Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Cancer Research is changing fast, increasingly driven by research innovations. Hear from our Director of @nucancer.bsky.social, Prof Steve Clifford about how the Centre is advancing cancer research and tackling today's challenges for better diagnosis and treatment tomorrow. tinyurl.com/wzu6e7uf
- We were delighted to celebrate our latest Fellows of @acmedsci.bsky.social & hear more of their incredible work at the forefront of medical science. We were also delighted to welcome colleagues from the Academy & understand how they support progressive research. Congrats Profs Bambra & Taylor!
- Today we're celebrating being ranked in the world's top 85 for Medical and Health in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World Subject Rankings. You can read more here: tinyurl.com/bddebjnu
- Turn your passion into a data-driven career! Explore our range of new Data Science conversion Master's degrees, designed for those ready to transition into a data-focussed career and without a quantitative undergraduate degree. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/4jef5wra
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences🤝 Community collaboration. Built with communities. CCRF Toolkit is co-designed, NIHR-funded helping researchers embed cultural humility, equity, & reciprocity across the research lifecycle. psrc-ncl.nihr.ac.uk/2025/10/21/c... @nclpharmacy.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social
- Join us for the Holmes Lectures for Children (Aged 10-14) to find out how keeping our mouths clean helps support our immune system! 📅 Wednesday 28 January 2026, 5.00pm Scan the QR code for more information and how to book! #WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
- Join us for the Holmes Lectures for Children (Aged 10-14) to find out how our immune systems work! 📅 Wednesday 21 January 2026, 5.00pm Scan the QR code for more information and how to book! #WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
- We have been awarded a #QEdPrize in recognition of more than 30 years of research into Dementia with Lewy bodies, which has transformed the understanding, diagnosis and care of patients across the world. Read more here: t.co/MRj4dzMAcD
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences🧠 Could AI learn more like the human brain? Srikanth Ramaswamy discovers how brain structure and neuromodulation shape learning and memory. Read it now 👇 lister-institute.org.uk/neurobiology... @srikipedia.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social 🖱️Follow now for more #ListerFellow news!
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesLooking for a PhD opportunity in Microbiology? Consider joining one of the UK's leading microbiology research clusters at Newcastle University. See the thread for MRC DTP studentships currently advertised. @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @sagencl.bsky.social @cbcb-newcastle.bsky.social #microsky
- Fantastic article from @crhorizons.bsky.social on our long-standing partnership to find new treatments for cancer, which is helping save lives across the globe. www.cancerresearchhorizons.com/news-and-eve...
- Our colleagues @hrfh.bsky.social are hosting a webinar on how they are using co-produced methods to monitor sleep patterns and brain activity in children and young people. 📅 5 November, 1-2pm Scan the QR to register!
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesOur next NIHR Newcastle PSRC Academic Career Development Open Session takes place on, 6th of November in Lecture Theatre 5 (LT5), King George VI building. Register by the following link forms.office.com/e/kiXrmsnSHR or scan the QR code below. @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @nclpharmacy.bsky.social
- Explore the power of conversations in creating a safe space for stories of racism to be told and heard. Thursday 6 November 2025, 5.00pm-6.30pm One Strawberry Lane, Newcastle @xyarong.bsky.social
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesWe are looking forward to listening to our very own @juliepentland @GNCH in her experiences in managing a nurse led drug allergy service @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @nclpharmacy.bsky.social
- Come and hear Julie Pentland on developing a nurse-led drug allergy de-labelling service! #BSACI2025. bsaciconference.org @bsaci-allergy.bsky.social
- Our director of scientific facilities, Dr Alex Laude, has been shortlisted for the @timeshighered.bsky.social Outstanding Technician of the Year! Alex transformed our procurement strategy for multi-user equipment, resulting in significant additional funding for our faculty. tinyurl.com/4k2ksnfu
- £22m funding to strengthen UK health and life sciences innovation. @UniofNewcastle has been awarded £22M by @NIHRresearch to continue research identifying emerging medicines, diagnostics, devices and digital technologies. Read more: tinyurl.com/3um9jy5x
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesCongratulations to Cross-Sector Experience Award recipient @emmaaudreyadams.bsky.social 🎉 Emma is collaborating with local govt offices to explore how housing & homelessness data can better inform public health strategies. 👉 bit.ly/45a0VWy @fuseonline.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesJoin us Sept 4th, Howden Room, King George VI Building, Newcastle Uni. NIHR Newcastle PSRC ACD open session “From Fieldwork to Impact: "Using Creative Methods to Tackle Global Health Inequalities” with Dr Tash Fothergill-Misbah. @nclpharmacy.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @
- 🆕 Two of our scientists have been appointed as national cancer drugs experts to help patients benefit from a 'treatment revolution'. Read more, here: tinyurl.com/yc2muwm6
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences🎉 Congrats to PhD student Lauren Lawson, who published in BMC Geriatrics! 📚 Her review, "Do hospital-to-home transitions work for older adults with multiple long-term conditions including dementia?" Great achievement! bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social
- We are proud to share that we have been ranked #7 worldwide for Gastroenterology & Hepatology in the @usnews.com 2025 global rankings of the World’s Best Universities. And #1 in the UK! Huge thanks must go to our clinicians, researchers, students, and staff! #WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
- @newcastleuni.bsky.social Medical Student Wins Top Prize at International Transplant Congress! Dharesh Amarnath, a 2nd year medical student has been awarded the prestigious Leonardo da Vinci Award for the best clinical research at the European Society for Organ Transplantation Congress! Congrats!
- Huge congratulations to all our students graduating this week! You did it! Go well Class of 2025 🌟 Your journey is only just beginning ➡️ tinyurl.com/NCLalum
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesLast week a blue plaque was unveiled at the former site of Easton Hall accommodation for @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social alumna Dr Irene Ighodaro. Irene was Sierra Leone’s first female doctor, graduating from our medical school in 1944. Find out more www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/news/... #WeAreNCL
- The 3 Minute Thesis is a global competition for research students to present their research projects in just 3 minutes in a way that is accessible to all. We're showcasing the North East on Thursday 26 June, 3pm, Urban Sciences Building. All welcome, book here: tinyurl.com/3MinNE
- Huge congratulations to Professor Judith Rankin on being awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours! 🎖️ Read more here: tinyurl.com/Rankinobe
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences💥 Our Transformational Impact Awards are now OPEN! 💥 This call supports our larger-scale research investments covering high-quality discovery science through to translational and clinical research. Submission deadline: 1pm, 23 September 2025 Apply now 👉 buff.ly/eCSnnCM
- Newcastle University researchers develop new blood test to rapidly diagnose rare genetic diseases. Read more here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl... #WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesDoes sympathetic dysregulation observed in Parkinson's disease involve pathological changes caused by α-synuclein in stellate ganglia? Lee, Ahmad, Edling, Jeevaratnam (@uniofsurrey.bsky.social) and Fiona LeBeau (@medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social) investigate! 📜 buff.ly/bf7eu0r
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesCongrats to Professors Clare Bambra & Rob Taylor who have been elected into a @acmedsci.bsky.social Fellowship recognising their contributions to advancing medical science & translating developments into benefits for patients & the wider public. 👏 Read more www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl... #WeAreNCL
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesCoverage of this important work led by @daniellahock.bsky.social and @dstroudlab.bsky.social who support our @lifearc.bsky.social research to replicate this @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @neygenomics.bsky.social @mitocamb.bsky.social @londonmito.bsky.social @lilyfoundation.bsky.social
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesCheck out our 2nd Vlog of 3. Learn about Equity, Diversity & Inclusion from our EDI Lead, Dr Anna Robison-Barella youtu.be/tnZ-z_X9Jbg @nclpharmacy.bsky.social, @newcastleuni.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social @yhpsrc.bsky.social @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social
- We're delighted to announce the appointment of the new Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Professor Quentin Anstee. Quentin joined @newcastleuni.bsky.social in 2010 and is currently Dean of Research & Innovation in FMS. Read more: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesThis Dementia Action Week, we’re highlighting the power of sports to bring people together and support those living with dementia. Which sport are we talking about? Read our blog to find out: from.ncl.ac.uk/united-by-de... #WeAreNCL #DementiaActionWeek
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesWe are excited to join friends and colleagues from @lilyfoundation.bsky.social , @mdukcharity.bsky.social , @uniofcam.bsky.social and @ucl.ac.uk at the House of Lords to launch the new LifeArc Centre for Rare Mitochondrial Disease #mitodisease
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesLess than a month to go, remeber to register to attend the Technology enabled Virtual Wards (Or Hosptital at Home Care) event. @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @hi-nenc.bsky.social @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social @arcnenc.bsky.social
- Meet the speakers for the "Technology-enabled Virtual Wards (or Hospital at Home Care) event, taking place on Wednesday, 11th June 2025, at The Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne. Registration open. @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social
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- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesType 2 #diabetes is potentially reversible via a rapid weight-loss diet, with long-term major benefits to health. This led to a successful NHS programme. A personal fat threshold concept explains why this is also successful with a ‘normal’ #BMI
- 📷INSIGHTS Public Lectures @newcastleuni.bsky.social ◼ Thursday 15 May, 5.30pm Celebrating 25 years of the Centre for Life: The Newcastle Way: Leading advancements in neuromuscular research Prof Volker Straub In-Person | Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building tinyurl.com/InsightL
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesCheck out the first vlog in a series of three. Learn about Clinical Research. Click the link below youtu.be/m_ZlKTKne4Q @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social @nclpharmacy.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesNew guidelines for monitoring patients with #IBD to prevent #BowelCancer developed by academics @ndm.ox.ac.uk @medsci.ox.ac.uk, @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social, @uclan.ac.uk and others have been published in the UK journal Gut. newcastlebrc.nihr.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesOur experts have been part of a study which found that, on average, patients funded by the NHS and treated by private providers waited half as long as those treated in NHS hospitals. #WeAreNCL #NHS #Research
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesDr Charlotte Richardson & Dr Laura Lindsey from @newcastleuni.bsky.social will be running a workshop about supporting carers in the North at our Woman of the North Summit next Wednesday, May 7. Book your place at www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesResearchers from @ndm.ox.ac.uk @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @uclan.ac.uk have developed major new guidelines for monitoring patients with #IBD to prevent them going on to develop #BowelCancer oxfordbrc.nihr.ac.uk?p=20934 @nihr.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social @medsci.ox.ac.uk
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesOur Integrated Health theme is looking for a Research Software Specialist to work on digital technology projects in delivering health and care to patients. Closes: 14th of May 2025. jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl... @newcastleuni.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @nihrpsrcs.bsky.social
- Amazing opportunity to join @carrerasleaders.bsky.social postdoctoral programme in blood cancers. Apply at www.carrerasleaders.eu by 1 June! #WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
- We've teamed up with our business school to offer a new simulation game that offers interprofessional education. Learn more about Scrubs 'n' Suits here: www.ncl.ac.uk/business/new... #WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesMove your #research culture away from valuing output and prestige over #wellbeing towards a more supportive and collaborative approach, with these tips from @n8research.bsky.social's Annette Bramley and @newcastleuni.bsky.social 's Candy Rowe: www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/five-... #edusky
- Our researchers have been awarded a multi-million pound grant from @nihr.bsky.social to help tackle challenges facing healthcare workers in remote and deprived areas. Read more here: www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesThere are still spaces available for April's NIHR Newcastle PSRC Academic Career Development Open Session, next Thursday, 3rd April 11.30 - 12.30, Howden Room, King George VI Building, Newcastle Uni. @newcastleuni.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social
- Leading Oral Health Research! We're excited to announce the Oral Health Research Incubator, supported by @nihr.bsky.social. Led by our own Prof Chris Vernazza & @sheffielduni.bsky.social Prof Zoe Marsham, this new scheme is set to build capacity & enhance dental careers. tinyurl.com/oralincub
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesTime is running out! The NIHR Newcastle Patient Safety Research Collaboration (PSRC) Pre-Application Support Fund JAN 2025 closes next Monday, 31st March 2025 at 5pm.
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesLooking for a PhD opportunity in Microbiology? Consider joining one of the strongest clusters of microbiology research in UK at @newcastleuni.bsky.social, Biosciences Institute, and @cbcb-newcastle.bsky.social. See thread for BBSRC DTP PhD studentships currently advertised.
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesCLOSING SOON: Our call for abstracts for presentation at the Technology-enabled Virtual Wards (or Hospital at Home Care) Event deadline is this Friday, 21st of March at 23.59. @newcastleuni.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @yhpsrc.bsky.social @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesWe are looking forward to this event hosted by @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social and the NIHR Innovation Observatory. There is still time to register and find out how support the health technology industry. Sign up through the link below ⬇️
- Today is #WorldKidneyDay2025! Our scientists have shown that thousands of kidney patients could be saved with a global change to donor policies. Read more: tinyurl.com/WorldKidney #WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesWe are extending the deadline!!! The revised deadline is 21st of March 2025 at 23.59, spread the word! @newcastleuni.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social @healthwatchncl.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social
- Check out this call for abstracts: We are inviting abstracts for presentation. To submit: email psrc@newcastle.ac.uk with the subject line: Abstract Submission – Virtual Wards June 2025. Closing date: Friday, 14th of March 2025, 23:59. @newcastleuni.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social
- We're delighted that 2 of our subjects have been ranked within the world's top 100 in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject. Congratulations to our colleagues in Anatomy & Physiology, and Medicine for this fantastic achievement! #WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS #QS
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesCalling healthcare professionals working in practice, come join our focus group on using artificial intelligence in clinical practice. Get in touch anum.iqbal@newcastle.ac.uk or yara.zain@newcastle.ac.uk @newcastleuni.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @nihrnewcastlebrc.bsky.social
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesWe are looking forward to sharing our expertise in health economics at this hybrid event hosted by our colleagues at @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social and NIHR Innovation Observatory. There is still time to register through this link: buff.ly/GX1dY6N
- Huge congratulations to our colleague Professor Chris Stewart on receiving the esteemed Life Sciences Laureate at the Blavatnik Awards 2025! This is a first for @newcastleuni.bsky.social and we couldn't be more proud of Chris & his ground-breaking research! tinyurl.com/LaureateAward
- Wishing a meaningful Lent to all those observing it in our community. If you would like to learn more about Lent, check out this article from our Chaplaincy team: sway.cloud.microsoft/ZNFbBkiZjYGa...
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesThis #RareDiseaseDay, we spoke to Prof Neil Rajan (@derm-scientist.bsky.social) about his research into ichthyosis - a rare skin disease that causes dry, scaly skin. His work could lead to new vital treatments. ➡️ bit.ly/4khNo4K #Ichthyosis @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @newcastleuni.bsky.social
- Our researchers are world-leading when it comes to tackling rare diseases. This #RareDiseaseDay2025 read about just some of the pioneering work our colleagues are at the forefront of. ⬇️ from.ncl.ac.uk/newcastle-ra... #WeAreNCL #WeAreFMS
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesRamadan Mubarak for all those in our community preparing to celebrate Ramadan. If you’d like to learn more about Ramadan check out this article from our Chaplaincy team 👇 sway.cloud.microsoft/7uSW4eDp4GRh... #WeAreNCL
- Our fantastic medical students were out and about in the community this week as part of Go Volunteering day! Here they are explaining CPR and what to do with an unresponsive casualty, to members of the public. Well done team! 👏
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesJoin us for our next Intersections Open Lecture with Lianne Knotts, Director at Medical Architecture! 📆Date: Thursday 13 March 2025 ⏰Time: 18:00 - 19:30 (GMT) 📍Where: Room G.08, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University Sign-up now >> bit.ly/43bDhYS
- Congratulations to our colleague Dr Christopher Stewart on being named as a finalist in the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the UK. The awards recognise scientific advances by UK researchers across Life Sciences, Chemical Sciences and Physical Sciences & Engineering.
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical Sciences👏Congratulations to Anum Iqbal for passing your Viva today @newcastleuni.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @yhpsrc.bsky.social @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesLAST CHANCE: Register today for the Pre- Pre-Application Support Fund Webinar taking place tomorrow 20th Feb from 13.00 - 14.00. Register here forms.office.com/e/9xreDD0Pvh @newcastleuni.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @yhpsrc.bsky.social @nihr-gmpsrc.bsky.social @england.nhs.uk
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesInterested in Falls, Patient Safety, and Public Health. Join our Open Session. Thursday 6th March 11.30-12.30 Howden Room, King George VI Building. Scan the QR code below to join. @newcastleuni.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @yhpsrc.bsky.social
- 🆕 Take a look at the new walking tour of our Dental School Facilities! 🚶🚶♀️ youtu.be/Ddd7D0q4R2I?...
- The Institute of Medical Ethics (IME) is accepting applications for Intercalated Scholarships. These are worth up to £4k each & awarded to support UK medical undergrads planning intercalated degrees in medical ethics. ime-uk.org/grants-and-c... Closes: 24 March. Contact: jan.deckers@ncl.ac.uk
- Did you know, we are the first @russellgroup.bsky.social university to offer an MSc in Clinical Exercise Physiology? This MSc allows students to study theory and conduct research relating to applied exercise physiology. To find out more, visit: buff.ly/414JeW8
- 🆕 Job opportunities for those interested in starting a clinical academic career as a dentist/therapist. Join a world-leading team working in oral health education & research. jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl... jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl... jobs.ncl.ac.uk/job/Newcastl...
- Reposted by Newcastle University Faculty of Medical SciencesJoin us for the IUPAC #GWB2025 "Accelerating Equity in Science" on Tue 11th Feb in the Stephenson Building, featuring a talk by Dr Kate Harris "Listening beyond the Labels"! More details and registration below: www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/news/eve...
