Neuro-oncology scientist. PostDoc @cambridge_uni at @cruk_ci in @gilbertson_lab. @forbesunder30. @ACRC_UK. Follower of God.❤️ CEO: @BlackinCancer.
Cambridge, England
Joined June 2009
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#visibility is key to encouraging more black females into academia. I’m so passionate about letting these young women know what they’re capable of! #blackandSTEM #blackacademia
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Thrilled to see @MCRCnews now accepting applications for their first cohort of #BlackLeadersinCancer PhD studentships. Spread the word & don’t miss out – apply by April 4th! ⬇️
We’ve partnered with @BlackinCancer & @Windsor_Fellows to launch the @CR_UK Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme – a fully-funded 4-year PhD opportunity for Black heritage students.🎓
🧵Explore projects below
📅 Deadline: 4 April
🔗 Apply: crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/…
ALT An application timeline for the CRUK Black Leaders in Cancer PhDs. Application deadline - Friday 4 April
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We’ve partnered with @BlackinCancer & @Windsor_Fellows to launch the @CR_UK Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship Programme – a fully-funded 4-year PhD opportunity for Black heritage students.🎓
🧵Explore projects below
📅 Deadline: 4 April
🔗 Apply: crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/…
ALT An application timeline for the CRUK Black Leaders in Cancer PhDs. Application deadline - Friday 4 April
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DEADLINE APPROACHING! 🚨
Submit your letter of inquiry for the #BlackinCancer Postdoctoral Fellowship by 17 Jan 2025. This call is open internationally & offers funding for up to 3 years.
Visit our website for more information & to apply: bit.ly/bicopps
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This cycle, there are 2 #BlackinCancer Postdoc Fellowships up for grabs!
Offered in partnership with the Emerald Foundation, this scheme aims to support ambitious researchers transition into faculty positions.
🔗Find out more by visiting our website: bit.ly/bicopps
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Applications for the #BlackLeadersinCancer PhD studentship are still open @CRUKConvergence ⬇️
📌Share this opportunity with an aspiring PhD student in your network.
📢APPLY NOW for our Black Leaders in Cancer Programme - a unique opportunity for students from Black heritage backgrounds to pursue a four year fully-funded non-clinical #PhD in #CancerResearch supported by @Windsor_Fellows, @BlackinCancer and @ICR_London
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The #BlackinCancer postdoctoral award in collaboration with the Emerald Foundation returns for its fourth cycle🥳! This fellowship aims to increase the number of Black postdoctoral researchers moving into faculty roles.
Interested?
📌Find out more at: bit.ly/bicopps
ALT the Black in Cancer postdoctoral fellowship, apply by 17 January 2025
ALT fellowship overview: 2 to be awarded, up to 3 years of funding , open to Black researchers worldwide, overview of example research areas
Sigourney Bonner retweeted
This year, we’re particularly keen to see more applicants from outside the US 👀⬇️
The #BlackinCancer postdoctoral award in collaboration with the Emerald Foundation returns for its fourth cycle🥳! This fellowship aims to increase the number of Black postdoctoral researchers moving into faculty roles.
Interested?
📌Find out more at: bit.ly/bicopps
ALT the Black in Cancer postdoctoral fellowship, apply by 17 January 2025
ALT fellowship overview: 2 to be awarded, up to 3 years of funding , open to Black researchers worldwide, overview of example research areas
Sigourney Bonner retweeted
Creating a space for Black researchers to connect & support each other is the mission of @BlackinCancer. Learn more about their commendable efforts to grow the pipeline of talented Black researchers in cancer: blackincancer.com/ #NationalCancerPlan #Every1HasARole
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Celebrating some exciting grant news that I cannot wait to share 🥳 Incredibly grateful to be a part of such a collaborative, supportive environment here at @CRUK_CI, @CRUKCBTCE and the wider @Cambridge_Uni cancer and immunology community!
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When your old PI comes to visit 🥺 incredibly grateful for the twitterless @cbrnewzealand Prof Mike Dragunow’s mentorship over the years, who has taught me so many valuable lessons that I find myself passing down to students and mentees #whatsyourquestion #buildyourstaircase 🙏🏻
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✨We are excited to welcome you all today at The Black PhD Experience book launch 📚 !
Use the hashtag #BlackPhdExp and #BlackInAcademia to share your experience of the event today !
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Our PhD is part of the black leaders programme so please do reach out if you are interested in melanoma
We’re thrilled to support @CR_UK’s Black Leaders in Cancer PhD Scholarship programme in partnership with @BlackinCancer & @Windsor_Fellows. This fully-funded PhD programme is open to students from Black heritage backgrounds.
Projects now open: crukcentre.manchester.ac.uk/…
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Huge congratulations to @elizabeth_lee22 on receiving a ‘New Ideas’ grant from @LPTrustUK! 🎉👏 This grant will support her important work on #CNSimmunity in childhood #ependymomas—paving the way for safer, effective immunotherapies. 💪🧠 @CRUKCBTCE @CRUK_CI #CancerResearch
Tremendously grateful to be awarded a ‘New Ideas’ grant from @LPTrustUK to support my work in understanding the role of #CNSimmunity in childhood #ependymomas - one step towards developing safer, effective immunotherapies for this community! @CRUKCBTCE
littleprincesses.org.uk/news…
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Tremendously grateful to be awarded a ‘New Ideas’ grant from @LPTrustUK to support my work in understanding the role of #CNSimmunity in childhood #ependymomas - one step towards developing safer, effective immunotherapies for this community! @CRUKCBTCE
littleprincesses.org.uk/news…
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We want to create a research community where everyone has the opportunity to excel.
The #BlackLeadersinCancer programme offers the chance of a 4-year PhD scholarship.
Each host centre has its own application open dates and deadlines.
Find out more bit.ly/45AXB4f
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For #BlackHistoryMonth we hear from students on @HDR_UK's Black Internship programme.
Lauricia, Evans & Abigail share their experiences exploring health data, ethnic inequalities in cancer and driving change in #healthcare.
👉bit.ly/3zEtSNr
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Last chance to register for a #BlackLeadersinCancer PhD scholarship programme insight session.
Find out more about the programme and how to apply from our partners and host institutions.
Join us on 8 October 12:30-2pm
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The first information session about the #BlackLeadersinCancer PhD scholarship is happening **TOMORROW**!
📌Register here: bit.ly/4eiWquF
Applicants to our #BlackLeadersinCancer PhD scholarship programme will have the chance to study at any CRUK centre from September 2025.
Register for the first information session on 2 October to find out more: bit.ly/4eiWquF
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Does this sound like you⬇️?
Contact us TODAY to take advantage of an amazing opportunity with one of our partners.
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@UniversityLeeds @LeedsAlumni alum and Postdoctoral associate at @CR_UK, @siggs28 formed @BlackinCancer to reduce cancer inequalities for Black people, who are under-represented in #cancerresearch and over-represented in cancer mortality.
leeds.ac.uk/news-alumni/news…