Women's Health Research Centre - Integrating bench side science with bedside care to improve the health and wellbeing of women, parents, and their babies

Joined June 2015
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WHRC Imperial College, London retweeted
Find out more about Millie, Fiona and Laura's roles and how they are recruiting patients to two important research studies to deepen our understanding of preterm birth. ➡️ intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/pag…

#WorldPrematurityDay Huge shout out to Millie, Fiona and Laura our fantastic prematurity research midwives. @ImperialPeople @ImperialNHS @imperialcollege
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#WorldPrematurityDay Huge shout out to Millie, Fiona and Laura our fantastic prematurity research midwives. @ImperialPeople @ImperialNHS @imperialcollege
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WHRC Imperial College, London retweeted
A potential complication for the most vulnerable premature babies, born before 32 weeks, is a serious stomach condition where tissue in the bowel becomes inflamed. Find out how donor milk from our historical milk bank can help. ➡️ intranet.imperial.nhs.uk/pub… #WorldPrematurityDay
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The wonderful benefits of research đź’™ WHRC is proud to be recruiting to the #GenerationStudy here at @imperialcollege @ImperialNHS
Shortly after being born, Freddie was diagnosed with hereditary retinoblastoma, caused by a change in his RB1 gene. He is one of numerous children who has benefitted from being part of the Generation Study. Read Freddie's story: ow.ly/8Wau50XjfiX
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WHRC Imperial College, London retweeted
The Generation Study is a ground-breaking research study in partnership with the NHS which will sequence the whole genomes of up to 100,000 newborn babies and look for 200 rare conditions in early childhood. Find out more: ow.ly/RVuJ50TBVQf @DHSCgovuk @NHSEngland
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WHRC Imperial College, London retweeted
And just like that... ✨✨✨🪄 We have met our TRUFFLE-2 randomisation target, and recruitment has now ended. 🎊🎉 We are immensely grateful to each and every one of you who chose to take part. Thank you also to all our recruitment centres!
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WHRC Imperial College, London retweeted
Health minister visits MDR's Imperial-hosted Tommy's research centre Baroness Merron, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women’s Health and Mental Health, made the visit to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week ⬇️ imperial.ac.uk/news/270533/h…
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It's a privilege for the WHRC to deliver research within such a pioneering institution ✨ @ImperialNHS @imperialcollege @Christoph_Lees
Imperial designated Focused Ultrasound Centre of Excellence Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London have been designated as a Focused Ultrasound Centre of Excellence. imperial.ac.uk/news/270573/i…
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WHRC Imperial College, London retweeted
15 Oct 2025
Baby Loss Awareness Week @ImperialNHS Thinking of all families touched by pregnancy and baby loss this week. 🙏🏻 to our dedicated bereavement team & MNVP for raising awareness & providing time for families to commemorate their babies lives. @lauren28petrie @Ellamaclictor
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Fantastic talks from research midwives Fiona and Millie about their roles and projects. Making a real difference to families attending the preterm birth clinics @ImperialNHS @imperialcollege @ImperialPeople @danithornton123
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Fantastic away day with the R and D team @ImperialNHS. Inspiring speakers and team building. @ImperialPeople @danithornton123 @ICPjenny
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➡️Was your baby born early? 🧬Join the PRESTIGE-PTB study! Your experience could help us better understand the genetic reasons for preterm birth ➡️ Our self-referral form closes 9th September- find more information and refer yourself into the study here: imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-di…
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WHRC Imperial College, London retweeted
Was your baby born early? Join the PRESTIGE-PTB study! Your experience could help us better understand the genetic reasons for preterm birth 🧬 Find more information and refer yourself into the study here! ➡️ imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-di… @GenomicsEngland @ImperialNHS @tommys
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WHRC Imperial College, London retweeted
2000 people have taken part in the PRESTIGE-PTB study!🎉🎉🎉 We are so incredibly excited to celebrate this milestone and so grateful to everyone who helps us better understand preterm birth💕 @tommys @GenomicsEngland
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We are proud to have Professor Catherine Williamson as the director of the WHRC. Such an inspiring leader and a well deserved honour. @imperialcollege @ImperialNHS @ImperialPeople @ImperialMDR
We are proud to award Honorary Fellowship ad eundem to Prof Catherine Williamson. A leader in maternal medicine, her research has transformed clinical understanding of pregnancy-related liver disorders, diabetes and hyperemesis, shaping both national and international guidance.
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WHRC Imperial College, London retweeted
Was your baby born early? Join the PRESTIGE study! Your experience could help us better understand the genetic causes for preterm birth. Find more information and refer yourself into the study here! ➡️imperial.ac.uk/metabolism-di…
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