Michelle Dharmasiri

Come join our lovely team! Dynamic big HASU on the sunny south coast. Closing date 16th March uhd.nhs.uk/careers/vacanc…

Busy clinicians deserve fast, trustworthy updates on the latest in #stroke research. That’s why we’re creating the new #VoiceOfStroke podcast. The first episode launches next week, so be sure to subscribe: 🎵 Spotify: ow.ly/vexS50Y3Hv0 #ESOPodcast #MedicalPodcast

Missed our post last week on session proposals for #UKSF26? 💡Got a great idea? Don’t sit on it. Seize your chance to shape this year’s programme at #UKSF26 Our guide makes it easy 👉tinyurl.com/24skfhpe Submit by 16 March 👉uksf26.eventsair.site

Reminder 🚨 The Imperial Stroke Symposium takes place on 9–10 March! Join us for two days of cutting-edge stroke research, expert discussion, and collaboration. Keynote speakers will be announced in the coming tweets — stay tuned! #Stroke #Neurology #MedEd #Imperial

This ISC 2026 graphic is a great snapshot of the key trials. Big themes for inpatient stroke care: imaging-based selection, clearer “don’t routinely do,” refined late-window workflows, and evolving prevention/rehab data. #ISC2026 #Stroke

#MondayTip #ISC2026 🌎ISC delivered fewer “home runs” and more hard truths: what works, what doesn’t, and where selection matters most in stroke care From extended-window thrombolysis to FXIa inhibition, #ISC26 highlights where stroke care is truly moving — and where it isn’t.

The Guardian ⁦@denis_campbell⁩ highlights survey by ⁦@BIASPstroke⁩, in collaboration with colleagues ⁦@TheStrokeAssoc⁩ showing national shortage of #stroke specialist doctors limiting access to treatments that prevent disability and death theguardian.com/society/2026/j…

Stroke Consultant Job on the beautiful sunny south coast. Large dynamic HASU. Access to 24/7 thrombectomy. Excellent neuroradiology support including CTP. Kite surfing and paddle boarding skills non essential. 😃 Application closes 2nd April jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/joba…

MDT members involved in stroke thrombolysis calls: book your place for @BIASPstroke sim course @ImperialNHS on 11th April 2025 @drjkwan @Dheeraj_Kall @didib77 @luciodanna2 @TseringDolkarDG

Thank you Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer for highlighting the incredible work of the stroke community and how they are using AI technology. A big thank you to stroke survivor Deb for sharing her story and speaking to the PM.

Should We Switch to Tenecteplase for all Ischaemic Strokes? Evidence and Logistics - Keith W Muir, journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.117…

Reunited with a poster #UKSF2024. Well done Dr Bolaji. It’s always a pleasure to work with you.

Our #TASC journey begins. With a quick pit stop to see the Oxford street Christmas lights🎄Go Team #UHD.

New actFAST campaign #savingbrains 🧠. Call 999 if you suspect you or someone you are with is having a stroke @NHSEngland @TheStrokeAssoc

🚨🚨Save the date @ImpThrombectomy Annual Thrombectomy Symposium 🚨🚨Great line up for all things thrombectomy @SomaBanerjee73 @EllaTaylorINR @drjkwan @ZoeCBrown @luciodanna2 @Dheeraj_Kall @JamilSohaa

Important and helpful statement regarding switch to use of #TNK for #AIS from @BIASPstroke biasp.org/clinical-guide… @NHSEngland @NHSGIRFT @UKNGNeuro @TheStrokeAssoc @diffstrokes @ESOstroke @WorldStrokeOrg Thank you @MLDharmasiri Mel Blake, @jupp_becky @UCLStrokeRes et al 👏

The main OPTIMAS results paper is now available online! Optimal timing of anticoagulation after acute ischaemic stroke with atrial fibrillation (OPTIMAS): a multicentre, blinded-endpoint, phase 4, randomised controlled trial - The Lancet thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Inspiring the next generation of stroke physicians?…….or just a happy coincidence that Junior Doctor Will had his birthday on his stroke rotation and his friends like baking 😃

Stroke team pleased to welcome @TomHayesBmouth our new MP for Bournemouth East to hear more about how patient outcomes have improved with the reconfiguration of stroke services at RBH. Also an opportunity to see our Walkerbot which improves recovery, bought thanks to @UHDcharity