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Norwich Medical School at UEA
Home of the Undergraduate and Foundation MB BS degree course, the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and multiple postgraduate courses. Research active across multiple themes.
https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/norwich-medical-school
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We're very pleased to announce a new opportunity to join us in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences as an early career researcher has become available. Follow the link below for full details, with applications closing on 28 November.

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Lecturer/Early Career Group Leader (ATR1720) in University of East Anglia | UEA
View details and apply for this Lecturer/Early Career Group Leader (ATR1720) vacancy in University of East Anglia. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Norwich Medical School & School of Health...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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norwichctu.bsky.social
Are you aged 18 or over? Have you sustained a stroke? Do you suffer sudden onset, uncontrollable crying, or laughter episodes since the stroke? Post-stroke emotionalism is a common problem and at UEA we are conducting ground-breaking clinical research to find an effective medical treatment.
Logo for the EASE clinical trial, evaluating antidepressants for emotionalism after stroke.
October 28, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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uniofeastanglia.bsky.social
A new initiative uses Virtual Reality to tackle the growing mental health crisis in farming communities. 🚜

Dr Jordan Tsigarides from @ueamedical.bsky.social helped develop the Rural Minds Project, which highlights the lived experiences of farmers and rural workers.

Read more 👇:
bit.ly/47hhIIp
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October 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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danbrewer.bsky.social
Come and join the Cancer Genetics team in the lovely Norwich. We have a three year position for a senior bioinformatician starting in Feb 2026. Click the link for further details.

bit.ly/3Wt3Lk8

🧬 🖥️

@prostateukprofs.bsky.social @ueamedical.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social #postdoc
October 19, 2025 at 11:19 AM
ueamedical.bsky.social
Are you aged 18 or over ? Have you sustained a stroke?

Do you suffer sudden onset, uncontrollable crying, or laughter episodes since the stroke?

The EASE trial is recruiting. If you are interested in taking part, call 01603 591400 or email enquiries.easetrial@uea.ac.uk
October 24, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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danbrewer.bsky.social
New studentship available in the cancer genetics team at UEA, UK. This PhD is about investigating whether the presence of bacteria is directly causing prostate cancer development.Feb 2025. Stipend and fees available to those that are eligible.
@ueamedical.bsky.social

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PhD From Microbiome to Medicine: Understanding How Anaerobic Bacteria Cause Prostate Cancer (COOPERC_U26MEDBCCT) 2025/26 | UEA
PhD From Microbiome to Medicine: Understanding How Anaerobic Bacteria Cause Prostate Cancer (COOPERC_U26MEDBCCT) 2025/26 | UEA
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October 13, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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uniofeastanglia.bsky.social
🧵 Our researchers are launching a trial to see if the antidepressant Sertraline could reduce emotional changes caused by having a stroke. 💊

Take part 👉 enquiries.easetrial@uea.ac.uk

Read more 👇
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#Stroke #MedicalTrial #Health #Research
@nihr.bsky.social
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September 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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uniofeastanglia.bsky.social
Sinus surgery is more effective than antibiotics at treating chronic rhinosinusitis - according to a major @thelancet.com study involving our researchers in collaboration with @ucl.ac.uk

Read more 👉 bit.ly/4mMJdi8

#ChronicRhinosinusitis #Sinusitis #Rhinosinusitis #ClinicalTrial #SinusSurgery
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September 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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uniofeastanglia.bsky.social
Our researchers have shown that colorectal cancer is unique in having its own microbial ‘fingerprint’.

Read more 👉 www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...

#ColorectalCancer #CancerResearch #FightCancer
September 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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uniofeastanglia.bsky.social
Regular Covid vaccinations should continue worldwide to reduce cardiac risks associated with the virus - according to new UEA research 💉 🧵

Read more 👉 www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...

#Covid #LongCovid #CovidVaccine #Vaccinate #HeartHealth
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September 18, 2025 at 10:54 AM
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uniofeastanglia.bsky.social
Want to explore our campus, our #HomeOfTheWonderful this autumn?
Come and see us on:
- Saturday 25 October
- Saturday 29 November
Book your place: www.uea.ac.uk/visit/uni-op...
September 10, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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danbrewer.bsky.social
A new paper is out from our research team at the @ueamedical.bsky.social at @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social titled "The landscape of microbial associations in human cancer" available from doi.org/10.1126/scit....

Led by @abrahamgihawi.bsky.social

🧬🖥️ @cancerinnorwich.bsky.social
The landscape of microbial associations in human cancer
Differences between cancer types, infectious disease, and potential prognostic markers are uncovered by studying microbes within cancer DNA.
doi.org
September 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
ueamedical.bsky.social
There's a great little story on the UEA news pages about one of our students - congratulations to Imogen and every other single one of our students who graduated this year 🎉

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Graduation 2025: Imogen La Chapelle
Read about Imogen’s story at UEA that took her from the Preparing for Medicine programme in 2019, to graduating with MBBS Medicine in 2025 ahead of becoming a resident doctor at Addenbrooke’s Hospital...
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July 16, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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uniofeastanglia.bsky.social
Our researchers have found that a mental health hack designed to promote mental well-being could shift how teenagers view themselves.

Read more 👉 www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...

#MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwarenes #depression #anxiety #selfcare
July 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
ueamedical.bsky.social
Good luck to Prof Colin Cooper, presenting the work of his team at the House of Commons today. Two tests and ten years of very hard work from everyone involved!

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UEA showcases world-leading advances in prostate cancer diagnostics
UEA scientists are set to showcase groundbreaking advances in prostate cancer research at the House of Commons. They will present two new diagnostic tests at a meeting with parliamentarians and charit...
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June 18, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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rebeccalinnett.bsky.social Dr Rebecca Linnett (she/her) @rebeccalinnett.bsky.social · May 2
We're looking for disabled people (incl. people with mental health conditions & neurodivergent people) to be part of our advisory group for a project @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social aiming to improve clinical trial accessibility. Email me at r.linnett@uea.ac.uk if you'd like more info. Please share!
A recruitment flyer with the "Funded by NIHR" logo and University of East Anglia logo at the top. There is a headline in large bold black letters that reads "Disabled people are often excluded from clinical trials. Can you help us change this?" Underneath, in smaller navy text it reads "We need disabled people and their carers to help guide our research and give us feedback on the resources we create". "Disabled people and their carers" is highlighted in pink text. Underneath are two pink boxes; the first says "We're creating a course that gives researchers tools to improve the accessibility of their trials" and the second says "We will ask you to attend our online consultation meetings or give feedback via email". To the right is a large pink circle; in the centre in white text it reads "You will be paid £25 per hour for your time". In the bottom right, white text on a navy background reads "If you're interested or want more information email Rebecca: r.linnett@uea.ac.uk". To the left is the address for the website for the project, practicalsproject.wordpress.com
May 2, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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earlhaminst.bsky.social
🆕 Applications are open for a #postdoc to join @bioinf.bsky.social at the Earlham Institute and @quadraminstitute.bsky.social. The role will study how #soil #microbes establish and maintain healthy #biodiverse communities, and how are these impacted by different land use scenarios.

#metagenomics
Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Metagenomics
This post is part of the OpenCLIM_LANDS project, that aims at providing the insights needed to put the UK on a path to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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May 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
ueamedical.bsky.social
Dr Pankaj Garg, one of our clinical professors at Norwich Medical School, unveiled new MRI technology that shows the ‘true age’ of your heart, with unhealthy lifestyles adding decades.
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Is your heart aging too fast? MRI technology reveals unhealthy lifestyles add decades
Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a revolutionary new way of uncovering the ‘true age’ of your heart using MRI.
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May 9, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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rebeccalinnett.bsky.social
We're looking for disabled people (incl. people with mental health conditions & neurodivergent people) to be part of our advisory group for a project @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social aiming to improve clinical trial accessibility. Email me at r.linnett@uea.ac.uk if you'd like more info. Please share!
A recruitment flyer with the "Funded by NIHR" logo and University of East Anglia logo at the top. There is a headline in large bold black letters that reads "Disabled people are often excluded from clinical trials. Can you help us change this?" Underneath, in smaller navy text it reads "We need disabled people and their carers to help guide our research and give us feedback on the resources we create". "Disabled people and their carers" is highlighted in pink text. Underneath are two pink boxes; the first says "We're creating a course that gives researchers tools to improve the accessibility of their trials" and the second says "We will ask you to attend our online consultation meetings or give feedback via email". To the right is a large pink circle; in the centre in white text it reads "You will be paid £25 per hour for your time". In the bottom right, white text on a navy background reads "If you're interested or want more information email Rebecca: r.linnett@uea.ac.uk". To the left is the address for the website for the project, practicalsproject.wordpress.com
May 2, 2025 at 12:54 PM
ueamedical.bsky.social
We'd like to congratulate Prof Michael Hornberger on the publication of his book 'Tangled Up', which delves into the history and science of Alzheimer’s disease, from its origins to modern diagnosis and treatment.

It's going on our to-read pile 📚 #dementia #alzheimers

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The most important dementia scientist you’ve probably never heard of
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions around the world, but it could just as well be called ‘Fischer’s Disease’ after Dr Oskar Fischer – according to a dementia expert at UEA.
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April 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
ueamedical.bsky.social
Could vitamin C help keep women stronger in old age?
Led by Prof Ailsa Welch (MED), researchers are looking for women over 65, who don’t manage to eat their five-a-day or exercise much, to take part in a new trial.
www.uea.ac.uk/about/news/a...
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April 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
ueamedical.bsky.social
One of our research stories to come through this month from researchers across our faculty is about how GPS helps older drivers stay on the roads. Michael Hornberger (MED) and Sol Morrissey (HSC) shows that Sat Nav help keep older drivers on the roads for longer.
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April 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
ueamedical.bsky.social
Congratulations to Matthew Pontifex, one of our faculty researchers, for his award of £124k from the Academy of Medical Sciences to support a project looking at menopausal transition and APOE4 mediated Alzheimer’s vulnerability.
March 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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stephanierossit.bsky.social
What a full day. Taught till 2pm with fabulous team inc stroke survivor and carer and stroke consultant & then spoke at UEA Health day. Great to see so much research going on at UEA and learn about @bengarrod.bsky.social running mad science :) @ueamedical.bsky.social @ueahealthsciences.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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troeberg.bsky.social
We have a new PhD position starting this Oct looking at how expression of heparan sulfate proteoglycans in tumour-associated macrophages affects immune responses in multiple myeloma - email me for more info!

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PhD Role of macrophage heparan sulfate proteoglycans in multiple myeloma (TROEBERGL_U25BIGC) 2025/26 | UEA
PhD Role of macrophage heparan sulfate proteoglycans in multiple myeloma (TROEBERGL_U25BIGC) 2025/26 | UEA
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January 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM