Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge

Neurosurgery Registrar and PhD researcher investigating #Glioblastoma biology. Scuba diver, Mushroom forager, Bonsai enthusiast. Views are my own.

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

@PK_235 @SCBT_Research Thanks! Hope all is well with you!

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

I am delighted to share our latest publication from the @SCBT_Research lab featuring work from my PhD! “#Glioblastoma Invasion into Different #Organoid Hosts Reveals Cell‑Intrinsic and Proliferative Migratory Programmes.” Pre-proof access:
https://t.co/gsakzSprmK

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

@SCBT_Research Huge thanks to Heiko Wurdak, @LeedsNeuro , Iain Hagan, @CritchleyGroup and all other collaborators. @UniversityLeeds @LDShospcharity @RCSnews @CRUK_MI @LTHTNEURO @LeedsHospitals

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

With it being hashtag #Brain #Tumour Awareness month this is a timely addition to the literature. Key findings are a cell-intrinsic invasion signature and the unexpected migratory potential of #cancer cells detected by a novel algorithm (DyPheT)

[Asim Sheikh @ASheikhNeuro]

Well done ⁦@CA_Fudge⁩ and Skull Base team for representing ⁦@LeedsHospitals⁩ ⁦@LTHTNEURO⁩ at #NASBS2026 in San Diego. 3 oral presentations, 2 posters and catch up with friends from around the globe. It was fantastic. https://t.co/sfUIpkGsnV

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

@ASheikhNeuro @LeedsHospitals @LTHTNEURO It was a brilliant event and experience. Thank you for your support throughout!

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

It was a privilege to present our results of expedited discharge at #NASBS26. Huge thanks to the support of my mentors. An inspirational conference and exciting to see advances in #skullbase technology and approaches. @ASheikhNeuro @SkullBaseLeeds @LTHTNEURO @LeedsHospitals

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

Fantastic exhibition showcasing the great work supported by @LDShospcharity. It has been a true honour and privilege to be a recipient of their generous funding. They make a real difference to patients.

[Leeds Hospitals Charity @LDShospcharity]

We are so excited to launch ‘Our Research Story’ exhibition showcasing the people behind life-changing research taking place right here in Leeds!💜 More info: https://t.co/pgKXOIhw5t
@LeedsHospitals @UniversityLeeds @LeedsArtUni

[Sky News @SkyNews]

'We hope this inspires surgeons worldwide to keep pushing the surgical envelope.'

Drs. James Robin and Jiten Parmar hail their "pioneering surgery" after removing a tumor through a woman's eye socket.

https://t.co/AK94XsNYkF

📺 Sky 501, Freeview and YouTube

[Leeds Teaching Hospitals @LeedsHospitals]

🚨 Groundbreaking in Leeds!

Surgeons at Leeds Teaching Hospitals made history, removing a skull base tumour through the eye socket using a minimally invasive technique.

Ruvimbo Kaviya, 40, is the UK’s first patient to benefit from this innovative surgery by Mr. Asim Sheikh & Mr. Jiten Parmar.

Full story👉 https://t.co/2QDuLkmBlM

#MedicalInnovation #LeedsTeachingHospitals #HealthcareAdvancements

[Asim Sheikh @ASheikhNeuro]

New approaches and technologies are only good if they benefit patients.
Endoscopic Transorbital excision of cavernous sinus meningioma.
Quick recovery, excellent access to tumour, complete excision with good operative views. Normal vision and eye movements post op. Images shared with permission and consent from patient. @SkullBaseLeeds @LTHTNEURO @AlbertoEqDS

[Dr. Renee Read @RRead_Lab]

If you're interested in exploring postdoctoral opportunities in @NeuroOnc, you're invited to apply to a special postdoctoral recruiting event at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University this March. Join our wonderful brian tumor research community! 🤩
https://t.co/twxkJgPlSb

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

It has been a privilege to attend #SNO2023. Meeting and listening to luminaries across the field was inspirational. Sad to leave lovely #Vancouver, but not without making new connections and new friends. @VassiliCrispi @SeanLawler20 @TannousLab @vwcheng @prof_short @RRead_Lab

[Dr Vassili Crispi 🇮🇹🏳️‍🌈 @VassiliCrispi]

Honoured to present at #SNO2023 one of the projects from my neurosurgical academic foundation programme on the @LeedsHospitals 10-year experience of Gamma Knife for patients with cerebral metastases.

An exciting programme and beautiful location by @NeuroOnc

@LeedsNeuro

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

Honoured to present our work at #SNO2023 in beautiful Vancouver. It's been a fantastic morning with brilliant science. Looking forward to learning more and networking over the next few days. @SCBT_Research @CritchleyGroup @LeedsNeuro @LDShospcharity @NeuroOnc

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

Advances in brain cancer research are happening due to organisations such as @LDShospcharity who have been instrumental in supporting my work. Huge thanks to them, my other funders (@RCSnews) and my research team @SCBT_Research @LeedsNeuro @CritchleyGroup. Paper to follow soon!

[Leeds Hospitals Charity @LDShospcharity]

During Brain Tumour Awareness Week, we want to acknowledge your donations that helped fund brain cancer research at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

In 2021, we granted £200,000 to Christopher Fudge's research on glioma cells and tumour recurrence after surgery.

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

@LDShospcharity Thanks for the support!

[Stephen Price💙 @Sjp58Price]

Such an important study. Congratulations to all the authors for this practice changing study.

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

Pleased my Japanese #BlackPine seedlings survived the winter. Hopefully can begin some styling in a few years! #Bonsai

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

@VirginiaPensab2 @PhysicsNews @SCBT_Research @LeedsNeuro @CritchleyGroup @LDShospcharity Thank you! So many brilliant and inspiring talks over the day!

[Christopher Yusuf Akhunbay-Fudge @CA_Fudge]

Excited to have presented our work on #Glioblastoma at the #Organoids #LabOnAChip 2023 Meeting, held by @PhysicsNews. Was a great experience speaking to the #physics community - collaborative #MDT #science is the future! @SCBT_Research @LeedsNeuro @CritchleyGroup @LDShospcharity