Chief Executive of Kidney Research UK
Northampton
Joined February 2012
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sandra currie retweeted
We interrupt my lack of broadcasting for a special announcement: one surgical trainee will be staying as an ST3 Urology in the East of Scotland this August π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ, while also taking up a SCREDS Clinical Lecturer post @EdinUniUsher.
That trainee is, somewhat improbably, me! π
So pleased to see this award for Prof Mike Nicholson , so well deserved.
Professor Michael Nicholson has been awarded an OBE in the Kingβs New Year Honours in recognition of services to kidney transplantation.
With funding from Kidney Research UK, he led the development of normothermic machine perfusion, an innovativeβ―technique that could mean more donor kidneys are suitable for transplantation and more people could receive life-changing surgery.
Sandra Currie, Kidney Research UK chief executive said: βππππ βππ ππππ ππ ππ₯π‘ππππππππππ¦ ππππ‘ππππ’π‘πππ π‘π π‘ππππ πππππ‘ π ππππππ πππ π‘βππ βππππ’π πππππππ‘π πππ‘β βππ ππππππ’ππ ππππππ‘ ππ π‘βπ πππππ πππ βππ ππ₯ππππ‘πππππ ππππππ‘ππππ‘ π‘π π‘βπ ππππππ¦ πππππ’πππ‘π¦.
Congratulations to Professor Michael Nicholson, this recognition is truly well deserved.
Read our full response here: bit.ly/3YQFbuG
ALT Professor Michael Nicholson, a bald, male, transplant surgeon, smiling in a lab with a Kidney Research UK banner, celebrating an OBE award in the King's New Year Honours list.
sandra currie retweeted
Our reception in @UKParliament is underway. A packed room full of patients, clinicians, charity partners and parliamentarians. Lots of really good conversations.
sandra currie retweeted
Particular thanks to @cranford59 and the whole team at @Kidney_Research, Andrea Brown of @NKF_UK, @JulesBriggsPT, @Ellenphysiouk, @PoojaSchmill, @AshleyDuque, @gracegimson and Daniela of @holly_health, Frankie Northfield of @KingsCollegeNHS & all the women in the KB team π
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If you are a kidney patient or carer and would like to join this virtual workshop on depression in CKD to help input into prioritising guidance for care, please email [email protected] π€πΌ
Do you have an interest in the management and identification of depression in those living with chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Join an online multi-disciplinary workshop on Friday 24 January, 10:30am β 3:30pm, where Professor Joe Chilcot and his team will share the findings and recommendations for best practices for psychosocial kidney care from the MOODMAPS study.
If youβd like to attend, email: [email protected]
sandra currie retweeted
Funding is now available for data-driven #research to advance our understanding of #CardiovascularDisease, #KidneyDisease, & #COVID19 π¬
Apply now for up to Β£50,000 per project and bespoke support from our Health #DataScience team ππ
tinyurl.com/htysbc6w
@Kidney_Research
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BBC Radio Northampton spoke to Sandra about her recent OBE award.
"Everyone's so pleased, because it puts kidney disease on the map a bit, and lets people know about the work that we all do together. I'm the person getting the award, but it's what we do together that's made that possible."
You can listen back to it here: bbc.in/4h37ywL
Skip to 1:23.
Fantastic , so well deserved.
We won! Huge thanks to the whole team @Mrandrewkbrown @CroydonBMEForum @delaidowu @deepaRD @RoselineAgyekum @joshualukesharm @allyjamesRN
Some surprising and some very special auction prizes . If you are not joining the event in person you can still be a part of the next step in the @Kidney_Research auction to raise funds for the Andy Cole Fund .proceeds will fund new research to improve kidney transplants
The silent and live auction for the Andy Cole Fund Gala is officially open and we have amazing prizes you wonβt want to miss!
From extravagant to everyday use, there's something for everyone β all available just in time for Christmas!
Hereβs a sneak peek at some of our standout prizes:
- VIP Oasis tickets
- Signed Andy Cole Hall of Fame shirt
- Four hospitality tickets for The Racing Green at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix 2025
- VIP Prodigy tickets
- Afternoon tea at The Swan
- Dyson hair straighteners
Curious to see what else is on offer? Check out the full list here: bit.ly/4faK0pd
You must be quick as the live auction pre-bidding closes at 12pm and the silent auction closes as 11pm on Thursday 7 November.
sandra currie retweeted
Congratulations Omid @OAlavijeh ! Iβm delighted to see you win this very well deserved award and excited about what will come next in your career!
π’ Big news! Dr Omid Sadeghi-Alavijeh @OAlavijeh has won the prestigious Raine Award & will deliver the lecture at UK Kidney Week 2025! His talk will focus on the genetics of inherited kidney diseases, offering key insights from whole-genome sequencing. 𧬠#Genetics #RareDiseases
sandra currie retweeted
You know what they say, a nugget a day brings the good vibes to stay!
Dip into the 350+ treasured nuggets that people from all walks of life have found important to their journey.
From well-known contributors to some less so, you can pick up the perfect Christmas gift for a discounted price of just Β£15.
The Book of Nuggets has been described as βa beautiful collection of meaningful nuggets of wisdomβ.
It was created in memory of Judith Solomon who sadly passed away from end-stage renal failure. All proceeds will be donated to help raise awareness of kidney disease and for future research.
Get your copy here: bit.ly/4dREWER
[Image description: a bean bag shaped as a kidney, aka Beanie, sits on a pile of books and rests against another book which is placed upright. The book is titled 'The book of Nuggets'. Beanie has eyes and a big smiling and his arms are placed in the air like he is cheering. The books are on top of a purple clothed table with Kidney Research UK bracelets next to it.]
ALT A purple beanie shaped as a kidney, with with eyes and a smile, sits atop a stack of books titled "The Book of Nuggets" compiled by Juliet Solomon. The booked are on top of a purple clothed table.
sandra currie retweeted
Still two weeks left to apply for The Professor Michael Nicholson Awards.
Applications are open until 16 October 2024 for this second year of funding.
We welcome UK-based proposals aiming to improve outcomes for the kidney patient community and build expertise in renal transplantation.
For more information and to apply, click here: bit.ly/3Kio8uS
sandra currie retweeted
Yesterday was our AGM. It was fantastic to see what we have achieved over the last year and spoke about our own personal highlights.
We were also joined by our chair of trustees, Matthew, members of our charity trustee board, and patients.
We briefly spoke about growth and collaboration for next year which left us all feeling inspired, determined, and excited for the year ahead.
Thank you to all who have made this year a success.
ALT Staff sitting in theatre style seating at the kidney research UK office facing a presentation. The room is brand colours of purple and green. Matthew is at the front presenting.
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Three weeks left to apply for The Professor Michael Nicholson Awards.
We are seeking applications from UK-based researchers to drive innovation and build expertise and capacity in kidney transplant science.
Standalone research projects and startup grants, transplant surgeon PhD fellowships and PhD studentships are available.
For more information and to apply, click here: bit.ly/3Kio8uS
sandra currie retweeted
Living kidney donation can transform the lives of patients, but many people know little about it.
Discover more about living kidney donation with @NHSBT this #OrganDonation Week, through personal experiences from donors and recipients.
transplant.tv/themes/lets-ta⦠#OrganDonation
Invitation:
Live Webinar - Demystifying Research Funding with Q&A
Thursday 3 October 2024 | 7pm - 8pm | Online - Zoom
Free for #Pharmacists & #PharmacyTechnicians
events.rpharms.com/ereg/newrβ¦
Opportunity to ask questions upon registration & at the live Q&A during the webinar
sandra currie retweeted
Ifrah has been fortunate enough to have received kidney transplants from two living donors. One from her uncle, Ijaz, in 2003 when she was 13, and another from her brother, Adeel, in 2020.
In September, she will be celebrating her fourth kidneyversary.
βMy kidneys were in acute failure, and Iβd had a cardiac arrest. One doctor even said to my mum, βIf you believe in a god, nowβs the time to pray.β I was in a coma for three days and my parents were told it was a miracle I survived.
"If it wasnβt for my family members, goodness knows how long I would have been on the waiting list. My uncle and brother have been my lifelines, so hopefully people can see the impact this has made.β
Read how Ifrah is making a difference and helping to raise awareness of kidney disease: bit.ly/4cHEuIH
ALT Ifrah and Adeel smiling in a hospital room, one seated on a chair and the other on a hospital bed, both wearing hospital gowns and wristbands before transplant operation.
ALT An old photograph of Adeel as a child in a stripy baby grow being held by Ijaz in a formal outfit, smiling at the camera.
ALT Ifrah and Adeel smiling outdoors, both wearing sunglasses. Nabeel is sporting a beard and a blue shirt, while Ifrah is wearing a pink headscarf and a pink top.
ALT Ifrah and Adeel smiling at the camera with their thumbs up. They are with a group of people ready to take on Zip Slide the Clyde. All are wearing safety hats and harnesses and are in a blue metal cage next to a river.
sandra currie retweeted
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr Diane Ashiru-Oredope as our new Deputy Chief Scientist, joining forces with our Chief Scientist Professor Parastou Donyai.
More: bit.ly/47d2r9d #RPSNews @DrDianeAshiru @ProfDonyai
