Amy Ahern
@amyahern.bsky.social
Principal Research Associate & Programme Leader,
@mrcepid.bsky.social University of Cambridge.
Psychologist working in obesity and diabetes.
@mrcepid.bsky.social University of Cambridge.
Psychologist working in obesity and diabetes.
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Excited to present our new large national randomised controlled trial on a digital, scalable weight loss maintenance intervention led by @amyahern.bsky.social at #UKCO2025. We're currently recruiting from various commissioned weight loss interventions throughout the UK. @ukaso.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Excited to present our new large national randomised controlled trial on a digital, scalable weight loss maintenance intervention led by @amyahern.bsky.social at #UKCO2025. We're currently recruiting from various commissioned weight loss interventions throughout the UK. @ukaso.bsky.social
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Last month I officially graduated with my PhD from @cam.ac.uk 🎉🎓 I am incredibly grateful to my supervisors @amyahern.bsky.social and @julia-mueller-phd.bsky.social, my colleagues and friends at @mrcepid.bsky.social, my collaborators and my family for their constant guidance and support 🙏
June 2, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Last month I officially graduated with my PhD from @cam.ac.uk 🎉🎓 I am incredibly grateful to my supervisors @amyahern.bsky.social and @julia-mueller-phd.bsky.social, my colleagues and friends at @mrcepid.bsky.social, my collaborators and my family for their constant guidance and support 🙏
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Extremely excited to see this important and rigorously conducted piece of work published! Well done @laurakudlek.bsky.social
✨📢 Although a little delayed, I am excited to share the results from one of my PhD studies on the moderating role of eating behaviour traits, like emotional eating, in third-wave cognitive behavioural weight management 🙌 🍽️ www.nature.com/articles/s41... Findings in the comments below👇
April 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Extremely excited to see this important and rigorously conducted piece of work published! Well done @laurakudlek.bsky.social
Fantastic work from the brilliant @laurakudlek.bsky.social 🤩 Another publication from her PhD on how we might use eating behaviour traits to personalise behavioural treatment of obesity
✨📢 Although a little delayed, I am excited to share the results from one of my PhD studies on the moderating role of eating behaviour traits, like emotional eating, in third-wave cognitive behavioural weight management 🙌 🍽️ www.nature.com/articles/s41... Findings in the comments below👇
April 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Fantastic work from the brilliant @laurakudlek.bsky.social 🤩 Another publication from her PhD on how we might use eating behaviour traits to personalise behavioural treatment of obesity
Yesterday, a colleague alerted me that I had been "quoted" extensively in an article on how to get a "beach body". I was surprised and dismayed as I only have two tips for getting a beach body: 1) have a body 2) wear SPF
April 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Yesterday, a colleague alerted me that I had been "quoted" extensively in an article on how to get a "beach body". I was surprised and dismayed as I only have two tips for getting a beach body: 1) have a body 2) wear SPF
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📢 We Are Hiring!! 📢 [Part-time remote working for the University of Cambridge @mrcepid.bsky.social]
We are recruiting Intervention Facilitators for a NIHR-funded trial - perfect for health coaches/assistant psychs/student dietitians with an interest in weight management.
jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51082/
We are recruiting Intervention Facilitators for a NIHR-funded trial - perfect for health coaches/assistant psychs/student dietitians with an interest in weight management.
jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51082/
jobs.cam.ac.uk
April 17, 2025 at 10:08 AM
📢 We Are Hiring!! 📢 [Part-time remote working for the University of Cambridge @mrcepid.bsky.social]
We are recruiting Intervention Facilitators for a NIHR-funded trial - perfect for health coaches/assistant psychs/student dietitians with an interest in weight management.
jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51082/
We are recruiting Intervention Facilitators for a NIHR-funded trial - perfect for health coaches/assistant psychs/student dietitians with an interest in weight management.
jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/51082/
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Excellent to see our programme leader @amyahern.bsky.social presenting on “how to maintain a healthy weight” at the Cambridge Festival last night 👏 Lots of evidence-based, holistic & implementable takeaways for the public💡
April 4, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Excellent to see our programme leader @amyahern.bsky.social presenting on “how to maintain a healthy weight” at the Cambridge Festival last night 👏 Lots of evidence-based, holistic & implementable takeaways for the public💡
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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 Sarah Meadows, Lead Analyst and Laboratory Manager, @mrcepid.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
@ims-mrl.bsky.social
Meet Sarah Meadows, Lead Analyst and Laboratory Manager, @mrcepid.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
@ims-mrl.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Since 1911, International Women’s Day has championed the rights of women, and challenged the inequality faced in all walks of like.
Meet Sarah Meadows, Lead Analyst and Laboratory Manager, @mrcepid.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
@ims-mrl.bsky.social
Meet Sarah Meadows, Lead Analyst and Laboratory Manager, @mrcepid.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
@ims-mrl.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 Azween Zuraimi, Research Laboratory Technician, @mrcepid.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
@ims-mrl.bsky.social
Meet Azween Zuraimi, Research Laboratory Technician, @mrcepid.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
@ims-mrl.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
For International Women’s Day, we celebrate the power of determination and passion that drives women to pursue a career in science.
Meet Azween Zuraimi, Research Laboratory Technician, @mrcepid.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
@ims-mrl.bsky.social
Meet Azween Zuraimi, Research Laboratory Technician, @mrcepid.bsky.social
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
@ims-mrl.bsky.social
@jeanmadams.bsky.social is a woman whose brilliance still awes me, but whose honesty, empathy & friendship has helped get me through some really tough times and helped me figure out the sort of leader I want to be.
As her mum inspired her, Jean inspires and supports countless other women in science
As her mum inspired her, Jean inspires and supports countless other women in science
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
Meet Professor @jeanmadams.bsky.social, Professor of Dietary Public Health, @mrcepid.bsky.social.
#IWD2025 #AccelerateAction
@ims-mrl.bsky.social
March 11, 2025 at 5:21 PM
@jeanmadams.bsky.social is a woman whose brilliance still awes me, but whose honesty, empathy & friendship has helped get me through some really tough times and helped me figure out the sort of leader I want to be.
As her mum inspired her, Jean inspires and supports countless other women in science
As her mum inspired her, Jean inspires and supports countless other women in science
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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.
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.
March 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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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.
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.
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.
For International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women of the @ims-mrl.bsky.social, the @mrcepid.bsky.social and GDAR Network.
Meet Professor Sue @ozannelab.bsky.social, Director of the IMS-MRL & Professor of Developmental Endocrinology
👉 bit.ly/3XqX7vy
#AccelerateAction #IWD2025
Meet Professor Sue @ozannelab.bsky.social, Director of the IMS-MRL & Professor of Developmental Endocrinology
👉 bit.ly/3XqX7vy
#AccelerateAction #IWD2025
March 5, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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.
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. 🤩
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
Meet Dr Lou Foley, Co-Director of Global Diet and Activity Research Network, @mrcepid.bsky.social
#AccelerateAction #IWD2025
March 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
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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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...
I'm sure the humour came in very handy when having to put up with me as a student...
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
Meet Dr @amyahern.bsky.social, Principal Research Associate, MRC Epidemiology Unit
#AccelerateAction #IWD2025
March 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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...
I'm sure the humour came in very handy when having to put up with me as a student...
Reposted by Amy Ahern
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
Meet Dr @amyahern.bsky.social, Principal Research Associate, MRC Epidemiology Unit
#AccelerateAction #IWD2025
March 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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
Meet Dr @amyahern.bsky.social, Principal Research Associate, MRC Epidemiology Unit
#AccelerateAction #IWD2025
Delighted to finally publish results of our GLoW trial in @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social. Fantastic work by joint lead authors @julia-mueller-phd.bsky.social and Penny Breeze. See thread for a summary of what we found
📢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 🧵
February 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Delighted to finally publish results of our GLoW trial in @diabetologiajnl.bsky.social. Fantastic work by joint lead authors @julia-mueller-phd.bsky.social and Penny Breeze. See thread for a summary of what we found
Reposted by Amy Ahern
📢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 🧵
February 7, 2025 at 11:25 AM
📢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 🧵
A busy few days in Malaga organising the fantastic programme for #ECO2025. Still time to submit a late breaking abstract by 28th February
Hope to see you there in May! ☀️🇪🇸
Hope to see you there in May! ☀️🇪🇸
The #ECO2025 late breaking abstract submission system is open! Share your breaking science and clinical innovation with the world. The deadline for receipt of your abstracts is 28th February 2025.
https://buff.ly/3E34um8
https://buff.ly/3E34um8
February 6, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A busy few days in Malaga organising the fantastic programme for #ECO2025. Still time to submit a late breaking abstract by 28th February
Hope to see you there in May! ☀️🇪🇸
Hope to see you there in May! ☀️🇪🇸
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I am excited to share our latest paper @Nature where we construct a hi-res spatial map of the human hypothalamus, the brain region central in appetite control. It is a collaboration between @IMS_MRL @Cambridge_Uni & @MPI_Metabolism
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A comprehensive spatio-cellular map of the human hypothalamus - Nature
HYPOMAP integrates single-nucleus RNA sequencing and spatial transcriptomic data to create a comprehensive spatio-cellular map of the human hypothalamus.
www.nature.com
February 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I am excited to share our latest paper @Nature where we construct a hi-res spatial map of the human hypothalamus, the brain region central in appetite control. It is a collaboration between @IMS_MRL @Cambridge_Uni & @MPI_Metabolism
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Got new important findings that weren't available by the standard abstract deadline? Good news - the late breaking abstract submission is now open for #ECO2025
@easoobesity.bsky.social
@easoobesity.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Got new important findings that weren't available by the standard abstract deadline? Good news - the late breaking abstract submission is now open for #ECO2025
@easoobesity.bsky.social
@easoobesity.bsky.social
Great to hear @cararuggiero.bsky.social discussing her “why?” and the importance of finding your people in research. We’re very glad we found Cara/she found us and brought her passion and skills to our team. Excited about her developing new ideas in food insecurity and infant feeding.
This month's The Confidence Interval Podcast guest is Dr @CaraRuggiero.
Cara is a Research Associate, whose focus is Prevention of Diabetes and Related Metabolic Disorders in High Risk Groups.
Cara shares her journey from nutritionist to researcher.
Listen - https://buff.ly/3WzT5R9
Cara is a Research Associate, whose focus is Prevention of Diabetes and Related Metabolic Disorders in High Risk Groups.
Cara shares her journey from nutritionist to researcher.
Listen - https://buff.ly/3WzT5R9
January 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Great to hear @cararuggiero.bsky.social discussing her “why?” and the importance of finding your people in research. We’re very glad we found Cara/she found us and brought her passion and skills to our team. Excited about her developing new ideas in food insecurity and infant feeding.
New paper led by the brilliant @tamlahealthpsyc.bsky.social who recently joined our team. Excited for her to apply her health psychology expertise to our research on weight loss maintenance 🤩
Low-cal diet programs are being rolled out internationally to treat obesity & comorbidities. Behavioural support is claimed to be crucial, yet little is known about what BCTs are effective. Our meta-analysis in Obesity Reviews is the 1st to address this ⬇️
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Behavior change techniques in low‐calorie and very low‐calorie diet interventions for weight loss: A systematic review with meta‐analysis
Background There is limited evidence and clinical guidelines on the behavior change support required for low-calorie diet programs. This systematic review aimed to establish the behavior change tech...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
New paper led by the brilliant @tamlahealthpsyc.bsky.social who recently joined our team. Excited for her to apply her health psychology expertise to our research on weight loss maintenance 🤩
Reposted by Amy Ahern
@amyahern.bsky.social
Thank you for a brilliant day with the team thinking through details of the design of weight maintenance programmes and their potential cost-effectiveness for our new NIHR SWiM study
www.dev.fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR20...
Thank you for a brilliant day with the team thinking through details of the design of weight maintenance programmes and their potential cost-effectiveness for our new NIHR SWiM study
www.dev.fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR20...
Search - NIHR Funding and Awards
www.dev.fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk
November 19, 2024 at 5:11 PM
@amyahern.bsky.social
Thank you for a brilliant day with the team thinking through details of the design of weight maintenance programmes and their potential cost-effectiveness for our new NIHR SWiM study
www.dev.fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR20...
Thank you for a brilliant day with the team thinking through details of the design of weight maintenance programmes and their potential cost-effectiveness for our new NIHR SWiM study
www.dev.fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR20...