A facility for food and health research and endoscopy.
The Quadram Institute: Scientific and clinical excellence to deliver better patient care and innovation in food and health.
28/11/2025
We’re looking for people to take part in our ViTaL-D Study investigating the potential of tomatoes biofortified through gene-editing to address vitamin D deficiency 🍅
Wonder how gene-editing compares to other forms of plant breeding? 🌿
Check out these fantastic fashion inspired illustrations created by Norwich University of the Arts student Irlanda Novellon Marin that explain a bit more about the process.
🆕 Blog! Thinking of doing a PhD in microbiology in the UK? We've got eight reasons why you should join the Microbes, Microbiomes and Bioinformatics PhD programme.
Applications onto the programme for entry in 2026 are now open.
You'll get to:
🦠 Experience microbiology research in the field
🗺️ Live in one of the UK’s best cities
🖋️ Learn from front-line NHS and government agency partners
Thinking of doing a PhD in microbiology in the UK? Our PhD programme combines impactful research, a beautiful university city setting and vibrant community.
27/11/2025
How does your Christmas Dinner shape your gut, brain and immunity? 🎄🍽️
Join us for Feast for Thought – a festive deep dive for all with short talks and questions on food & health!
"It’s great to be doing this research as part of the Engineering Biology Mission Hub ELEMENTAL which applies engineering biology to address pressing environmental challenges around metal waste, scarcity, and sustainable recovery." ♻️
💬 Dr Heather Felgate
Research into how the biofilms of Shewanella oneidensis and Geobacter sulfurreducens bacteria could help clean up metals from wastewater
26/11/2025
⏰ Closing soon! We're looking for a Research Scientist to explore the impact of novel carbohydrate containing foods on the gut microbiome and on health.
⏰ Closing soon! We're looking for a Research Scientist to undertake research projects which advance our understanding of the microbiome-gut-brain axis and its role in ageing 🧠
⏰ Closing soon! We’re looking for a Research Scientist to establish gut-brain/gut-CNS microfluidic chip systems to enable the study of the role of microbial products in regulating gut-immune-CNS communication 🔬
The Norwich Research Park’s Doctoral Training Partnership .bsky.social offers talented biosciences graduates an opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary research environment and join a vibrant student community.
“We are hugely excited to be part of this award, which will deliver fundamental new knowledge about a super important aspect of bacterial biology.”
💬 Professor Mark Webber
24/11/2025
🆕 We’re looking for a Summer Intern to generate microscopy videos of bacteria bursting in response to administering antibiotics as part of a public education video on the uses of antibiotics and risks of misuse 🔬
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The Quadram Institute is a pioneering new facility for food and health research and endoscopy. We are at the forefront of a new era of food science, gut biology and health. Developong innovation in food and clinical solutions to worldwide challenges in disease and human health, whilst delivering clinical excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal conditions.
In December 2018, the Norfolk and N0rwich University Hospital opened its new state-of-the-art endoscopy centre in the Quadram Institute and welcomed its first patients. The multi-million pound facility on Norwich Research Park will be home to a range of endoscopy and bowel cancer screening services. The NNUH Gastroenterology department at Quadram Institute will be able to conduct at least 40,000 procedures a year in the facility, making it one of the largest endoscopy centres in Europe, as part of its expansion of services.
The Clinical Research Facility at the Quadram Institute opened in September 2018.
The CRF at the Quadram Institute is an exciting partnership run by the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and brings together researchers and scientists from the hospital, Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), University of East Anglia (UEA) and across the Norwich Research Park.
The development is a major boost for the Trust’s ambition to enhance research at the hospital. The CRF will be the hospital’s primary facility for clinical trials that do not need to be located within the main hospital building. The CRF will be home to a host of research studies into a range of health conditions, involving patients and volunteers. Because of its close association with the NNUH Endoscopy Centre and links with QIB and UEA, the CRF is perfectly placed for research into food and nutrition. The results of these trials will lead to new strategies and treatments for improving health and preventing related disease.
