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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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/...

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

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

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

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

Novel inhalable gene therapy to treat cystic fibrosis is being tested in humans in the UK and Europe. This has the potential to improve the condition irrespective of patients' mutation type. @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @imperialsci.bsky.social Full story 👇 tin.al/IOPn

Graphic stories of the impact of Long COVID on people's lives, produced from words of many people and illustrated by Monique Jackson as part of the REACT study. www.imperial.ac.uk/medicine/res...

Study reveals how a simple blood test can predict the severity of COVID-19 infection, paving the way for personalised approaches to vaccination and better protection for those most at risk. @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social Full story 👇 imperialbrc.nihr.ac.uk/2025/01/24/r...

An excellent fixed term secondment opportunity with @imperialperc.bsky.social is now open. Apply by 5 pm 10 March 2025 @imperialsci.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social Full details here imperialbrc.nihr.ac.uk/2025/01/20/a...

What’s best for babies if there isn’t enough own Mum’s milk? Some think preterm formula increases NEC risk but there’re worrying signals that donor milk adversely affects neurodevelopment. That’s why a RCT is needed. Read about COLLABORATE here www.imperial.ac.uk/neonatal-dat...

High blood pressure and related complications can be predicted by AI-enhanced ECGs. Clinical trials with NHS patients are underway to evaluate the benefits of implementing the model. @nihr.bsky.social @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @imperialsci.bsky.social Full story 👇 tinyurl.com/27pay2wv

A PhD project working on addressing ethnic inequities in maternity care won the BRC Public Involvement in Research Competition 2024 award. This work aligns with the NHS Core20plus5 national health inequalities agenda. @sarindiary.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social Full story 👇 tinyurl.com/23xdzdbz

New AI model by NIHR-supported researchers can pinpoint stroke timing twice as accurately as the current method, leading to better patient outcomes. @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @imperialsci.bsky.social Read full story here tinyurl.com/255zsdjk

This year’s ‘Science in Medicine School Teams Prize’ competition saw 235 submissions from budding scientists from 138 schools nationwide. Dr Al-Lamee said, "It's great to meet students countrywide who will one day become the scientists of the future.” Full story 👇 tinyurl.com/2d4un4p9

Excellent work in setting a precedent! 👏 We need more researchers collaborating with community partners to investigate health inequalities in the UK. @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @sarindiary.bsky.social