Our Dean, Professor Deborah Ashby, is one of >40 prominent figures across the UK health sector to commit to urgent action to reverse the ‘alarming decline’ in clinical academic posts following a landmark summit convened by the @acmedsci.bsky.social acmedsci.ac.uk/more/news/uk...

Why are there so few Black professors in UK #academia? For #BlackHistoryMonth, Dr Sarah Essilfie-Quaye joins @imperialsph.bsky.social's Diversity Group to unpack structural barriers, and share how institutions can do better. Don’t miss it 👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19975...

The LMS has achieved Gold LEAF accreditation for sustainability! 🏅 From smart lab booking systems to energy-saving tech and zero-waste practices, we’re working hard to cut our environmental footprint while supporting world-class research! 🌍 #Sustainability #LEAF #GoldAward

#Hormones shape everything from metabolism to mood, but misinformation often stands in the way of understanding. 🤔 Discover why hormones matter to everyone at Prof Niamh Martin’s inaugural lecture on 15 October. Register 👉 www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19687... @imperialmdr.bsky.social

Falls in later life can be devastating—but mindset matters. Dr @tobyellmers.bsky.social from @imperialbrains.bsky.social explores how older adults’ beliefs about ageing significantly influence recovery after a fall. #InternationalOlderPersonsDay blogs.imperial.ac.uk/imperial-med...

Join us tomorrow for Professor @dashanicholls.bsky.social Inaugural Lecture as she explores the multifaceted nature of eating disorder risk. 📆 Wednesday 1 Oct 📍City and Guilds Building, South Kensington Register here 👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19678...

🌍❤️ Today is #WorldHeartDay, an initiative to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. At Imperial, researchers are working across disciplines to better understand, prevent, and treat heart disease. www.imperial.ac.uk/Stories/impe... 🧵Here's how:

For the first time, @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, @ucl.ac.uk & @uniofnottingham.bsky.social scientists have captured in detail how life-saving #antibiotics break through bacterial armour. The findings could help tackle deadly drug-resistant infections. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/269074/...

Could ketamine revolutionise #depression treatment? Prof David Nutt from @imperialbrains.bsky.social says NHS trusts may soon use the drug to help patients where other treatments fail.👇 metro.co.uk/2025/09/19/k...

Data-driven medicine & #DigitalHealth are transforming #healthcare – but how do we turn innovation into impact? Join our online mini-symposium to explore routes to commercialisation & success. Register 👉 www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19627... @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social

✨ A small act of care can make a big difference ✨ This #SickleCellAwarenessMonth, join us on 29 Sept to create heartfelt well wishes for people living with Sickle Cell We'll also hear from Imperial experts and Sickle Cell Warrior, Louisa 👑 Sign up now! www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19813...

To eat or not to eat? Join us for Professor @dashanicholls.bsky.social's inaugural lecture as she explores the multifaceted nature of eating disorder risk. 📆 Wednesday 1 Oct 🕠 17:30 - 18:30 📍City and Guilds Building, South Kensington Register here: www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19678...

Researchers have co-designed a new app to help support young people while they wait for mental health treatment. They are currently evaluating the low-fidelity prototype to guide further development. Would you like to inform the app? Find out more👇 imperial.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

How can healthcare help stop violence? 🏥 This #BlackHistoryMonth, Professor Martin Griffiths CBE shares his journey from the trauma ward to shaping national violence reduction strategies. Register 👉 www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19900... #BHM2025

New research helps separate thinking speed from movement delays in digital #stroke tests, making results fairer + more accurate. 🧠 The approach means that patients are judged on how they think, not how fast they tap. @imperialbrains.bsky.social www.imperial.ac.uk/news/268594/...

On #WorldPatientSafetyDay, we’re reminded that every child has the right to safe, quality care – from the very beginning. Dr Cheryl Battersby explains how the neoWONDER project is using data to improve lifelong outcomes for very premature babies. Find out more 👉 neowonder.co.uk/about-neowon...

A report from @imperialsph.bsky.social reveals stark inequalities in care for people with sickle cell. 🔴 Less funding 🔴 Fewer treatment options 🔴 Sub-standard care It's time for change. #SickleCellAwarenessMonth www.imperial.ac.uk/news/265319/...

#OvarianCancer is often called a “silent killer” due to late detection + poor survival rates. ⚠️ @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social researchers are part of DISARM, a major new EU project advancing tools for earlier diagnosis + better outcomes for women. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/268373/...

It’s #KnowYourNumbersWeek! 🩺📊 We catch up with Dr Amit Kaura one year on as he shares updates on tackling high blood pressure and a new NHS care pathway.❤️ blogs.imperial.ac.uk/nhli/2025/09...

Report published in @thelancet.com shows chronic disease deaths fell in most countries between 2010-2019, but progress is slowing. Led by @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, study found cancer, heart disease & stroke deaths declined, but dementia & some cancers rose. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/268357/...

An AI-powered stethoscope could be a game-changer for early diagnosis of heart conditions 🩺 Our researchers found it can detect heart failure, valve disease & abnormal rhythms in seconds, helping patients access treatment sooner. Read more on BBC News: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Why do suicide risks vary so widely across England? A new study by @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, @ucl.ac.uk, and LSE links deprivation & transport density to higher risk—while diversity, green space & light reduce it. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay 💛 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/267434/...

Did you know viruses can hijack other viruses? 😲🦠 Imperial researchers found that ‘pirate phages’ swap parts to sneak into bacteria — a discovery that could be harnessed to tackle #AntibioticResistance. @imperialinfect.bsky.social #AMR www.imperial.ac.uk/news/268213/...

We’re excited to welcome Prof Allan Young as the new Head of @imperialbrains.bsky.social 🎉 Check out the Q&A below where he discusses his journey into neuropsychopharmacology, his vision for the department, and his research into psychiatric illnesses.👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/268155/...

Why do some hearts age faster than others? 🫀 Research led by @mrc-lms.bsky.social finds that visceral fat – the 'invisible fat' around your organs – may be a key culprit. But for women, fat on the hips & thighs could actually help slow heart #ageing 👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/267773/...

What if #microbes could help build the future? 🌍 Join us for a webinar on Microbial Chassis, showcasing cutting-edge UK–Korean research in engineering and synthetic biology. 🗓️ 22 Sept ⏲️ 9:00 - 10:00 AM Register now! www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19733...

#COVID cases are at their highest this year. Prof @peteropenshaw.bsky.social explains how summer socialising, travel and the return to school are fuelling the surge – and why #vaccines remain our best defence. @telegraphnews.bsky.social @imperialnhli.bsky.social www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...

What do #hormones really do? Join us for Prof Niamh Martin’s #ImperialInaugural on her career in healthcare, education & research, and why understanding hormones is important for all. 📆 Wed 15 Oct, 17:30 📍South Kensington / online @imperialmdr.bsky.social www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19687...

"Our research shows that ‘bad’ fat, hidden deep around the organs, accelerates #aging of the heart." Research led by Prof Declan O’Regan used AI to analyse over 21,000 UK Biobank heart scans, linking hidden visceral fat to #inflammation.🫀 @mrc-lms.bsky.social ca.news.yahoo.com/hidden-body-...

Without higher vaccination rates, #measles could lead to 390k cases & 480 avoidable deaths in #England over 20 years. How can we boost #vaccine 💉 uptake and protect communities? Prof @khauck.bsky.social shares insights in this article from The Indepedent 👉 tinyurl.com/zwzvsjc7

A huge welcome to the first 58 students joining the brand new @cumbriamed.bsky.social! The medical school is training doctors with the skills, compassion & resilience to meet tomorrow’s #healthcare challenges. Watch our Dean, Prof Deborah Ashby, welcome the first cohort of students 👇

A new chapter for #healthcare in Cumbria! 🎉 @cumbriamed.bsky.social med has officially opened, welcoming 58 outstanding students to its first cohort.👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️ A unique partnership between @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, @cumbriauni.bsky.social & the Pears Foundation👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/267753/...

Researchers have developed an #AI tool that spots early signs of a potentially fatal heart condition from an ECG. 🫀 The tool predicted future cases of complete heart block with 89% accuracy vs 59% with current methods. @imperialnhli.bsky.social www.imperial.ac.uk/news/267593/...

To eat or not to eat? Join us for Professor @dashanicholls.bsky.social's Inaugural Lecture as she explores the multifaceted nature of eating disorder risk. 📆 Wednesday 1 Oct 🕠 17:30 - 18:30 📍City and Guilds Building, South Kensington Registration is open now: www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19678...

"The shift from controlling glucose alone to preventing heart + kidney disease could have major benefits for patients + the #NHS.” @azeem-majeed.bsky.social on 🆕 draft NICE guidance that could transform how #T2Diabetes is treated. @pulsetoday.bsky.social www.pulsetoday.co.uk/news/clinica...

One week to go! ⏲️ We are counting down the days until we welcome the very first cohort of 58 students to PCSM. We can't wait to meet you all. 🩺✨ #APlaceToMakeADifference #FutureDoctors #OneWeekToGo #NHS #CumbriaMed

“People with #dementia are at greater risk of harm during heatwaves,” says Prof @pareshmalhotra.bsky.social from @imperialbrains.bsky.social Brain changes, dehydration & other conditions make them especially vulnerable to extreme heat. inews.co.uk/news/health/...

Suicide risk in England isn't the same everywhere. Study by @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, @ucl.ac.uk + @lsepress.bsky.social finds areas with more poverty + busy roads/railways had higher risk; areas with more diversity, people + green space had lower risk. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/267434/...

The same #hormone that tells you you’re full might also help heal nerves. A new study from @imperialbrains.bsky.social found that in mice, intermittent fasting improved a hunger hormone called #leptin, helping nerves regrow after injury. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/267213/...

"There’s nowhere untouched by it on the planet." Dr Stephanie Wright from @imperialsph.bsky.social delves into the scientific evidence about how #plastic harms #health, with @claudiahammond.bsky.social. Listen from 01:25 📻 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... #PlasticsTreaty

#HTLV-1: a little-known virus, a big #health threat. With support from @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social's Global Connect Fund, Dr Carolina Rosadas brought together experts from 18 countries in Rwanda to spark new research & policy action. 🌍🙌 Read more 👇 blogs.imperial.ac.uk/imperial-med...

Five years since the start of the pandemic, what do we know about #COVID19? 🗣️“It is absolutely true that you are as likely to get Covid in summer as in winter.” — Prof Danny Altmann (@imperialimmuno.bsky.social), quoted in @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

We’re looking for an exceptional academic leader with a compelling vision to Head @imperialinfect.bsky.social at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social. Apply by 15 September 2025

Last month, we launched the Imperial Excellence in Functional #Genomics Network 🥳🎉 The network is a new community working to turn #DNA discoveries into better treatments for patients. Celebrated at the @rgsibg.bsky.social 👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/266653/...

Prof @chrischiulab.bsky.social from @imperialinfect.bsky.social is quoted in @theipaper.com on RFK Jr’s $500m cut to mRNA #vaccine funding—a move scientists say could weaken global pandemic response. “Our response to these [future epidemics] may therefore be impaired.” inews.co.uk/news/science...

Millions signed up to @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social's REACT study during the #COVID19 pandemic. Now, that same cohort could help accelerate #dementia research – through a new partnership with HDR UK, @ukdri.ac.uk & Inuvi. Faster trials = faster treatments 🧠 www.imperial.ac.uk/news/267013/...

The world is getting hotter — but what’s it doing to our brains? Prof JaneHirst (@imperialsph.bsky.social) links extreme heat to poor #pregnancy outcomes, yet many women in hot climates still have healthy births, showing there’s more to learn. More 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/future/artic...

Early career researchers & academics: interested in exploring applications for your research? Join our online session to explore tools to engage different stakeholders, communicate w/ non-technical individuals & ask effective questions. 📅 7 Aug | 12-1pm ➡️ www.imperial.ac.uk/events/19673...

NHLI's Joulia Lab made a short animation explaining what goes wrong in the lungs during asthma! 🫁📽️ Check out how immune cells respond to threats & how asthma treatments work. With thanks to Wellcome Trust & Acteria Watch it here: youtu.be/Skp_CNWOYSA

"We're at this crisis point now." #AntibioticResistance kills over 1M people a year. Dr Andrew Edwards from @imperialinfect.bsky.social tells @alimiraj.bsky.social why we urgently need new solutions to tackle #AMR, on @lbc.co.uk 📻 (from 2:35:34) www.globalplayer.com/catchup/lbc/...