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Jacob Hobbs @jhobbs22.bsky.social · Jul 9

Had a great time at the #PhysiologyofObesity2025 #conference! So proud to represent Mark Christian's lab group and present our research on #microRNA control of #BrownFat! #Metabolism #NTU #SHIMR_NTU @ntumeta.bsky.social @physoc.bsky.social @mark-christian-lab.bsky.social @nkalender.bsky.social

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Nikoletta Kalenderoglou @nkalender.bsky.social · Jul 9

Honored to be at #PhysiologyofObesity2025 @uniofnottingham.bsky.social representing @mark-christian-lab.bsky.social. Sharing our work on #BrownFat -enriched #microRNAs in #lipodystrophy and #obesity. Poster up today, come by!
#SHIMR_NTU @physoc.bsky.social @jhobbs22.bsky.social @ntumeta.bsky.social

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Dr Rebecca Dumbell @rebeccadumbell.bsky.social · Jul 8

At the @physoc.bsky.social Physiology of obesity meeting in @uniofnottingham.bsky.social today. Bharat will be presenting his poster this afternoon on ZFHX3 in #BrownFat and metabolism @bsneuroendo.bsky.social @socendocrinology.bsky.social @ntumeta.bsky.social @ntuneuro.bsky.social #NTUresearch

Bharat Muthukumar presenting his poster (blurred)

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Nikoletta Kalenderoglou @nkalender.bsky.social · Jul 6

@mark-christian-lab.bsky.social @jhobbs22.bsky.social #acadmicposters #adipogenesis #adiposeresearch #conference

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Nikoletta Kalenderoglou @nkalender.bsky.social · Jul 6

Had a great time at #SHIMR2025 at #NTU this week. Proud to represent @mark-christian-lab.bsky.social group with talk and posters. A brilliant mix of talks on #Bioinformatics, #BigData, #Metabolism, #Cancer, #Brainhealth, and #Antimicrobials. #SHIMR_NTU #NTU_Metabolic

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Nikoletta Kalenderoglou @nkalender.bsky.social · Jul 3

Amazing science at the #SHIMR2025 symposium, from #BrainHealth to #BigData. #NTUMetabolic #SHIMR_NTU
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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

Excited for #SHiMR2025 kicking off today at NTU’s Newton building! Showcasing cutting-edge translational science — from #bioinformatics & #BigData to #BrainHealth, #Cancer, #metabolism & #PublicEngagement (#LEAP).
#SHIMR_NTU #NTUMetabolic #NTU

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Nikoletta Kalenderoglou @nkalender.bsky.social · Jul 3

An honour to present our research on miRNA regulation during #BrownFat development and #browning of #WhiteFat at #SHiMR2025 symposium. Grateful for the opportunity and inspiring science all around! #adipogenesis #SHIMR_NTU #NTU_Metabolic @mark-christian-lab.bsky.social @jhobbs22.bsky.social

NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

🧬 Dr @nkalender.bsky.social on the regulatory role of miRNAs in #AdiposeTissue plasticity. #adipogenesis #SHIMR_NTU #NTU_Metabolic @mark-christian-lab.bsky.social

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

🫁 Dr Maria Pia Savoca on exploring EV-associated TG2 as a potential #biomarker for #IdiopathicPulmonary fibrosis.
A session full of cutting-edge #TranslationalScience. #PulmonaryFibrosis #SHIMR_NTU #NTU

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

We also heard presentations from three early career researchers:
🦠 Dr @danwhiley.bsky.social on #HelicobacterSuis in pigs and its #zoonotic implications. #SHIMR_NTU #NTU

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

Next, Dr @martineurosci.bsky.social #BBSRC Fellowship Awardee, shared her research journey into #glia-to-#neuron communication in the #brain. #SHIMR_NTU #neuroscience #NTU
@ntuneuro.bsky.social

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

🧬 Dr @nkalender.bsky.social on the regulatory role of miRNAs in #AdiposeTissue plasticity. #adipogenesis #SHIMR_NTU #NTU_Metabolic @mark-christian-lab.bsky.social

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

An inspiring afternoon session at #SHIMR2025 Symposium.
Chaired by Dr Marion Hogg, the session began with Professor Tom Wishart offering a look into the proteomic profiling of #synapses, exploring how molecular vulnerability might shape #neurological stability.
#SHIMR_NTU @ntuneuro.bsky.social

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

Closing the session, Associate Professor Conor Meehan reflected on the opportunities and challenges of working with #BigData in SHiMR.
Huge thanks to our speakers and everyone who joined for another round of cutting-edge insights!
#SHIMR2025 #TranslationalScience #NTU_Metabolic

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

Associate Professor Anbarasu Lourdusamy followed with insights from #CancerGenomics, showing how data-driven approaches are reshaping research and treatment pathways in #oncology. #CancerResearch #SHIMR_NTU

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

Session 3 at #SHiMR2025 put the spotlight on #BigData! Chaired by Dr David Boocock, the session opened with Dr David Negus from AROM, who explored how large-scale data can accelerate the search for novel #antimicrobials. #SHIMR_NTU #NTU

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

Highlight of #SHiMR2025: an insightful keynote from Nabil-Fareed Alikhan on #EntericPathogens, #COVID19 genomics, and how #bioinformatics, large-scale #genomics and open software are shaping global #PublicHealth responses.
#COGUK #PathogenSurveillance #NTU_Metabolic #BigData #NTU #NTU_Metabolic

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

#SHiMR2025 wrapped up with closing remarks from Prof Gareth Lavery, celebrating a day of brilliant science.
Congrats to our prize winners:Maria Pia Savoca, Abha Kushwaha & Ollie Megram!
Huge thanks to all speakers, chairs & attendees for making it such an inspiring event.
#NTU_Metabolic #SHIMR_NTU

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jun 4

Alexander Wilson-Slomkowski is a #PhD student in the Metabolic Resilience Group at #SHIMR_NTU. At #STAR2025, he presented his research, which utilises a pre-clinical model of divergent #metabolic rate to uncover #hypothalamic targets for #MetabolicHealth. With Nik Morton @rebeccadumbell.bsky.social

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jun 4

🔬Meet @marwaalkhalidi.bsky.social, a 2nd-year #PhD student in the @rebeccadumbell.bsky.social 's lab at #SHIMR_NTU! Marwa is diving deep into how the brain controls energy balance, exploring the role of #ZFHX3 in regulating the growth axis. 🧠⚖️

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jun 5

Suraj Lama from the X-CELL group www.the-ex-cell-verderio-edwards-lab.co.uk/presenting on his human kidney tubuloids characterisation.
#MetabolicHealth #STAR2025 #STEM #ScienceConference #NTUMetabolic #SHiMR_NTU

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jun 14

🏔️ Introducing the Research: APEX 7 HEAT 🏔️
#APEX7HEAT will investigate the effects of acute hypobaric #hypoxia on #MetabolicAdaptations. It is led by Camille Maezelle and Ella McElnea (The University of Edinburgh), and supervised by Dr Zoi Michailidou ( #NottinghamTrent University) #SHIMR_NTU

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jun 26

This week we were thrilled to host Dr Adam Watkins (‪@sheffielduni.bsky.social‬) at #SHIMR_NTU!
He shared fascinating insights into how #PaternalDiet impacts #sperm, the #MaternalEnvironment & #OffspringHealth. #SpermHealth
Thanks to Dr Adaikala Antonysunil for hosting! 👏 #NTUMetabolic

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jun 5

That’s a wrap on an inspiring two days at #STAR2025 #conference! 🌟So proud to showcase the cutting-edge work from our brilliant #PhD students in the #MetabolicHealth Theme at #SHiMR_NTU. Huge congrats to all who presented, your hard work and dedication truly stood out! 👏@ntuneuro.bsky.social

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

Excited for #SHiMR2025 kicking off today at NTU’s Newton building! Showcasing cutting-edge translational science — from #bioinformatics & #BigData to #BrainHealth, #Cancer, #metabolism & #PublicEngagement (#LEAP).
#SHIMR_NTU #NTUMetabolic #NTU

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NTU Metabolism @ntumeta.bsky.social · Jul 2

Kicking off #SHIMR2025 Symposium, with director of #SHIMR_NTU, Professor Nik Morton, delivering the opening remarks, setting the tone for a day full of exciting research.
#NTUMetabolic #NTU #NTU_Research

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