Institute delighted as Princess Anne becomes patron

The Princess Royal has become the patron of a science institution following her visit meeting students, patients and NHS staff.

The Quadram Institute at the Norwich Research Park made the announcement on Thursday.

Opened in 2018-19, the institute combines a regional endoscopy centre and training academy, with a clinical research facility and state of the art bioscience laboratories to research gut health, microbiology and food.

Prof Daniel Figeys, Quadram Institute director and chief executive officer, said the new patron had been an "inspiring and active champion for science over many years".

"We are deeply honoured that the Princess Royal will support our institute with her patronage," he said.

In December, Princess Anne toured the research institution where she spoke with more than 60 members of staff and students who were working to address challenges in human health, food and disease.

The institute is a partnership between Quadram Institute Bioscience, the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the University of East Anglia and the UKRI Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council.

Lady Dannatt MBE, the lord lieutenant of Norfolk, said the patronage confirmed Norwich and Norfolk's "growing reputation for scientific innovation and excellence on the world stage".

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