@ProfCWatts

Professor of Neurosurgery, Chair Birmingham Brain Cancer Program, University of Birmingham. Honorary Consultant Neurosurgeon, University Hospitals Birmingham.

 Birmingham, England
Joined November 2018
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Connect: Health Tech - Live! Join the discussion on bringing different fields together to drive game-changing health tech innovations. Hear from the Hard-To-Treat Cancers Interdisciplinary Research Centre and engage with @ProfCWatts and Claire McGlynn. lnkd.in/gSrGjv3U
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The ARISTOCRAT clinical trial is now open, and has recruited its first patients. Run by @CRCTU led by colleagues at @UniversityLeeds investigating whether an oral spray which contains cannabinoids could treat an aggressive brain tumour, glioblastoma. Funded by @BrainTumourOrg. 👇
Birmingham Cancer Research UK Clinical Trials Unit@CRCTU3 May 2023
we are proud to be running this important #clinicaltrial of #cannabinoids for patients with recurrent #glioblastoma with our colleagues @UniversityLeeds funded by @BrainTumourOrg. More information can be found at birmingham.ac.uk/research/cr… #AcceleratingACure
ARISTOCRAT trial logo, a randomised controlled phase II trial of temozolomide with or without cannabinoids in patients with recurrent glioblastoma

ALT ARISTOCRAT trial logo, a randomised controlled phase II trial of temozolomide with or without cannabinoids in patients with recurrent glioblastoma

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As it's #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth we're re-sharing this video explaining the @CRCTU's Tessa Jowell BRAIN MATRIX, collecting a large genomic, pathological & imaging dataset to better understand brain tumour, supported by @BrainTumourOrg & @GenomicsEngland. birmingham.ac.uk/research/cr…
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Applications are NOW OPEN for 12-month fully-funded Tessa Jowell Fellowships for applicants near to gaining their certificate of completion of training in medical/clin-onc, who want to further specialise in brain tumour treatment and research APPLY: bit.ly/3wcORBl
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#TessaJowellBRAINMATRIX is leading the way in creating an infrastructure to support clinical trials for brain cancer patients. Led by @ProfCWatts @unibirmingham supported by @BrainTumourOrg & @GenomicsEngland #braincancer #clinicaltrials #PrecisionMedicine birmingham.ac.uk/brain-matri…
How is your study leading the way? "We have created the infrastructure to support innovative clinical trials that will improve clinical outcomes for patients of all ages with brain cancer. We hope that the size of this study has the potential to transform brain cancer research in the UK." Professor Colin Watts, Chief Investigator of Tessa Jowell BRAIN MATRIX

ALT How is your study leading the way? "We have created the infrastructure to support innovative clinical trials that will improve clinical outcomes for patients of all ages with brain cancer. We hope that the size of this study has the potential to transform brain cancer research in the UK." Professor Colin Watts, Chief Investigator of Tessa Jowell BRAIN MATRIX

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Our November @UHBNeurosurgery Dragons Den showcasing research/audit work in the department is underway. Kicking off with Ms Victoria Wykes talking about developing a precision medicine approach in neuro-oncology! #neurosurgery @UHBResearch @uhbtrust 1/
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Now onto completed projects! @AndrewRStevens presenting on lumbar drainage in traumatic brain injury 2/
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Professor of Neurosurgery @ProfCWatts aims to develop better drugs and improve patient quality of life with the largest UK trial in brain cancer: oldjoe.co.uk/article/rethink… @BrainTumourOrg #InternationalBrainTumourAwarenessWeek
Birmingham in the Brain

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Announcing a NEW Academy series: The Emerging Research Series 📢📢📢 This is on new and emerging research/tech in the treatment and care of brain cancer. The first session is on Fri 11th Nov with @uhbtrust on Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). Sign up➡️bit.ly/3D4XsJy
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We are building a large registry of patient tissue samples and images that will help researchers understand which treatments are likely to work best for brain cancer patients. Led by @unibirmingham supported by @BrainTumourOrg and @GenomicsEngland #braincancer #precisionmedicine
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For #BrainAwarenessWeek a series of activities were used to show neuro-oncology to trials. @UHBNeurosurgery @ProfCWatts
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Colin Watts retweeted
Aimee@aimee_goel20 Mar 2022
With the #UHBNeurosurgery and #UoB Neuro-oncology team at Midlands Art Centre and Thinktank Science museum for #brainawarenessweek having pink drink, making brain hats and learning about brain tumour research! @VictoriaWykes @philohalloran
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Huge improvement in brain cancer survival rates is only possible with more investment in research. By working in partnership with our Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission partners, the chance of successful new treatments being discovered is more likely. #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth
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Today the Tessa Jowell Academy has delivered its first ever free session to nearly 50 HCPs. ‘Fundamentals of Neurosurgery’ was hosted by @pidurso. Courses like this will help the NHS deliver the next generation of brain cancer treatment and care. #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth
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There has been little progress in the treatment of brain cancer in decades. It is the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40. We work with TJBCM partners to raise awareness, share best practice and bring the latest treatments to all. #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth
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Thank you to all of the incredible & inspiring CNSs across the UK that go above & beyond to help their patients every day #NationalCancerCNSDay (Snapshot below of some of our amazing Academy Nurses in the Faculty @IngelaOberg1 @EngagementHc)
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#Southwick hairdresser becomes @BrainTumourOrg Young Ambassador after being inspired by her late grandfather worthingherald.co.uk/news/pe…
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our innovative #braincancer clinical trial platform #TessaJowellBRAINMATRIX has recruited 65 patients, and aligned with new @NHSgms @GenomicsEngland testing pathways. We're excited to continue to grow this study in 2022 with @BrainTumourOrg #WorldCancerDay birmingham.ac.uk/brainmatrix – at Birmingham, England
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First up, January's CHBH Research Discussion, taking place next week📅Thurs 20th Jan 1-2pm, @LivUni Sir Henry Wellcome Fellow @biau_emmanuel & Associate Professor @uobcompsci @felipe_oe presenting! More details below, register here 👉 birmingham.ac.uk/research/ce… #CHBHEvents
Post showing upcoming schedule for January's CHBH Research Discussion, full accessible details of this event can be found via the weblink: bit.ly/eventsatchbh

ALT Post showing upcoming schedule for January's CHBH Research Discussion, full accessible details of this event can be found via the weblink: bit.ly/eventsatchbh

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'Electrotherapies for Glioblastoma' Latest review paper from our member @GeorgeMalliaras and our previous lead @ProfCWatts addressing possible treatment strategies using different electrotherapy methods amidst the biological complexity of GBM. doi.org/10.1002/advs.2021009…
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