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MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit is no longer posting to or monitoring this account. BlueSky: https://t.co/kghwu5sDSO LinkedIn: mrc-integrative-epidemiology-unit
University of Bristol
Joined July 2013
We have stopped using this account. See our bio for details of where to find us on BlueSky and LinkedIn.
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🙌A fantastic postdoc opportunity with George Davey Smith and Gibran Hemani in the @mrc_ieu‼️ I've thoroughly enjoyed working with George and Gib over the past few years and highly recommend this position to anyone interested in genetic epidemiology/MR!
Join Gib Hemani and my MR programme @mrc_ieu IEU, Details in the links below
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Join Gib Hemani and my MR programme @mrc_ieu IEU, Details in the links below
We are seeking a talented researcher to join our programme on Mendelian randomisation as either research fellow or senior research associate, depending on past experience. Apply by 5 Feb https://t.co/oUXEv0RwJ9
@mendel_random
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We are seeking a talented researcher to join our programme on Mendelian randomisation as either research fellow or senior research associate, depending on past experience. Apply by 5 Feb https://t.co/oUXEv0RwJ9
@mendel_random
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“Just-in-time” smartwatch messaging could be key to quitting smoking, researchers say @BristolUni @BristolTARG @mrc_ieu @CR_UK #smoking #smartwatch #TechInnovation
https://t.co/cprITnOuig
traveltomorrow.com
Smartwatches could help people give up smoking, researchers at the UK’s Bristol University have found. The study, funded byCancer Research UK and part of the Integrative
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New Year training goals? Explore our online intensive short courses for researchers and healthcare researchers - search Bristol Medical School short courses for more info.
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Our smartwatch smoking relapse intervention is in the news today, including front-page of The Times and a report on Channel 4 News. Published in JMIR Formative Research with @AndyLSkinner @FelixNaughton @RositaShakita @AngelaAttwood @joe__matthews @MarcusMunafo. @BristolUniPsych
Congrats to @BristolTARG's @ChrisStone_UoB for making the front page of @thetimes with his work on a smartwatch app to support smoking cessation...
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New Year, new habits? 🚠New research has shown smartwatches could help smokers quit by detecting smoking motions & delivering timely relapse prevention messages. ⌚ More info ⬇️ https://t.co/uyKNeyiOiV
@BristolTARG @mrc_ieu @CR_UK
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Thrilled to be awarded a LEO grant to launch the Skin Genetics Consortium - to undertake global GWAS for all common skin conditions
In the third and final round of 2024, the LEO Foundation awards 15 international scientists with a research grant. The funding – totaling just over DKK 56 million (EUR 7.5 million)– supports cutting-edge research in the field of skin research🌟 https://t.co/544411bxW3
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If you don't believe a "chocolate company scientist" telling you that chocolate is no health food - trust @mendel_random: https://t.co/bSQ3tPf34S
Today the newspapers are full of claims that dark chocolate reduces Type 2 diabetes. But before you stock up those festive treats, beware! @mendel_random warns that this is just another example of "Today’s random medical news". https://t.co/mS2jMiJ9G0
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Today the newspapers are full of claims that dark chocolate reduces Type 2 diabetes. But before you stock up those festive treats, beware! @mendel_random warns that this is just another example of "Today’s random medical news". https://t.co/mS2jMiJ9G0
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Join @PeopleHealthWE for a #Research conversation on predicting the risk of #Anxiety and #Depression developing in early life. Listen to @SJFairweather talk about her PhD project + provide feedback. #PPI When? Tue 3 Dec 5-6pm More info https://t.co/VOTXgPDdh8
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Pleased to share our latest Mendelian randomization study on #adiposity and #headandneck #cancer 🧬🗣🎗 is now available on @medrxivpreprint
Reassessing the link between adiposity and head and neck cancer: a Mendelian randomization study https://t.co/D5qB4uXTDV
#medRxiv
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Thanks to Will Hulme & @bengoldacre for hosting a great visit to @BennettOxford Both talks (on Mendelian randomization and Triangulation) available at links in Will's blog. A 🧵on how my Factory and Bennett numbered catalogue ownerships compare /cont https://t.co/JhIH073Kja
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Congratulations @eimear_foley1
PhD defended 🎉 Thank you very much to @jfcryan and Julie Lasselin for a stimulating discussion and to Gene Feder for chairing the viva meeting. A huge thank you also to my incredible @mrc_ieu supervisors @golam_khandaker, @MarcusMunafo, Hannah Jones, and Christina Dardani!
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Come join us (virtually) next month for Gen Epi training!
Looking for a course to develop a grounding in a wide range of cutting-edge genetic epidemiological methods for complex traits? Spaces available on our online Genetic Epidemiology online course 11 - 17 Dec. https://t.co/d0J03qoVxV
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My latest @Mental_Elf blog on this extensive umbrella review led by @NTFabiano & team - original paper linked 👇 https://t.co/WDaZTdyfW5 This review will support evidence-based decision making in the use of psychotropic medication during pregnancy for clinicians & individuals
nature.com
Molecular Psychiatry - Safety of psychotropic medications in pregnancy: an umbrella review
Psychotropic medication during pregnancy: new umbrella review finds no convincing evidence of adverse health outcomes for the baby https://t.co/zypXeZNzrj Some interesting associations though between antidepressant use and harm, based on suggestive or weak evidence.
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Looking for a course to develop a grounding in a wide range of cutting-edge genetic epidemiological methods for complex traits? Spaces available on our online Genetic Epidemiology online course 11 - 17 Dec. https://t.co/d0J03qoVxV
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80% of cancers could be prevented in principle, but we don’t know how to prevent the large majority & this hasn’t changed in 40 yrs. 21st Nov 5pm I'll say why we are failing to identify novel causes of disease, with drinks reception, tho' not if online https://t.co/xRRZavEEEb
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