Sam Chawner
@samchawner.bsky.social
Senior Research Fellow (Wellcome Trust) at Cardiff University | ARFID | Eating Disorders | Genetic Conditions | Child Mental Health | 🏳️🌈
A week left to apply for this PhD on eating disorders (ARFID): gw4biomed.ac.uk/unlocking-th... Support on applying: gw4biomed.ac.uk/how-to-apply...
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October 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A week left to apply for this PhD on eating disorders (ARFID): gw4biomed.ac.uk/unlocking-th... Support on applying: gw4biomed.ac.uk/how-to-apply...
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Very pleased to be featured in the August Editorial for Nature Mental Health! The stomach’s turn: elucidating the gut–brain axis www.nature.com/articles/s44...
The stomach’s turn: elucidating the gut–brain axis - Nature Mental Health
Philosophers and scientists have debated for centuries about how cognition and emotions are produced and the causal roles the body and brain serve. The advent of more sophisticated models of gut–brain...
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August 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Very pleased to be featured in the August Editorial for Nature Mental Health! The stomach’s turn: elucidating the gut–brain axis www.nature.com/articles/s44...
Thanks @medresfdn.bsky.social for this great overview of our recent paper on Pica
Pica, a feeding disorder in which people eat non-food items, can lead to serious medical complications - yet research remains limited.
🧠 Funded by us, Dr Sam Chawner's latest study has shed much-needed light on pica.
👉 Read more: shorturl.at/X5XFW
@samchawner.bsky.social #MedSky #EatingDisorders
🧠 Funded by us, Dr Sam Chawner's latest study has shed much-needed light on pica.
👉 Read more: shorturl.at/X5XFW
@samchawner.bsky.social #MedSky #EatingDisorders
Medical Research Foundation | Investigating overlooked eating…
Funded by the Foundation, Dr Sam Chawner from Cardiff University is working to bridge a critical gap in knowledge about pica - a feeding disorder in which someone eats non-food substances.
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July 2, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Thanks @medresfdn.bsky.social for this great overview of our recent paper on Pica
Fun 2 days meeting future research leaders across Wales! @welshcrucible.bsky.social . Reflecting on my academic journey so far and planning ahead for the next steps. #crucible25
Getting his start through
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finding his way to Wales and the genomics is mental health
@cardiffuni.bsky.social #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru
@evertonfc.com, @samchawner.bsky.social
finding his way to Wales and the genomics is mental health
@cardiffuni.bsky.social #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru
May 10, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Fun 2 days meeting future research leaders across Wales! @welshcrucible.bsky.social . Reflecting on my academic journey so far and planning ahead for the next steps. #crucible25
Just over 2 weeks left to apply!
Excited to share this fully-funded PhD opportunity to research the biology of disordered eating:
Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children at Cardiff University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children at Cardiff University, listed on FindAPhD.com
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April 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Just over 2 weeks left to apply!
Honoured to be part of Health and Care Research Wales first cohort of Emerging Leaders, providing an opportunity to develop leadership, and grow & showcase the amazing health research strengths of Wales 🐲 ! healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/h...
April 11, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Honoured to be part of Health and Care Research Wales first cohort of Emerging Leaders, providing an opportunity to develop leadership, and grow & showcase the amazing health research strengths of Wales 🐲 ! healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/h...
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We are still looking for UK-based gender diverse adults (18+) who have a current or historical experiences of an eating disorder/disordered eating to complete a survey about your experiences. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/LEADINGStudy1
Please share widely with anyone who might be interested!
Please share widely with anyone who might be interested!
April 2, 2025 at 8:47 AM
We are still looking for UK-based gender diverse adults (18+) who have a current or historical experiences of an eating disorder/disordered eating to complete a survey about your experiences. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/LEADINGStudy1
Please share widely with anyone who might be interested!
Please share widely with anyone who might be interested!
Excited to share this fully-funded PhD opportunity to research the biology of disordered eating:
Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children at Cardiff University on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children at Cardiff University, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Excited to share this fully-funded PhD opportunity to research the biology of disordered eating:
Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Pica, the eating of non-food substances, is an eating disorder we know very little about. So this Eating Disorder Awareness Week I thought I would share research I did with @nataliep310.bsky.social and on Pica prevalence pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38097525/
Prevalence and recurrence of pica behaviors in early childhood within the ALSPAC birth cohort - PubMed
This study enhances understanding of childhood pica behaviors, addressing a significant gap in knowledge. Pica occurrence in the general population is poorly understood due to few epidemiological stud...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
February 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Pica, the eating of non-food substances, is an eating disorder we know very little about. So this Eating Disorder Awareness Week I thought I would share research I did with @nataliep310.bsky.social and on Pica prevalence pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38097525/
This week is #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek My research focuses on Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), which despite affecting 1-2% of children has been understudied and has low public awareness. Read more about my research plans here: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/your-stories...
A Major Step Forward for ARFID Research: New Funding for Cardiff University - Beat
Despite being recognised as a serious condition, research into ARFID has been limited. This lack of understanding has left many without support.
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
February 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
This week is #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek My research focuses on Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), which despite affecting 1-2% of children has been understudied and has low public awareness. Read more about my research plans here: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/your-stories...
Reposted by Sam Chawner
1 week left to apply for this!
🎺 PhD studentship available at @lshtm.bsky.social and RVC! @influenzal.bsky.social and I are advertising for a project to investigate the unexpected phenomenon that mutagenic antiviral drugs can give rise to viruses with hundreds of mutations which are still viable. 🧵
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2025-26 Bloomsbury Colleges PhD Studentships | LSHTM
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February 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
1 week left to apply for this!
Reposted by Sam Chawner
If you want to join our starter pack please do comment below - we are going to start a third one soon
And if you asked to be in in the past but now feel you are at risk for being in them, do DM us and we will remove you. #StaySafeStayStrong
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And if you asked to be in in the past but now feel you are at risk for being in them, do DM us and we will remove you. #StaySafeStayStrong
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January 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
If you want to join our starter pack please do comment below - we are going to start a third one soon
And if you asked to be in in the past but now feel you are at risk for being in them, do DM us and we will remove you. #StaySafeStayStrong
go.bsky.app/Cw9bRYZ
go.bsky.app/Cw9bRYZ
And if you asked to be in in the past but now feel you are at risk for being in them, do DM us and we will remove you. #StaySafeStayStrong
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Thanks Sky for highlighting ARFID - an eating disorder in need of greater recognition and research
'We were at crisis point': The little-known eating disorder that is on the rise
ARFID: The little-known eating disorder that is on the rise
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is characterised by an extreme aversion to certain foods due to their taste, texture, smell, or appearance - with one mother telling Sky News how her son survives solely on milk and nutritional supplement shakes.
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January 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Thanks Sky for highlighting ARFID - an eating disorder in need of greater recognition and research
Interesting & inspiring week visiting the Born in Bradford team. Eating disorders & mental health is an important part of their latest Age of Wonder data collection: youtu.be/ockxBS6HT2A?...
What is Age of Wonder?
YouTube video by Born in Bradford
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December 13, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Interesting & inspiring week visiting the Born in Bradford team. Eating disorders & mental health is an important part of their latest Age of Wonder data collection: youtu.be/ockxBS6HT2A?...
Reposted by Sam Chawner
Always a festive treat, running this science image competition alongside colleagues from the MRC ✨
2024's winner 'illuminates complex parasite structures', offering clues for potential drug targets 🎄
Order your 'Twinkling Toxoplasma' cards now! 👇
#MedSky #AcademicSky
2024's winner 'illuminates complex parasite structures', offering clues for potential drug targets 🎄
Order your 'Twinkling Toxoplasma' cards now! 👇
#MedSky #AcademicSky
December 11, 2024 at 9:48 AM
Always a festive treat, running this science image competition alongside colleagues from the MRC ✨
2024's winner 'illuminates complex parasite structures', offering clues for potential drug targets 🎄
Order your 'Twinkling Toxoplasma' cards now! 👇
#MedSky #AcademicSky
2024's winner 'illuminates complex parasite structures', offering clues for potential drug targets 🎄
Order your 'Twinkling Toxoplasma' cards now! 👇
#MedSky #AcademicSky
Hello Bluesky! A bit late to the show - how does this work 😅
December 9, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Hello Bluesky! A bit late to the show - how does this work 😅