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Micah G. Allen @micahgallen.com · Aug 7

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...

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...

www.nature.com

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Jul 2

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

Medical Research Foundation @medresfdn.bsky.social · Jul 1

Pica, a feeding disorder in which people eat non-food items, can lead to serious medical complications - yet research remains limited.

🧠 Funded by us, Dr Sam Chawner's latest study has shed much-needed light on pica.

👉 Read more: shorturl.at/X5XFW

@samchawner.bsky.social #MedSky #EatingDisorders

Medical Research Foundation | Investigating overlooked eating…

Funded by the Foundation, Dr Sam Chawner from Cardiff University is working to bridge a critical gap in knowledge about pica - a feeding disorder in which someone eats non-food substances.

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · May 10

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

Welsh Crucible @welshcrucible.bsky.social · May 9

Getting his start through
@evertonfc.com, @samchawner.bsky.social
finding his way to Wales and the genomics is mental health
@cardiffuni.bsky.social #crucible25 #crwsiblcymru

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Apr 17

Just over 2 weeks left to apply!

Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Apr 3

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...

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

www.findaphd.com

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Apr 11

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...

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LEADING Study @leading-study.bsky.social · Apr 2

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!

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Apr 3

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

Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Apr 3

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

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Apr 3

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...

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

www.findaphd.com

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Feb 27

Thanks Natalie - it was a fun project!

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Feb 27

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

www.medrxiv.org

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Feb 27

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/

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...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Feb 26

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...

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.

www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

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Theo Sanderson @theo.io · Feb 21

1 week left to apply for this!

Theo Sanderson @theo.io · Jan 22

🎺 PhD studentship available at @lshtm.bsky.social and RVC! @influenzal.bsky.social and I are advertising for a project to investigate the unexpected phenomenon that mutagenic antiviral drugs can give rise to viruses with hundreds of mutations which are still viable. 🧵
www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

2025-26 Bloomsbury Colleges PhD Studentships | LSHTM

The Bloomsbury Colleges group was set up in 2004 and consists of five institutions: Birkbeck, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), the School of Or...

www.lshtm.ac.uk

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Jan 29

Thanks for writing this and for your solidarity!

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Pride in STEM @prideinstem.bsky.social · Jan 23

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

go.bsky.app/Cw9bRYZ

go.bsky.app/Cw9bRYZ

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Jan 26

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

SkyNews @skynewsrss.bsky.social · Jan 26

'We were at crisis point': The little-known eating disorder that is on the rise

ARFID: The little-known eating disorder that is on the rise

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is characterised by an extreme aversion to certain foods due to their taste, texture, smell, or appearance - with one mother telling Sky News how her son survives solely on milk and nutritional supplement shakes.

news.sky.com

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Dec 21

Congratulations- great to see this published!

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Sam Chawner @samchawner.bsky.social · Dec 13

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?...

What is Age of Wonder?

YouTube video by Born in Bradford

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Jack Stonebridge @jackstonebridge.bsky.social · Dec 11

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 🎄

Order your 'Twinkling Toxoplasma' cards now! 👇

#MedSky #AcademicSky