@rutendo-rm.bsky.social
Epidemiologist and Research Associate at Imperial College London working on sickle cell research. Previously at LSHTM
New MSc Health Data in Practice @qmul-wiph.bsky.social
Prepare for leadership or strategic positions in the NHS or wider public and private sector organisations.
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Last month I saw Miss Myrtle's Garden at Bush Theatre. A beautiful and heartwarming story exploring dementia in the black community with the brilliant @drtasia.bsky.social as the dementia consultant and phenomenal performances from the cast. The play is on until July 12th - I highly recommend it.
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People with #sicklecelldisease benefit from less funding, staffing and GP support than patients with other comparable conditions, according to a report produced by researchers at Imperial College London to mark #WorldSickleCellDay
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Yesterday we launched our report with the @nhs-rho.bsky.social and @sicklecelluk.bsky.social highlighting disparities in funding and support for sickle cell yesterday in the House of Lords on #WorldSickleCellDay. Read our report and key recommendations here nhsrho.org/research/sic...
20.06.2025 09:50 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Our work examining disparities in investment care for sickle cell compared with cystic fibrosis and haemophilia is highlighted here.
19.06.2025 12:11 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Poster for World Blood Donor Day 2025, featuring a large red blood drop in the center with the message: “14 June 2025, World Blood Donor Day. GIVE BLOOD, GIVE HOPE. TOGETHER WE SAVE LIVES.” Surrounding the blood drop are diverse illustrated characters of all ages and backgrounds, including pregnant women, children, healthcare workers, elderly individuals, and people with disabilities, some donating or receiving blood.
Today is #WorldBloodDonorDay 🩸
Blood donation is not only a selfless act but also a powerful show of solidarity.
When we #GiveBlood, we help ensure a safe, steady blood supply for everyone in need.
If you’re eligible, consider becoming a regular, voluntary donor. 🔗 bit.ly/GiveBlood2025
Today I will be delivering a talk at the World Health Assembly #WHA78 side event on genomics and sickle cell
Register to attend online: bit.ly/4j8cEIH
@transmission-zero.bsky.social @susiekitchens.bsky.social
Join us online this Thursday at the World Health Assembly side event: "Genomics in Health: Advancing Science, Equity, and Investment through Global Health Governance" 🌍🧬
Hear from Transmission Zero members on the first panel: Gene Drive for Malaria 🦟
Find out more, & register here: bit.ly/4j8cEIH
Our Accelerator Awards are open for applications.
We’re supporting researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK to undertake activities that put them in a stronger position to reach their next career stage within academia.
Learn more and apply by 15 July 2025 ⤵️
As part of a two-year partnership, #NICE and the #NHS Race and Health Observatory plan to combine expertise and examine clinical guidance across maternal and neonatal health, mental health, genomics, sickle cell and hypertension to tackle #healthinequalities
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Last month I attended the incredible Donald Rodney exhibition @whitechapelgallery.bsky.social and panel discussion. His powerful work, shaped by his lived experience of sickle cell, explored important themes of chronic illness and Britain's colonial past
08.05.2025 06:11 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Experiences of people with sickle cell are key to our comparative research programme with Imperial College London.
We encourage you to participate in this short survey, or to share the survey with others who may be eligible: imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
