Author: Department of Immunology and Inflammation Communications

Meet Dora Vrkic, Section Manager for the Centre for Inflammatory Disease

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In this blog post, Dora Vrkic shares her journey from academic research to building a career in research operations at Imperial. She discusses the importance of supporting researchers behind the scenes, settling into the department, and the hobbies that keep her busy outside of work.

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The Great Exhibition Road Fesitval: An Exciting Educational Experience

In this blog, MRes Experimental Biomolecular Sciences student Laura Lysaght shares her experience of the Great Exhibition Road Festival, including its fascinating history and her time volunteering on the ‘What’s in your blood?’ stand, developed by members of the Centre for Haematology in the Department of Immunology and Inflammation.

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Meet Dr Calum Gabbutt, Assistant Professor in Data Science in Haematology

In this Q&A, Dr Calum Gabbutt discusses his journey from physics to cancer research, and how mathematical modelling and machine learning can be combined to better understand cancer evolution. He shares insights into his research as well as his ambitions to improve early prediction of treatment outcomes in blood cancers.

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Meet Dr Shuchi Agrawal Singh, Assistant Professor in Haematology

In this Q&A, Dr Shuchi Agrawal Singh discusses her work on epigenetics and biomolecular condensation in acute myeloid leukaemia, and the problem of drug resistance and relapse. She reflects on the rapid technological advances in recent years in her field and shares more about her exciting new work on phase separation.

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Staff profile: Get to know Dr Richard Burt, Clinical Associate Professor in Haemato-oncology

Dr Richard Burt is a Clinical Associate Professor in Haemato-oncology whose work spans both the clinic and the lab. Specialising in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, he focuses on understanding treatment resistance and improving patient outcomes. In this profile, he describes his career, research, and balancing the priorities of a clinician and a researcher.

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