Imperial Sickle Cell Group

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Dr Steven Okoli, Dr Sara El Hoss, Prof Julie Makani.

Discussing Research in Sickle Cell Disease.

Imperial Sickle Cell Group, Centre for Haematology, @imperialcollege .

Image: Dr Deena Iskander

Mon, 11 March 2024

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Dr Sara El Hoss & Dr Norris Igbineweka

Discussing Research in Sickle Cell Disease.

Imperial Sickle Cell Group, Centre for Haematology, @imperialcollege.

Image: Dr Nick Crump

Mon, 11 March 2024

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Imperial Sickle Cell Group attended the Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia All Party Parliamentary Group meeting.

[Sickle Cell Society @SickleCellUK]

Recap from Sickle Cell & Thalassemia APPG: CEO John James & Janet Daby MP discussed key updates, genotyping test, Manchester Hyper Acute Unit. Thanks to all attendees, especially Bett & Charles, parents of Evan Nathan Smith, sharing news of the North Middlesex ward memorial. 🙏

[Sickle Cell Society @SickleCellUK]

Recap from Sickle Cell & Thalassemia APPG: CEO John James & Janet Daby MP discussed key updates, genotyping test, Manchester Hyper Acute Unit. Thanks to all attendees, especially Bett & Charles, parents of Evan Nathan Smith, sharing news of the North Middlesex ward memorial. 🙏

[Imperial Medicine @ImperialMed]

It's Women at Imperial Week!

We're passionate about supporting our #ImperialWomen to progress their careers in #STEM 🧪

Join the Academic Women Association and @MRC_LMS tomorrow for their special event, 'Navigating Leadership Paths in Academia' 👇 https://t.co/HgrsBS41hx

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Visit to Imperial College London.

Scientists using gene editing to address disease - Malaria and Inherited Anaemias.

Dr Brian Tarimo, Ifakara Health Institute, Tanzania/Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Dr Norris Igbineweka, Imperial College London

4 March 2024

[Imperial Department of Immunology & Inflammation @ImperialImmuno]

The @ImperialSCG hosted a tour for children living with #SickleCell at our Hammersmith Campus.

Working with @TNBFC, the tour allowed young Black Sickle Cell sufferers the chance to explore the latest research and understanding of Sickle Cell disease.👇
https://t.co/AogwFVYH8H

[Imperial College London @imperialcollege]

Scholarship opportunity!

Our scholarships for students of Black heritage are part of a £10 million investment over the next 5 years to increase inclusivity at Imperial.

Discover more and check your eligibility ⬇️
https://t.co/xbHgDbRMvo

[Imperial Department of Immunology & Inflammation @ImperialImmuno]

Our @ImperialSCG held its first meeting of the year to discuss the genomic integrity and safety of stem-cell gene therapy in #SickleCellDisease.

Updates were provided by sites in Tanzania, London, Uganda and Boston.

👉Follow @ImperialSCG to hear more from our group.

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Published research

Sickle CHARTA is participating in this work with sites in MUHAS, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and Imperial College London, London, UK. The PI is David Kent University of York.

https://t.co/KKmebaiIBj

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Published Research: Sickle CHARTA is participating in this work with sites in MUHAS, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and Imperial College London, London, UK. The PI is David Kent University of York.

https://t.co/N7KHnpOeBX

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Thank you for supporting this hybrid meeting that took place last week at Imperial College London. Science to Health: Haematology and Global Health. This included a series of oral presentations, posters presentations and networking.

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Meeting with @AgiosPharma
@ImperialSCG initial discussions with Medical Science Liaisons from Agios Pharmaceuticals.
Discussions on how we can advance clinical research, scientific exchange, education, and patient advocacy.
08 November 2023
#SickleCell #research

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Ground-breaking news: The UK has approved gene-editing drug for blood disorders; sickle-cell disease and transfusion-dependent β-thalassemia. We are delighted to see this news, as it will have a profound impact on the quality of life for patients who receive this treatment.

[Imperial Medicine @ImperialMed]

🧬🩸🇬🇧 The UK has become the first country in the world to approve a #CRISPR gene therapy as a potential cure for two inherited blood disorders— #SickleCellDisease and #BetaThalassaemia

@ImperialNHS @VertexPharma @CRISPRTX

https://t.co/TC1nR7yQ6r

[Imperial Department of Immunology & Inflammation @ImperialImmuno]

Our MSc Immunology students heard the 'Story of a paper - The hidden side of science' for their teaching session with @juliemakani and Dr Sophie Rutschmann.

Our masters programme in #immunology is open for applications.

Learn more👇
https://t.co/CckFiyVB5Y

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

High-Level Meeting
Science to Health: Can Haematology provide Scientific Solutions for Global Health?
Date: Tuesday, 14 November 2023. 3pm - 430pm GMT
Venue: Imperial College London, Hammersmith Campus, Wolfson Education Centre.

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Research Seminar on Sickle Cell Disease: CHARTA

Professor @juliemakani,
@MaryAdet
Coordinator: Dr Josefin Ahnstroem

Intercalated BSc Haematology

Wed, 1 November 2023

Imperial College London
Imperial Sickle Cell Group
#SickleCellCHARTA: Training and Teaching

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Last week the #ImperialSickleCellGroup attended the @ascatconference. The group presented six projects discussing a range of research areas with the aim to have a positive impact on people affected by #SickleCell
🗣️1 Oral presentation
🗣️ 1 Panel discussion
📝4 Poster presentation

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Many congratulations to the Imperial Sickle Cell Group.
5 abstracts submitted to ASCAT. All abstracts accepted for oral and poster presentation.

1. Dr Steven Okoli.
2. Dr Sola Ojewunmi.
3. Dr Norris Igbineweka.
4. Mary Adeturinmo

PI: Julie Makani

[Imperial Sickle Cell Group @ImperialSCG]

Imperial Sickle Cell Group attends the Great Exhibition Road Festival
@InvisWarriorSCD and @DesignforSickle raise awareness for Sickle Cell at Imperial College London
18th June 2023
@ProfeshPatient @linda_science @juliemakani @imperialcollege @ExRdFestival @asmauali
#sicklecell