Today we celebrate and thank every single participant who volunteers with our BioResource. 🎉 This year’s theme “Every contribution matters” truly reflects the impact you make. Whether you’ve joined a study, helped spread the word, or engaged with us on online, every action makes a difference. 🙏🏾

Fantastic news! Our visit to Rainbow Home North East last Friday was a real success. We connected with their Black LGBT community and recruited 11 participants to our IBHO study in a single session! 🌈👏🏾 We’re thrilled to be invited back for their next sessions and can’t wait to return!

Today we’re at the NCRF Development Day💡 Teams are sharing study set‑up, positive stories & ideas for the future CRF. It’s an inclusive space highlighting EDI, personal development & equal opportunities. We're proud to showcase our Centre's achievements in 2025 & share our next goals!

We had a fantastic time at the #NEPG2025 Conference yesterday - the UK’s largest student-led conference. It was a pleasure sharing the NIHR BioResource with passionate early-career researchers & scientists, and connecting over ideas that shape the future of health research. ✨

We're thrilled to be part of the Pop-Up Hospital Family Fun Day at @newcastlecathedral.bsky.social today! A great chance to connect with families and share our D-CYPHR programme. Pop by our stand and meet our team😃 📍Newcastle Cathedral 🕙 Today 28 Oct | 10am–3pm

Our BioResource Centre wishes a bright Diwali to all our research volunteers and colleagues celebrating the festival today. 🪔✨ #Diwali2025

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay - but mental health doesn’t follow a calendar. If you're struggling, speak to your GP. You deserve support and care every day. 💚 #WMHD2025 #MentalHealth

This #WorldHeartDay, we join the call to raise awareness about heart health. Up to 80% of early heart disease deaths are preventable with better care, early screening & healthier habits. We proudly support health research that helps make this a reality. Let’s not miss a beat. ❤️

Our Newcastle Centre joined Freshers Week 2025 with colleagues from the NIHR Research Delivery Network to promote inclusive health research. During 6 days with Monty 🚐, we connected with students, raising awareness & welcoming new BioResource volunteers! 😃 📖 Read the full story: bit.ly/4mQKUKR

Did you know Black communities face higher risks for conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Prostate Cancer? Join our @IBHOstudy to help us understand how these and other conditions develop and affect Black communities. 🔎 Check out our post to see who can take part.

1.7 million children in England are living with long-term health conditions. We're missing vital clues to prevent illness - both now and in their future. Join our D-CYPHR study and help unlock the genetics of childhood disease. 🔎 Check out our post to see who can take part.

The UK has made significant progress in eliminating hepatitis - but we’re not there yet. Let’s break down the remaining barriers: stigma, silence, and missed opportunities. 🧪 Get tested 🩺 Get treated 🧬 Help with research ✅ Help end hepatitis by 2030. #WorldHepatitisDay

We had a great time yesterday at the CAV Community Open Day - Health Research Event. It was lovely chatting with the community about our BioResource research programmes, and seeing people get involved in our interactive activity made it all the more enjoyable. Thanks to everyone who dropped by! 🧬😃

Ever wonder how new medicines and treatments get discovered and improved? It all starts with real people stepping up to take part in health research. ✨ Be one of them! Your participation can help shape the future of healthcare. #BePartOfResearch

This year, our team proudly wore red to celebrate and raise awareness of everyone involved in health and care research❤️🎉 We gathered outside the MediCinema at the Royal Victoria Infirmary Hospital and spoke to families and colleagues about our D-CYPHR programme. #Red4Research

Sickle cell is a genetic condition that causes intense pain and mostly affects Black communities. There is still limited understanding and few treatment options available, but research can help. Join our @IBHOstudy and be part of the change. 🙌🏾 #WorldSickleCellDay

Tomorrow is #WorldBloodDonorDay, and we warmly thank all our BioResource blood donors. 🙏🏾 Your donation helps deepen knowledge of diseases, enhance diagnostic methods, and improve treatments. So, even if not used for transfusion, your blood helps countless people in the long run.

Did you know that many health issues affecting men can be prevented or treated if detected early? Yet, men are less likely to speak up, seek help, or participate in health research. This #MensHealthWeek, we’re sharing 3 ways to make a change, because your health matters! 💪🏾

Wishing all nurses a very happy #InternationalNursesDay! 🥳 Today, we celebrate your dedication and the incredible impact you have on healthcare. Special thanks to our amazing Research Nurses, whose tireless efforts make the BioResource possible! 💙 #NursesDay #IND2025

On this #NationalDNADay, we highlight the importance of genomic studies across Black communities, the key focus of the @IBHOstudy. 🧬 Recognising the richness of genetic diversity drives advancements in medical research and equitable healthcare for all! 👏🏿 #HealthResearch

Our Bioresource team wishes everyone a restful and enjoyable Easter weekend! 😃✨ #HappyEaster

Jenson is showing us that superheroes are real! 🦸‍♂️ Kids like him are shaping the future of health research through #DCYPHR. Got a little hero ready to join the mission and make a difference? Learn more and join us: bit.ly/3E2cTGO #HealthResearch #Children #YoungPeople

Great news from Prof. Johns' team, PI of @IMIDBioResource! ✨🧬 They're working to 'switch off' #RheumatoidArthritis by training immune cells to stop attacking the body. This breakthrough offers hope to 450,000 people in England battling the condition! bit.ly/41W52Tc

This inspiring quote highlights why Ardel, a dad and volunteer, chose to be part of the @IBHOstudy. 👏🏾 You can join the mission to make a difference, too. Learn more here: bit.ly/4c3Xt1A

Happy #InternationalHappinessDay! Sharing happiness can multiply the joy. 😃 At Bioresource, we're daily grateful for our colleagues and incredible volunteers. Today, the sunny weather ☀️ adds an extra reason to smile. What about you? What’s making you happy today?

It's #WorldKidneyDay! 🌎 We are happy to share the 8 golden rules for maintaining a healthy kidney. We also remind everyone to consider: #AreYourKidneysOK? This highlights the importance of early detection and intervention for kidney disease risk factors. #KidneyHealthMatters

Today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrating its 10th anniversary! 💪🏾 🎉 At the BioResource, we celebrate and honour the incredible contributions women have made to health research, breaking through gender bias and societal barriers. #11F2025

Happy Lunar New Year! 🎊 To our volunteers and colleagues who are celebrating, we wish you a year filled with transformation, renewal, and growth! 🐍✨

Tomorrow, the NGPS team will be recruiting for the BioResource with Monty, the Community Health Bus. 🎉😀 If you are near ASDA in Byker, come and meet the team!

We would like to wish all of our volunteers, researchers, colleagues, and friends a very merry Christmas! 🎅🎄☃️ Our BioResource will close for Christmas today and reopen on Monday the 6th of January😀

Check out our BioResource Centre's 2024 recap video! We've gathered this year’s highlights, and at the end, you'll find our Top 5 inspired by #SpotifyWrapped. Don't miss it! 🎉

#HelloBluesky! We are the NIHR BioResource Centre Newcastle! 😃 We're excited to connect and share updates about our Centre's activities here. Want to learn more about the NIHR BioResource? Click here to get started: bioresource.nihr.ac.uk