Andrew Chapple
@andrewchapple.bsky.social
Communications manager for the @quadraminstitute.bsky.social, part-time quiz setter & Argyle fan living in Norfolk
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📻 Tune into BBC Radio Norfolk at 2.35pm today to hear Professor Martin Warren talk about our ViTaL D study investigating whether John Innes Centre biofortified tomatoes developed through gene editing to be high in vitamin D leads to higher levels of active vitamin D in the blood 🍅
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November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
📻 Tune into BBC Radio Norfolk at 2.35pm today to hear Professor Martin Warren talk about our ViTaL D study investigating whether John Innes Centre biofortified tomatoes developed through gene editing to be high in vitamin D leads to higher levels of active vitamin D in the blood 🍅
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🆕 Quadram Institute researchers brief MPs and Peers on health impacts of hidden hunger
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Quadram Institute researchers brief MPs and Peers on health impacts of hidden hunger - Quadram Institute
Professor Martin Warren, Dr Maria Traka, Dr Emma Webb and Dr Laura Bardon, met with Members of Parliament and Peers in Westminster on Tuesday, 4 November to present their latest insights on…
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November 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🆕 Quadram Institute researchers brief MPs and Peers on health impacts of hidden hunger
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📣The second Biofortification Hub Community Meeting "Biofortification: From Science to Society" organised by by the University of Aberdeen @rowettinstitute.bsky.social is happening next March
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@johninnescentre.bsky.social
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November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
📣The second Biofortification Hub Community Meeting "Biofortification: From Science to Society" organised by by the University of Aberdeen @rowettinstitute.bsky.social is happening next March
Submit abstractsfor talks and abstracts now
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@johninnescentre.bsky.social
Submit abstractsfor talks and abstracts now
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@johninnescentre.bsky.social
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🆕 Quadram Institute and @earlhaminst.bsky.social scientist @bioinf.bsky.social recognised in 2025 highly cited researchers list.
Quadram scientist Falk Hildebrand recognised in 2025 highly cited researchers list - Quadram Institute
He has been a research group leader at the Quadram Institute and the Earlham Institute on the Norwich Research Park since 2019. The annual list is based on the Web of Science citation index and…
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November 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🆕 Quadram Institute and @earlhaminst.bsky.social scientist @bioinf.bsky.social recognised in 2025 highly cited researchers list.
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🆕 Dr Naiara Beraza from the Quadram Institute is part of an innovative new project developing an interconnected multi-organ platform that replicates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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Quadram joins new initiative to develop liver disease models and reduce animal research - Quadram Institute
Quadram is part of an innovative new project developing a liver disease model that will reduce reliance on animal testing
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November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🆕 Dr Naiara Beraza from the Quadram Institute is part of an innovative new project developing an interconnected multi-organ platform that replicates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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📰Norfolk volunteers sought to eat gene-edited tomato soup🍅
Our ViTaL-D study investigating whether @johninnescentre.bsky.social biofortified tomatoes developed through gene editing to be high in vitamin D leads to higher levels of active vitamin D in the blood, featured in the EDP⤵️
Our ViTaL-D study investigating whether @johninnescentre.bsky.social biofortified tomatoes developed through gene editing to be high in vitamin D leads to higher levels of active vitamin D in the blood, featured in the EDP⤵️
Volunteers sought for vital scientific trial which involves eating tomato SOUP
Almost 80 Norfolk volunteers are wanted to eat tomato soup in one of the first human trials of gene-edited food.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
📰Norfolk volunteers sought to eat gene-edited tomato soup🍅
Our ViTaL-D study investigating whether @johninnescentre.bsky.social biofortified tomatoes developed through gene editing to be high in vitamin D leads to higher levels of active vitamin D in the blood, featured in the EDP⤵️
Our ViTaL-D study investigating whether @johninnescentre.bsky.social biofortified tomatoes developed through gene editing to be high in vitamin D leads to higher levels of active vitamin D in the blood, featured in the EDP⤵️
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If successful, the ViTaL-D Study would be a step towards using biofortified tomatoes to overcome a growing global problem of vitamin D deficiency 🌎
This step forward is of particular interest to people who follow a plant-based diet because vegan sources of vitamin D are nearly non-existent 🌿
This step forward is of particular interest to people who follow a plant-based diet because vegan sources of vitamin D are nearly non-existent 🌿
Need a winter warmer? Groundbreaking gene-edited tomato soup trial with higher levels of 'Sunshine' vitamin recruiting now - Quadram Institute
Human trial of gene edited food, to understand whether biofortifying tomatoes in this way leads to higher levels of vitamin D in the blood
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November 3, 2025 at 5:05 PM
If successful, the ViTaL-D Study would be a step towards using biofortified tomatoes to overcome a growing global problem of vitamin D deficiency 🌎
This step forward is of particular interest to people who follow a plant-based diet because vegan sources of vitamin D are nearly non-existent 🌿
This step forward is of particular interest to people who follow a plant-based diet because vegan sources of vitamin D are nearly non-existent 🌿
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🆕 Blog! Dr Bilal Djeghout explains how he's developed a new kitchen model experiment to study in the lab how Campylobacter spreads in the kitchen 🍴
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From kitchen to infection; The hidden story of Campylobacter in our kitchens - Quadram Institute
Dr Bilal Djeghout explains how he's developed a new kitchen model experiment to study in the lab how Campylobacter spreads in the kitchen
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October 31, 2025 at 9:32 AM
🆕 Blog! Dr Bilal Djeghout explains how he's developed a new kitchen model experiment to study in the lab how Campylobacter spreads in the kitchen 🍴
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Gut-immune-brain axis (GIBA) research can...
🧠 Ignite curiosity
❤️ Empower understanding
🤝 Build capacity
📣 Amplify impact
Funds up to £1,000 are available for public engagement, communication and knowledge exchange.
Closing date: 1st December
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🧠 Ignite curiosity
❤️ Empower understanding
🤝 Build capacity
📣 Amplify impact
Funds up to £1,000 are available for public engagement, communication and knowledge exchange.
Closing date: 1st December
🔗 www.giba-uk.org/funding-oppo...
October 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Gut-immune-brain axis (GIBA) research can...
🧠 Ignite curiosity
❤️ Empower understanding
🤝 Build capacity
📣 Amplify impact
Funds up to £1,000 are available for public engagement, communication and knowledge exchange.
Closing date: 1st December
🔗 www.giba-uk.org/funding-oppo...
🧠 Ignite curiosity
❤️ Empower understanding
🤝 Build capacity
📣 Amplify impact
Funds up to £1,000 are available for public engagement, communication and knowledge exchange.
Closing date: 1st December
🔗 www.giba-uk.org/funding-oppo...
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We were delighted to welcome Sir Ian Chapman the new CEO of @ukri.org , together with BBSRC representatives, to Norwich Research Park today hear about our world leading bioscience.
Discover more about our research at the Quadram Institute
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Discover more about our research at the Quadram Institute
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October 23, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We were delighted to welcome Sir Ian Chapman the new CEO of @ukri.org , together with BBSRC representatives, to Norwich Research Park today hear about our world leading bioscience.
Discover more about our research at the Quadram Institute
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Discover more about our research at the Quadram Institute
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Great to see @steffanaquarone.bsky.social Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk mention us in the House of Commons today and that we’re talking about hidden hunger as part of Evidence Week happening next month.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Great to see @steffanaquarone.bsky.social Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk mention us in the House of Commons today and that we’re talking about hidden hunger as part of Evidence Week happening next month.
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Anglian Water dumping sewage into Dickleburgh stream faster than they can pump up their bills, yet again 💩https://theriverstrust.org/sewage-map
October 23, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Anglian Water dumping sewage into Dickleburgh stream faster than they can pump up their bills, yet again 💩https://theriverstrust.org/sewage-map
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📰 Our building features as a backdrop in Auto Express 🚗 ⤵️
How to make an old car new: choice tech upgrades to transform your ride on the cheap | Auto Express
Can fitting the latest aftermarket infotainment and safety technology give your old car a new lease of life? Well, yes… and no
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October 21, 2025 at 11:00 AM
📰 Our building features as a backdrop in Auto Express 🚗 ⤵️
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Our Colon Model Facility here at the Quadram Institute allows us to mimic the complex conditions of the colon to learn more about the important role of our gut microbiota.
How our Colon Model Facility helps us study gut microbiota - Quadram Institute
Model colon experts, explain the importance of the facility for finding out more about the fascinating world of our gut microbiota
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October 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Our Colon Model Facility here at the Quadram Institute allows us to mimic the complex conditions of the colon to learn more about the important role of our gut microbiota.
Jumble sale GOLD! 🎨
October 5, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Jumble sale GOLD! 🎨
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This #WorldFungusDay meet the gut mycobiome, the fungi living in our gut 🔬
What fungi live in the gut? Meet the gut mycobiome - Quadram Institute
Our gastrointestinal tract is teeming with microbes. The fungal component of the microbiome is known as the mycobiome.
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October 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This #WorldFungusDay meet the gut mycobiome, the fungi living in our gut 🔬
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🚨 The Royal Society has failed a crucial test of leadership.
Today they issued this mealy-mouthed response to Elon Musk’s appalling remarks calling for violence against our fellow citizens. 1/5
Today they issued this mealy-mouthed response to Elon Musk’s appalling remarks calling for violence against our fellow citizens. 1/5
"I am increasingly concerned over threats to the values that allow science to flourish." Read the full statement from the President of the Royal Society Sir Adrian Smith: royalsociety.org/news/2025/10...
A statement from the President of the Royal Society | Royal Society
A statement from the President of the Royal Society regarding threats to the values that allow science to flourish.
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October 1, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🚨 The Royal Society has failed a crucial test of leadership.
Today they issued this mealy-mouthed response to Elon Musk’s appalling remarks calling for violence against our fellow citizens. 1/5
Today they issued this mealy-mouthed response to Elon Musk’s appalling remarks calling for violence against our fellow citizens. 1/5
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📢 We're hiring!
We are looking for a Communications and Engagement Officer to work across our website, social media platforms and associated communications channels.
Applications close on 10 October 2025. Learn more and apply on our website: microb.io/jobs
We are looking for a Communications and Engagement Officer to work across our website, social media platforms and associated communications channels.
Applications close on 10 October 2025. Learn more and apply on our website: microb.io/jobs
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View the current job vacancies at the Microbiology Society.
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October 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
📢 We're hiring!
We are looking for a Communications and Engagement Officer to work across our website, social media platforms and associated communications channels.
Applications close on 10 October 2025. Learn more and apply on our website: microb.io/jobs
We are looking for a Communications and Engagement Officer to work across our website, social media platforms and associated communications channels.
Applications close on 10 October 2025. Learn more and apply on our website: microb.io/jobs
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📺 We were on BBC Breakfast this morning together with the @johninnescentre.bsky.social talking about our new ViTaL-D study 🍅
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Find out more about the study
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Find out more about the study
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September 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
📺 We were on BBC Breakfast this morning together with the @johninnescentre.bsky.social talking about our new ViTaL-D study 🍅
Watch back from 2:40:12
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Find out more about the study
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Find out more about the study
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📺 Watch BBC's Look East's report on the ViTaL-D study🍅
Together with @johninnescentre.bsky.social we are launching the study to understand whether biofortifying tomatoes leads to higher levels of vitamin D in the blood after people have eaten them.
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Together with @johninnescentre.bsky.social we are launching the study to understand whether biofortifying tomatoes leads to higher levels of vitamin D in the blood after people have eaten them.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
📺 Watch BBC's Look East's report on the ViTaL-D study🍅
Together with @johninnescentre.bsky.social we are launching the study to understand whether biofortifying tomatoes leads to higher levels of vitamin D in the blood after people have eaten them.
Watch from 6:30 ➡️ buff.ly/OMWu7IU
Together with @johninnescentre.bsky.social we are launching the study to understand whether biofortifying tomatoes leads to higher levels of vitamin D in the blood after people have eaten them.
Watch from 6:30 ➡️ buff.ly/OMWu7IU
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📺 We're on TV! Watch BBC Look East's report on the launch of our ViTaL-D study.
The ViTaL-D Study is investigating the impact of eating @johninnescentre.bsky.social Vitamin D biofortified tomatoes on levels of vitamin D in the blood 🍅
Watch from 03:30
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The ViTaL-D Study is investigating the impact of eating @johninnescentre.bsky.social Vitamin D biofortified tomatoes on levels of vitamin D in the blood 🍅
Watch from 03:30
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September 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
📺 We're on TV! Watch BBC Look East's report on the launch of our ViTaL-D study.
The ViTaL-D Study is investigating the impact of eating @johninnescentre.bsky.social Vitamin D biofortified tomatoes on levels of vitamin D in the blood 🍅
Watch from 03:30
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The ViTaL-D Study is investigating the impact of eating @johninnescentre.bsky.social Vitamin D biofortified tomatoes on levels of vitamin D in the blood 🍅
Watch from 03:30
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Exciting to see this launch today! This research is an excellent example of using plant science to improve human health, and highlights the value of BBSRC’s long-term investment in plant and nutritional science🍅🔬
Game changer for human health and science: and it’s happening right here in South Norfolk. 🌱🔬 1/4
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Norwich trial uses tomatoes to test gene-edited food on humans
Seventy-six people with low vitamin D levels are being recruited to take part in the study.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Exciting to see this launch today! This research is an excellent example of using plant science to improve human health, and highlights the value of BBSRC’s long-term investment in plant and nutritional science🍅🔬
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The new Precision Breeding legislation means we can develop crops that are more nutritious and resilient, with benefits for health, farming, and the environment. 2/4
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Norwich trial uses tomatoes to test gene-edited food on humans
Seventy-six people with low vitamin D levels are being recruited to take part in the study.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 23, 2025 at 6:48 AM
The new Precision Breeding legislation means we can develop crops that are more nutritious and resilient, with benefits for health, farming, and the environment. 2/4
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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