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Quadram Student Forum (QSF) @quadramsf.bsky.social · 22d

Students from the Norwich Bioscience Institutes met last Friday for a Student Formal organised by the student committees - it was a great night celebrating our achievements over the past academic year (and an opportunity to get glammed up!)

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · 22d

Really great to work with @emmarholden.bsky.social and @webberma.bsky.social on this paper - out now! We looked into how Salmonella Typhimurium responds to food preservative stresses, using TraDIS-Xpress of course! (Also, first ever authorship ✅)

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Common food preservatives induce an oxidative stress response in Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium

Despite their frequent use, the mechanisms of action of common food preservatives are poorly understood. As there is a drive to develop alternative preservatives, understanding the mechanisms of actio...

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Quadram Student Forum (QSF) @quadramsf.bsky.social · Sep 1

Last week, we went pottery painting (in what has become an annual event!) Mugs, plates, bowls, and a motorcycle(?) were decorated with a whole host of different designs - and it was a great opportunity to unwind!! 🖌️🎨

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · Jul 29

Was great to join with other scientists at the Norwich Research Park in our tie-dye lab coats at this year's #NorwichPride. Such an important event that I was glad to be a part of

The Sainsbury Laboratory @thesainsburylab.bsky.social · Jul 26

Norwich Pride 2025 Norwich Research Park

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Kieron Gillen @kierongillen.bsky.social · Jul 8

I’m petrified about today’s science news. Genetically modifying crabs to have cheetah genes? This could go sideways fast.

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · Jul 3

Excited to be attending the ECR Symposium on Microbial Genomics organised by @microbesng.bsky.social @norwichmicro.bsky.social #MNGPopUp

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Quadram Student Forum (QSF) @quadramsf.bsky.social · Jun 23

On the 13-15th June, we hosted our annual student retreat in Southwold! We all had a great time relaxing and enjoying a break from PhD work - swimming, having a BBQ, a murder mystery night, and a beach trip 🏖️

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · May 28

Last week I had a great time at Pint of Science talking about all things biofilm! I spoke about why biofilm research is important and how it affects your every day life. Thanks to all the organisers for this fab experience!! #pint25 @pintofscience.uk @quadraminstitute.bsky.social

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · May 23

🆕 Blog! We hear from some of our researchers about their experience of attending the #Biofilms11 conference which brought together experts in biofilms 🦠

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@dr-bilal-djeghout.bsky.social @jcihorton.bsky.social ‬ @hoyuliu.bsky.sociall

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Thepiercy @thepiercy.bsky.social · May 19

@pintofscience.uk @jcihorton.bsky.social underway

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Pint of Science UK @pintofscience.uk · May 19

✨️ #pint25 is starting today!✨
3 nights of fun science talks for everyone in pubs, come meet & chat with scientists!

👀🎟 Discover the programme and grab your tickets here pintofscience.co.uk

🗓️ 19-21 May 2025
📍45 locations across the UK
👓 400 events

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · May 19

It's TODAY!! Still some tickets available :)

Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · May 6

No-context sneak previews of my Pint of Science talk about all things biofilm - happening ✨THIS MONTH✨

🕐When: Mon 19th May, doors open 7pm
📍Where: The Whalebone, Norwich, NR3 4BA
🎫Grab your tickets here: pintofscience.co.uk/event/sticki...

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · May 13

Happy to be in Cardiff for #Biofilms11 !! Come find me at poster 9 to chat about Salmonella biofilm formation 🦠🧫

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · May 6

There's also some other great #pint25 talks going on in Norwich, make sure to check them out too! @pintofscience.uk

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · May 6

No-context sneak previews of my Pint of Science talk about all things biofilm - happening ✨THIS MONTH✨

🕐When: Mon 19th May, doors open 7pm
📍Where: The Whalebone, Norwich, NR3 4BA
🎫Grab your tickets here: pintofscience.co.uk/event/sticki...

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · Apr 22

Biofilms: From Helpful Habitats to Healthcare Headaches🦠

🗣️ Join @jcihorton.bsky.social & other researchers across the Norwich Research Park for an exciting evening uncovering the world of biofilms as part of @pintofscience.uk🍺

🗓️ Monday 19 May
📍 Whalebone pub, Norwich

Book now➡️ buff.ly/PUOWxxz

An image of bacteria along with tablets, and a photo of Josh. There is the text "Pint of Science 2025, Biofilms: From Helpful Habitats to Healthcare Headaches, Joshua Horton, Monday 19 May, 7.30 to 9.30pm, The Whalebone"

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · Apr 16

🆕 @pintofscience.uk tickets are now sale! 🎫

Join our researchers across pubs and venues across #Norwich to discover more about our latest food, health and gut microbiome research ⤵️

Pint of Science 2025 - Quadram Institute

From 19 to 21 May researchers from across Norwich Research Park will be sharing their exciting science at pubs and venues across our fine city of Norwich. Here’s some of the exciting science our…

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · Apr 15

"Recently, I had the privilege of organising and leading outreach activities for Year 1 and Year 2 children at West Earlham Infant and Nursery School, introducing them to the fascinating world of #microbiology."

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A glimpse into the invisible world; inspiring future scientists through outreach - Quadram Institute

PhD student Josh Horton reflects on his recent experiences planning and delivering science outreach sessions at a local primary school

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · Apr 14

Excited to announce that I will be speaking at this year's Pint of Science about all things biofilm! If you're Norwich-based, feel free to come along (with your non-sciency friends and family!!) pintofscience.co.uk/event/sticki... #pint25

Sticking Together:When Microbes Unite In Biofilms

Join us for an exciting evening uncovering the world of biofilms—microbial communities causing chronic infections, antibiotic resistance, and contamination…

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Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · Apr 11

🆕 PhD student @jcihorton.bsky.social reflects on his recent experiences planning and delivering science outreach sessions at a local primary school in Norwich ⤵️

A glimpse into the invisible world; inspiring future scientists through outreach - Quadram Institute

PhD student Josh Horton reflects on his recent experiences planning and delivering science outreach sessions at a local primary school

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · Mar 28

This was a fab opportunity to speak with so many great people working on improving research culture and EDI.

I'm really proud to be part of an institute that really values the importance of such initiatives

Quadram Student Forum (QSF) @quadramsf.bsky.social · Mar 28

Earlier this week, the committee attended the #BBSRC Connecting Research Culture conference hosted by @earlhaminst.bsky.social

We spoke with students/staff from various BBSRC institutes about our efforts to establish a student community and listened to many fantastic speakers

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Our outgoing chair, Josh Horton, presenting a poster titled "Building a Student Community: the Quadram Student Forum"

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · Mar 27

Had a great time yesterday and some brilliant discussions with students/staff at other BBSRC institutes! If you didn't catch me yesterday, I'm around at lunch again :)

Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · Mar 26

Excited to be invited to the #BBSRC Connecting Research Culture conference at @earlhaminst.bsky.social today as part of my role in @quadramsf.bsky.social

The committee have a poster about our work establishing a student community @quadraminstitute.bsky.social - come find us at lunch time! ☺️

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · Mar 26

Excited to be invited to the #BBSRC Connecting Research Culture conference at @earlhaminst.bsky.social today as part of my role in @quadramsf.bsky.social

The committee have a poster about our work establishing a student community @quadraminstitute.bsky.social - come find us at lunch time! ☺️

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Josh Horton @jcihorton.bsky.social · Mar 21

The Showcase was the final project I led as Chair of @quadramsf.bsky.social - it was a great success and really showed off the brilliant research being produced by students at the institute!! 😊 Now Heloise takes over as Chair of QSF - best of luck to her 💕

Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · Mar 21

🆕 Blog! Celebrating Student Science: The Quadram Student Science Showcase 2025 🌟

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Celebrating Student Science: The Quadram Student Science Showcase 2025 - Quadram Institute

The Quadram Institute held its annual Student Science Showcase on 20 January 2025. The event, organised by members of the Quadram Student Forum (QSF) committee , serves two purposes. It offers an…

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Quadram Student Forum (QSF) @quadramsf.bsky.social · Mar 21

The showcase really highlighted the contribution of student science at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social . Here's a little blog summarising the day :)

Quadram Institute @quadraminstitute.bsky.social · Mar 21

🆕 Blog! Celebrating Student Science: The Quadram Student Science Showcase 2025 🌟

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Celebrating Student Science: The Quadram Student Science Showcase 2025 - Quadram Institute

The Quadram Institute held its annual Student Science Showcase on 20 January 2025. The event, organised by members of the Quadram Student Forum (QSF) committee , serves two purposes. It offers an…

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