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The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit was launched in 1986. The Unit facilitates research into rare childhood conditions and disorders.
London, England
Joined August 2015
On Friday we are hosting a BPSU-RCPCH webinar on Acute Rheumatic Fever. In this webinar, Dr Tom Parks and the panel will discuss the BPSU study and provide a refresher on Strep A disease and post-infectious disease. Sign up here
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Our new study on Rapid-onset obesity with hypoventilation, hypothalamic dysfunction and autonomic dysregulation (ROHHAD) is now conducting active surveillance, starting with our current card. For more information please visit
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We have extended our Sir Peter Tizard Bursary deadline for one week. The new deadline is Monday 28th October at 23.59. If you have any questions please do email us at bpsu@rcpch.ac.uk
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RT @RACC_UK: The results from the Surveillance Study of chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis/ chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CRM…
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Interested in applying for our Sir Peter Tizard Bursary? Join us on 30th September at 12.30pm to hear our Chair Dr Peter Davis on how to create a successful application to conduct a fully funded research study through the BPSU Sign up:
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We invite trainee paediatricians and newly qualified consultants to apply for the annual British Paediatric Surveillance Unit's Sir Peter Tizard bursary - a fully funded slot on the BPSU Orange Card and a stipend towards their training needs.
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We are now open to applications for our Sir Peter Tizard Bursary! This is an opportunity to win a space on the BPSU e-card and a stipend towards training. Please see our webpage for more details on eligibility and how to apply!
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We are recruiting a new patient and public representative for the BPSU scientific committee. If you, or anyone you know, is interested in joining us in this important role, please check out the link below.
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RT @Rickmlynn: Autistica Webinar A few weeks @Autistica discussed issues on autistic people's eating patterns, experiences of eating…
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Our March e-Reporting card should have arrived in your inbox yesterday. This is the last month that we are conducting surveillance for Near Fatal Asthma, so if you have seen a case please do let us know! If you have any questions, please feel free to email us bpsu@rcpch.ac.uk
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Today is Rare Disease Day - a day to raise awareness, improve access to diagnostic tools and treatments, and improve support for individuals and their families. At the BPSU we research rare diseases and hope to have a positive impact on those living with these conditions.
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RT @rarediseaseday: 🚨 IT'S RARE DISEASE DAY GLOBALLY! 🚨 Join us marking #RareDiseaseDay 2024! Spread awareness, share stories, and support…
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Paying tribute this morning to Gordon Denney (1928-2024) who played a pivotal role in the first study that founded the BPSU. You can read more about Gordon and his distinguished career here
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Webinar: Join us tomorrow to discuss the findings of the British Childhood Vision Impairment Study 2 (conducted via BPSU and BOSU) and the implications for practice, policy and research. Sign up here @RCPCHtweets
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The BPSU is extending its deadline for submissions for the Sir Peter Tizard Bursary. The new deadline is Monday 30th October 2023.
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The deadline for submitting an application for our Sir Peter Tizard Bursary is this Monday, 16th October. Make sure to submit before the end of the day. Best of luck!
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Applications for our Sir Peter Tizard Bursary are open until 16th October - make sure to get your application to us soon for a chance to win a space on the BPSU e-card and a stipend towards training!
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The BPSU July E-Card was sent out this morning. We are currently conducting active surveillance on Neonatal varicella, Acute hepatitis, PIND, and Near fatal asthma. To find out more please visit our website
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The research team working on the BPSU study examining neonatal complications of coronavirus disease recently published their findings. To read more about the study and its findings, click the link below.
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Are you a paediatrician interested in research? Applications for our Sir Peter Tizard Bursary are opening next week. Each year we invite paediatricians to apply for the Bursary, where the successful applicant receives a space on the BPSU e-card and a stipend towards training.
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