A £1.2m BRC award is set to drive healthcare innovation across Cumbria, funding impactful research projects and helping build long‑term research capacity. Transforming healthcare, together. @imperialmed.bsky.social @imperialsci.bsky.social Read more 👇 imperialbrc.nihr.ac.uk/2025/12/15/i...

Imperial BRC-funded research initiative introduces new health programmes in Cumbria – NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre

<p>Through the Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) Research Hub based within the University of Cumbria’s Institute of Health, and in partnership with North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation T...

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Huge shoutout 👏to Annemarie Lodder, winner of the 2025 BRC Public Involvement in Research Competition! 🏆 The project exemplifies excellence in PPIE from start to finish. @imperialperc.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social More details 👇 imperialbrc.nihr.ac.uk/2025/11/28/w...

New article exploring how Long COVID affects people at work, highlighting the need for adaptable work accommodations to support employment and well‐being. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... @longcovidsupport.bsky.social @nikki-s.bsky.social @imperialperc.bsky.social @imperialbrc.bsky.social

Imperial CATO proudly hosted the 10th NW London NMAHPP Research Symposium last week! A huge round of applause 👏to the incredible organisers and all the attendees who brought the event to life. @nihr.bsky.social @imperialmed.bsky.social Full story- shorten.ly/UBw5

Imperial launched applications for UKRI IAA Round 6 to support translational activities that help turn academic research into real-world impact for end-user communities. 🗓️ Deadline: 17:00, 13 Oct 25 Apply to take your research further! Full details- tin.al/hLhho

🚨 Now Open: BRC Public Involvement in Research Competition 2025 🚨 Showcase your outstanding public involvement in health research and win: 🏆 A BRC-branded trophy 💳 A £500 gift card of your choice Apply by 12 October 2025 👉 tin.al/jG1dq @imperialmed.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

Out now from us in @thejhi.bsky.social - operational considerations in running an #NHS #FMT service: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... @imperialmdr.bsky.social @imperialbrc.bsky.social #GastroSky #MicroSky #IDSky

Operational considerations for the running of an NHS faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) service

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Watch this space ... A team of Imperial researchers is developing EDI reporting guideline, START-EDI, to improve EDI practices in healthcare research. Their dual focus: • Raising awareness of EDI • Boosting consistency, completeness and transparency in reporting Full article: tin.al/5Pq6y

NIHR published the 2024/25 annual report, showcasing the impact of NIHR-funded and supported research Find out about some of the ways NIHR research is: - changing lives - improving quality of life - helping to build a health and care system fit for the future Full report - tin.al/M7tBL

The #CRFBRC25 two-day conference offered an ideal platform for collaboration, featuring a dynamic blend of insights, information, guidance and great entertainment. Huge kudos to the organising team, @unibirmingham.bsky.social, for such a well-curated experience! @nihr.bsky.social

🚨 Call for abstract is now open for the NIHR BRC/CRF Research Inclusion Conference in Sheffield. Submission deadline: 12pm 8 Sep Conference date: 6 Oct Full details & link to register: www.eventbrite.com/e/nihr-brccr... @imperialmed.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

NIHR BRC/CRF Research Inclusion Conference

Get ready for a day of networking, learning, and collaboration at the NIHR BRC/CRF Research Inclusion Conference!

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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in partnership with Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Trust is seeking volunteers for a COVID-19 Challenge Study. Volunteers will be exposed to COVID-19 under controlled conditions and receive approx £4,935 for their time. Full details- shorturl.at/Y3W8B

COVCHIM-02: COVID-19 Human Challenge Study

A new human challenge study for COVID-19

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Huge thanks to all our amazing presenters! 👏 Your insights and expertise were instrumental in making the Research Inclusion Training event a resounding success. We’re grateful for your invaluable contributions and commitment to inclusive research practices. @imperialmed.bsky.social

We are looking forward to welcoming you to the NIHR Research Inclusion Training Event for a stimulating and interactive session of engagement and discussion.

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Event 🚨 Title: NIHR Research Inclusion Training Event Date: 25 June Time: 12:00-16:00 Venue: Hybrid To register or know more- imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @imperialmed.bsky.social @imperialnhli.bsky.social @imperialsci.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

Event 🚨 Title: NIHR Research Inclusion Training Event Date: 25 June Time: 12:00-16:00 Venue: Hybrid To register or know more- imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @imperialmed.bsky.social @imperialnhli.bsky.social @imperialsci.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

Thanks Al!

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Huge congrats to Profs @cchiu.bsky.social, Cristina Lo Celso, Guy Rutter, Sejal Saglani, Dame Molly Stevens, & @profhelenward.bsky.social on their election as Fellows of @acmedsci.bsky.social! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/264314/...

Pilot Project Funding Call 🚨 A joint call for pilot projects of up to £40k from BRC S&C Theme, Ovarian Cancer Action Research Centre and Brain Tumour Research Centre is now open. Apply by 13:00, 14 Jul 25. @imperialsci.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social Full details- shorturl.at/46ZlH

Surgery & Cancer – NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre

<p>This theme aims to improve cancer outcomes by diagnosing cancers earlier and improving treatments once a diagnosis is made.</p>

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We are proud to share TIME has named Lord Darzi, Executive Chair of the @fleminginitiative.bsky.social and IGHI Co-Director, among the world's most influential health leaders for his report, which has driven renewed commitment to improve vital health services. ⬇️ #TIME100 time.com/collections/...

TIME100 Health: Ara Darzi

Find out why Ara Darzi is on the TIME100 Health 2025 list.

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EVENT alert 🚨 Academic Women Association (AWA) is inviting people to a short online presentation by Dr Ilaria Belluomo on 16 May at 10:00 am. Open to all women at Imperial, fostering an inclusive academic network for mentorship and career development. Link to register: tinyurl.com/2bhdpsr6

Applications for our 2025 Paper Writing Retreat are open! Trying to find the time, space & energy to work on that #mentalhealth and/or #addiction #research paper? Apply for our fully-funded retreat with dedicated writing time, tasty food & the chance to network!👇 mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/pwr25/

The COLLABORATE Trial is funded by NIHR @imperialbrc.bsky.social Watch the video below for more details: youtu.be/pOjKbs1neHY

COLLABORATE Explainer Video

YouTube video by COLLABORATE Randomised Controlled Trial

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BRC Respiratory Theme Pilot & ECR Springboard Award🏆 is now open to support innovative projects that focus on earlier diagnosis, deeper understanding of acute respiratory conditions or development of new treatments. Deadline: 2 May 25 @imperialmed.bsky.social Full details tinyurl.com/287o2goe

Respiratory – NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre

<p>Lung disease is common and limits the quality and quantity of life. Adopting a life-course approach, we aim to understand, predict and prevent respiratory and allergic diseases, both chronic and ac...

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Registration opens soon for the first joint CRF and BRC Conference, aiming to boost impacts through collaboration and co-creation. Date: 14-15 Jul Venue: International Convention Centre, Birmingham @nihr.bsky.social @imperialmed.bsky.social Full details 👇 www.ukcrfnetwork.co.uk/events/ukcrf...

🎥 Discover how we are collaborating with the Latin American community in London to promote health awareness and public involvement! A huge thank you to LA United UK and The Invention Rooms for making this possible. 🌟 #HealthAwareness #PublicInvolvement #LatinAmericanCommunity #ImperialCollegeLondon

BRC Public Involvement in Research Competition winner 24 receives the trophy 🏆 at the Annual Event. @sarindiary.bsky.social’s exceptional work addresses inequality in maternal mortality among Black women. @profhelenward.bsky.social @imperialmed.bsky.social imperialbrc.nihr.ac.uk/2024/12/10/w...

The BRC Annual Event yesterday, was a day filled with valuable insights and networking opportunities. Presenters shared innovative research, good practices on public involvement and opportunities to collaborate within and outside the BRC. @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

Congratulations 👏 on winning an NIHR Impact Prize! The toolkit provides resources and guidance to help share your achievements and showcase the impact of your research. @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social

The @riotrial.bsky.social shows that immune-based therapy can sustain viral control in multiple HIV participants, allowing them to stop daily antiretroviral medication for over a year, providing an alternative to current treatments. @imperialmed.bsky.social Full article 👇 tinyurl.com/29rsb458

RIO Study: New antibody therapies could offer alternative to current treatments – NIHR Imperial Biomedical Research Centre

<p>Researchers led by Imperial have unveiled primary trial results that show encouraging advances in HIV treatment driven by immune-based therapies.</p>

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BRC Infection and AMR Theme just announced the awardees for the 2024 pilot projects. Congratulations to the winners 🥳 @imperialmed.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social Full project details 👇 imperialbrc.nihr.ac.uk/research/inf...

The innovative REMAP-CAP trial has been nominated for the NIHR Impact Prizes for finding the best treatment options for COVID-19 patients with pneumonia 👏 @imperialmed.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social Full NIHR shortlist 👇 tinyurl.com/29vd8zpk