MRC Epidemiology Unit
@mrc_epid
We are a department at the University of Cambridge, working to improve the health of people in the UK and around the world. linktr.ee/mrc_epid
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University of Liverpool
@livuni
We're no longer posting to X but will continue to respond to direct messages. Keep up to date with our latest news and updates here: linktr.ee/livuni
Sadiq Khan
@sadiqkhan
Mayor of London since 2016. Former Cabinet Minister, MP and lawyer. Husband and father. Author. Find me on Bluesky: @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social
Cecilia Lindgren
@ceclindgren
Co-founder, CSO @Aneira.Health, Professor @ Oxford University. Proud mom of 3. Wellcome Trust Investigator. Promoting equality. Love 🦈. #🕷🕸💙
Marko Mihkelson
@markomihkelson
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of Estonian Parliament. Tweet about international relations and global security. @eestivalisnk
Louise Lafortune
@louloulaf
Ageing, Public Health, Communities: how they come together...and other stories.
Nature Medicine
@naturemedicine
Nature Medicine is a research journal devoted to publishing the latest advances in translational and clinical research for scientists and physicians.
Dr. Ann Lawless
@anntics
Health activist🌏 Sociology of joyist. Bird pal🦜, Armchair Astronomer, zesty nerd. I respect courage, integrity, honour. Member: Women's Honour Roll.
Jack Birch
@jackmbirch
Research Associate @NIHR_PRUBaSS @UniofNewcastle. PhD from @Cambridge_Uni @HomertonCollege @MRC_Epid. Public health nerd. All views my own. He/him
Jean Adams
@jeanmadams
Professor of diet and public health at @cedaruk and @mrc_epid. Munroist, baker, knitter, skier, swimmer. She/her.
The Leverhulme Trust
@leverhulmetrust
Upcoming deadlines, published research, scheme opening dates, grant announcements, events and more. Also find us bsky.app/profile/leverh…
Dr Kevin Fong
@kevin_fong
Doctor/Anaesthetics/PHEM/Broadcaster. Likes to know how systems tick & what we can do to improve them. bsky.app/profile/drkevi…
Forbes
@forbes
Sign up now for Forbes' free daily newsletter for unmatched insights and exclusive reporting: on.forbes.com/6018OOrto
Kelly Parsons
@thefoodrules
Post-doc food policy researcher. Role of policy and governance structures in food systems. @kellyparsons.bsky.social
Fergus Walsh
@bbcferguswalsh
Medical Editor for the BBC
LSE
@lsenews
We're a world-leading university, unique in our dedication to the social sciences. 🏆 University of the Year 2025 and top in the UK - The Sunday Times
laura donnelly
@lauradonnlee
Health Editor of The Telegraph. Opinions my own. Mainly. Contact [email protected]
Eleanor Hayward
@eleanorhayward
Health Editor at The Times [email protected]
Maria Chondronikola
@maria_chond
Principal Investigator and Lead for Human Nutrition, Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge
Pam Mungroo
@mungroovy
Engagement manager, digital content producer and writer. The opinions expressed here are my own, not my employers'.
Usher Institute
@edinuniusher
Transforming health in society working with people, populations & data. @EdinUniMedicine. Health & Social Care DDI Hub @DataCapitalEd
stephen o'rahilly (its pronounced O-RA-hill-EEE)
@stephenorahilly
Physician-scientist interested in the causes and adverse consequences of obesity. Director MRC Metabolic Diseases Unit, University of Cambridge. Views mine.
Jesus College
@jesuscollegecam
Official account of Jesus College, University of Cambridge. We are a friendly and modern academic community founded in 1496. Tag us with #JesusCollegeCambridge
Giles Yeo
@gilesyeo
MBE; Professor @Cambridge_Uni @WolfsonCam, food intake & #obesity; Broadcaster; Author, #WhyCaloriesDontCount out now; on Instagram & Threads @gilesyeo
Mark Wiliams
@markjosewil
Women's cricket tragic, social work student, bushland regenerator, living on Darkinjung land
Felix Naughton
@felixnaughton
Health psychologist & Professor of Health Psychology @UEA_Health. Past-President of @SRNT_Europe. All views my own. #mhealth #digitalhealth
BBC Future
@bbc_future
Making you smarter, every day.
Jane Maddock
@_janemaddock
Senior researcher and RNutr @MRCLHA @Afn. Lifecourse epidemiologist #EpiTwitter interested in inequalities and mechanisms to healthy ageing. Own views.
Marcos Matabuena
@marcosmatabuena
Postdoc at Harvard university. Biostatistics, machine learning, and precision medicine with applications in physical activity, diabetes and wearable technology
Jo Jewell
@jomjewell
Interested in more effective action on #obesity, #nutrition & #NCDs. Director @citiesdiabetes. Formerly @UNICEF & @WHO_Europe.
Institute for Employment Studies
@employmtstudies
IES is a centre for research and evidence-based consultancy in #labourmarket analysis, #employment, #education and #HR policy and practice.
William "Bill" Boyer, PhD, FACSM, FAHA
@billboyer50
Associate Professor of Kinesiology @calbaptist | Husband to Hannah | Dad to Maeve | Physical Activity and Health | Views are my own.
Carlos Celis-Morales
@carloscelism
Research Fellow at BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, Glasgow University. UK
Agnes Ayton 💙
@agnesayton
Consultant psychiatrist - Chair 2019-23 @RCPsychEDFac, re-elected as vice chair 2023-2027, #EPSIG, Proud IMG. All views are my own. @agnesayton.bsky.social
EASO
@easoobesity
The European Association for the Study of Obesity represents 40 European nations dedicated to understanding and addressing obesity to improve public health.
MRC Biostatistics Unit
@mrc_bsu
We develop, apply and promote innovative statistical and data science approaches to advance biomedical science and human health.
UofG School of Health & Wellbeing
@uofgshw
School of Health & Wellbeing @UofGlasgow Leading research; improving health; tackling inequalities @UofGByresHub is our community engagement space
Cities for Better Health
@citiesdiabetes
Cities for Better Health is a global network of +50 cities committed to accelerating change in urban health across generations Disclaimer: bit.ly/3c83Hgc
The Food Foundation
@food_foundation
An independent organisation aiming to present solutions to government and the private sector to address the growing challenges facing the UK’s food system.
Global Health Observ
@globalphobserv
The Johns Hopkins University - School of Public Health - Academic-based public health observatory - operational research & training - Epidemiology Methods
Karen Milton
@karenmilton8
Associate Professor in Public Health, University of East Anglia @UEA; Past-President, International Society for Physical Activity and Health @ISPAH
Journal of Physical Activity & Health
@jpahjournal
Research that drives transformational change in physical activity participation globally. Official journal @ISPAH. Editors: Pedro Hallal & @DrMelodyDing
Hannah Fairbrother
@hbfairbrother
Senior Lecturer in Public Health, University of Sheffield Health equity / social justice / children, young people and families *views my own*
Cambridge CSI
@cjbssocinnov
The Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation is a platform for research and engagement with social innovators, academia and policy in UK and across the world.
Yajie Zhao, 赵亚杰
@zhaodylan
Group Leader of Changping Laboratory & Visiting Scientist at @MRC_Epid & Human Geneticist🧬/ Photographer📷/Cat Enthusiast🐱
AstraZenecaUK
@astrazenecauk
Pushing the boundaries of science for patients, creating value for the UK. Not responsible for external links. Community guidelines: bit.ly/48IWccN
Diabetologia
@diabetologiajnl
We publish high-quality, cutting edge articles on all aspects of diabetes, from basic science through translational work to clinical research
GeneticsCambridge
@geneticscam
The Department of Genetics @Cambridge_Uni : One of the few genetics departments in the UK. linktr.ee/camgenetics
NIHR SPHR
@nihrsphr
NIHR School for Public Health Research. You can also follow us on LinkedIn or Bluesky bsky.app/profile/nihrsp…
ProPASS Consortium
@propassconsort
Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting & Sleep Consortium: Pooling thigh-worn accelerometry studies to quantify how movement & posture impact adult health
Paolo Candio
@paolocandio
Tenure-track Assistant Professor, expertise in Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment, University of Trento (views my own)
Chiara Gericke
@chiaragericke
PhD student @uclbbk_mrcdtp and Research Associate @GeminiResearch @UCL_BSH. Studying the food environment and obesity using GIS & genetic research methods 🏡 🧬
Veronica DAVILA-BATISTA, PhD
@ve_davila
Epidemiologist and Public Health @ULPGC Presidenta @Grupo_EJE Views my own. Canary style lines #diabetes #obesity #cardiovascular #cancer #lifestyle #inequities
Junqing Xie
@xiejunqing
Slavé Petrovski
@slavepetrovski
Population Genetics | Cloud Computing | Drug Development | views are my own
Cambridge Public Policy
@campublicpolicy
Tweeting on behalf of the MPhil in Public Policy cohort (2020-2021) at the @Dept_of_POLIS, @Cambridge_Uni Retweets are not endorsements.
Bade Uckac
@badeuckac
BSc @Uniwestminster | MPhil/PhD at @QIMRB_Institute @QUT 🇦🇺 Researching Genetic and Environmental Basis of Chronic Pain in Humans, Computational Neurogenomics
Marinka Steur
@marinkasteur
Chara Alexiou
@alexiou_chara
Research Practitioner @CUH_NHS, PhD
Cara Ruggiero, PhD, RD, LDN
@cararuggiero
Research Associate at Cambridge @MRC_Epid | Family systems, interventions, and policy to address obesity and food insecurity | Tweets my own
ComeOnCUFC
@cufcon
Korean name, 복성민 Chinese name 鲍志仁 Japanese name イアン・ブルーガル Indian nameइआन् हो I was homeless age 12, and had cancer in 1985 🏴 Cambridge United 🧡🖤
House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee
@hlfoodobesity
News & information from the House of Lords Committee on Food, Diet and Obesity. Produced by staff on behalf of the committee.
Population Health Improvement UK
@phiuk_news
Bringing together diverse expertise and insight to find innovative and inclusive ways to improve the health of people, places and communities. phiuk.bsky.social
Ozanne lab
@ozannelab
Lab of Prof Sue Ozanne, Director of @ims_mrl . We study how the environment during pregnancy & early life programs metabolic & cardio disease risk
ISUH
@is_urbanhealth
ISUH is the first global NGO dedicated to building healthier & more #equitable #urban futures worldwide + leading the field of #UrbanHealth.
Gabriela Argumedo PhD
@gabyargumedog
National Researcher SNI @Conahcyt_Mex• @UniofBath alumni • #physicalactivity • @1CINyS & @UNAM team member • @ISPAH @theIHLA @ISBNPA member •#FirstGen
WillPer
@wilpertwitt
Public Health jobs
@pubhealthjobsuk
Tweet to this account to share UK based public health jobs in practice, commissioning and academia. Run by @scottylloyd1979 in my spare time (!).
Inst Metabolic Science-Metabolic Research Labs
@ims_mrl
Institute of Metabolic Science-Metabolic Research Labs. Research into diabetes, obesity and related endocrine and metabolic disorders.
Kim R. van Daalen, PhD
@daalenkim
Environmental epidemiologist 🌱 | BHF CRE Career Development Fellow 🫀 @Cambridge_Uni | Lancet Countdown in Europe | @Gates_Cambridge alum | Hon. Fellow @UCL
Jiecong Lin
@jasonlinjc
Postdoc at @harvardmed @MGHPathology @DFBC_PedCare @HKUniversity, passionate about developing deep learning models to decipher gene regulation