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One Year On: A New NHS Pathway for Blood Pressure Care

“There is a growing recognition that healthcare needs to move beyond the clinic and into people’s everyday lives.”

It’s currently Know Your Numbers Week, an annual campaign led by Blood Pressure UK to raise awareness of high blood pressure and the importance of regular checks. A year on from his previous blog, How home monitoring is redefining hypertension care, we catch up with Dr Amit Kaura as he shares updates on the ongoing challenge of hypertension, including new developments in NHS care pathways designed to better support patients both digitally and non-digitally. (more…)

Meet the 2024/25 NHLI BSc Prize Winners and Nominees

“This BSc has reshaped how I see myself as a future clinician and researcher. These experiences taught me to navigate ambiguity and think critically – skills that are vital in delivering patient-centred care.”

Students on the iBSc Translational Respiratory Medicine course run by the NHLI

Each year, our Intercalated BSc (iBSc) students at the National Heart & Lung Institute (NHLI) are recognised for their outstanding achievements across our three courses: Remote Medicine, Cardiovascular Sciences, and  Translational Respiratory Medicine.

Here are our 2024/25 award winners and nominees in their own words, reflecting on their journeys, challenges, and the impact of their intercalated year at NHLI.

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From Research to Teaching: Dr Leanne Felkin on Educating and Celebrating MSc Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare Students

“The more rewarding part from all of my career at NHLI is definitely my colleagues. I have never taken for granted what a complete privilege it is to be able to do interesting work with interesting people.”

Dr Leanne Felkin is the Senior Teaching Fellow for the MSc Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare. A researcher turned educator, she shares her journey of transforming scientific expertise and a passion for teaching into a mission to nurture the next generation of cardiovascular and respiratory healthcare professionals.

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Growing Through Research: How Personal Story Fuels Research Passion

“NHLI and Imperial in general, feels like a place where, if you’ve got a question, someone will help you find the answer, and often from a perspective you hadn’t considered.”

Yiling Guo is currently pursuing PhD study at the National Heart and Lung Institute (NHLI). Let’s hear about how her personal experiences inspired and shaped her passion for research.

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Supporting Postgraduate Students: A Look Into the Role of PGT Senior Tutor with Dr Birgit Leitinger

“I need to be a non-judgmental listener who looks at the wider picture and acts as a spokesperson for the student, while guiding them towards realistic goals concerning the completion of their studies.”

Dr Birgit Leitinger (pictured right) with Dr Richard Palermo and Dr Alessia Galasso before a BMB teaching session

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NHLI Celebrates International Women’s Day 2025

“Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge gender equality. Collectively for #IWD2025 we can all #AccelerateAction”

Members of NHLI celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science in February.

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