Professor of Global Musculoskeletal Health, MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology, University of Southampton.
Joined September 2015
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Please vote for my sisters tearoom in Sheffield 😊 yorkshire.muddystilettos.co.…
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Yesterday, the Art of Ageing study held a showcase at @mrcunitgambia featuring top entries from its art competition & a screening of the project film.
The event brought together older people, community representatives, researchers & officials from @MohGambia.
#HealthyAgeing
I have an opening for a Senior Research Fellow in my Global Musculoskeletal Health group. Job Opportunity at the University of Southampton: Senior Research Fellow jobs.soton.ac.uk/3076925AF .
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As we come to the end of another BRS Oxford Clinical Training Course, we must thank all our wonderful delegates and fabulous faculty for a truly great few days at Merton College in Oxford.. THANK YOU 😍🙏🦴🦴
#boneheads
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Allow me to introduce Drs @FarirayiK and @tafmadanhire - both have passed their PhD vivas this week. Many many congratulations from all of us @ThruZim and to your supervisors @celiagregson and Prof Kate Ward @lshtm @BristolUni @BRTI_ZIMBABWE 🎂💎
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Join us Tuesday, March 11 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT with Roberto Civitelli, MD, Anne Schafer, MD and Joy Wu, MD, PhD as they discuss Climbing the Leadership Ladder in Your Professional Society.
Register Now: ow.ly/qopW50UXT0w
This is an excellent opportunity if you’d like to work in climate change and musculoskeletal health @SAMSON_tweets @NIHR_INPreP
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Today, the #Fractures-E3 Stakeholders meeting is engaging traditional bone setters (TBS) in collaboration with @BristolUni & @unisouthampton with the aim to improve fracture care in The #Gambia
This meeting seeks to strengthen relations between TBS, researchers & health workers.
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Today, we're hosting the Fractures-E3 Investigator and Stakeholders Meeting supported by @wellcometrust and @NIHRresearch.
Organised in collaboration with @MohGambia, the meeting is an opportunity to discuss research findings to integrate into clinical systems in The #Gambia.
What a fabulous day @mrcunitgambia . Such a rich day of sharing findings and discussing next steps with all of our stakeholders. @celiagregson @Hawa2ray @DrKebsun @AnthonyManyara_ @unisouthampton @SAMSON_tweets
Today, we're hosting the Fractures-E3 Investigator and Stakeholders Meeting supported by @wellcometrust and @NIHRresearch.
Organised in collaboration with @MohGambia, the meeting is an opportunity to discuss research findings to integrate into clinical systems in The #Gambia.
Vertebral fracture prevalence and risk factors for fracture in the Gambia, West Africa: the Gambian bone and muscle ageing study academic.oup.com/jbmr/articl… @SAMSON_tweets @mrcunitgambia @MRC_LEU @The_JBMR
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There is one week left to apply for THRIVE! This program delivers individualized mentorship and high-quality professional development to underrepresented early-career scientists and clinicians.
Apply here: asbmr.org/thrive/for-applica…
Deadline to apply is Friday, November 1.
This is an excellent training opportunity! For new trainees or those who’d like a bit of a refresh. A great lineup of speakers!
📢Register Today! Just over a month to go for @BoneResearchSoc Basic Course in Bone and Cartilage Biology @sheffielduni. For more details, visit: boneresearchsociety.org/meet…
Congratulations @FarirayiK on submitting your thesis @MRC_LEU @UoS_Medicine a great achievement - very well done!!
Congratulations @FarirayiK 🥂 This is a huge achievement, and we are so proud of all your hard work and dedication
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This was an 🌟outstanding🌟 panel on research management. If you have questions about managing a lab, find one of these people at #ASBMR2024! @KateAWard17 @schellerlab @jw_lowery Smita Jha @ASBMR
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Today is #IDOP2024!
Let's pledge to combat ageism, promote inclusion, & support fairness for older persons.
Embracing #AgeingWell & challenging stereotypes. #OlderNotOver!
#ArtOfAging #InternationalDayOfOlderPersons
#IDOP
@celiagregson @HelpAge @engaging_tino – at Harare, Zimbabwe
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Closing on Monday! Please check out ifmrs.org/mentoring-network and complete the short form to register.
@SAMSON_tweets @KateAWard17 @celiagregson @DrPatyJuarez @JWestendorfPhD #ASBMR2024
Join the IFMRS Global #MSK Mentoring Network to boost your research career in #musculoskeletal.
If you are #EarlyCareer or from #LMIC countries, get support through mentoring circles, expert guidance, and valuable networking!
Apply by Sep 30!
ifmrs.org/mentoring-network/
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📢🆕publication in @HIV_Medicine reporting on the prevalence, factors, and quality of life associated with frailty and pre-frailty in middle-aged and older adults living with HIV in Zimbabwe
🔗🔗doi.org/10.1111/hiv.13716
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Vertebral fractures are the most common osteoporotic-fractures, but it is estimated that only 1/3 come to clinical attention. If you notice height loss of 4 cm / 1 ½ inches or more, stooped back, or sudden back pain - ask for an assessment!
#WorldOsteoporosisDay
