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Emma Waters

@emmabeansworth.bsky.social

LGBTQ+ genome scientist, microbiologist... give me a cool genome structure & I am happy! Proud member of @langridgelab.bsky.social & creator of #WhatIsAScientist exhibition

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Langridge Lab@langridgelab.bsky.social · 2w ago

We're really pleased to share our @emmabeansworth.bsky.social Co-Chair of the Quadram's EDI Committee Em shares why equality, diversity & inclusion matters so much in shaping positive research culture. Science is best when everyone feels valued, supported & able to bring their whole selves to work🌈

Improving inclusivity; Introducing our new EDI Committee Co-chair Dr Emma Waters - Quadram Institute

Dr Emma Waters reflects on her new role, why improving inclusivity is so important and how the EDI committee works

quadram.ac.uk

Langridge Lab@langridgelab.bsky.social · 2w ago

Superbugs don't appear overnight. They evolve🦠 New study between @gemma-langridge.bsky.social & @benaevans.bsky.social uses samples dating back to 1970 to reveal how Acinetobacter baumannii gradually acquired the traits that made it 1 of the world's most challenging antibiotic-resistant pathogens

Superbug secrets revealed in new study - Quadram Institute

It lurked in hospital corridors for decades, largely unnoticed by the wider public. But now an international team led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) and including scientists at the Quadram Ins...

quadram.ac.uk

Langridge Lab@langridgelab.bsky.social · 2w ago

Some people can unknowingly carry & spread typhoid for years without symptoms but how do we find them? Our @nisbetalice.bsky.social 's & UKHSA's paper highlights why identifying modern-day "Typhoid Marys" requires collaboration between researchers, public health agencies & genomic surveillance🧬🦠

Identifying modern day ‘Typhoid Marys’ is a complex process that requires multi-team collaborations - Quadram Institute

Researchers reveal that the risk of unknowingly spreading enteric fever appears to depend on the individuals themselves rather than the pathogen in a first-of-its-kind study in England and Wales.

quadram.ac.uk

Langridge Lab@langridgelab.bsky.social · 2w ago

The Langridge Lab has been keeping busy!🔬🧬🦠🌈 If you're looking for some reading over the summer holidays, here's a blog bundle from the group covering everything from genomic surveillance of superbugs to Typhi, inclusivity in science. Thanks to @quadraminstitute.bsky.social comms Happy reading!☀️📖

Quadram Institute Communications team given ‘Mark of Excellence’ - Quadram Institute

The institute’s Communications team were presented with a ‘Mark of Excellence’ at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ 42nd annual Excellence Awards

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Emma Waters@emmabeansworth.bsky.social · 4w ago

I'm delighted to be appointed as #EDI Co-Chair @quadraminstitute.bsky.social. Having worked on Norwich Research Park for nearly 20 yrs, I've seen 1st-hand how far we've come in building a more inclusive culture. I'm excited to help ensure that momentum continues through meaningful, practical action

Quadram Institute@quadraminstitute.bsky.social · 4w ago

🆕 Blog! Improving inclusivity; Introducing our new EDI Committee Co-chair Dr Emma Waters @emmabeansworth.bsky.social buff.ly/Ox74B7K

Emma Waters@emmabeansworth.bsky.social · 4w ago

Banning a #Pride display may feel minor, but remember: rights & #visibility are often eroded 1 small step at a time. Today's display. Tomorrow something else E.g. Italy, 2023: After political change, authorities banned recording both parents in same-sex couples & retrospectively amended birth certs

Ben Goldsborough MP@bengoldsborough.bsky.social · 4w ago

Reform says banning Pride displays from Norfolk libraries is about "neutrality". It isn't. Erasing LGBT+ visibility doesn't make people equal, it makes people invisible. I've written to Cllr David Bick calling on him to reverse this divisive decision. Love is love. 🏳️‍🌈

Reform's decision to ban Pride displays from Norfolk's libraries is shameful, divisive and deeply damaging. Let's call this what it is. Dressing it up as "protecting children" or "family values" repeats the same tired homophobic and transphobic tropes that have been used for decades to marginalise LGBT+ people. Libraries exist to inform, educate and welcome everyone. For many young people struggling to understand who they are, seeing a Pride display or finding an LGBT+ book can be the reassurance that they are not alone. Removing that visibility doesn't protect children. It isolates them. Pride displays also send a simple message to every visitor: everyone is welcome here. At a time when LGBT+ people continue to face unacceptable levels of abuse and hate crime, that message matters. That's why I am writing to the Leader of Norfolk County Council, Cllr David Bick, calling on him to reverse this damaging decision. Norfolk should be a county where everyone belongs.
Ben Goldsborough MP@bengoldsborough.bsky.social · 4w ago

Reform says banning Pride displays from Norfolk libraries is about "neutrality". It isn't. Erasing LGBT+ visibility doesn't make people equal, it makes people invisible. I've written to Cllr David Bick calling on him to reverse this divisive decision. Love is love. 🏳️‍🌈

Reform's decision to ban Pride displays from Norfolk's libraries is shameful, divisive and deeply damaging. Let's call this what it is. Dressing it up as "protecting children" or "family values" repeats the same tired homophobic and transphobic tropes that have been used for decades to marginalise LGBT+ people. Libraries exist to inform, educate and welcome everyone. For many young people struggling to understand who they are, seeing a Pride display or finding an LGBT+ book can be the reassurance that they are not alone. Removing that visibility doesn't protect children. It isolates them. Pride displays also send a simple message to every visitor: everyone is welcome here. At a time when LGBT+ people continue to face unacceptable levels of abuse and hate crime, that message matters. That's why I am writing to the Leader of Norfolk County Council, Cllr David Bick, calling on him to reverse this damaging decision. Norfolk should be a county where everyone belongs. Dear Councillor Bick, I am writing to express my deep concern over the decision to prohibit Pride displays and Pride related exhibitions within Norfolk's libraries. I urge you to reverse this decision. Libraries are among our most trusted public institutions. They exist to educate, to inform and to ensure that everyone in our communities feels welcome. Pride displays are entirely consistent with that mission. They are not about promoting a political party or ideology. They are about recognising the existence of LGBT+ people within our communities and affirming that everyone deserves dignity, respect and equal treatment. The justification offered for this policy, centred on "protecting children" and "family values", is particularly disappointing. These are phrases that have too often been used throughout history to stigmatise LGBT+ people rather than protect anyone. I do not believe they reflect the inclusive values that Norfolk should champion. This decision also comes against the backdrop of rising hostility towards LGBT+ people across the United Kingdom. Home Office figures continue to show tens of thousands of hate crimes recorded each year on the basis of sexual orientation, while offences motivated by transgender identity have increased dramatically over the past decade. Behind every statistic is someone who has experienced abuse, intimidation or violence simply because of who they are. In that context, visible signs that everyone is welcome matter enormously. Pride displays foster understanding, challenge prejudice and demonstrate that our public spaces are open to all. They encourage conversations that reduce ignorance rather than reinforce division. They are also an important source of reassurance for young people who may be questioning their identity or sexuality. For some, a book, a display or a recommendation from a librarian can provide the confidence to understand themselves and the knowledge that they are not alone. Removing that visibility risk…
Emma Waters@emmabeansworth.bsky.social · last mo.

#Salmonella cases in the UK have spiked to their highest levels in a decade. Stay safe while grilling this BBQ season everyone!🍔 Got to love a news transition from your favourite bacteria (& Salmonella group leader @quadraminstitute.bsky.social) to an update on Norwich's #Peregrine falcons🦅

Langridge Lab@langridgelab.bsky.social · last mo.

Who spotted our @gemma-langridge.bsky.social on @itvnews.bsky.social yesterday?!📺#PIinthelab With #Salmonella cases spiking to high levels, Gemma & @ukhsa.bsky.social are reminding us to follow the 4Cs of food hygiene: ❄️Chill appropriately 🍳Cook thoroughly 🧼Clean well 🙅‍♂️Avoid Cross-Contamination

Emma Waters@emmabeansworth.bsky.social · last mo.

To celebrate #NorwichPride #PrideMonth here is @gabastorga.bsky.social's #LGBTQ+ seminar🌈 Part of #Pride is celebrating our inclusivity & Gab shared insights into using social media as a force for good: building communities, increasing visibility & communicating cool science😎 #SciComm #LGBTQSTEM

Quadram Institute@quadraminstitute.bsky.social · last mo.

📽️ The NBI LGBTQ+ seminar with Dr Gab Astorga on Building Community, Finding Joy, and Using Social Media for Good is now available to watch online🌈

Quadram Institute@quadraminstitute.bsky.social · last mo.

📽️ The NBI LGBTQ+ seminar with Dr Gab Astorga on Building Community, Finding Joy, and Using Social Media for Good is now available to watch online🌈

Dr Gab Astorga - Building Community, Finding Joy, and Using Social Media for Good

Watch the NBI LGBTQ+ seminar with Dr Gab Astorga on Building Community, Finding Joy, and Using Social Media for Good. Social media can feel like a minefield (especially if you're queer, a person of…

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Emma Waters@emmabeansworth.bsky.social · last mo.

While our @nisbetalice.bsky.social looked extremely chuffed with all of her achievements in life; I think I myself found my latest hobby... 🤔 🪓

Langridge Lab@langridgelab.bsky.social · last mo.

Its about time we got together to celebrate @nisbetalice.bsky.social awesome 1st author paper.🎉🥳🎊 In Langridge lab tradition, she received her paper as a coaster before we got our competitiveness out & demolished all of the pizza 🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕🍕 hmmm... what shall we celebrate next...

Emma Waters@emmabeansworth.bsky.social · 3mo ago

So pleased to have been involved with this paper from @nisbetalice.bsky.social, @gemma-langridge.bsky.social & collaborators @ukhsa.bsky.social If you like #Typhi, #Paratyphi or carriers of these its such a great read! A summary of #genomic #epidemiology of #enteric fever in England & Wales 2004-23

The typhoid Mary legacy: Genomic epidemiology uncovers contemporary carriage dynamics across two decades of enteric fever surveillance in England and Wales

Author summary Enteric fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi A/B, is a major global health issue. The burden of enteric fever is worsened by bacterial carriers – individual...

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Langridge Lab@langridgelab.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🚨Another Langridge lab paper is hot off the press!🚨 We are excited to share the 1st paper from @nisbetalice.bsky.social, exploring the #genomic epidemiology of #entericfever in England & Wales (2004–23). But the hidden story is all about carriage... Now out in @plos.org Neglected Tropical Diseases!

The typhoid Mary legacy: Genomic epidemiology uncovers contemporary carriage dynamics across two decades of enteric fever surveillance in England and Wales

Author summary Enteric fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi A/B, is a major global health issue. The burden of enteric fever is worsened by bacterial carriers – individual...

journals.plos.org

@nisbetalice.bsky.social · 3mo ago

✨️ Milestone complete! ✨️ I'm so excited to share my 1st ever paper with world! In collaboration with @ukhsa.bsky.social, we explored the #genomic #epidemiology of enteric fever in England & Wales from 2004-2023 🦠 with a focus on bacterial carriers within the population. Check it out in @plos.org NTD!

The typhoid Mary legacy: Genomic epidemiology uncovers contemporary carriage dynamics across two decades of enteric fever surveillance in England and Wales

Author summary Enteric fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi A/B, is a major global health issue. The burden of enteric fever is worsened by bacterial carriers – individual...

journals.plos.org

Langridge Lab@langridgelab.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Who else is missing the craic? We had such a great time @microbiologysociety.org #microbio26 at #Belfast so its great to be able relive all the highlights in their summary blog We are so pleased we could play our part in such great science & shenanigans We look forward to Birmingham #microbio27

Annual Conference 2026 – Live from #Microbio26

On 13–16 April 2026, we hosted the <a href="https://microbiologysociety.org/event/annual-conference/annual-conference-2026.html">Annual Conference 2026</a>&nbsp;at ICC Belfast. We&rsquo;ve turned to s...

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Emma Waters@emmabeansworth.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Happy #LesbianVisibilityWeek to all of you out there!💗 I love the #LGBTQ+ community I am a part of but always wish there was more L representation. I was reminded of this on re-reading this article. Even though terms like queer are reclaimed, sadly the term #lesbian for many still doesn't sit right

Lesbian isn't a slur - so let's use it more

The collective reluctance to use the word has become stifling. Let’s resolve to be prouder of lesbian identities.

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