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Genome-wide association studies have uncovered genetic variants linked to cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Polygenic risk scores (PRS) can merge this data into a single measurement Read here the scientific uses of PRS & their role in CVD prediction tinyurl.com/2s3pmsd4

Congratulations to Dr Ben Bowers, Primary Care Unit, University of Cambridge, who has been recognised for his leadership and impact in advancing end-of-life care research with a Fellowship of the Queen's Nursing Institute. Read more below: cpft.nhs.uk/news/nurse-con…

📢Congratulations to @antonis02, @Norapashayan, @JulietU_S, Prof Angela Wood, Prof Douglas Easton: £10M awarded to Clinical School researchers for the #CD3 programme to use AI and state-of-the-art analytics to fight cancer. Read more: bit.ly/42ipVK9

🚨Our new Research Repository for healthcare professionals on injectable anticipatory prescribing ➡️bit.ly/4gLhFWV Please share widely!! Our growing body of research explained and in one place thanks to @ARC_EoE & @PELi_Cam @hattierocket @NIHRSPCR @PCU_Cambridge

Do you work with autoimmune patients? Help us to advance research into rheumatology patients' health, disease triggers and hormones. All specialties of clinicians needed! 🖋️ Complete our survey and enter into a prize draw to win £200: bit.ly/MM_CLIN2024

Congratulations to @Ben_Bowers__ on being awarded a Fellowship of the Queen's Nursing Institute! This prestigious honour recognises his exceptional leadership and impactful work in advancing end-of-life care research and community nursing practice. @TheQNI #EndOfLifeCare

On November 20, @THIS_Institute Director, @MaryDixonWoods, was awarded an honorary doctorate by @RCSI_Irl, celebrating exceptional work making a difference to healthcare through education. Congratulations, Mary from all at THIS Institute. Mary comments: ths.im/3Omq7Q8

We are interested in hearing from teenagers aged 15 to 18 and their parents- more information here attend@medschl.cam.uk cam.ac.uk/stories/ATTEND…

Multifaith perspectives on spiritual care at end of life 7 Nov, Sibilla Room, 5.30pm-6.45pm @IntellForum @JesusCollegeCam In-person & Zoom option Excellent debate guaranteed on how faith informs peoples preferences and experiences tickettailor.com/events/intelle…

Join us for - The promise of the 'good death': reality or illusion? 30 Oct, 5.30-6.45pm @JesusCollegeCam @IntellForum (in-person & Zoom option) Pls share. Kristian and I discuss the notion of the 'good death', drawing on our research @PELi_Cam @DPHPC tickettailor.com/events/intelle…

🏆Big congratulations to Professor Antonis Antoniou for winning the Don Listwin Award in recognition of his work in cancer #EarlyDetection. Read more: bit.ly/48hJVxi @antonis02 | @Cambridge_Uni | @CanaryCenter | @OHSUKnight | #EDxConf24

Sepsis survivors can experience long-term problems which include physical, emotional and social issues. THIS Institute is working with @stopsepsisnow to learn from experiences of sepsis survivors, carers & healthcare professionals. ths.im/3AVM991 #WorldSepsisDay

A new study, led by @Cambridge_Uni and @NCBtweets, sheds new light on the adverse experiences faced by children presenting to NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Find out more here: buff.ly/3XEEZPw (1/4)

🎧 Listen to Dr. Barry Coughlan (@DPHPC) in this brilliant Papers Podcast episode as he delves into his #Research on #RiskProfiles in #CAMHS. An enlightening discussion for #Researchers and #Practitioners alike! bit.ly/4fOydxG #MentalHealth #ListenLearnLike #ACEs

Which #OpenCambridge events are you attending this weekend? If you need some inspiration, here are some drop-in events we think you should attend: bit.ly/3TjFI5U #CambridgeUniversity #Cambridge #VisitCambridge #HOD

Not long until the #CamWellnessFest returns! Join us for a day of wellbeing activities and insightful talks from experts 🧘‍♀️ See the full programme here and plan your day: cambridge-biomedical.com/event/cambridg…

New @MarieCurieUK report reveals 1 in 3 people suffer severe pain in their final week of life. Researchers including Prof Stephen Barclay @DPHPC uncovered the significant challenges bereaved families face in accessing home support. 👉bit.ly/4eau0m7

Our upcoming Death and Dying 🆓public event series (incredible speakers) includes the 'The Cost of Dying' display I'm co-leading these @IntellForum @JesusCollegeCam Events In-person and online. Insightful research and debates guaranteed Pls share !! jesus.cam.ac.uk/events/death-a…

Huge study out today! Congratulations to Prof Angela Wood, Sam Ip and colleagues Using health records from 46m adults in England they found incidence of heart attacks & strokes was lower after COVID-19 vaccination than before or without vaccination Read more below 👇

End-of-life care guidelines aren’t always implemented, for a host of reasons. We wanted to find out what those reasons were and identify ways of making implementing them easier for healthcare professionals. Full paper: ths.im/3LKxCPS