Written by Dara O’Hare
Picture the scene. A library in rural Lancashire. Beads, baubles and braids. Sequins, stamps and silks. Children drawing and colouring in. Women sewing and sharing stories.
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“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”
“I believe if I get to a good university, there will be good people. They will keep pushing me out of my comfort zone. And that’s why I’m here.”
Abhiram Chakka’s enthusiasm in stem cells research has brought him from India to Imperial College London. Let’s hear how his journey with MSc Genes, Drugs and Stem Cells – Novel Therapies at the National Heart and Lung Institute has fuelled his passion in stem cells research and inspired him to pursue postgraduate research.
MSc Bioscience Futures is the latest addition to NHLI’s postgraduate programme suite which combines biosciences with entrepreneurial, communication and commercialisation skills to address global challenges.
Sana Kardar is one of the students from the inaugural cohort 2024-25 and let’s hear about her experience with the course and how it opens up possibilities to build her own start-up.
“My favourite part of the programme was the clinical placement. As Imperial provides us with the clinical placement opportunities, we don’t have to face the stress of finding our own clinical placement.”
Melika Bankipoufard shared how the MSc Medical Ultrasound (Vascular) at the National Heart and Lung Institute has fulfilled her passion in medical imaging and brought her one important step closer to starting her own clinic. (more…)
“Getting to Imperial is actually a magic key for other opportunities.”
As an experienced clinician, Awad Algarni has found that the MSc Cardiovascular and Respiratory Healthcare at the National Heart and Lung Institute not only advanced his expertise but also expanded his knowledge base in clinical research.
“You’d be surprised how applicable what you learn here is. These knowledge skills I think will apply to almost any profession.”
John Bozeman shared how the hands-on component of the MSc Genomic Medicine at the National Heart and Lung Institute is a perfect match for his passion in cancer biology. After completing the MSc Genomic Medicine programme, he is now pursuing further research study at Imperial College London.