Better understand antibiotic resistance at the molecular level by studying efflux pumps🧫with Professor Mark Webber @webberma.bsky.social 🗓️ Apply by 30 November 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/nN9C6t9
Josh Horton
@jcihorton.bsky.social
NRPDTP-BBSRC funded PhD student at the Quadram Institute, Webber group Biofilm formation in Salmonella 🦠 he/him 🏳️🌈
Calling all aspiring PhD students 🎓 Applications onto the BBSRC-funded Norwich Research Park Doctoral Training Programme @nrpdtp.bsky.social are now open! We have a range of projects here at the Quadram Institute: 🧵 🗓️ Apply by 30 November 2026 ➡️ buff.ly/Ulv0kVg
What do we know about how Salmonella forms a biofilm to evade human-made interventions such as antibiotics and sanitisers, and how do we eliminate it? 🦠 @jcihorton.bsky.social explores this on the Ri Science Podcast: shows.acast.com/ri-science-p...
It was great to be invited by Lia from @rigb.org to talk on their podcast about my PhD project and my love for science communication! 😁 I spoke about all things biofilm, of course!! And was also asked my favourite bacteria, which was a tough question to answer... open.spotify.com/episode/5sTo...
From the PhD Lab: How do biofilms help keep bacteria alive? - with Josh Horton
Ri Science Podcast · Episode
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Such a great turnout at the #NorwichPride #pride2026 from the #LGBTQ+ working groups & allies across the #NorwichResearch Park 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @thesainsburylab.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @earlhaminst.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social @quadraminstitute.bsky.social
Fantastic to see PhD student @jcihorton.bsky.social and Group Leader Prof Jon Todd at today’s Microbial Genomics Symposium ⤵️
Novogene Europe@novogene-europe.bsky.social · 3mo ago🧬 #MicrobialGenomics ECR Symposium is officially underway! This morning's fantastic talks: 🧬 Selvi Ergin 🦠 Joshua Horton 🍄 Julia Boogh 🎤 Prof Jonathan Todd @quadraminstitute.bsky.social @johninnescentre.bsky.social @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social @thesainsburylab.bsky.social @getgenome.bsky.social
A few weeks ago, I was given the opportunity to talk at the annual @nrpdtp.bsky.social Student Summer Conference. It was a brilliant chance to share my research to the other PhD students on my DTP and I was honoured to be awarded the Best Student Talk award for Y3&Y4 students :)
This #PrideMonth, we revisit this blog by Leah Milner-Campbell on ‘Being proud of our authentic selves’ 🙌🌈 Read Leah’s thoughts on Pride Month, a time to celebrate resilience and living openly as our true selves, particularly in research environments where self-expression drives innovation
Being proud of our authentic selves | John Innes Centre
June marks Pride Month, and Leah Milner-Campbell, Neurodiversity project officer, explores this as a time to celebrate authenticity, resilience, and the courage to live openly as our true selves.
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I'll be there during the 2 poster sessions today! If you can't find me, feel free to drop me a DM on here :) #microbio26
Josh Horton@jcihorton.bsky.social · 6mo agoAnd the poster is up at #microbio26! Come and find me at A037 to talk all things biofilm :) @microbiologysociety.org
And the poster is up at #microbio26! Come and find me at A037 to talk all things biofilm :) @microbiologysociety.org
A lone astronaut in a race to save the Sun from a mysterious microorganism. ☀️ The premise of Project Hail Mary is gripping, but the science is just as fascinating. We looked at what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what’s still unknown. 🧪
Project Hail Mary: the science behind the fiction
As the highly anticipated sci-fi film hits the theatres, we dive into the microbiology at the heart of its story.
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I went to see Project Hail Mary yesterday and it was fantastic!! Highly highly recommend - and if you were interested in the science behind the story, check out my article below
Josh Horton@jcihorton.bsky.social · 7mo agoProject Hail Mary is released in the UK next week - I recently read the book it's based on and was fascinated by the world of microbiology Andy Weir built in the book, so I wrote about it! medium.com/@jcihorton/6...
Project Hail Mary is released in the UK next week - I recently read the book it's based on and was fascinated by the world of microbiology Andy Weir built in the book, so I wrote about it! medium.com/@jcihorton/6...
Project Hail Mary: the science behind the fiction
Dive into the world of microbiology behind the fiction of the hotly-anticipated Project Hail Mary with PhD student Josh Horton
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Great to be at the CMI Annual Conference and presenting a poster about my PhD project! If you're here, be sure to come find me at poster 33 #CMINorwich26 @norwichmicro.bsky.social
Last Saturday, I was invited to do a talk at Norwich Science Festival's #OutThinkers: an event all about LGBTQ+ people in STEM. Thanks to @samfrowe.bsky.social for the invite and @prideinstem.bsky.social for sponsoring! (and sorry @drcarpineti.bsky.social for saying I didn't like physics 🤣)
@jcihorton.bsky.social one of our students based at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social completed his mandatory PIPS with @rigb.org, gaining valuable experience in science communication. Read about his engaging experience ⬇️ biodtp.norwichresearchpark.ac.uk/student-stor...
Joshua completes science communication PIPS with the Royal Institution | Doctoral Training Partnership
Joshua Horton, a Quadram Institute student reflects on his internship at science communication charity, the Royal Institution, and exploring different career options outside of academic research.
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"My internship with the @rigb.org digital team was an eye-opening experience that has reinforced my love for science communication and has given me many valuable skills for the digital world." 💬 PhD student @jcihorton.bsky.social
Science beyond the lab: a Science Communication Internship at the Royal Institution - Quadram Institute
“As I entered the third year of my PhD, I was feeling comfortable in the academic and laboratory research environments and had made good progress with my project; investigating previously…
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Last week, the QSF organised the annual Student Science Showcase! This was a great opportunity for students at @quadraminstitute.bsky.social to present their work We were glad to welcome back Dr. Bushra Schuitemaker to QIB as Keynote Speaker: talking about her PhD, research, and life in industry
🆕 Blog! PhD student Joshua Horton reflects on his internship at science communication charity @rigb.org and exploring different career options outside of academic research ⤵️ buff.ly/38lDgRH
Science beyond the lab: a Science Communication Internship at the Royal Institution - Quadram Institute
“As I entered the third year of my PhD, I was feeling comfortable in the academic and laboratory research environments and had made good progress with my project; investigating previously…
quadram.ac.uk
Did microbiology choose Norwich, or did Norwich choose microbiology? 🧫 We talked to PhD students who share 4 reasons to study microbiology in Norwich, including: 🦠 A large microbiology hub 👣 Follow the footsteps of famous microbiologists @norwichmicro.bsky.social
4 reasons to study microbiology in Norwich
Discover the wide range of opportunities at Norwich Research Park and the benefits of living as a student in Norwich.
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I'm doing a talk for the Norwich Science Festival in an event called OutThinkers! Sat 21st Feb 7pm-9:30 It's about LGBTQ+ people in STEM, talking about their science and being LGBTQ+. Tickets are completely free - see you there! norwichsciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/out...
Out Thinkers | Norwich Science Festival
Join Out Thinkers for a series of inspiring talks and a chance to network with LGBTQ+ scientists.
norwichsciencefestival.co.uk
Aliens, autopsies and a whole lot of hot air 🎈 We visited our friends at the National Space Centre to learn how this fake alien tells a very real story about secrecy, science and sensational headlines. Alien head on loan from the Charles Fort Institute
Since October, I've been busy at work creating digital content as part of my Digital Media internship with @rigb.org. I've written a few blogs, created reel videos from start to finish, and even made my own podcast episode! All whilst promoting the Christmas Lectures. Examples in this thread
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!)
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 ✅) www.microbiologyresearch.org/content/jour...
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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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!! 🖌️🎨
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 · last yr.Norwich Pride 2025 Norwich Research Park
I’m petrified about today’s science news. Genetically modifying crabs to have cheetah genes? This could go sideways fast.