📢New paper led by @amsuffel.bsky.social in Nature Comms! We implemented a mathematical model to evaluate how vaccination timing and vaccine coverage impact measles dynamics, following the JCVI's recommendation to bring forward the second dose of MMR vaccine to 18 months of age by 2026 in England🧶

Impact of vaccination timing and coverage on measles near elimination dynamics: a mathematical modelling analysis - Nature Communications

In response to declining vaccination coverage in England the recommended age for the second vaccine dose has been changed from 40 months to 18 months. Here, the authors perform a mathematical modelling study to assess the impacts of this change on measles transmission dynamics.

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🔔 Our new article published in @thelancethaem.bsky.social showed that #sicklecell had the lowest research funding per person compared to cystic fibrosis and haemophilia and despite sickle cell being more prevalent it had the lowest proportion of clinical trials and drug approvals bit.ly/4gusj5H

Indicators of inequity in research and funding for sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis and haemophilia: a descriptive comparative study

Sickle cell disease, one of the most common genetic conditions in the UK, is often considered a neglected disorder, but rigorous quantitative evidence…

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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. Find out more at: www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate... Register to join our webinar on 24th July, 1-2pm at qmul.tfaforms.net/166

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.

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 buff.ly/SYsDlkG

People with sickle cell disease face racism and 'sub-standard care', finds report

People with sickle cell disease benefit from less funding, staffing and GP support than patients with other comparable conditions, according to a report commissioned by the NHS Race and Health…

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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...

Our work examining disparities in investment care for sickle cell compared with cystic fibrosis and haemophilia is highlighted here.

The Guardian@theguardian.com · last yr.

UK sickle cell patients ‘get worse care than sufferers of similar disorders’

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 ⤵️

Accelerator Awards | Grant funding | Wellcome

Eligibility and applications details for the Wellcome Accelerator Awards, which will support Black, Bangladeshi, and Pakistani researchers in the UK to make successful career transitions.

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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 buff.ly/eKtEXn1

NICE to work with NHS Race and Health Observatory to de-bias clinical guidance

The NHS Race and Health Observatory and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have agreed five priority areas for de-biasing clinical guidance. As part of an agreement between…

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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

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_...