Field-changing work by MQ Fellow Zeynep Nas (also on Bluesky) - food fussiness in childhood is highly driven by genetics

Pleased to see so much coverage of our Gemini Study UCL study showing strong genetic influence on fussy eating from toddlerhood into adolescence. Hopefully struggling parents will find this message reassuring! theguardian.com/food/2024/sep/…

Fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes and is a stable trait lasting from toddlerhood to early adolescence, finds a new study led by researchers from UCL, King’s College London and the University of Leeds. buff.ly/3XP23Lt

Just under 4 weeks left to apply for my PhD project on ARFID epidemiology 👇

🚨Gemini study in the media!📰 New research on fussy eating in Gemini has attracted enormous media attention! 🎊Congratulations to the Gemini team: Zeynep Nas (also on Bluesky) Moritz @alicekini Andrea Smith Alison Fildes Clare Llewellyn See below thread for a snapshot of press coverage🧵

Watch lead author Zeynep Nas (also on Bluesky) speak to ITV News about new Gemini study on fussy eating: itv.com/news/2024-09-1…

ALL ECR's INVITED! 📢 📝Join our friendly writing retreat session! 📝 Bring anything to work on – a fellowship application or reflect, catchup on writing, or focus on future planning. 📅 5th November, 2-4pm (UK time) 📍 Microsoft Teams See you soon⏳

Always struggling to put time aside to work on your fellowship application? We've got just the thing - join us for blocked out time to work on your upcoming fellowship/grant application next week! 📝

📣 NEW PODCAST In this new Papers Podcast, Alison Fildes Moritz Zeynep Nas (also on Bluesky) & Clare Llewellyn explore their research into the trajectory of #FussyEating from toddlerhood to early adolescence. bit.ly/4hI8W9i #ListenLearnLike #CAMH #CAMHS #MentalHealth #Wellbeing

Register for the first in-person Association for the Study of Obesity UK East of England Networking event Join us for two outstanding keynote talks and submit your abstract to present a quick-fire talk too! 📆Thu 30/1/25; 1-5 pm; Webb Library Jesus College 🔗 bit.ly/4fKHp59

Listen to Gemini researchers Zeynep Nas (also on Bluesky) Moritz Alison Fildes & Clare Llewellyn talk about new research on #fussyeating in the new ACAMH Learn podcast! 🎧 👂🔊Access the podcast here: bit.ly/4hI8W9i Association for Child & Adolescent Mental Health Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry Behavioural Science & Health UCL

Get cozy for our festive end of year event!🎄☕ We will summarise what we've achieved together, discuss plans for 2025 and collaborate on a new resource! 📅 2nd December, 3-5pm (UK time) 📍 Microsoft Teams ☕ Hot drink and cozy/fun jumpers encouraged! See you soon ⏳

In this #OpenAccess paper, Zeynep Nas (also on Bluesky) et al. conduct the first twin study of genetic & environmental contributions to the developmental trajectory of food fussiness from toddlerhood to early adolescence, & stability & change over time. bit.ly/3MR4dE4

It's been a month since we gathered at Mansion House for our annual Impact Reception. Huge thanks to all that came along and particularly those brilliant speakers. Check out the highlights below and full video here: bit.ly/4a49a7v

It was fantastic to speak at the Lord Mayor's Appeal Impact Reception last month🌟 I represented MQ who is supporting my research into Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (#ARFID) Behavioural Science & Health UCL including work on the Gemini Study UCL study. Huge thanks for the invite!✨

🎉 HAPPY 17TH BIRTHDAY to all Gemini twins born in December! 🎉 We hope you had a fabulous day! Thanks to all the Gemini families for their continued support over 17 years👏 The team would like to wish everyone a wonderful holiday and a very happy new year🧑‍🎄☃️

Cases of a little-known eating disorder called Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) are increasing, with growing numbers of families struggling to access adequate support, charities say trib.al/Tbqn1q2

Calling all early career researchers 📢 Our next session will be a guided writing workshop! Come along to see examples and focus on: - Your professional development and training ✍ - Budget💲 - Incorporating PPIE 🗣️ Join the group for a link and for exciting new events👇

Dr Zeynep Nas (also on Bluesky) explains what Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is, and her current research which aims to help more young people with eating. Learn more about Zeynep's research here: mqmentalhealth.org/research/under…

🎉 Happy 18th Birthday to all our amazing May & June Gemini twins! 🎉 Wishing you a fantastic day and thank you for all these years of Gemini! Your time, dedication and support mean the world to us💖 Gemini parents, please check your inbox for a special birthday email ✉️👀