Emma Waters
@emmabeansworth
LGBTQ+ genome scientist, microbiologist... give me a cool genome structure & I am happy! Proud member of @langridgelab.bsky.social & creator of #WhatIsAScientist exhibition
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
Seeing the news from #BerlinPride is heartbreaking, specially on the same day as #NorwichPride #Pride should be a place of community, visibility & celebration, not fear. Any attack on #LGBTQ+ folk is an attack on the right to live openly & safely Thinking of everyone affected. Stand against hate🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
A brilliant reminder that social media can be a powerful tool to connect, inspire & celebrate who we are - while sharing some pretty cool science along the way! 🏳️🌈🔬 @quadraminstitute.bsky.social will soon share the talk with everyone on YouTube #PrideMonth #SciComm #LGBTQSTEM #NorwichResearchPark
Such a joy to host @gabastorga.bsky.social on behalf of the Norwich Research Park #LGBTQ+ Working Group Part of #Pride is celebrating our inclusive community & Gab shared insights into using social media as a force for good: building communities, increasing visibility & communicating cool science 😎
While our @nisbetalice.bsky.social looked extremely chuffed with all of her achievements in life; I think I myself found my latest hobby... 🤔 🪓
Not all superheroes wear capes… but some answer random Friday night messages about poorly hedgehogs🦔 So grateful to @aistronach.bsky.social for his help with Martinee who was wondering on a busy road in the evening sun Lucky to be surrounded by kind & brilliant people @quadraminstitute.bsky.social
No other letter in the LGBTQ+ acronym has so many other names. I got chatGPT to help explain why it's still so difficult to say “lesbian”? I love my wife & lesbian relationship but I get it - combating double misogyny & homophobia. Which is why #LVW26 & visible lesbian role models are so important💗
I need to get back on the case with raising awareness of important topics & #smashingstereotypes... then I saw its #nationalcatladyday today 😻 amazing!! There's not a better day to start by honoring the bond between women & their 🐈🐈⬛️companions, while challenging outdated "crazy cat lady" stereotype
As @microbiologysociety.org #microbio26 wraps up, I can't believe this was my 3rd time presenting at this conference. Thanks to the society letting me present my latest work & for wonderful questions. This paper on impact genome rearrangement has on virulence & #AMR will be coming later this year 👀
Day 3 of @microbiologysociety.org #microbio26 had so many highlights but my favourite was the Outreach & Engagement Prize lecture by @lindsaybroadbent.bsky.social A moving & motivating talk showcasing the importance of being able to communicate science to everyone. Read more here microb.io/4bV2Nps
Thank goodness Gemma won... she was itching to play the buzzer game with @microbesng.bsky.social I think I have the 1st meeting in Gemmas office when we get back... I look forward to seeing whatever hidden message she sets up for me... 😅
So pleased that I was given the opportunity to present my work again to the #genetics & #genomics forum @microbiologysociety.org #microbio26. If you missed your chance to ask me questions on genomic rearrangements & the impact these have on #AMR please feel free to find me or ping me a message 😊
What a wonderful start to @microbiologysociety.org #microbio26 with an interactive session on celebrating & promoting actions advancing #EDI followed by @prideinmicro.bsky.social lecture on From visibility to belonging. Its been wonderful to see this network grow. Read more here: microb.io/4mnraQc
Irish sightseeing ✅️ Now we are excited for @microbiologysociety.org #microbio26 to begin! Today we have the adoptees @carolinejarvis.bsky.social (34&35), @jcihorton.bsky.social (37) & our @eh-hayles.bsky.social (39) presenting their #genetics & #genomics forum presents. Cool science here we come 😎
Who is looking forward to the @microbiologysociety.org #microbio26 next week?? I'm very grateful to be presenting my 3rd talk at this conference. Looking forward to showing you our latest work on genomic rearrangements in the #genetics & #genomics forum Tues. But 1st I had better finish it #PImoves
Thank you for your message. I am currently on annual leave. If your message requires a reply, I will respond when I can... maybe...
I have been a bit quiet on here recently & it will all make sense why soon... #excitingnews But I am back... in time for an Easter break 🐣😂 I have to thank the prince of socials @gabastorga.bsky.social for reminding me how important it is to keep a social media presence. Awesome stuff in coming 😎
Delighted to celebrate with @stevenrudder.bsky.social, who has passed his viva today!! Cannot believe your time with the @langridgelab.bsky.social is already over but this is a long time coming & you deserve this so much! Go forth & do your 💩 but please stay in touch #PhDone #academicsky #PhD
Well that's a wrap @biochemsoc.bsky.social #BioPhyChrom2025 thank you to the organisers & everyone here for contributing to a wonderful week. Looking forward to hopefully seeing you all again in Paris 🇫🇷 @danielabarilla.bsky.social @damelab.bsky.social @graingerlab.bsky.social @vslioy.bsky.social
The @yorkmuseumstrust.bsky.social's Hospitium was such a lovely location for the @biochemsoc.bsky.social #BioPhyChrom2025 conference dinner. Gorgeous gardens, fabulous food & captivating conversations Thank you to the organisers for creating a great program & friendly interdisciplinary environment
It's #postdocappreciationweek! this year for the 1st time I have a special shout out to the @langridgelab.bsky.social's other VIP (Very Important Postdoc). Claire Hill you are immense addition with your CHill nature. Thank you for taking a good share of the load in looking after the group🐧 #NPAW2025
What a great 2nd day @biochemsoc.bsky.social #BioPhyChrom2025. Who else is excited for another day of discussing #Prokaryotic #Chromosomes? Love #outreach? I recommend visiting the National #STEM learning centre's resource library! A wealth of ideas for inspiring the next generation of scientists
There is a whole longboi biology art trail! Your poster was great! 👏 Looking at how much more you would have done when our paths cross at the next conference!
Do you have a favourite part of day 1 @biochemsoc.bsky.social #BioPhyChrom2025. A particular talk? The poster session? Flashbacks of being a fresher? For myself, it was a friendly environment that facilitated open & lively discussions between experts from different disciplines👨🔬🧬👩🔬🦠 Let day 2 begin!
What a great 1st session @biochemsoc.bsky.social #BioPhyChrom2025. A great mix of talks & discussion points from all speakers I am looking forward to sharing my work showing that genome structure variation can influence #virulence & #AMR. Come see me at poster 009
Who's ready for an exciting week ahead in York @biochemsoc.bsky.social's Biology & physics of Prokaroytic Chromosomes?! #BioPhyChrom2025
A complete pleasure to have hosted @vslioy.bsky.social today @quadraminstitute.bsky.social! A great talk & discussions enjoyed by all explaining how chromatin remodelling & #Salmonella Pathogenicity Islands regulation go hand in hand. Next stop @biochemsoc.bsky.social's #BioPhyChrom2025 🌳🚆🫣🤞
Ready for a week of thinking about DNA's 3rd dimension @biochemsoc.bsky.social's #BioPhyChrom2025. But 1st I'm excited to be hosting @i2bcparissaclay.bsky.social's @vslioy.bsky.social. I am sure her talk on Salmonella chromatin will bring exciting chats & opportunies to @quadraminstitute.bsky.social
Attended the @nnuh.bsky.social #Pride event yesterday, representing the #LGBTQ+ working group of Norwich Research Park's research institutes🌈 It is great to be forming stronger connections with LGBTQ+ groups of the hospital & @uniofeastanglia.bsky.social, specially as we approach #norwichpride🏳️🌈