Princess Anne takes on new patronage

Princess Anne  has become the patron of a science institution following her visit, 

The announcement was made by the Quadram Institute at the Norwich Research Park after the Princess Royal met students, patients and NHS staff a few months ago.

According to BBC, the institute, which opened in 2018-19, 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".

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

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

It said 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.