Imperial Transplant Group
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Centre of Excellence for Kidney and Pancreas Transplantation and Transplant Research in London, United Kingdom. Hammersmith Hospital. Imperial College London.
Joined December 2018
Anne donated one of her kidneys through the UK Living Kidney Sharing Scheme so that her brother could receive a kidney transplant. "Since the surgery I don’t feel any different, I live my life exactly the same way I did before I donated." Read more: https://t.co/ueIY6EulRV
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Please help spread the word for this great opportunity for a fun and entertaining community event that we have set up to promote Kidney Health in West London, UK @kidneydoc101 @frank_dor @AndrewFrankel1 @jeremyblevy
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Bringing together Black people with health & community leaders, raising kidney awareness for health. Food, Family, Music, your voice matters
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Very important work by @stijnvdlaar building on our study with @NHSBT published here: https://t.co/maoestZ9jK We can use these data to inform #EUROKEP, to build an international kidney exchange program. @eurotransplant @EU_Commission @ESOTtransplant @ERAkidney @BTStransplant
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onor still have an opportunity to be transplanted through Kidney Exchange Programmes (KEP). In KEPs where kidneys travel rather than donors, cold ischaemia time (CIT) can be prolonged. Methods: Data...
This study found that transplantation via KEP offers a viable alternative for patients lacking compatible donors, avoiding specific and invasive pre- and post-transplant treatments. https://t.co/bTtcUajBLl
@azuilen
@frank_dor
@rotterdamtrans
@stefanpberger
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The brilliant MDT group (@CandiceRoufosse missing from pic) representing @ImperialNHS at the pan-London Transplant MDT. Great initiative @rhysdrevans @TransplantMaple - can we have more?
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Exciting news! Next week is our 2nd patient data webinar from the Renal Data Network, @Kidney_Research @UKKidney, looking at how research using data about kidney patients can improve care. Our next webinar is on 11 February at 6pm Register now
kidneyresearchuk.org
The webinar series will introduce patients and the public to the uses of health data in research and the importance of patient involvement.
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Devastated to learn of the unexpected passing of Frans Claas. I’ve known him since I was a medical student—one of the kindest, most enthusiastic role models. Learned so much from him personally & professionally. A giant in transplantation gone too soon. https://t.co/m4RLp5boCy
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The NHS is harnessing genomic medicine to improve lives for Black patients needing a kidney transplant through the APOL 1 testing for Black potential donors. https://t.co/yTrMyjjHfp.
@NHSEngland @TheVoiceNews @MANSAG_uk @SELondonICS @UKKidney
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Thx to funders @The_MRC @Kidney_Research @vascuk @bloodcancer_uk @cftrust And the many study patient advisors & participants. @NHSBT_CTU @NHSBT_Stats - u were amazing as always. 3/3
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Delivered by a brilliant team @lisam8319 @RachHogg @kidneydoc101 @DrFiona_Pearce @SeanHuaLim @JoeChilcot @lanyon_peter @stephenmcadoo @grahamscooke plus more not on X 2/3
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It took a while...but the main output from the @MELODYStudyUK is finally out in @TheLancet So much to be learnt from >28k recruits, to be applied now and for future protection of immunocompromised individuals (who do not all have the same risk!) 1/3 https://t.co/IXOEwRTY0m
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All people with immunosuppression require ongoing access to COVID-19 protection strategies. Assessment of anti-S Ab responses, which can be performed at scale, can identify people with immunosuppre...
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Thrilled to announce the publication of our pioneering Pan-London Transplant Collaborative experience in @CKJsocial! Unique 5-centre collaborative sets global benchmark in transplantation. https://t.co/riKdKRE2D3
#Transplantation #Innovation @NHSBT @LondonKidney @BTStransplant
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Excited this paper is online @CKJsocial ! https://t.co/JOUKAsAkzE 📣Living kidney donors in kidney exchange programs have comparable Health-Related Quality of Life as this donating directly to their intended recipient. @stijnvdlaar @EK_Massey @ESOTtransplant
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🔍 We are listening! Your insights help us improve existing programmes & create 🆕ones that truly matter to you. The survey only takes 10-15 mins, & your feedback will make a big difference!💡 #ESOTeducation @ESOTtransplant @laura_contessi @devisomey 🔗 https://t.co/BHcHf7Isxv
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And the #LIDO2024 masterclass has started ! Great global turnout ! @ESOTtransplant @RotterdamTrans @ErasmusMC @devisomey
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Starting tomorrow in #Rotterdam @ErasmusMC @RotterdamTrans: a unique hands-on course in the world: the LIDO Masterclass #poweredbyesot @ESOTtransplant. Participants from all over the 🌍 learn #SOTA living donor nephrectomy techniques guided by top-class faculty ! @erasmusmcintl
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💛 It's been an inspiring #OrganDonationWeek, shown by the story of Ravi & Daksha. Thanks to Daksha, Ravi got the #GiftOfLife when she donated her kidney to him. 🏥 Read their story & learn more about the procedure from Frank Dor, the transplant surgeon: https://t.co/7pXGRanxjS
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Still time to sign up for this year’s course - on next week and programme looks great!
#UCLTransplant24 booking is live - with more interactive sessions and several new topics. Great value. All welcome to share and learn. https://t.co/SBz1tMJ7Sk.
@RenalUCL @ISNkidneycare @RenalSpRClub @Kidney_Research
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We would be happy to host potential fellows 🙂
🌱 Fuel your passion for transplantation with the #ESOTgrants 2025! Applications are open until 31 October 2024. It’s your time to innovate and lead in the field. https://t.co/d0BYmLJ8r3
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The long awaited launch of THE LONDON TRANSPLANT FELLOWSHIP finally in place thanks to @Bynvant @RCSnews What a lovely collaborative evening with @ImperialTxGroup let's push for a brilliant 2 years!
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📣 The big annual survey for kidney patients is NOW OPEN! 📣 This is an opportunity for patients to share their kidney care experience & what they want their centre to improve/know about. Share & support patients to take part: 👇 https://t.co/BKI3cVL7D9
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