Sant-Rayn Pasricha

Clinical haematologist, scientist, working on iron, anaemia, nutrition, malaria, global health and lots more! Views my own.

[WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) @WEHI_research]

For a decade, scientists from icddr_b and WEHI have collaborated to tackle anaemia in Bangladesh.

Dr Imrul Hasan and Dr Eliza Davidson are working across continents on a clinical trial to improve the health of girls and women.

🔗 https://t.co/aDczpXWhfo

[The Lancet Haematology @TheLancetHaem]

Global efforts to reduce anaemia are stalling & political decisions risk progress.

A new Commission aims to address gaps in evidence, implementation, governance, & target-setting to reinvigorate efforts in anaemia control.
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https://t.co/GutTSTvMcg

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[WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) @WEHI_research]

Study by WEHI researchers shows how the body boosts iron in pregnancy to aid blood & baby growth.

The body lowers hepcidin, the key iron regulator, with help from the Tmprss6 gene. Disruptions could impact foetal growth.

Published in @Blood: https://t.co/oiD0yS4lhG

[WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) @WEHI_research]

A study has found a single iron infusion can significantly reduce anaemia in pregnancy, compared to iron tablets – the currently recommended treatment.

The milestone findings, co-led by @srpasricha and @kamija_phiri are published in @NatureMedicine

https://t.co/MaSSqbrPdd

[Clare Weeden @DrClareWeeden]

I am looking for a research assistant to join my new lab in Melbourne, Australia at WEHI. Please apply at the link below!

https://t.co/YARjYowiHt

[Sant-Rayn Pasricha @srpasricha]

What an incredible dynamic duo combatting #anaemia in #pregnancy while building a lasting collaboration between @WEHI_research, @TRUECOM1 and @unimelbMSPGH.

[WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) @WEHI_research]

🌍 Meet power duo: biostatistician @beckyhardingnz and epidemiologist Glory Mzembe!

They teamed up across oceans and on the ground to lead a world-first trial tackling #anaemia in #pregnancy.

Read more: https://t.co/ADs1fJYRWV

[Sant-Rayn Pasricha @srpasricha]

It was a tremendous honour to present Best of #ASH24 for @ASH_hematology with @TrowbridgeLab. Many thanks to my colleages @BioIronSocial and teams at @WEHI_research & @TheRMH for their support.

[BioIronSocial @BioIronSocial]

Our very own @srpasricha this year served as scientific co-chair of the ASH meeting 2024! Congrats for putting together an awesome meeting and the awesome overview at best of ASH! @ASH_hematology

[BioIronSocial @BioIronSocial]

Our very own @srpasricha this year served as scientific co-chair of the ASH meeting 2024! Congrats for putting together an awesome meeting and the awesome overview at best of ASH! @ASH_hematology

[Ricardo Ataide @ricardoataide]

Intravenous iron given in the second trimester of pregnancy impacts on anaemia and iron-deficiency all the way up to 6-12 months postpartum! Another stellar collaboration between @WEHI_research and @TRUECOM1 - The Lancet Global Health https://t.co/LlRpQMDDtw

[WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) @WEHI_research]

🌍 Anaemia is a preventable yet widespread health issue in low-income regions, especially among pregnant women and young children.

Our clinical trials in Bangladesh & Malawi are focused on finding new solutions to improve maternal and child health.

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https://t.co/GXPozskyjU

[WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) @WEHI_research]

WEHI is recruiting for a Centre Head to lead the Colonial Foundation Diagnostics Centre.

A joint initiative of WEHI and @TheRMH, the Centre has a vision to revolutionise health outcomes by developing new kinds of diagnostic pathology tests.

Full details: https://t.co/cOw9VZRB4m

[Sant-Rayn Pasricha @srpasricha]

@WEHI_research is hiring! Share with your colleagues! Laboratory Head - RNA Biology https://t.co/F6uoBIpC3O

[Sant-Rayn Pasricha @srpasricha]

You can read the underlying evidence here: https://t.co/SL3qs6OOCP

[Sant-Rayn Pasricha @srpasricha]

In this week's Lancet: our summary of the new @WHO guideline for measuring #haemoglobin to define #anaemia, that was supported by evidence developed by @WEHI_research & @TheRMH. Critical for global #haematology. @ASH_hematology @EHA_Hematology @CDCgov https://t.co/iUz2zdVaUT

[Sant-Rayn Pasricha @srpasricha]

Very proud of all our superstar colleagues @wehi_research on being awarded @nhmrc grants today... an outstanding outcome! Especially pleased for our very own @Cavanbennett who will be discovering new therapies for #myeloproliferative neoplasms and various #iron disorders.

[WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) @WEHI_research]

Massive congratulations to all the recipients of @NHMRC Investigator Grants, including our 17 remarkable researchers who are leading innovative projects covering malaria, blood cancer, the ubiquitin system, Parkinson's disease, brain cancer and beyond.

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[WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) @WEHI_research]

Throughout the past month, Muslims in Australia have been observing Ramadan. Today marks the commencement of Eid al-Fitr, a three-day celebration marking the conclusion of Ramadan.

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating!

[WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) @WEHI_research]

Great to have in-depth coverage on @RadioNational #HealthReport about the WEHI-led study that has helped transform the @WHO guidelines for #anaemia diagnosis.

🎧 Listen to study lead Prof @srpasricha discuss these important changes with @normanswan

https://t.co/ZC2TX5UXw7

[WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) @WEHI_research]

The way #anaemia is diagnosed worldwide could change for the first time in 50 years after a landmark WEHI study 👏

The findings have led to the @WHO revising its guidelines for the condition, which affects millions of people globally.

Lear more 👉 https://t.co/ALnmSGF1vd

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[The Lancet Haematology @TheLancetHaem]

Our April issue is out!

Featuring an Editorial on Blood Deserts, an update on the HOPE trial (#haemophilia #genetherapy), models of care for #sicklecell disease, and more!

Cover by @samfalc on new #haemoglobin thresholds to define #anaemia

Read it at https://t.co/EyrqUdHpyd

[Sant-Rayn Pasricha @srpasricha]

@ml_labat @nicole_rankin8n Looks like an incredible day of collaboration between @WEHI_research + @unimelbMSPGH and clinical colleagues... Congratulations @ml_labat and @nicole_rankin8n for organising a great workshop...