Neurologist and Neuromuscular Specialist @StGeorgesTrust, Reader @StGeorgesUni, Director Genomics CAG, Rare Disease Lead @SEgenomics #neuromuscular #channels

Joined November 2018
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We have made a four year funding commitment to an MND Care and Research Network across SW London and Surrey to improve support, in partnership with the NHS. Kuai, who cares for her husband KT, shared "To have this support is brilliant and I hope it will benefit many families."

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Congrats to our neuromuscular team who received a Centre of Excellence award for patient care. The team treats patients with genetic condition Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease at St George's Atkinson Morley Neuromuscular Centre. The centre is the 2nd in the UK to receive the award.
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Nurses, midwives, doctors and everyone in between: please join us in exploring the genetics of myotonic dystrophy in the @SEgenomics lunch & learn on 26/Jan/2024. It is free!!! eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunch-and…
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Great MDCRN meeting to advance treatments for myotonic dystrophy, limb girdle muscular dystrophy and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy! @childrensatvcu @VCUNeuro @MyoStrong @CureCalpain3 @FSHDSociety
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Our new #neurology #GeNotes resources have been developed in collaboration with #neurologists across the #NHS. From concise summaries based on example clinical scenarios to more in-depth learning, we’ve got your #genomics needs covered. Find out more: orlo.uk/43F0v
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Applications open for our @NIHRresearch ACF in Functional Neurosurgery @StGeorgesUni on the theme of 'Digital' Job advert below: lnkd.in/exQmxhmP Full prospectus available at above link in Oriel or my own website under academia: mrmikehart.com 1/n
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Calling emergency clinicians & medical teams! Join our webinar on respiratory care for muscle wasting conditions. Earn 2 CPD credits while boosting your expertise. Don't miss out: tinyurl.com/2eav2s53
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Closing the St George’s-based regional children’s cancer service – which is rated outstanding – and giving it to another hospital will have a knock-on effect on other services. Find out why #KidsDeserveStGeorges – and how you can help keep services here: stgeorges.nhs.uk/news/kids-d…
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Our first focus group launches TOMORROW! We’re still recruiting, please share with your networks, we’d love as many voices included as possible: plymouth.onlinesurveys.ac.uk…
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I am really excited about this post! We are looking for a motor neuron disease #mnd research nurse to join our neuromuscular team at @StGeorgesTrust and look after the @mndsmart trial! nhsjobs.com/job/UK/London/To…
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Taking my project on tour to sunny South Africa! Great catch-up today with my supervisor @MunfordDanielle We have 10 participants already! join us 👉 plymouth.onlinesurveys.ac.uk… For more info visit smauk.org.uk/blog/informatio…
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Please kindly support and cascade this study by our wonderful @PamAppletonNMC exploring the the quality of life among SMA patients receiving disease-modifying therapies. @2tbueser @pablogarciareit @EmmaM_Channels @nn_neuro
A postgraduate Masters student at the University of Plymouth is exploring the impact of disease-modifying therapies on quality of life and daily activities in adults who have SMA. Find out more about the study & how to get involved 👉 rb.gy/pqxm6 @PamAppletonNMC
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FSHD UK founder Rajeshri Badiani recently made waves at the IRC with a captivating presentation - covering our history and her tireless endeavours to create UK clinical readiness. Her presentation elevated the profile of FSHD UK within the international research community.#FSHDUK
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📢 We want to hear about the impact that treatment has on the lives of adults with SMA! Join an online focus group as part of a Masters research study using the link in comments below👇 @SMA_UK_ @MDUK_News @NeuromuscularOT @RCOT_NP @research_sohp plymouth.onlinesurveys.ac.uk…
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Such a great opportunity for anyone who needs to order #genetic testing @BSUH_NHS @NHSSussex @nhskmca @SurreySussexCA @NHS_WCA @NHS_SELCA @NHSKentMedway please share with your clinicians
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We celebrate #nurses everyday, but on #InternationalNursesDay we want to introduce a few special people. @markmencias is one of just four #neurogenetic nurses in the UK helping people who have suspected hereditary #neurological conditions. Read more 👉🏽bit.ly/44VhvHC
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Don't miss out on the chance to present your research (or plans for research) at #BNA2023. Find out more and get ready to submit your late-breaking abstract between 20th and 31st March: meetings.bna.org.uk/bna2023/
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Happy to share ‘The BRAIN Podcast’ discussing how gene variant effects in sodium channels predict function and guide precision therapy #Epilepsy #Genetics. Thanks to @s_schorge @MantegazzaMassi @Brain1878 for lively debate and all collaborators @LalDennis academic.oup.com/brain/pages…
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