
Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrating its 10th anniversary! 💪🏾 🎉
At the BioResource, we celebrate and honour the incredible contributions women have made to health research, breaking through gender bias and societal barriers.
#11F2025
At the BioResource, we celebrate and honour the incredible contributions women have made to health research, breaking through gender bias and societal barriers.
#11F2025
February 11, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrating its 10th anniversary! 💪🏾 🎉
At the BioResource, we celebrate and honour the incredible contributions women have made to health research, breaking through gender bias and societal barriers.
#11F2025
At the BioResource, we celebrate and honour the incredible contributions women have made to health research, breaking through gender bias and societal barriers.
#11F2025