Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating @wmwanika2026.bsky.social, a Research degree student @lshtm.bsky.social, whose research shines a light on global inequalities in women’s cancer care and the need to close gaps in diagnosis and treatment.
Read more 👉 www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
Stay connected with the latest research, insights, and progress in tackling inequalities in cancer care.
Sign up to the ICON newsletter and be part of the work improving cancer outcomes for everyone. 🎗️
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🧵1/ England’s 2026 national cancer plan sets ambitious goals. Earlier diagnosis, personalised care, and faster access to innovation. But our new @bmj.com piece with Bernard Rachet & Ajay Aggarwal, argues that it reads less like a health strategy and more like an industrial strategy.
👩🔬 For International Day Of Women And Girls In Science #IDWGS2026, we spoke to @icon-lshtm.bsky.social member @wendesafari.bsky.social
Find out about her journey from Tanzania to research in childhood cancer @lshtm.bsky.social & her advice to women in #STEM
Read 🔽
www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...
🚀 Excited for the next DigiCore Cancer seminar!
In this seminar, Prof Bernard Rachet will share real-world examples showing how population data can be used to measure inequalities and inform policy.
Register 👉 digicore-cancer.eu/activities/s...
New cancer plan aiming for 75% five-year survival in England is a vital step forward.
ICON researchers at @lshtm.bsky.social, Dr Suping Ling and Prof Bernard Rachet, welcome the strong focus on reducing inequalities but urged caution on some of the plan’s ambitious targets.
👉 bit.ly/4kh2oQR
On #WorldCancerDay, @lshtm.bsky.social research explores how artificial intelligence could enable earlier detection of pancreatic cancer, helping identify patients sooner and improve outcomes.
Watch the latest animation highlighting this important work. 🎗️
🎥 bit.ly/3MlFb3i
For #WorldCancerDay, we’re highlighting our talented global alumni community making real-world impact in #PublicHealth.
William Wang shares how studying at LSHTM prepared him for a career in #cancer research & dreams to improve treatment & access to care @lshtmalumni.bsky.social
🎥 bit.ly/4kjqhqL
Ahead of World Cancer Day, research funded by @cancerresearchuk.org led by @camaringe.bsky.social and @manuelaquaresma.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social shows that keyhole surgery for colon cancer is not reaching those who could benefit most.
Read more 👉 bit.ly/4tfn4N5
Who would not want to combine training in #statistical #methods with stunning scenery?
📅 6-10 July 2026
🌏 Corte, Corsica
💻 sesstim.univ-amu.fr/fr/hearstat-...
And with expert faculty including our very own Prof Bernard Rachet and fabulous collaborators - this course is not to be missed!
Can innovation in cancer care be sustainable and affordable?
In this new commentary for @ecancer.org, @jacquijourno.bsky.social explores whether these goals are really a zero-sum game and what’s at stake for patients and health systems.
Read more👇
ecancer.org/en/news/2757...
Risks of universal #ProstateCancer screening could outweigh benefits
Bernard Rachet & Suping Ling explain evidence doesn't justify population-wide screening for all men but highlights need for better data, screening methods & support.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
#ProstateCancer screening: Committee says no to testing all men
Bernard Rachet tells the Standard recommendations show urgent need for effective test or screening strategy that doesn't generate large numbers of false positives & add to burden on #NHS.
www.standard.co.uk/news/science...
📽️Our excellent panel debating innovation, equity and sustainability in cancer care - livestreaming now from The Science Gallery @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social 🙌
If you missed it, the recording of our #LGCW2025
session will be shared next week on the event webpage: lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
We're excited to be hosting this #LGCW2025 event today with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
hosted by Prof Richard Sullivan 🌟🙌👇
Check out the details below and join us online - or look out for the recording which will be shared on the event page and via our channels soon 📽️🗓️
How can we make cancer care in England both equitable and sustainable for the NHS? 🤔
Join researchers, patient advocates & experts for The Great Debate. This event is part of London Global Cancer Week, co-hosted ICON & the Institute of Cancer Policy @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social
👉 bit.ly/43eRxiY
🏥 Our seminar next week will explore how education shapes health outcomes & inequalities across the life course, with an example of cancer diagnoses in Austria #healtheconomics #oncology
🗓️ Tuesday 14 October, 12:45 BST
📍 LSHTM | Online
Details ⬇️
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
📽️ If you missed the London premiere we hosted @lshtm.bsky.social in February
here's another chance to watch this fascinating and beautifully crafted documentary film on the big screen 🎦:
'Burkitt' screening and Q&A at @berthadochouse.bsky.social
Sept 13th at 3:30pm 🗓️
dochouse.org/event/burkitt/
Find out more about LSHTM research, events and people by following our centres, projects & groups 👇
Welcoming @icon-lshtm.bsky.social & @piru-lshtm.bsky.social to BlueSky! 🎉👏
#PublicHealth
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Hello Bluesky 👋
We're the Health in Humanitarian Crises Centre at @lshtm.bsky.social, a network of more than 200 researchers working on 100+ projects around the world to improve the health of people affected by #humanitarian crises 🚑⛑
Follow us for updates on our research, events, blogs & more!
2️⃣ weeks ago, our Project Administrator Nikolina Pajic attended @usemydata.bsky.social’s National Patient Data Day, where she networked & gained valuable insights into Patient & Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE).
Our Advisory Group member, Richard Stephens, also attended the event.
Last week, our Research Degree student Koki Shimizu attended the EHA Congress in Milan 🇮🇹🤝
He presented his poster on “Socioeconomic inequalities in acute myeloid leukaemia treatment in England 🏴 ”— shedding light on the impact of social factors in cancer care. 👏
LSHTM Health Misinformation UNPACKED event card. Monday 15 September 13:00 - 17:00 LSHTM Keppel Street or online.
🌟MISINFORMATION EVENT🌟
Join our @lshtm.bsky.social Health Misinformation: UNPACKED event to hear from leading voices on how to understand and combat the rising tide of health #misinformation in the UK
🗓️ 15 September 2025
⏰ 13:00-17:00 GMT
📍 LSHTM
Get tickets 👉 bit.ly/LSHTMHealthM...
🚨New review led by @lshtm.bsky.social researchers @wendesafari.bsky.social & @camaringe.bsky.social, funded by @cancerresearchuk.org, reveals key missed opportunities in tackling cancer inequalities.
Most interventions focus narrowly on screening, missing broader systemic issues.
👉 bit.ly/44d1Tk8
UK sees 20% drop in #cancer mortality but diagnoses still rising
Bernard Rachet explains that despite advances in cancer care in recent decades, survival gaps and #inequalities must be addressed to improve UK cancer outcomes. @icon-lshtm.bsky.social
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
#PublicHealth
📢 @lshtm.bsky.social is hiring!
Two new roles: a 📊 Research Fellow & 🩺 Clinical Research Fellow on an @nihr.bsky.social funded project, TACTIC: Timeliness of Access to Cancer Treatment, Improving Care.
Apply here 👉 jobs.lshtm.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx
🏥 A recent paper from Dr Ananya Malhotra and @icon-lshtm.bsky.social used statistical models to show how immunotherapy impacts quality of life for advanced lung cancer patients
Findings highlight the importance of a personalised approach to cancer care
Read more 🔽
icon.lshtm.ac.uk/study-examin...
Why the world needs a vision for public health now more than ever
LSHTM Director Liam Smeeth argues #PublicHealth research & education are even more important with #science under attack & global #health programmes facing unprecedented cuts.
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
A recent @lshtm.bsky.social study led by Dr Ananya Malhotra examines how different immunotherapy treatments impact quality of life for advanced lung cancer patients over 18 months.
Findings highlight the need for a more personalised approach to care.
🔗 bit.ly/43FYPx5
Job Advert Image - person wearing a lab coat and using a multi-channel pipette Text reads: We are hiring, Postdoctoral Scientist Cancer Inflammation and Immunity Group Salary: £37,000-£44,852 Job ID MI/25/01 Apply by 11th March
We are recruiting a #postdoctoral researcher for our Cancer Inflammation and Immunity group headed by @santiagozelenay.bsky.social
For all the project details, research background, information about the position and the Institute, please visit:
www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/mi-25...
