Vicky Whitelock

Behavioural Science and Health Research Manager at Cancer Research UK. Views are my own.

[Vicky Whitelock @Vicky_Whitelock]

Today’s the day! Looking forward to presenting CAM findings for the Virtual Spotlight session this afternoon.

[Cancer Research UK @CR_UK]

Tomorrow’s Virtual Spotlight will be chaired by our head of strategic evidence, Dr Jodie Moffat, with @Vicky_Whitelock and Dr Clare Bankhead. Find our agenda and sign up below.
@BrianDNicholson #CRUKEDVirtual2022
https://t.co/MNnBmXaEQ5

[Vicky Whitelock @Vicky_Whitelock]

Behavioural Science/Health Researcher - closes 17th Feb
Circa £34k
London/home-based
https://t.co/Vnq2jnzXMW

[Cancer Research UK Health Professionals @CRUKHCPs]

Introducing our first Virtual Spotlight Session, featuring the Cancer Awareness Measure (CAM) survey results presented by @vicky_whitelock

When | Weds 9th Feb
Time | 14:00 - 15:15 GMT

Register for free 👉 https://t.co/DUGkRFiiBb #CRUKEDVirtual2022

[Vicky Whitelock @Vicky_Whitelock]

Behavioural Science/Health Research Manager
Cancer Research UK
London/Home based
£40k
Closes 26th Jan
Pls RT @pubhealthjobsuk
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[Dr Lindsay MacDonald @LA_MacD]

Behavioural Science/Health Researcher
Cancer Research UK
London/ Home-based
circa £34k
Closes 22nd Sept
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[COVID-19 CABStudy @CABSCovid19]

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New @CABSCovid19 results out today on public experiences of potential #Cancer symptoms during #COVID19. Further details here: https://t.co/euceFuApzK
@Katebrain @UKRI_News @CR_UK @DPMRes @PRIMECentre @CTRCardiffUni @CancerPrev_KCL @UniOfSurrey @CancerAtSurrey @PublicHealthW

[Vicky Whitelock @Vicky_Whitelock]

@BritishRedCross Hi, I’m booked onto a first aid training course tomorrow, is it cancelled? I’m not getting a response by email or phone!

[Vicky Whitelock @Vicky_Whitelock]

New permanent behavioural science/health research job in my team at @CR_UK! https://t.co/MLQThIlnWA

[Vicky Whitelock @Vicky_Whitelock]

We’re looking for research interns (paid!) Take a look - https://t.co/d6VKYBjg3H

[Vicky Whitelock @Vicky_Whitelock]

V happy to present some of my work at @CR_UK at #ISBNPA2019 Behaviour change tools being used on our cancer awareness roadshows #ilovemyjob #realworldimpact

[Vicky Whitelock @Vicky_Whitelock]

We’re looking for a Behavioural Science Researcher to work on our Little Helps for Healthier Living partnership with Tesco, DUK and BHF. Please share! https://t.co/uFzIhjI92b

[Vicky Whitelock @Vicky_Whitelock]

Another paper from my post doc on focused attention with @eric_robinson_ is now out. This time we found effects on memory for satiety, but no effect on later snack intake in men. https://t.co/ns9fxcF21l @Jen_Davies104

[The BMJ @bmj_latest]

#XmasBMJ #Research paper finds that the energy content of a large number of main meals in major UK restaurant chains is excessive, and only a minority meet public health recommendations https://t.co/pdRXC76seV @eric_robinson_ @LivUni

[Vicky Whitelock @Vicky_Whitelock]

Our BMJ Xmas paper featured on the BBC! https://t.co/yVpORQZE6K

[Vicky Whitelock @Vicky_Whitelock]

@eric_robinson_ @alikjones @EmmaBoyland Some are trying - https://t.co/jfxAA23P4p
And others CAN get involved - https://t.co/MMowLCd09S

[Jay Joseph Duckworth @JayDuckworth]

New out: Our new report with @CRUKresearch on associations b/w food adverts & unhealthy eating behaviours in 7-11 year olds:

[Clare Llewellyn @ClareHLlewellyn]

New @GeminiResearch out in @JAMAPediatrics: Genetic influence (heritability) on child BMI at 4 yrs = high (86%) in an obesogenic home environment & low (39%) in a lower risk home environment. Could home environment modify genetic susceptibility to obesity? https://t.co/bCOyRiQleO

[Prof Charlotte Hardman @CharlotteHardm3]

Our new paper indicates that the amount of food we plan to eat is influenced by whether the portion size is perceived as 'normal' @eric_robinson_ @LivUniAppetite

[Cancer Research UK @CR_UK]

What’s the biggest preventable cause of cancer after smoking? It’s responsible for 60 cancer cases every day. https://t.co/8ZolWRcCiO

[Vicky Whitelock @Vicky_Whitelock]

Uhm mind blown, “sonic seasoning” is a thing where the music playing can change how you perceive the taste of food. No thanks to the spicy music! Insights from the @IPB_Research Eating at Work conference