Public Health researcher, University of Salford. Interests include sexual health research, alcohol research, physical activity and greenspace/health

Joined October 2016
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Wow it’s nearly Easter 🐣, 3 weeks left of early bird tickets Ticket E-Shop - FASD Conference 2025: FASD in The UK: Shaping Future shop.salford.ac.uk/conferenc… With 24 breakout sessions this years #fasd conference @SalfordUni @UOSConference is really exciting
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Inspiring day learning about the power of connection to nature for an improving mental and physical health. And where better than this stunning venue- thanks to @RHSBridgewater
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It wasn’t just a picnic in the lovely gardens- also great talks like this one from Bryony our fantastic PhD student
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These two are brilliant speakers on their personal journey of life with #FASD. Be sure not to miss! ⬇️
shop.salford.ac.uk/conferenc… Speaking Tuesday June 10th Rossi and Jan are bringing attention to the children who slip through the cracks, the “Lost Children” of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The numbers are staggering, and yet so many remain undiagnosed and misunderstood
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With so much happening, how can you avoid not being part of this amazing UK #FASD event. Tuesday 10th June @FasdSalford shop.salford.ac.uk/conferenc…
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Penny Cook retweeted
Tuesday June 10th 2025 FASD Conference 2025: FASD in The UK: Shaping Future Research and Practice @FasdSalford Early bird: £135 extended until April 30th to support new financial year shop.salford.ac.uk/conferenc…
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Calling all health and social care practitioners, educators, voluntary/charity sector workers and researchers seeking to deepen their understanding of #FASD. Join us for the @FasdSalford conference 2025: shop.salford.ac.uk/conferenc…
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Gilbert resenting his results on vulnerabilities of young people with #FASD at 9th international FASD Conference #FASD2025 #Seattle @FasdSalford
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quote from a member of the audience:“What you are doing is critically important” 👏👏
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Penny Cook retweeted
A donation of £50,000 is to fund vital research aimed at helping children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) to learn in mainstream schools Read more 👉 salford.ac.uk/news/ps50000-d…
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Penny Cook retweeted
📅Save the date 📅 @SalfordUni are hosting 'FASD in the UK: Shaping Future Research and Practice' on 10th June '25. Registration for the event will be open soon. For more information, email fasdconference@salford.ac.uk Abstracts should be submitted here: forms.office.com/e/bDHYKm20h…

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It was an honour to be included in this blog series by @HealthInnovMcr to talk about our fantastic work at the University of Salford, including @p_ormandy & @cristinavas GMKIN work & our #FASD @FasdSalford research @UoS_HealthSoc @RoisinSchofield @MargaretRoweUoS @mccarthyjets
BLOG: In a brand new blog series, we will be speaking to academic leaders across Greater Manchester to highlight the importance of academic leadership in research and innovation. Here, we spoke with @ProfPennyCook of @SalfordUni. Read about her take on current areas of focus and explore examples of collaboration and impact, as well as her ground-breaking work on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). 🔗 Read the blog here: bit.ly/3DLlFbJ #weareHInM #Academia #FASD #UnviersityOfSalford #HealthcareResearch
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Penny Cook retweeted
Everyone is welcome to the FASD research conference @SalfordUni this June. 📢📢📢. Please see details on flyer attached 👇@salfordfasd @UoS_HealthSoc @ProfPennyCook @rajamukherjee10 @ClareAllely @alandavidprice1 @mccarthyjets
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Penny Cook retweeted
🚨 We are very excited to announce our latest project: The International Fetal #Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Justice Systems Study (IFASDJS)🚨 Led by @GilbertDavidJr This will investigate a vitally important yet under researched area - Pls Share widely! #research 1/3
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Honoured to be asked to present, and very pleased to see so many colleagues from S Yorks attending this important event
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Penny Cook retweeted
Your opinions matter! 💬 SPECIFIC Study - now open for children aged 4-16 who have received a diagnosis of FASD/probable FASD within the past 5 years. Each family that attends training sessions and completes the questionnaires will receive £20. #SalfordFASDTeam #NationalFASD
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Penny Cook retweeted
#THEAwards Team University of Salford
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#THEAwards happy to be here supporting PGR Supervisor of the year @BrettleAli and @SalfordUniNews @SalfordUni and @JustineT27 and outstanding estates team
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Excited for the #THEawards, our very own @BrettleAli nominated for supervisor of the year @UoS_HealthSoc @SalfordPGRs @MargaretRoweUoS
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