Sam Chawner

A week left to apply for this PhD on eating disorders (ARFID): gw4biomed.ac.uk/unlocking-th... Support on applying: gw4biomed.ac.uk/how-to-apply...

The stomach’s turn: elucidating the gut–brain axis - Nature Mental Health Philosophers and scientists have debated for centuries about how cognition and emotions are produced and the causal roles the body and brain serve. The advent of more sophisticated models of gut–brain...

Very pleased to be featured in the August Editorial for Nature Mental Health! The stomach’s turn: elucidating the gut–brain axis www.nature.com/articles/s44...

Thanks @medresfdn.bsky.social for this great overview of our recent paper on Pica

Fun 2 days meeting future research leaders across Wales! @welshcrucible.bsky.social . Reflecting on my academic journey so far and planning ahead for the next steps. #crucible25

Just over 2 weeks left to apply!

Honoured to be part of Health and Care Research Wales first cohort of Emerging Leaders, providing an opportunity to develop leadership, and grow & showcase the amazing health research strengths of Wales 🐲 ! healthandcareresearchwales.org/about/news/h...

We are still looking for UK-based gender diverse adults (18+) who have a current or historical experiences of an eating disorder/disordered eating to complete a survey about your experiences. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/LEADINGStudy1

Please share widely with anyone who might be interested!

Open to both Home (UK) students and EU domiciled applicants

Hwyliau, Bwyd ac Imiwnedd: Archwilio Niwroimiwnoleg Iechyd Meddwl, Archwaeth a Bwyta Anhrefnus mewn Plant sydd â Risg Genetig

Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children at Cardiff University on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children at Cardiff University, listed on FindAPhD.com

Excited to share this fully-funded PhD opportunity to research the biology of disordered eating:

Mood, Food, and Immunity: Exploring the Neuroimmunology of Mental Health, Appetite, and Disordered Eating in Genetically At-Risk Children

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Thanks Natalie - it was a fun project!

And work by Laura Rubin on conditions that co-occur with Pica www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...

Thanks to @medresfdn.bsky.social for funding this research

Prevalence and recurrence of pica behaviors in early childhood within the ALSPAC birth cohort - PubMed This study enhances understanding of childhood pica behaviors, addressing a significant gap in knowledge. Pica occurrence in the general population is poorly understood due to few epidemiological stud...

Pica, the eating of non-food substances, is an eating disorder we know very little about. So this Eating Disorder Awareness Week I thought I would share research I did with @nataliep310.bsky.social and on Pica prevalence pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38097525/

A Major Step Forward for ARFID Research: New Funding for Cardiff University - Beat Despite being recognised as a serious condition, research into ARFID has been limited. This lack of understanding has left many without support.

This week is #EatingDisorderAwarenessWeek My research focuses on Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), which despite affecting 1-2% of children has been understudied and has low public awareness. Read more about my research plans here: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/your-stories...

1 week left to apply for this!

Thanks for writing this and for your solidarity!

If you want to join our starter pack please do comment below - we are going to start a third one soon

And if you asked to be in in the past but now feel you are at risk for being in them, do DM us and we will remove you. #StaySafeStayStrong

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Thanks Sky for highlighting ARFID - an eating disorder in need of greater recognition and research

Congratulations- great to see this published!

YouTube video by Born in Bradford What is Age of Wonder?

Interesting & inspiring week visiting the Born in Bradford team. Eating disorders & mental health is an important part of their latest Age of Wonder data collection: youtu.be/ockxBS6HT2A?...

Always a festive treat, running this science image competition alongside colleagues from the MRC ✨

2024's winner 'illuminates complex parasite structures', offering clues for potential drug targets 🎄

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Congratulations!!! 🥳

🤩 super useful - thanks!

Nice to meet you! Starter packs were a game-changer

👀 thanks!

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Glad I’m not the only one!

Phew 😅

Hello Bluesky! A bit late to the show - how does this work 😅