Dr Elysa Ioannou ANutr AFHEA
@elysaioa
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Researcher interested in public health, evaluating interventions/programs, community initiatives, physical activity, tackling inequalities and systems thinking.
Sheffield, England
Joined January 2021
Grateful to the BBC for the platform to discuss how systems thinking can drive more compassionate, effective support for those living with obesity. Proud to be part of the conversation for change! @SHU_AWRC @SHU_SPARC
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Enjoyed presenting some of my PhD work and disseminating my recommendations as part of the School of Sport and Physical Activity Research Seminars yesterday! Thanks to all those who attended and engaged with my work and @SHU_SPARC for hosting!
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Excited to share our work on the global consensus of the values, principles and research priorities for the implementation of type 2 diabetes prevention after gestational diabetes is now published! Proud of the incredible teamwork that made this possible
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Aims The implementation of type 2 diabetes prevention after gestational diabetes (GDM) is poor despite research evidence on efficacy. This is limited by the lack of knowledge of the priorities in...
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Come along and listen to my talk #SWHW25 "Not about willpower: the need to support women to be active within organisations and the community": https://t.co/cTthxznpjO And be sure to check out all the other great talks and events!
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The end of an era! Have learnt so much from all of you. Thank you for being the best ❤️
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Our work now published in issue! Improvements in the transition from hospital to primary care is fundamentally needed @DrAlisonPurvis
@cathhomer
https://t.co/5r0ui8qrKb
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Aim Physical activity is an important behaviour for managing the ten times increased risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes. Previous studies exploring physical activity promotion in...
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Good news! My work has received over 500 views since publication! Read it here https://t.co/X7xdGkrumZ
#ViewsMilestone
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Aim The risk of Type 2 Diabetes is 10 times higher after a pregnancy with Gestational Diabetes. Physical activity can independently reduce this risk, yet engagement with physical activity remains...
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And big thanks to the supervisory team @DrAlisonPurvis @cathhomer and Helen Humphreys @SHU_SPARC @SHU_AWRC @SHU_PAWPH
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Successfully defended my PhD thesis titled "Optimising physical activity after gestational diabetes" yesterday. Thanks to @h_crank @DrLauraMcGowan for a really interesting and enjoyable discussion about all things policy and implementation!! 🎉
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More than half of the experts on the UK government’s nutrition advisory panel have links to the food industry, reveals #BMJInvestigation. At least 11 of the 17 members have conflicts of interest with the likes of Nestle, Tate and Lyle, and Unilever https://t.co/CVypUKGL5S
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Campaigners say these conflicts of interest are detrimental to public health, but defenders say they reflect the lack of funding in nutrition research. Sophie Borland reports More than half of the...
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Work contributing to the final data chapter in my thesis published! Read here https://t.co/aJBTDvDNTk
@DrAlisonPurvis @cathhomer
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Aim Physical activity is an important behaviour for managing the ten times increased risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes. Previous studies exploring physical activity promotion in...
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PhD opportunity to join our #NIHR funded study #ENHANCE with a great team of national experts (experience, research & clinical) to evaluate #CEW clinics @Louisa_Ells @kdcoulman @DrDita @JNHealth @ClaireW60 @TheMartinLamb @Adam_Mart1n @YorkshireORA deadline 22/7/24
Would you like to help improve services for children and young people living with the complications of excess weight? We have a fully-funded scholarship for a PhD researcher to join a large multidisciplinary, cross-institutional project @cathhomer 🔗 | https://t.co/lxJvy053Bl
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One of the first studies as part of my PhD finally published! This work was also awarded in its earlier form at BASES so if you want further details you can read the paper here https://t.co/ud04aY8a0G
@DrAlisonPurvis @cathhomer
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Maternal and Child Health Journal - Gestational diabetes commonly occurs during pregnancy and increases lifetime risk of type 2 diabetes following pregnancy. Engaging in physical activity...
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Thrilled this is finally out! "We're one small piece of the puzzle": Evaluating the impact of short-term funding for tier two weight management services @Nicola_Cog @elysaioa @anhsirktweets This has been a true passion project over the last 18 months 😍 https://t.co/3KWouUAhDf
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Overweight and obesity are a global health epidemic and many attempts have been made to address the rising prevalence. In March 2021 the UK government announ...
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🎙️ Check out the latest @SRR_Podcast episode with guest @elysaioa! @Will__Dawber and I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Elysa and hearing all about her work. Click the link to give it a listen and rating: https://t.co/MTh3drHwav 🗣️ Feedback always welcome! #SRRPOD
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🚨If you haven’t done so already, check out our latest episodes! #SRRPOD 🎙️1. @AHigham_HE and @Will__Dawber intro the podcast. 🗣️ 2. Elysa Ioannou (@elysaioa) talks about physical activity uptake and accessibility for women post gestational diabetes. https://t.co/DBOGS6RuIb
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A few more weeks to hear from anyone interested in a PhD study embedded within #NIHR funded #ENHANCE study. Potential for direct impact on NHS England #CEW clinics...
We have 2 fully-funded PhD scholarship opportunities focused on the experiences of children & young people living with severe & complex obesity Applicants are invited to submit proposals around 1. neurodiversity & 2. health inequalities More info 👇 https://t.co/D5zhL0Xz4h
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You can now find us on: Spotify: https://t.co/vUqzOsMSaO Apple: https://t.co/aNTfcryDIk Amazon: https://t.co/MMbisOKcNF Not on these platforms? Let us know and we may be able to help.
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🎉Release Day 🎉 You can now find us on your favourite podcast platform! As a special launch gift we've posted TWO episodes for you: 01. Welcome to Sport Research Rundown 02. Pysical activity to support women after gestational diabetes, with @elysaioa (links in thread)
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Had the pleasure of discussing some of my research looking at ways to optimise activity for women who have had Gestational Diabetes with MP Olivia Blake today at the AWRC!
It was a pleasure to welcome @_OliviaBlake MP to @SHU_AWRC today to demonstrate how our collaborative research is tackling health inequalities and addressing complex societal challenges through physical activity 🏃♀️🏡
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🚨 Returning to activity and sport postpartum; what do we currently know and what is missing? 🤰🏃♀️ NEW #BJSMBlog provides the #TakeHomeMessages from this study and summarises them in the infographic below👇 Link ➡️ https://t.co/1l2O0LLtO1
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