@SciencePaz

Programme Manager at TwinsUK, King’s College London. Research ops, ethics, comms & engagement. All views my own.

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Joined February 2018
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CLOSER@CLOSER_UK6 Jul 2020
2, The update features the first blog of our #COVID19 Perspectives series. @SciencePaz talks us through how @TwinsUKres adapted its data collection methods in order to effectively gather info from their participants. tinyurl.com/yc8f9jwy
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About time! It's what our data has been showing all along. @timspector and our app featured ⬇️
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@BBCNews18 May 2020
Loss of smell or taste added to UK's list of coronavirus symptoms that should lead to self-isolation bbc.in/2LzOMAD

Coronavirus symptoms: UK adds loss of smell and taste to list

Loss of smell and taste join a new cough and fever as signs that self-isolation may be necessary, experts say.

bbc.com
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Help us #beatcovid for all. Download the COVID Symptom Tracker: bit.ly/c19symptoms and log on behalf of those at risk (& for yourself). W/ support from @ageukcampaigns @AlzResearchUK @CRUKresearch @JDRFUK @RCObsGyn @IndependentAge @rcplo @ActivAgeingBris @TwinsUKres @TheBHF
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***Our symptom tracker app is now available for download*** on Android and Apple phones and ipads: covid.joinzoe.com/ Thank you for your support for this crucial research. #COVIDー19
King's College London@KingsCollegeLon24 Mar 2020
King's has launched a new app, allowing anyone to report symptoms of COVID-19, tracking the progression of the disease in real time. @TwinsUKres @Kings_SPHES @KCLImmunoMicro @timspector @kingsmedicine #unisupport #KingsTogether kcl.ac.uk/news/new-symptom-t…

New symptom tracking app aims to slow spread of coronavirus | King's College London

Kings is today launching a new app, developed by ZOE, tracking symptoms related to novel coronavirus (COVID-19), allowing anyone to self-report daily.

kcl.ac.uk
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Got a great buzz going to work today starting on our Twins vs Covid study where we will be tracking our 14000 UK twins and doing rapid testing to understand why some asymptomatic. Support so far amazing ! But will need funds! @TwinsUKres @KingsCollegeLon @GSTTnhs @NIHRresearch
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Can bacteria beat the belly fat? Latest research from TwinsUK Dr Caroline Le Roy and @jordanatbell suggests we might be able to target gut bacteria for weight loss. Find out more twinsuk.ac.uk/can-bacteria-b… @SciReports @timspector #FridayFeeling #FridayThoughts #guthealth
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We've been hearing a lot about #fat and #obesity in the news thanks to @CR_UK latest ad campaign. But is all fat the same? Our research finds we need to consider the different types of cells in fat for #health research. twinsuk.ac.uk/do-different-t…
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We've had a busy year working on our personalised nutrition @PredictStudy with over 1,000 volunteers - and now we're getting the first results. Read more from the @nytimes ⬇️@timspector @lifecourse_KCL @KingsCollegeLon nytimes.com/2019/06/10/healt…
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What does that #FridayFeeling mean for your work? Take a 20-second break and vote in our poll #FridayMotivation 📝💻
12%I do my best thinking
38%My brain is fried
25%Just a regular work day
25%Show me the results
8 votes • Final results
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Eyes are one of @TwinsUKres' key research areas - so hurrah for carrots and all the benefits they provide 🥕🥕 Happy tummy & happy eyes 👀#InternationalCarrotDay twinsuk.ac.uk/staff/prof-chr…
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What are the most commonly asked questions about #twins? A little something from @TwinsUKres for #WorldPoetryDay inspired by @brian_bilston's Google autofill function....
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Research suggests girls in girl-boy twins are more likely to drop out of education, have lower earnings & fewer children than girl-girl twins due to #testosterone in womb. Are these differences still there in #twins born today, and in different countries? pnas.org/content/early/2019/…
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Bacteria, genes and rheumatoid arthritis....what's the link? New review out today from @TwinsUKres PhD student @PhilippaWells1 suggests some interesting answers 🦠🧬 twinsuk.ac.uk/how-is-bacteri…
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Next I have a cannula fitted to allow for easy blood collection multiple times during the day. Only a slight pinch going in - testament to my research nurse colleague Bridget’s skill
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#Breakfast time after a 12 hour fast, which is blue muffins! The dye helps the team to see our “gut transition time” ie how long it takes to come out the other end.... 💩💩
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📺In this episode of Type 1 TV, we're discussing type 1 #diabetes and beta cells. Please share this with your friends and family to spread the word. #GBDoc #T1D @SciencePaz #ResearchFriday youtube.com/watch?v=LIFze0X0…
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📺In the latest episode of Type 1 TV, we're discussing type 1 #diabetes and the pancreas. Please share this with your friends and family to spread the word. #GBDoc #T1D @SciencePaz youtube.com/watch?v=4EDp42oa…
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We're determined to create a world without #type1diabetes. Until that day, we’ll continue to fund world-leading research, speak out and give support to everyone with #type1 at every stage of their lives. jdrf.org.uk #smartphonequiz #T1D
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New results from research in the USA that #JDRF helped to fund means pioneering treatments based on beta cells are one step closer to becoming a reality for people living with #type1diabetes. #WashUMed @JeffreyRMillman jdrf.org.uk/news/better-beta…
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Living with one autoimmune condition such as #type1diabetes makes developing another more likely. We've teamed up with other autoimmune charities to help bring us closer to finding a cure. Connect Immune Research report: bit.ly/2MkFjfR #AutoimmuneAware #SmartPhoneQuiz
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