Bowel Research UK
@bowelresearchuk.bsky.social
Funding life-changing research into bowel cancer and other bowel diseases.
Donate today, call 0203 5408 694
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Donate today, call 0203 5408 694
https://linktr.ee/bowelresearchuk
This #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience, we feature Yi Zhou and Dr Balarajah.
Dr Balarajah (Imperial NHS/Imperial College London) is comparing how South Asian & White inflammatory bowel disease patients respond to treatment (Bowel Research UK funded).
Our research: https://ow.ly/jA3K50Yc9pj
Dr Balarajah (Imperial NHS/Imperial College London) is comparing how South Asian & White inflammatory bowel disease patients respond to treatment (Bowel Research UK funded).
Our research: https://ow.ly/jA3K50Yc9pj
February 11, 2026 at 8:15 AM
This #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience, we feature Yi Zhou and Dr Balarajah.
Dr Balarajah (Imperial NHS/Imperial College London) is comparing how South Asian & White inflammatory bowel disease patients respond to treatment (Bowel Research UK funded).
Our research: https://ow.ly/jA3K50Yc9pj
Dr Balarajah (Imperial NHS/Imperial College London) is comparing how South Asian & White inflammatory bowel disease patients respond to treatment (Bowel Research UK funded).
Our research: https://ow.ly/jA3K50Yc9pj
Limited number of places left for the Great North Run 2026. 🏃
Join our team for the world’s biggest half marathon, taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields on Sunday 13th Sept.
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/MHVl50YbAaI
Join our team for the world’s biggest half marathon, taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields on Sunday 13th Sept.
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/MHVl50YbAaI
February 9, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Limited number of places left for the Great North Run 2026. 🏃
Join our team for the world’s biggest half marathon, taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields on Sunday 13th Sept.
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/MHVl50YbAaI
Join our team for the world’s biggest half marathon, taking on the route from Newcastle to South Shields on Sunday 13th Sept.
Sign up here: https://ow.ly/MHVl50YbAaI
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#ACPGBI2026
Enhance your skills through expert-led workshops
focused on the latest techniques & emerging
technologies
🔗https://bit.ly/ACPGBI2026-Reg
Enhance your skills through expert-led workshops
focused on the latest techniques & emerging
technologies
🔗https://bit.ly/ACPGBI2026-Reg
February 9, 2026 at 11:42 AM
#ACPGBI2026
Enhance your skills through expert-led workshops
focused on the latest techniques & emerging
technologies
🔗https://bit.ly/ACPGBI2026-Reg
Enhance your skills through expert-led workshops
focused on the latest techniques & emerging
technologies
🔗https://bit.ly/ACPGBI2026-Reg
Last October, Ian and Robert took on an incredible 970 km cycling adventure across Egypt unsupported. They've raised a fantastic £4,383 (so far) to support Bowel Research UK's vital work! 👏
Donate to their fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/team/pharaohsdelight
Donate to their fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/team/pharaohsdelight
February 6, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Last October, Ian and Robert took on an incredible 970 km cycling adventure across Egypt unsupported. They've raised a fantastic £4,383 (so far) to support Bowel Research UK's vital work! 👏
Donate to their fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/team/pharaohsdelight
Donate to their fundraiser: https://www.justgiving.com/team/pharaohsdelight
Bowel cancer symptoms you shouldn't ignore this World Cancer Day.
Read more about bowel cancer and the symptoms: https://bowelresearchuk.org/about-bowels/bowel-cancer/
#BowelCancer #WorldCancerDay
Read more about bowel cancer and the symptoms: https://bowelresearchuk.org/about-bowels/bowel-cancer/
#BowelCancer #WorldCancerDay
February 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Bowel cancer symptoms you shouldn't ignore this World Cancer Day.
Read more about bowel cancer and the symptoms: https://bowelresearchuk.org/about-bowels/bowel-cancer/
#BowelCancer #WorldCancerDay
Read more about bowel cancer and the symptoms: https://bowelresearchuk.org/about-bowels/bowel-cancer/
#BowelCancer #WorldCancerDay
Bowel ischaemia is a difficult condition for doctors to diagnose and treat. 🩺
#BowelResearchUK #BowelDisease #BowelIschaemia
#BowelResearchUK #BowelDisease #BowelIschaemia
January 30, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Bowel ischaemia is a difficult condition for doctors to diagnose and treat. 🩺
#BowelResearchUK #BowelDisease #BowelIschaemia
#BowelResearchUK #BowelDisease #BowelIschaemia
The NHS estimates this change to the home-testing FIT test could help detect around 600 more bowel cancers early each year and find 2,000 more people with high-risk polyps in their bowel, allowing patients to have preventative surgery.
Read more: https://ow.ly/MY1x50Y3Lcv
Read more: https://ow.ly/MY1x50Y3Lcv
January 26, 2026 at 3:05 PM
The NHS estimates this change to the home-testing FIT test could help detect around 600 more bowel cancers early each year and find 2,000 more people with high-risk polyps in their bowel, allowing patients to have preventative surgery.
Read more: https://ow.ly/MY1x50Y3Lcv
Read more: https://ow.ly/MY1x50Y3Lcv
📣 In case you missed it: In a study published late last year, researchers discovered that UK inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients of White and South Asian ethnicity respond the same to commonly used treatments, despite the disease itself being different in each group. https://ow.ly/38R750Xts5q
January 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM
📣 In case you missed it: In a study published late last year, researchers discovered that UK inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients of White and South Asian ethnicity respond the same to commonly used treatments, despite the disease itself being different in each group. https://ow.ly/38R750Xts5q
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The #Crohns & #Colitis Congress is happening now! From new genetic discoveries to AI-driven drug targets, the future of #IBD is being reshaped as we speak.
We're proud that our fundraising helps fuel this progress via @bowelresearchuk.bsky.social. Together, we’re #MakingTheInvisibleVisible. 💜
We're proud that our fundraising helps fuel this progress via @bowelresearchuk.bsky.social. Together, we’re #MakingTheInvisibleVisible. 💜
January 22, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The #Crohns & #Colitis Congress is happening now! From new genetic discoveries to AI-driven drug targets, the future of #IBD is being reshaped as we speak.
We're proud that our fundraising helps fuel this progress via @bowelresearchuk.bsky.social. Together, we’re #MakingTheInvisibleVisible. 💜
We're proud that our fundraising helps fuel this progress via @bowelresearchuk.bsky.social. Together, we’re #MakingTheInvisibleVisible. 💜
If you've had bowel cancer or any type of bowel disease, you care for someone who does, or you're simply interested in bowel research, join the PaRT network here: https://bowelresearchuk.org/our-research/patient-and-public-involvement/take-part/
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Take part in research with Bowel Research UK. Sign up to our PaRT programme to help shape studies & make a difference in advancing bowel disease treatments & care.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM
If you've had bowel cancer or any type of bowel disease, you care for someone who does, or you're simply interested in bowel research, join the PaRT network here: https://bowelresearchuk.org/our-research/patient-and-public-involvement/take-part/
Last year, Bowel Research UK encouraged researchers to involve patients in shaping more than 18 bowel cancer and bowel disease research studies.
More than 100 patients and carers in our PaRT (People and Research Together) network have provided their lived experience, opinions and expertise! 🗣️
More than 100 patients and carers in our PaRT (People and Research Together) network have provided their lived experience, opinions and expertise! 🗣️
January 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Last year, Bowel Research UK encouraged researchers to involve patients in shaping more than 18 bowel cancer and bowel disease research studies.
More than 100 patients and carers in our PaRT (People and Research Together) network have provided their lived experience, opinions and expertise! 🗣️
More than 100 patients and carers in our PaRT (People and Research Together) network have provided their lived experience, opinions and expertise! 🗣️
"What has really impressed me about #BowelResearchUK is the passion and commitment shown by everybody involved both from the staff and trustees, who really care about the results."
Welcome to new Trustee Matt Black: https://ow.ly/qVx350XZwoE
Welcome to new Trustee Matt Black: https://ow.ly/qVx350XZwoE
January 19, 2026 at 4:40 PM
"What has really impressed me about #BowelResearchUK is the passion and commitment shown by everybody involved both from the staff and trustees, who really care about the results."
Welcome to new Trustee Matt Black: https://ow.ly/qVx350XZwoE
Welcome to new Trustee Matt Black: https://ow.ly/qVx350XZwoE
Did you donate to our 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show fundraising campaign? Because of the money you raised, Bowel Research UK has dedicated funding to research into the gut microbiome. 🦠
We're supporting projects that study the gut microbiome in bowel cancer & disease: https://ow.ly/rq5O50XbKk0
We're supporting projects that study the gut microbiome in bowel cancer & disease: https://ow.ly/rq5O50XbKk0
January 18, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Did you donate to our 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show fundraising campaign? Because of the money you raised, Bowel Research UK has dedicated funding to research into the gut microbiome. 🦠
We're supporting projects that study the gut microbiome in bowel cancer & disease: https://ow.ly/rq5O50XbKk0
We're supporting projects that study the gut microbiome in bowel cancer & disease: https://ow.ly/rq5O50XbKk0
"The moment I was told I’d need a permanent colostomy I was in shock. I was truly traumatised by the thought of it. If I had been better informed, would I have been so horrified? I feel grateful to still be alive. I feel elated by it to be honest."
Read Suzanne's story: https://ow.ly/TBqz50XXawI
Read Suzanne's story: https://ow.ly/TBqz50XXawI
January 16, 2026 at 12:45 PM
"The moment I was told I’d need a permanent colostomy I was in shock. I was truly traumatised by the thought of it. If I had been better informed, would I have been so horrified? I feel grateful to still be alive. I feel elated by it to be honest."
Read Suzanne's story: https://ow.ly/TBqz50XXawI
Read Suzanne's story: https://ow.ly/TBqz50XXawI
Myth or fact? Bowel cancer only affects older adults. 👇
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In the UK, there has been a small increase in the number of people aged 25-49 who've been diagnosed with bowel cancer; we don't yet know why.
But 9/10 people survive for 5+ years when bowel cancer is caught at the earliest stage.
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In the UK, there has been a small increase in the number of people aged 25-49 who've been diagnosed with bowel cancer; we don't yet know why.
But 9/10 people survive for 5+ years when bowel cancer is caught at the earliest stage.
January 13, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Myth or fact? Bowel cancer only affects older adults. 👇
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In the UK, there has been a small increase in the number of people aged 25-49 who've been diagnosed with bowel cancer; we don't yet know why.
But 9/10 people survive for 5+ years when bowel cancer is caught at the earliest stage.
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In the UK, there has been a small increase in the number of people aged 25-49 who've been diagnosed with bowel cancer; we don't yet know why.
But 9/10 people survive for 5+ years when bowel cancer is caught at the earliest stage.
Reposted by Bowel Research UK
Today, we’re showcasing our #IBDSuperHeroes wristbands! £2 + P&P.
Order here: buff.ly/gg3paP2
All profits fund #IBD research via @bowelresearchuk.bsky.social!
#Crohns #Colitis #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis #IBDawareness #IBDVisible #IBDHasNoBorders #MakingTheInvisibleVisible
Order here: buff.ly/gg3paP2
All profits fund #IBD research via @bowelresearchuk.bsky.social!
#Crohns #Colitis #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis #IBDawareness #IBDVisible #IBDHasNoBorders #MakingTheInvisibleVisible
March 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Today, we’re showcasing our #IBDSuperHeroes wristbands! £2 + P&P.
Order here: buff.ly/gg3paP2
All profits fund #IBD research via @bowelresearchuk.bsky.social!
#Crohns #Colitis #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis #IBDawareness #IBDVisible #IBDHasNoBorders #MakingTheInvisibleVisible
Order here: buff.ly/gg3paP2
All profits fund #IBD research via @bowelresearchuk.bsky.social!
#Crohns #Colitis #CrohnsDisease #UlcerativeColitis #IBDawareness #IBDVisible #IBDHasNoBorders #MakingTheInvisibleVisible
A huge congratulations to our ambassador Dr Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed on the launch of her new book: 20 Minute Gut Health Fix.
Thank you for using your book launch event to help raise awareness for our charity, as part of our joint mission to promote good gut health and raise awareness of bowel diseases!
Thank you for using your book launch event to help raise awareness for our charity, as part of our joint mission to promote good gut health and raise awareness of bowel diseases!
February 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A huge congratulations to our ambassador Dr Saliha Mahmood-Ahmed on the launch of her new book: 20 Minute Gut Health Fix.
Thank you for using your book launch event to help raise awareness for our charity, as part of our joint mission to promote good gut health and raise awareness of bowel diseases!
Thank you for using your book launch event to help raise awareness for our charity, as part of our joint mission to promote good gut health and raise awareness of bowel diseases!
Our Grants Committee met today for an exciting discussion on our microbiome grants shortlist. The gut microbiome affects many aspects of health and we’re proud to be moving the field forward. Read about our microbiome research:
https://www.bowelresearchuk.org/latest-news/our-microbiome-research/
https://www.bowelresearchuk.org/latest-news/our-microbiome-research/
February 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Our Grants Committee met today for an exciting discussion on our microbiome grants shortlist. The gut microbiome affects many aspects of health and we’re proud to be moving the field forward. Read about our microbiome research:
https://www.bowelresearchuk.org/latest-news/our-microbiome-research/
https://www.bowelresearchuk.org/latest-news/our-microbiome-research/
Do you remember our award-winning microbiome garden from last year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show? It explored the fascinating connection between a healthy landscape and soil, a healthy gut, and a healthy mind.
February 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Do you remember our award-winning microbiome garden from last year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show? It explored the fascinating connection between a healthy landscape and soil, a healthy gut, and a healthy mind.
Help us fund life-changing research.
Every donation to Bowel Research UK supports pioneering studies into bowel cancer and bowel disease, leading to better treatments, earlier diagnoses, and improved patient care.
Please donate today: bowelresearchuk.org/donate
Every donation to Bowel Research UK supports pioneering studies into bowel cancer and bowel disease, leading to better treatments, earlier diagnoses, and improved patient care.
Please donate today: bowelresearchuk.org/donate
February 13, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Help us fund life-changing research.
Every donation to Bowel Research UK supports pioneering studies into bowel cancer and bowel disease, leading to better treatments, earlier diagnoses, and improved patient care.
Please donate today: bowelresearchuk.org/donate
Every donation to Bowel Research UK supports pioneering studies into bowel cancer and bowel disease, leading to better treatments, earlier diagnoses, and improved patient care.
Please donate today: bowelresearchuk.org/donate
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Diverticular Disease Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) final workshop with Guts UK.
#DiverticularDisease #Diverticulitis
#DiverticularDisease #Diverticulitis
February 12, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Diverticular Disease Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) final workshop with Guts UK.
#DiverticularDisease #Diverticulitis
#DiverticularDisease #Diverticulitis
We're at our Diverticular Disease Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) final workshop with Guts UK.
Looking forward to a day of discussion with patients, family members, carers and healthcare professionals to ensure the patient voice is heard when setting research priorities for the future.
Looking forward to a day of discussion with patients, family members, carers and healthcare professionals to ensure the patient voice is heard when setting research priorities for the future.
February 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We're at our Diverticular Disease Priority Setting Partnership (PSP) final workshop with Guts UK.
Looking forward to a day of discussion with patients, family members, carers and healthcare professionals to ensure the patient voice is heard when setting research priorities for the future.
Looking forward to a day of discussion with patients, family members, carers and healthcare professionals to ensure the patient voice is heard when setting research priorities for the future.
Bowel Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore - #WordCancerDay!
If you experience any of these symptoms for more than three weeks, it’s crucial to speak to your GP. Early diagnosis can make a significant difference.
More information is available at www.bowelresearchuk.org/about-bowels/
#BowelCancer
If you experience any of these symptoms for more than three weeks, it’s crucial to speak to your GP. Early diagnosis can make a significant difference.
More information is available at www.bowelresearchuk.org/about-bowels/
#BowelCancer
February 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Bowel Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore - #WordCancerDay!
If you experience any of these symptoms for more than three weeks, it’s crucial to speak to your GP. Early diagnosis can make a significant difference.
More information is available at www.bowelresearchuk.org/about-bowels/
#BowelCancer
If you experience any of these symptoms for more than three weeks, it’s crucial to speak to your GP. Early diagnosis can make a significant difference.
More information is available at www.bowelresearchuk.org/about-bowels/
#BowelCancer
By joining our People and Research Together (PaRT) network, you can help shape future studies into bowel cancer and bowel disease. Patient insights are crucial to driving meaningful research!
Find out more and get involved: bowelresearchuk.org/our-research...
#BowelCancer #BowelDisease
Find out more and get involved: bowelresearchuk.org/our-research...
#BowelCancer #BowelDisease
February 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
By joining our People and Research Together (PaRT) network, you can help shape future studies into bowel cancer and bowel disease. Patient insights are crucial to driving meaningful research!
Find out more and get involved: bowelresearchuk.org/our-research...
#BowelCancer #BowelDisease
Find out more and get involved: bowelresearchuk.org/our-research...
#BowelCancer #BowelDisease
Researchers at University College Birmingham are exploring how modern British cuisine affects people with IBS.
If you have IBS and would like to help, please fill in this questionnaire before 25th February: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#IBS #BowelDisease
If you have IBS and would like to help, please fill in this questionnaire before 25th February: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#IBS #BowelDisease
February 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Researchers at University College Birmingham are exploring how modern British cuisine affects people with IBS.
If you have IBS and would like to help, please fill in this questionnaire before 25th February: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#IBS #BowelDisease
If you have IBS and would like to help, please fill in this questionnaire before 25th February: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#IBS #BowelDisease