📣Help explore more treatment options for #depression with Cambridge Psychedelic Research Group @cpft-nhs.bsky.social! They're offering the EMBRACE trial for anyone aged 18-85 diagnosed with #MajorDepressiveDisorder who feels current medication isn't working. 🖐️To join contact: psychedelic@cpft.nhs.uk
Emanuele Osimo
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Clinical Lecturer in Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge. Researcher, #psychiatrist, dad of two. #psychosis, #depression, immune and cardiometabolic markers, genetics, clinical risk prediction. https://www.cppds.org.uk/
Does the (live) shingles vaccine protect against dementia? Fergus Hamilton and colleagues provide important evidence in a new preprint using hospital data from the whole of England in a regression discontinuity design from which we *don't* show evidence of a meaningful protective effect /cont
📢 Early Intervention Mission Milestone! The study has now recruited over 700 people with psychosis!
Early Intervention Mission July recruitment update! A truly national effort.
Over the past month, research teams across England have continued recruiting participants, with sites contributing to the growing national cohort (see map below). Every participant brings us one step closer to developing better treatments and improving care.
We at the Mental Health Goals Omics Psychosis Project are looking for a Communications Officer to join us on this very exciting project. Find more info here: cardiffuniweb.eploy.net/vacancies/45... @gkmurray.bsky.social @em-os.bsky.social
🧠 We're recruiting: Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry (FY3/CT level) 📍Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 📅 Closing date: 14 July 2026 🔗 Find out more about EIM: eim.digitrial.com 🔗 Apply here: beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo... #Psychiatry #NHSJobs @gkmurray.bsky.social @em-os.bsky.social
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🧠 We're recruiting: Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry (FY3/CT level) 📍Cambridgeshire and Peterborough 📅 Closing date: 14 July 2026 🔗 Find out more about EIM: eim.digitrial.com 🔗 Apply here: beta.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jo... #Psychiatry #NHSJobs @gkmurray.bsky.social @em-os.bsky.social
📣 Anyone aged 18+ living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough with #depression or mood disorders who would like to help find new treatments can self-refer to our CPFT Mood Disorder Research Clinic. 👋 They offer assessments, advice and opportunities to #BePartOfResearch: ➡️ cpft.nhs.uk/moodclinic
Delighted to share that the Early Intervention Mission has now surpassed 650 recruited participants — currently at 662 and counting 🎉 EIM is a UK-wide study aiming to transform early detection and intervention in mental health, helping us better understand and respond to difficulties.
Our May #newsletter is out now. Catch up on #research news, staff profiles and upcoming events, including: ✔️new findings on depression relapse risk ✔️Health Research Showcase event 28.05.26 ✔️our #MentalHealthAwareness Week campaign. Plus much more. tinyurl.com/BRCIssue27
🎉 600 Recruits Strong! 🎉 We’ve officially hit a massive milestone for the Early Intervention Mission (EIM) study! The EIM study is recruiting people with early psychosis and building national research infrastructure. 🔗 Find out more: eim.digitrial.com A huge THANK YOU to:
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🙌 Our 600 fantastic participants for volunteering your time to shape the future of medicine. 👩⚕️💻 Our dedicated staff and research teams for your tireless hard work and coordination behind the scenes. We are incredibly grateful for this community and excited to keep this momentum going! 🚀
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Dr Hatfield and myself are co-leading a new treatment resistant depression clinic in Cambridge and Peterborough - we are open to referrals! See our website for details.
📣 New @cpft-nhs.bsky.social research clinic open to help people with mood disorders! Our specialist team offers assessments and access to #research to improve care and treatment for #MentalHealth conditions like #depression. Read more for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek: ➡️ www.cpft.nhs.uk/research-new...
Researchers in our Depression Therapeutics Theme have investigated how transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) improves symptoms in people with treatment‑resistant depression. Read the study: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Congratulations to Professor Subodh Dave who has been elected as the next President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
very enjoyable day @cpft-nhs.bsky.social at opening of our Peterborough research hub AM & teaching our residents psychopathology PM. Somewhat sore from running the Cambridge half yesterday for the excellent CPFT Head to Toe Charity - any final donations very welcome! shorturl.at/u64Rd
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🎉🥳 Celebrating the official opening of #CPFTResearch in the North with the Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Paul Bristow and @cpft-nhs.bsky.social Medical Director Dr Cathy Walsh doing the honours! 🎀 💙 Thank you to everyone who joined us today at the Cavell Centre for a very special occasion!
🎉 Early Intervention Mission - Milestone Achieved! 🎉 A big thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Early Intervention Mission - patients, staff, and collaborators. eim.digitrial.com
📣 The Mood Disorder Network Affiliate Membership creates formal opportunities for clinical and academic experts from Higher Education Institutions and NHS Trusts to connect, collaborate and drive forward high-quality research in mood disorders. tinyurl.com/cf6msekd @nihr.bsky.social
Are you a researcher in East England working in healthcare or science? Want to improve your media skills? @absw.bsky.social's Media Fellowship offers 2-6 weeks' paid secondment working with journalists at a top media outfit. Find out more: bit.ly/4r7eDBI or scan the QR code. Deadline 11 Feb 2026!
🎉 The Early Intervention Mission has now reached 355 participants! We’re building a UK‑wide precision medicine resource to better understand early psychosis and improve personalised care. A huge thank you to everyone taking part and supporting the mission! 💙 eim.digitrial.com
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Apply by Feb 9th to NICE to serve as professional committee member - Severe and enduring mental illness medsky #Psychiatry #Mentalhealth
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📣 Everyone 16+ is invited to help us find the genetic links to #anxiety and #depression! UK @gladstudy.bsky.social needs people with no history of #MentalHealth conditions as well as those who have, to compare. Take part with @cpft-nhs.bsky.social and help others for #BlueMonday: ➡️ gladstudy.org.uk
📣 Colleagues @cpft-nhs.bsky.social are invited to a free half-day event online to learn about the @nihr.bsky.social Associate Principal Investigator Scheme and explore research career & development opportunities. 🗓️ Join @ 1pm on Thursday 22 January, register here 👇 www.eventbrite.com/e/forging-yo...
🔎 Find out how @cpft-nhs.bsky.social Clinical Nurse Specialist Lizzie is improving care and treatment for women experiencing #psychosis in #menopause, for her Fellowship project with @arceastofengland.bsky.social. 💙 Working with #CPFTCAMEO to make a difference with #research: 🔽 youtu.be/VUnyYJRMBps
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🎉 New Milestone 🏆 We’re thrilled to announce that the Early Intervention Mission (EIM; eim.digitrial.com) study has now recruited 300 participants! @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social @cambridgebrc.bsky.social @psychiatry-ucam.bsky.social @cpftresearch.bsky.social @camneuro.bsky.social 1/3
Did you know that there's a wide range of scholarships, grants and bursaries at Cambridge for postgraduate study? Here are just a few of them. Tap for a complete guide: https://bit.ly/4oOClBT 🚨 The deadline for most courses is early December so apply now.
⏰ Two weeks to apply for CPFT #Research funding by Friday 5 December If you want to build research capacity and skills in your team to deliver health studies to #ImproveCPFT then this fund could support you. ✅ Check the full guidance and how to apply here: ➡️ www.intranet.cpft.nhs.uk/apply-for-re...
📣 On in an hour! Join Dr Yuya Mizuno at 12.30pm 🕧 to learn about the role that immune cells in the brain (microglia) play in psychotic illnesses. 🔎 Find out if #natalizumab could be a suitable new targeted therapy to help people with #schizophrenia: ➡️ www.intranet.cpft.nhs.uk/events/event...
Our study aims to understand psychosis, and improve outcomes for individuals with psychosis. By intervening early, we will provide timely support and care, ultimately enhancing lives. We reached 250 participants! eim.digitrial.com @oxhealthbrc.bsky.social @cpftresearch.bsky.social
Don’t miss #ECNP New Frontiers Meeting 2026! 📅 15–16 March | Nice & virtual 🧠 From plasticity to recovery: how we can change the brain The deadline to apply for in-person participation is 11 November 2025. Register now 👉 www.ecnp.eu/meetings/new-frontiers-meeting/ #Neuroscience #Neuroplasticity
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Plasticity is defined as the individual’s capacity to modify brain functioning and behaviour. It plays a fundamental role in psychiatry and applied neuroscience, as it is increasingly recognized as pi...
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🌍 ECNP New Frontiers Meeting 2026: application & registration are open 👉 www.ecnp.eu/meetings/new... 📅 15–16 March 2026 | Nice, France, & virtually 🧠 Theme: From plasticity to recovery: how we can change the brain #Neuroscience #Neuroplasticity #Nice #ECNP #psychiatry #MentalHealth #treatments