Paediatrician; malaria and infectious disease researcher
Joined July 2015
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New research shows that flu infection may increase susceptibility to tuberculosis (TB) by weakening key immune pathways.
The findings suggest seasonal flu vaccines could offer a new tool to help prevent TB in high-risk regions. 💉 👇️
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Calling all graduating students passionate about healthtech! Kickstart your career with an impactful National Service at minoHealth AI Labs.
Join us in revolutionizing healthcare with cutting-edge AI technology. Apply now and be part of the future of health innovation!
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Congratulations to Prof Michael Way on being elected a Fellow of the Royal Society 🎉
Professor @imperialcollege and group leader @TheCrick, his work has shaped our understanding of cell signalling and host-pathogen interactions.
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We are currently recruiting Global Health Research (GHR) experts and community engagement and involvement specialists for our GHR committees.
Applications close on 26 May 2026. Find out how to apply: nihr.ac.uk/get-involved/comm…
ALT “Being part of NIHR's GHR committees has been an exciting opportunity to help shape funding decisions that support high-quality, truly impactful research in LMICs." Professor Joe Jarvis, NIHR Global Health Research Professor
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Research led by Professor @acunningID, honorary consultant in paediatric infectious diseases, lays the groundwork for a new test that could predict how a patient's illness will progress and how they will respond to treatment.
Read more: imperial.ac.uk/news/articles…
@imperialcollege
ALT Gloved hands applying a cotton ball and adhesive tape to a person's arm after a blood test.
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Antibiotics are losing their power, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. 🧫💊
Featuring our Dr Tim Rawson and Dr Andy Edwards, this @Nature video explores the global threat of antimicrobial resistance, and the race for solutions.
Watch now👇 #AMR
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The UK has joined a major clinical trial to test an mRNA vaccine for H5N1 influenza.
Commenting in the @Telegraph, Prof John Tregoning (@DrTregoning) says large‑scale trials are vital to rapidly adapt and scale production before the next pandemic.
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Could a simple blood test predict how an illness will unfold?🩸
Scientists in @ImperialInfect have developed VeloCD, a method that can forecast disease progression and treatment response — with potential to transform patient care.🔽
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📢 We're proud to announce the launch of our newest department, Imperial Lifelong Learning.
From Global Summer Experiences to Executive and Professional Education, we empower learners to push the boundaries of education and make an immediate impact ⤵️
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NIHR is launching funding as part of its refreshed global health research programme. The funding will provide opportunities to develop research leadership and capacity, helping prevent and respond to global health security challenges.
Read more here: nihr.ac.uk/news/nihr-launche….
ALT "Investing in global health research leadership turns new ideas into better health. It strengthens research systems to respond to global health security threats and challenges, inform policy, and deliver lasting health impact." Professor Lucy Chappell, Chief Scientific Adviser at Department of Health and Social Care and Chief Executive Officer at NIHR
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Rapid, on-farm lab-grade detection of #PRRSV & #SIV is within sight thanks to a @ProtonDx & Emerald Veterinary Health UK field study! We’re testing Dragonfly™ to show how it can provide faster results, leading to better clinical decisions & improved animal welfare. #SwineHealth
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Are you interested in applying to the Global Advanced Fellowship?
Attend our webinar to understand the new thematic priorities of the award, and what makes a good application.
đź“… 16 April 2026
⏰ 10am BST
Sign up to the webinar ⬇️
zoom.us/webinar/register/171…
ALT Webinar: Global Advanced Fellowship award 16 April 2026 10am BST London
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Come and join us for this fantastic course
@ICPaed_Edu 🦠Paediatric Infection Short Course – Sign up! Strengthen your approach to infections in children & neonates with this practical, case-based course led by Prof Cunnington, Dr Herberg.
🔍 Learn about key pathogens, host–pathogen dynamics, research appraisal & real-world clinical decision-making.
👩‍⚕️ Ideal for paediatric trainees multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
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The Imperial Research Fellowship scheme for 2026 is now open!
You’ve built expertise. You’ve developed ideas. Now you’re ready to define your own direction. The 4-year Fellowship is designed for exceptional early career researchers who are prepared to step into independence - with the time, backing and freedom to lead ambitious research.
The closing date for applications is 23 July 2026 and researchers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Find out more and apply at ow.ly/cQsK50YBhgQ
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🧬 Researchers have developed a ready-to-use, freeze-dried diagnostic test that detects microbial DNA, without the need for complex equipment or cold storage. By simplifying diagnostics and enabling rapid deployment, it can support earlier detection and improve outbreak response.
ALT New Publication from the Fleming Initiative: Lyophilised colourimetric LAMP for visual readout with dual colour indicators
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Research from Imperial, @MRC_LMS, & @sheffielduni reveals that the twisting of DNA could play a role in correcting CRISPR errors. 🧬
The team captured interactions between CRISPR and DNA, providing insights that could help eradicate errors. 👇
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Registration is now OPEN for the 10th WACCBIP Research Conference (WRC 2026), and the call for abstracts is officially live!
Be part of a dynamic gathering shaping the future of African science under the theme: “African Bioscience at the Interface of Health, Disease, and Environment.”
From July 29–31, 2026, join leading researchers, innovators, policymakers, and students in a powerful exchange of ideas — whether in-person at @WACCBIP_UG or virtually.
Got groundbreaking research or fresh insights? This is your platform.
Submit your abstract and showcase your work across key areas, including genomics, drug discovery, vaccines, diagnostics, and climate-linked diseases.
🧬 Oral and poster presentation opportunities available
🌍 Hybrid participation for global access
đź“… Deadline: April 30, 2026
Don’t just follow the science — contribute to it.
Register and submit your abstract via bit.ly/3Ntafii
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Are you a researcher looking for a resource of health information and data?
More than 150,000 patients in north west London are now part of Imperial Health Knowledge Bank - a database of patients who are willing to #BePartofResearch.
Find out more. ➡️ imperial.nhs.uk/research/tak…
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