Aimee Parker
@parker-aim.bsky.social
Microbiota gut-brain/gut-retina in ageing 🦠🧠👀
BBSRC Fellow at the Quadram Institute UK, and Team GIBA 💪 (Gut-Immune-Brain-Axis Network)
BBSRC Fellow at the Quadram Institute UK, and Team GIBA 💪 (Gut-Immune-Brain-Axis Network)
Two postdoc positions open now: let's work together to understand microbial regulation of the gut-brain axis in ageing:
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November 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Two postdoc positions open now: let's work together to understand microbial regulation of the gut-brain axis in ageing:
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🆕 Vacancy! We’re looking for a Research Scientist to establish gut-brain/gut-CNS microfluidic chip systems to enable the study of the role of microbial products in regulating gut-immune-CNS communication 🔬
💷 £37,500 to £45,350
🗓️ Apply by 28 November 2025
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💷 £37,500 to £45,350
🗓️ Apply by 28 November 2025
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November 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🆕 Vacancy! We’re looking for a Research Scientist to establish gut-brain/gut-CNS microfluidic chip systems to enable the study of the role of microbial products in regulating gut-immune-CNS communication 🔬
💷 £37,500 to £45,350
🗓️ Apply by 28 November 2025
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💷 £37,500 to £45,350
🗓️ Apply by 28 November 2025
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Interested in how microbes, the gut, and the immune system interact to influence brain and eye health as we age? Come and work with me at the Quadram!
🆕 Vacancy! We're looking for a Research Scientist to undertake research projects which advance our understanding of the microbiome-gut-brain axis and its role in ageing 🧠
💷 £37,500 to £45,350
🗓️ Apply by 28 November 2025
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💷 £37,500 to £45,350
🗓️ Apply by 28 November 2025
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November 14, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Interested in how microbes, the gut, and the immune system interact to influence brain and eye health as we age? Come and work with me at the Quadram!
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🚆 Mobility awards now open!
Get £500–£5,000 to support short- or long-term visits between academia and industry.
Boost collaboration, learn new skills and spark innovation.
Rolling call - apply anytime!
🔗 giba-uk.org/funding-oppo...
Get £500–£5,000 to support short- or long-term visits between academia and industry.
Boost collaboration, learn new skills and spark innovation.
Rolling call - apply anytime!
🔗 giba-uk.org/funding-oppo...
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🚆 Mobility awards now open!
Get £500–£5,000 to support short- or long-term visits between academia and industry.
Boost collaboration, learn new skills and spark innovation.
Rolling call - apply anytime!
🔗 giba-uk.org/funding-oppo...
Get £500–£5,000 to support short- or long-term visits between academia and industry.
Boost collaboration, learn new skills and spark innovation.
Rolling call - apply anytime!
🔗 giba-uk.org/funding-oppo...
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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
🔗 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...
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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The past two decades have seen a global explosion of research into the gut-immune-brain axis.
There is great energy in #Southampton today for our #GIBANetworklaunch.
Together, we are building a vibrant and diverse research community to fully realise GIBA's potential.
Learn more 👉 www.giba-uk.org
There is great energy in #Southampton today for our #GIBANetworklaunch.
Together, we are building a vibrant and diverse research community to fully realise GIBA's potential.
Learn more 👉 www.giba-uk.org
September 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The past two decades have seen a global explosion of research into the gut-immune-brain axis.
There is great energy in #Southampton today for our #GIBANetworklaunch.
Together, we are building a vibrant and diverse research community to fully realise GIBA's potential.
Learn more 👉 www.giba-uk.org
There is great energy in #Southampton today for our #GIBANetworklaunch.
Together, we are building a vibrant and diverse research community to fully realise GIBA's potential.
Learn more 👉 www.giba-uk.org
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The GIBA network will be launching on September 22nd with an in-person event in Southampton. Do come along to hear and share your thoughts on our plans to drive innovation in the gut-immune-brain axis field in the UK. Sign-up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/uk-giba-ne...
July 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The GIBA network will be launching on September 22nd with an in-person event in Southampton. Do come along to hear and share your thoughts on our plans to drive innovation in the gut-immune-brain axis field in the UK. Sign-up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/uk-giba-ne...
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Are you interested in the gut-immune-brain axis (GIBA)? 🧠🔬
Researchers and stakeholders from all disciplines and backgrounds are invited to join the launch event for our UK GIBA Network+.
📅 Monday 22nd September
📍 Southampton Harbour Hotel
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-giba-ne...
Researchers and stakeholders from all disciplines and backgrounds are invited to join the launch event for our UK GIBA Network+.
📅 Monday 22nd September
📍 Southampton Harbour Hotel
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-giba-ne...
July 14, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Are you interested in the gut-immune-brain axis (GIBA)? 🧠🔬
Researchers and stakeholders from all disciplines and backgrounds are invited to join the launch event for our UK GIBA Network+.
📅 Monday 22nd September
📍 Southampton Harbour Hotel
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-giba-ne...
Researchers and stakeholders from all disciplines and backgrounds are invited to join the launch event for our UK GIBA Network+.
📅 Monday 22nd September
📍 Southampton Harbour Hotel
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-giba-ne...
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UK Gut-Immune-Brain Axis Network+
We are building a UK-wide interdisciplinary research community to advance the mechanistic understanding of the gut-immune-brain axis. Join our network to find out about our UK-wide launch event, where we will announce #funding opportunities
www.giba-uk.org
We are building a UK-wide interdisciplinary research community to advance the mechanistic understanding of the gut-immune-brain axis. Join our network to find out about our UK-wide launch event, where we will announce #funding opportunities
www.giba-uk.org
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Gut Immune Brain Axis Network (GIBA Network)
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July 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
UK Gut-Immune-Brain Axis Network+
We are building a UK-wide interdisciplinary research community to advance the mechanistic understanding of the gut-immune-brain axis. Join our network to find out about our UK-wide launch event, where we will announce #funding opportunities
www.giba-uk.org
We are building a UK-wide interdisciplinary research community to advance the mechanistic understanding of the gut-immune-brain axis. Join our network to find out about our UK-wide launch event, where we will announce #funding opportunities
www.giba-uk.org
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Aging and Microbiome Conference 2025
📢 We would like to draw your attention to the abstract submission deadline ➡️ June 30, 2025 ‼️
Read more: amc25.leibniz-fli.de
📅 Registrations under: amc25.leibniz-fli.de/registration/
#AMC2025 #Jena #microbiome #aging
📢 We would like to draw your attention to the abstract submission deadline ➡️ June 30, 2025 ‼️
Read more: amc25.leibniz-fli.de
📅 Registrations under: amc25.leibniz-fli.de/registration/
#AMC2025 #Jena #microbiome #aging
June 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Aging and Microbiome Conference 2025
📢 We would like to draw your attention to the abstract submission deadline ➡️ June 30, 2025 ‼️
Read more: amc25.leibniz-fli.de
📅 Registrations under: amc25.leibniz-fli.de/registration/
#AMC2025 #Jena #microbiome #aging
📢 We would like to draw your attention to the abstract submission deadline ➡️ June 30, 2025 ‼️
Read more: amc25.leibniz-fli.de
📅 Registrations under: amc25.leibniz-fli.de/registration/
#AMC2025 #Jena #microbiome #aging
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🆕 Blog! Developing a new organ-on-chip system to study vaginal yeast infections 🔬
@nnuh.bsky.social @nnhospcharity.bsky.social
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Developing a new organ-on-chip system to study vaginal yeast infections - Quadram Institute
How scientists and gynecologists study the fungus responsible for thrush infections which are becoming increasingly difficult to treat
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June 6, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🆕 Blog! Developing a new organ-on-chip system to study vaginal yeast infections 🔬
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🆕 We are part of the new UK Gut-Immunology-Brain Axis Network+, a groundbreaking UK research network to uncover how gut health influences the brain, immune system, and mental well-being – potentially leading to new treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, and dementia.
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Quadram part of new network unlocking gut-immunology-brain links - Quadram Institute
The Quadram is part of the UK Gut-Immunology-Brain Axis Network+uncovering how the gut influences brain, immune system and mental well-being
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May 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
🆕 We are part of the new UK Gut-Immunology-Brain Axis Network+, a groundbreaking UK research network to uncover how gut health influences the brain, immune system, and mental well-being – potentially leading to new treatments for conditions like anxiety, depression, and dementia.
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🚨 Aging and Microbiome Conference 2025
📌 Jena, Germany
📆 October 28-29, 2025
⏰ Abstract submission deadline: 31.05.2025
ℹ️ amc25.leibniz-fli.de
📌 Jena, Germany
📆 October 28-29, 2025
⏰ Abstract submission deadline: 31.05.2025
ℹ️ amc25.leibniz-fli.de
May 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
🚨 Aging and Microbiome Conference 2025
📌 Jena, Germany
📆 October 28-29, 2025
⏰ Abstract submission deadline: 31.05.2025
ℹ️ amc25.leibniz-fli.de
📌 Jena, Germany
📆 October 28-29, 2025
⏰ Abstract submission deadline: 31.05.2025
ℹ️ amc25.leibniz-fli.de
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Working with Jon Swann, Jessica Teeling,
@parker-aim.bsky.social and
@denklab.bsky.social we will be bringing together everyone across the UK interested in any facet of the GIBA (academia, industry, public). Do register your interest here: www.giba-uk.org
@parker-aim.bsky.social and
@denklab.bsky.social we will be bringing together everyone across the UK interested in any facet of the GIBA (academia, industry, public). Do register your interest here: www.giba-uk.org
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Gut Immune Brain Axis Network (GIBA Network) is ......
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April 28, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Working with Jon Swann, Jessica Teeling,
@parker-aim.bsky.social and
@denklab.bsky.social we will be bringing together everyone across the UK interested in any facet of the GIBA (academia, industry, public). Do register your interest here: www.giba-uk.org
@parker-aim.bsky.social and
@denklab.bsky.social we will be bringing together everyone across the UK interested in any facet of the GIBA (academia, industry, public). Do register your interest here: www.giba-uk.org
Very happy indeed to receive a BBSRC Fellowship 😊 (thank you @ukri.org , @quadraminstitute.bsky.social ) and congratulations to all the other new fellows! 🥳
www.ukri.org/news/9-milli...
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£9 million investment fuels groundbreaking bioscience research
From unlocking the secrets of animal movement to tackling antimicrobial resistance, UK’s brightest bioscience minds are pushing the boundaries of innovation.
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April 17, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Very happy indeed to receive a BBSRC Fellowship 😊 (thank you @ukri.org , @quadraminstitute.bsky.social ) and congratulations to all the other new fellows! 🥳
www.ukri.org/news/9-milli...
www.ukri.org/news/9-milli...
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🚨New publication🚨
Thrilled to share our article about the Importance of Diversity & Representation in Science, now out in npj Antimicrobials & Resistance @springernature.com
Huge thanks to my wonderful co-authors @blancaps.bsky.social & @edcoakes.bsky.social for their awesome support
Thrilled to share our article about the Importance of Diversity & Representation in Science, now out in npj Antimicrobials & Resistance @springernature.com
Huge thanks to my wonderful co-authors @blancaps.bsky.social & @edcoakes.bsky.social for their awesome support
Importance of diversity and representation in science: benefits towards strengthening our response to global challenges
npj Antimicrobials and Resistance - Diversity is a mechanism that pathogens use to adapt and survive new challenges, like the introduction of antimicrobials in modern medicine. With antimicrobial...
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April 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🚨New publication🚨
Thrilled to share our article about the Importance of Diversity & Representation in Science, now out in npj Antimicrobials & Resistance @springernature.com
Huge thanks to my wonderful co-authors @blancaps.bsky.social & @edcoakes.bsky.social for their awesome support
Thrilled to share our article about the Importance of Diversity & Representation in Science, now out in npj Antimicrobials & Resistance @springernature.com
Huge thanks to my wonderful co-authors @blancaps.bsky.social & @edcoakes.bsky.social for their awesome support
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🆕 @pintofscience.uk tickets are now sale! 🎫
Join our researchers across pubs and venues across #Norwich to discover more about our latest food, health and gut microbiome research ⤵️
Join our researchers across pubs and venues across #Norwich to discover more about our latest food, health and gut microbiome research ⤵️
Pint of Science 2025 - Quadram Institute
From 19 to 21 May researchers from across Norwich Research Park will be sharing their exciting science at pubs and venues across our fine city of Norwich. Here’s some of the exciting science our…
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April 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🆕 @pintofscience.uk tickets are now sale! 🎫
Join our researchers across pubs and venues across #Norwich to discover more about our latest food, health and gut microbiome research ⤵️
Join our researchers across pubs and venues across #Norwich to discover more about our latest food, health and gut microbiome research ⤵️
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Applications are open for a #ResearchAssistant to join the #singlecell and #spatial genomics team at the Earlham Institute.
On a maternity cover basis, the role will work closely with single-cell team and platform users to generate #sequencing libraries from single-cells.
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On a maternity cover basis, the role will work closely with single-cell team and platform users to generate #sequencing libraries from single-cells.
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Research Asisstant - Single-cell and Spatial Genomics (Maternity Cover)
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April 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Applications are open for a #ResearchAssistant to join the #singlecell and #spatial genomics team at the Earlham Institute.
On a maternity cover basis, the role will work closely with single-cell team and platform users to generate #sequencing libraries from single-cells.
➡️
On a maternity cover basis, the role will work closely with single-cell team and platform users to generate #sequencing libraries from single-cells.
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Hello binfies 👋!
There is an open position for a senior bioinformatician to join our fab **core bioinformatics** team at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social.
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There is an open position for a senior bioinformatician to join our fab **core bioinformatics** team at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social.
jobs.quadram.ac.uk/Details.asp?...
April 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Hello binfies 👋!
There is an open position for a senior bioinformatician to join our fab **core bioinformatics** team at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social.
jobs.quadram.ac.uk/Details.asp?...
There is an open position for a senior bioinformatician to join our fab **core bioinformatics** team at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social.
jobs.quadram.ac.uk/Details.asp?...
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📢 Super excited to announce the Aging and Microbiome Conference 2025 #AMC2025 in Jena, Germany! Join us on October 28–29 for the latest developments and exciting discussions on #microbiome & #aging
📅 Registrations open March 28
🌐 amc25.leibniz-fli.de
Please help us spread the word!
📅 Registrations open March 28
🌐 amc25.leibniz-fli.de
Please help us spread the word!
March 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
📢 Super excited to announce the Aging and Microbiome Conference 2025 #AMC2025 in Jena, Germany! Join us on October 28–29 for the latest developments and exciting discussions on #microbiome & #aging
📅 Registrations open March 28
🌐 amc25.leibniz-fli.de
Please help us spread the word!
📅 Registrations open March 28
🌐 amc25.leibniz-fli.de
Please help us spread the word!
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Applications for MMB DTP 2025 projects are now open!
Four year, fully funded PhDs
Find out about projects and how to apply here: www.uea.ac.uk/research/res...
Application deadline: Monday 14 April 2025
@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social
Four year, fully funded PhDs
Find out about projects and how to apply here: www.uea.ac.uk/research/res...
Application deadline: Monday 14 April 2025
@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Applications for MMB DTP 2025 projects are now open!
Four year, fully funded PhDs
Find out about projects and how to apply here: www.uea.ac.uk/research/res...
Application deadline: Monday 14 April 2025
@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social
Four year, fully funded PhDs
Find out about projects and how to apply here: www.uea.ac.uk/research/res...
Application deadline: Monday 14 April 2025
@uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social
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We're looking for a Research Scientist to contribute to the development and applications of microphysiological systems (MPS) including organ-on-chip technologies.
💷 £36,720 to £39,750
🗓️ Apply by 5 March
➡️ https://buff.ly/3PR1Typ
💷 £36,720 to £39,750
🗓️ Apply by 5 March
➡️ https://buff.ly/3PR1Typ
February 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
We're looking for a Research Scientist to contribute to the development and applications of microphysiological systems (MPS) including organ-on-chip technologies.
💷 £36,720 to £39,750
🗓️ Apply by 5 March
➡️ https://buff.ly/3PR1Typ
💷 £36,720 to £39,750
🗓️ Apply by 5 March
➡️ https://buff.ly/3PR1Typ
For subscribers to New Scientist, nice article here by Graham Lawton summarising some of the current research around ageing and the microbiota 🦠
Our guts are said to be full of “friendly” bacteria, but new research on the role of the gut microbiome in ageing is revealing a dark side to this relationship www.newscientist.com/article/mg26...
The shocking discovery that our gut microbiome drives ageing
A new understanding of our relationship with our "friendly" gut microbes shows they actually have a dark side and help cause ageing. Here's how to fight back
www.newscientist.com
February 8, 2025 at 5:55 PM
For subscribers to New Scientist, nice article here by Graham Lawton summarising some of the current research around ageing and the microbiota 🦠