📻 Listen back to BBC Radio Norfolk to hear our researcher @emmabeansworth.bsky.social talk about the launch of Am I a Scientist? which aims to break down current stereotypes of what scientists are. 🔊 Listen from 24:05 ▶️ buff.ly/a8Z8Wmp 🥼 Find out more about Am I A Scientist ➡️ buff.ly/ZhpyuhK

If you would like to hear an awkward me chatting to BBC Radio Norfolk about the launch of "Am I a Scientist", a free, online resource for schools that shows children the diverse scientists at the Norwich Research Park & helps to break stereotypes in science I'm just going to hide in the lab... 🧑‍🔬

📻 Tune into BBC Radio Norfolk at 2.20pm to hear our researcher @emmabeansworth.bsky.social talk about the launch of the 'Am I a Scientist' online teaching resource ⤵️ buff.ly/QdHqWf4

Open FSEP position in our team 📣 Nous recrutons un/e Ingénieur/e d’étude en biologie. Profil : être titulaire d’un poste permanent au CNRS (IE) et avoir envie d’étudier la chromatine bactérienne 😉 Date limite : jeudi 15 janvier. Détails et candidature ici : mobiliteinterne.cnrs.fr/ords/afip/ow...

I'm pleased to announce #WhatIsAScientist is now a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 online #teaching resource! Showcasing the diverse scientists at the Norwich Research Park & helping to smash stereotypes in science Aimed at teachers, with a lesson plan & downloadable resources - ideal for #BritishScienceWeek #BSW26

An incredible resource and an inspiring story behind it 💪 @emmabeansworth.bsky.social your tenacity and commitment is amazing

🆕 New science resource for schools launched by Norwich Research Park scientists✨ The initiative is the brainchild of Dr @emmabeansworth.bsky.social , a researcher at the Quadram Institute 🧪 buff.ly/qkQHBUE

It's the last few days to apply for this #PhDposition starting in Oct 2026 with us @quadraminstitute.bsky.social. Do you like bacteria, genomics & puzzles?🦠🧬🧩 Do you wanna work in a cutting edge of science, with some awesome people? 😜 Please apply or share by 2 Dec 🗓️ Find out more ⬇

It's the last few days to apply for this #PhDposition starting in Oct 2026 in the @langridgelab.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social. Apply by 2 Dec if you have ever wondered what happens if bacteria follow the rules of life, but in a different order? 🤔 this could be the project for you🦠🧬🧩

Seeing how our clinical fellow Rachael has grown into a fully fledged scientist has been wonderful to watch. She has done more sequencing runs than the rest of us put together this year! Looking forward to the awesome paper on #UTI #nanopore study that she will write whilst being back at the NHS💪

Yesterday, we said, "See you next time" to our awesome clinical fellow Rachael! We are not sure where the last 6 months went, but we know it won't be long till you are back for your PhD! Until then, at least you are only across the road @nnuh.bsky.social Come back & complete the doctor doctor joke!

But today we have also had @ukhsa.bsky.social's David Greig gave an inspirational talk highlighting the evolution of the use of sequencing technologies in public health surveillance over the last 10 years & the possibilities of including #nanopore sequencing to tackle new questions of the future

Day 3 is a favourite of ours! Not only has @emmabeansworth.bsky.social shown us genome rearrangements are another type of #variation to watch for in #bacterial #genomics & all the possible pathogenic phenotypes these rearrangements change And... today is Em's gateway into Christmas jumper month+...

No! You're a toxic burden?! 😅 Ever wonder how bacteria become more toxic via phages? & how public health dealss with this 🤔 this project could be for you🦠🏥🧬 The @langridgelab.bsky.social is looking for #PhD candidates to join the group in October 2026 - please share! Apply by 6 Jan🗓️ #PhDposition

Well it's 100% official now! #IAmABiologist! So delighted I was chosen by the @biochemsoc.bsky.social to have myself & my work with the @langridgelab.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social be showcased Biology Week #IAmABiologist campaign! keep eyes peeled for #WhatIsAScientist? updates soon🤞

Celebrating #IAmABiologist we hear from Emma Waters, Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Bacterial niche adaptation at the Quadram Institute. #BiologyWeek

Are you, or someone you know, looking for a PhD, starting in Oct 2026? Do you like bacteria, genomics & puzzles?🦠🧬🧩 Do you wanna work in a cutting edge of science, with some awesome people @quadraminstitute.bsky.social? Please apply or share by 2 Dec 🗓️ #PhDposition #academicsky Find out more ⬇️

No! You're out of order?! 😅 Ever wonder what happens if bacteria follow the rules of life, but in a different order? 🤔 this could be the project for you🦠🧬🧩 The @langridgelab.bsky.social is looking for #PhD candidates to join the group in October 2026 - please share! Apply by 2 Dec 🗓️ #PhDposition

🚨 Funded PhD alert 🚨 We are recruiting for a PhD student to join the @langridgelab.bsky.social in October 2026 - please share! If you like bacteria, genomics and puzzles, this could be the project for you 🦠🧬🧩 Apply by 2 Dec 🗓️ #PhDposition Find out more ⬇️ www.uea.ac.uk/course/phd-d...

We are so pleased to share that our @stevenrudder.bsky.social passed his viva with flying colours today 🥳 👏🎉 Congratulations Dr Rudder!! Huge thank you to Adrain Egli & @alisonmather.bsky.social for examining #PhDone #AcademicChatter You have definitely left your mark on the group & will be missed🦆

Delighted to celebrate with @stevenrudder.bsky.social, who has passed his viva today!! Cannot believe your time with the @langridgelab.bsky.social is already over but this is a long time coming & you deserve this so much! Go forth & do your 💩 but please stay in touch #PhDone #academicsky #PhD

Delighted to share that @stevenrudder.bsky.social has passed his viva today!! Congratulations Dr Rudder, and a huge thank you to @alisonmather.bsky.social and Prof Adrian Egli for examining. Steven, this is so well deserved, we're all super proud of you #PhDone

It has been a blast 💥!Awesome atmosphere, networking & knowledge exchange at @biophychrom.bsky.social Huge thanks 🙏 to all the Participants, Rachel & Kinga from @biochemsoc.bsky.social & the Sponsors @plasmidsaurus.bsky.social @lumicks.bsky.social @emanuellissek.bsky.social @ei-science.bsky.social

Well that's a wrap @biochemsoc.bsky.social #BioPhyChrom2025 thank you to the organisers & everyone here for contributing to a wonderful week. Looking forward to hopefully seeing you all again in Paris 🇫🇷 @danielabarilla.bsky.social @damelab.bsky.social @graingerlab.bsky.social @vslioy.bsky.social

We couldn't really let this #postdocappreciationweek pass without pointing out that we've doubled our awesome postdoc quota this year 💪💪 Between Claire and @emmabeansworth.bsky.social this group runs like a well oiled machine and we can't thank you enough for it 🤩 #NPAW2025

The @yorkmuseumstrust.bsky.social's Hospitium was such a lovely location for the @biochemsoc.bsky.social #BioPhyChrom2025 conference dinner. Gorgeous gardens, fabulous food & captivating conversations Thank you to the organisers for creating a great program & friendly interdisciplinary environment

That’s a wrap for The Biology and Physics of Prokaryotic Chromosomes VII 2025. A big thank you to all those who attended 🧪 #BioPhyChrom2025 #BiochemEvents

It's #postdocappreciationweek! this year for the 1st time I have a special shout out to the @langridgelab.bsky.social's other VIP (Very Important Postdoc). Claire Hill you are immense addition with your CHill nature. Thank you for taking a good share of the load in looking after the group🐧 #NPAW2025

What a great 2nd day @biochemsoc.bsky.social #BioPhyChrom2025. Who else is excited for another day of discussing #Prokaryotic #Chromosomes? Love #outreach? I recommend visiting the National #STEM learning centre's resource library! A wealth of ideas for inspiring the next generation of scientists

With evidence attached 😊 #BioPhyChrom2025 @biochemsoc.bsky.social @biophychrom.bsky.social @damelab.bsky.social @vslioy.bsky.social @graingerlab.bsky.social @lauraspagnolo.bsky.social @tamarabasta.bsky.social

Excellent day 2 at #BioPhyChrom2025 some great talks and discussions! So glad to present some of the work we’ve just started and get some excellent feedback 🧬And… I SAW LONGBOI @biochemsoc.bsky.social

Day two of #BioPhyChrom2025 is well underway! We have seen some great discussions so far during our networking and poster sessions #BiochemEvent

Do you have a favourite part of day 1 @biochemsoc.bsky.social #BioPhyChrom2025. A particular talk? The poster session? Flashbacks of being a fresher? For myself, it was a friendly environment that facilitated open & lively discussions between experts from different disciplines👨‍🔬🧬👩‍🔬🦠 Let day 2 begin!

What a great 1st session @biochemsoc.bsky.social #BioPhyChrom2025. A great mix of talks & discussion points from all speakers I am looking forward to sharing my work showing that genome structure variation can influence #virulence & #AMR. Come see me at poster 009

Who's ready for an exciting week ahead in York @biochemsoc.bsky.social's Biology & physics of Prokaroytic Chromosomes?! #BioPhyChrom2025

Finally in York! Tomorrow is D-Day #BioPhyChrom2025 kicks off with a great program and posters! @danielabarilla.bsky.social @damelab.bsky.social @graingerlab.bsky.social

A complete pleasure to have hosted @vslioy.bsky.social today @quadraminstitute.bsky.social! A great talk & discussions enjoyed by all explaining how chromatin remodelling & #Salmonella Pathogenicity Islands regulation go hand in hand. Next stop @biochemsoc.bsky.social's #BioPhyChrom2025 🌳🚆🫣🤞

Ready for a week of thinking about DNA's 3rd dimension @biochemsoc.bsky.social's #BioPhyChrom2025. But 1st I'm excited to be hosting @i2bcparissaclay.bsky.social's @vslioy.bsky.social. I am sure her talk on Salmonella chromatin will bring exciting chats & opportunies to @quadraminstitute.bsky.social

UK mode ON 🇬🇧 #BioPhyChrom2025 ahead! First stop @quadraminstitute.bsky.social for some Salmonella chromatin chats with @emmabeansworth.bsky.social & @langridgelab.bsky.social

Need a non-science book to read? Struggling with anxiety? You are not alone! This is an awesome book by the amazing person/comedian Suzi Ruffell discussing life's big Qs from "How do you know you're not f**cking up your kids? to Has #LGBTQIA+ equality been achieved?" currently only £1.49 on kindle

Congrats everyone for making it through the 1st week after summer! I don't know about you guys but after 3 months packed with mini breaks I have found my "normal" 5 day working week tough! Think I am ready to tackle the last bit of this year... Remembering I'm doing it for these guys makes it easier

As we leave late summer behind & enter autumn & some normality, we have been able to get together to celebrate some awesome achievements by our @stevenrudder.bsky.social & @eh-hayles.bsky.social. In a Langridge lab tradition, both received their coasters of their 1st author papers in the group!🎉🥳🎊

Again delighted to see another 1 of our PhD students with their 1st 1st author paper out. @stevenrudder.bsky.social's paper revealing the limitations of single-colony #sequencing Congrats to you & all the co-authors👏Such a huge piece of work now in @microbiologysociety.org's #MicrobialGenomics

Waiting for the rain to stop? ⛈️ Need a good read? 📃 Our @eh-hayles.bsky.social has written a blog discussing her research exploring & understanding how SARS-CoV-2 spread & evolved in #Norfolk during the #COVID-19 pandemic 🦠 She shows the powers of #sequence surveillance & #epidemiology💪

We heard a lot about how #COVID impacted the nation, but what happened locally? Here @eh-hayles.bsky.social discusses her research exploring & understanding how #SARS-CoV-2 spread & evolved in #Norfolk during the #COVID-19 pandemic 🦠 & shows how we can use the past to be prepared for the future💪

Congrats @eh-hayles.bsky.social ! And it's always nice to see that one can run 30k genomes on iqtree!

Truly delighted to see @eh-hayles.bsky.social have her 1st paper out! Not only 1st paper but 1st-1st author paper and 1st paper to ever come from the @mmbdtp.bsky.social!!! Congratulations to you & all the co-authors👏Such a huge piece of work now in @microbiologysociety.org's #MicrobialGenomics

Key Highlights: • 401 SARS-CoV-2 lineages detected across the pandemic • 5 Variants of Concern IDed with Alpha, Delta & Omicron dominating • 4 distinct regional epidemic waves • Clear variation in wave patterns between different regions • 1st paper to ever come from @mmbdtp.bsky.social 🥳🧬 #PhDlife

Our @eh-hayles.bsky.social's 1st 1st-author paper is now published in @microbiologysociety.org's #MicrobialGenomics It explores the #genomic #epidemiology of #COVID in Norfolk, UK Great job by @andrewjpage.bsky.social @drrobkingsley.bsky.social Javier Guitian #COGUK & @gemma-langridge.bsky.social!