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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

🌍 Applications for the Alex Simpson Smith Travelling Fellowship also close in 8 days Supporting surgical trainees and newly appointed consultants undertaking educational visits outside the UK. Apply now ➡️ imperial.ac.uk/department-s... 🧵 2/2

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Simpson Smith Travelling fellowship | Faculty of Medicine | Imperial College London

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

⏰ 8 days left to submit your abstract for #LSS26 Accepted abstracts will be selected for oral or rapid-fire e-poster presentation at the annual London Surgical Symposium on 15 July. Submit your abstract 📩 imperial.ac.uk/department-s... 🧵1/2

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Call for abstracts | Faculty of Medicine | Imperial College London

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🌍 Applications are also open for the Simpson Smith Travelling Fellowship at #LSS26 Supporting senior surgical trainees and new consultants undertaking educational visits outside the UK for specialist training. Apply now : imperial.ac.uk/department-s... 🧵3/3

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Simpson Smith Travelling fellowship | Faculty of Medicine | Imperial College London

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

📢 Abstract submissions are now open for #LSS26 We welcome submissions from students and health professionals across the surgical sciences, with accepted abstracts selected for oral or rapid-fire e-poster presentation. Submit your abstract: imperial.ac.uk/department-s... 🧵2/3

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Call for abstracts | Faculty of Medicine | Imperial College London

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Registration is open for the annual London Surgical Symposium #LSS26 Join us on Wednesday 15 July for engaging talks on “Surgical Management of Advanced Cancer”. Open to students, scientists, allied health professionals and surgeons. Register now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/london-sur... 🧵1/3

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London Surgical Symposium 2026

An educational forum for international experts on surgical innovation to discuss advances in a diverse range of topics in surgery.

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

What’s it like to study Cancer Innovation at Imperial? Hear from MRes student Sara Soltani about learning from researchers and clinicians working at the forefront of cancer research. 📽️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=57M-... Find out more and apply ⬇️ www.imperial.ac.uk/study/course...

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What Studying Cancer Innovation at Imperial Is Really Like - Sara Soltani

YouTube video by Department of Surgery and Cancer

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

For #WomenAtImperialWeek, we’re spotlighting work led by S&C’s Kelly Gleason. A recent Science Communication workshop highlights how patient and public involvement can strengthen research and training. Find out more ⤵️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...

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Learning from patients to strengthen research culture

Patient and public involvement is central to how Imperial’s Department of Surgery and Cancer strengthens cancer research and training, and a re...

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Strong mentorship and peer networks matter in research. Dr Anke Nijhuis, a @CR_UK Career Development Fellow in S&C, shares her advice for early career researchers #WomenAtImperialWeek ⬇️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

As part of #InternationalWomensDay and Women at Imperial Week, the AWA, established by the S&C Culture and Engagement Committee, hosted a workshop on Intentional Careers with coach and scientist Dr Hannah Roberts. Learn more about the AWA 👇 www.imperial.ac.uk/department-s... 📷 Joshua Owolabi

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Dr Harriet Kemp, Clinical Associate Professor in Pain Research in S&C, discusses her work improving treatments for chronic pain and what motivates her research. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article... 🧵3/3

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Professor Charlotte Bevan (@bevanlab.bsky.social) Consul for the Faculty of Medicine (non-clinical) and Professor of Cancer Biology, reflects on her career journey and shares advice for early career researchers. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article... 🧵2/3

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay and Women at Imperial Week, we’re spotlighting women from S&C whose work and experiences reflect this year’s theme, Give to Gain ⬇️ 🧵1/3

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

A urine test for prostate cancer developed by @ip-london.bsky.social could pave the way for a new screening approach, offering a more accurate alternative to PSA blood tests. www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar... 🧵 5/6

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Urine test for prostate cancer could pave way for screening scheme

Research aims to revolutionise detection as early trials offer hope for a more accurate alternative to PSA blood tests

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

A £1.89m clinical trial led by Professor Hash Ahmed is testing a novel scanning technology for high-risk prostate cancer, aiming to improve treatment planning and outcomes. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/261856/... 🧵 4/6

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New scanning technology trialled for prostate cancer patients | Imperial News | Imperial College London

The PSMA PET/CT trial will scan up to 1000 men in the UK.

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

This year’s #WorldCancerDay theme “United by Unique” puts people at the centre of care. At Imperial, this means developing approaches that recognise every patient and every cancer is different 🧵 2/6

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Following #WorldCancerDay, we’re highlighting cutting-edge research from across S&C that is advancing earlier diagnosis, better treatments and real-world impact 👇 🧵 1/6

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Imperial Medicine @imperialmed.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Could your shopping habits help spot #cancer early? @imperialsandc.bsky.social scientists are analysing loyalty card data to look for early warning signs of cancer — like changes in purchases of pain or indigestion meds. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article... 🧵 2/6

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Imperial Medicine @imperialmed.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Scientists from @imperialsandc.bsky.social are studying bacteria in saliva + the gut to see why some #PancreaticCancer patients respond to #chemotherapy – and others don’t. The goal is a simple saliva test to guide care and avoid unnecessary side effects. www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article... 🧵 4/6

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Researchers aim to develop saliva test to predict response to chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer

Researchers from Imperial College London are studying the bacteria found in the gut and saliva of pancreatic cancer patients, with the aim of develop...

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

For #WorldCancerDay, Dr Mitch Chen, a Medical Research Council Clinician Scientist Fellow in S&C, discusses his research, the challenges he is tackling and what the #WCD26 theme “United by Unique” means in the context of his work⬇️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

For #WorldCancerDay, Dr Anke Nijhuis, a @cancerresearchuk.org Career Development Fellow in S&C, discusses her research, the challenges she is tackling and what the #WCD26 theme “United by Unique” means in the context of her work ⬇️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Meet the early career researchers driving cancer research innovation To mark #WorldCancerDay, we are spotlighting S&C Postdoc-Fellows that have secured prestigious external fellowships. Their research spans #immunotherapy, #AI and cancer genetics ⬇️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...

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The next generation of cancer research: Meet the early career researchers driving innovation

To mark World Cancer Day, we are spotlighting Department of Surgery and Cancer Postdoc-Fellows Dr Anke Nijhuis, Dr Ehsan Ghorani and Dr Mitch Chen.

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Imperial Medicine @imperialmed.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Can what’s in your gut shape how well you age? 🤔 BBC Health Editor, Hugh Pym, put his #microbiome to the test with Dr @jameskinross.bsky.social from @imperialsandc.bsky.social to find out how #diet and longevity are linked. Read more 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... @imperialnhs.bsky.social

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I spent months finding out whether our gut health affects ageing

Health editor Hugh Pym revamped his diet after a test suggested his gut health appeared to look five years older than he was

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CRUK Convergence Science Centre @crukconvergence.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Immunotherapies have great promise but not all patients respond well. Read how a team of researchers at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social are using #MachineLearning to predict immunotherapy treatment outcomes in #LiverCancer 👇 www.convergencesciencecentre.ac.uk/news-events/...

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Positive trials = Better patient outcomes? Join S&C's Prof Rakesh Heer to discover the importance of challenging the status quo to treat #ProstateCancer. 📅 7 May, 17.30 📍Online or in-person 🔗 bit.ly/RakeshHeer25 #ImperialInaugurals

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Rethinking prostate cancer: my pursuit of the truth through surgical research

The inaugural lecture of Professor Rakesh Heer

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Department of Surgery and Cancer @imperialsandc.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

New research sheds light on ongoing #BowelCancer surveillance needs A study led by S&C's CSPRG Group could help shape international colonoscopy guidelines, potentially easing pressure on healthcare systems and patients. Read more ⤵️ www.imperial.ac.uk/news/262836/... #BowelCancerAwarenessMonth

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New research sheds light on ongoing bowel cancer surveillance needs | Imperial News | Imperial College London

An Imperial-led study could help shape international colonoscopy guidelines, potentially easing pressure on healthcare systems and patients.

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Imperial Spark @imperialspark.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Positive trials = Better patient outcomes? Join Prof Rakesh Heer from @imperialsandc.bsky.social @imperialmed.bsky.social to discover the importance of challenging the status quo to treat #ProstateCancer. 📅 7 May, 17.30 📍Online or in-person 🔗 bit.ly/RakeshHeer25

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