Final year medical student, Harroop Bola, and Founding Chair of the British Indian Medical Association, which received the Diana Award last year, shares how the association fosters mentorship, education, and leadership for medical professionals from Widening Participation backgrounds. He highlights BIMA’s impactful initiatives, from academic workshops to community support, inspiring the next generation of changemakers ..read more

Professor John Tregoning, Professor of Vaccine Immunology in the Department of Infectious Disease, explores the legacy of Sir Alexander Fleming and the urgent fight against antimicrobial resistance. From the historic discovery of penicillin at St Mary’s Medical School to the ambitious Fleming Initiative, Professor Tregoning discusses how a groundbreaking new centre aims to tackle one ..read more

This festive period, Three Wise Women from the Faculty of Medicine will be giving us the gift of wisdom. Dr Rasha Al-Lamee, Clinical Reader in the National Heart & Lung Institute and Clinical Academic Interventional Cardiology Consultant at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, highlights the unique strengths of the UK’s life sciences research ecosystem, from the NHS to ..read more

This festive period, Three Wise Women from the Faculty of Medicine will be giving us the gift of wisdom. When cancer treatment ends, a new journey begins—one filled with unique challenges. Professor Pernilla Lagergren, Chair in Surgical Care Sciences at the Department of Surgery and Cancer, explores what life is like after cancer treatment. Drawing ..read more

This festive period, Three Wise Women from the Faculty of Medicine will be giving us the gift of wisdom. Aylin Hanyaloglu, Professor in Molecular Medicine in the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, reflects on the role of serendipity in both scientific discovery and her own 17-year research career at Imperial. She explores how unexpected ..read more

To mark World AIDS Day, Professor Sarah Fidler from the Department of Infectious Disease, and student, Jonas Bergmann from the University of Amsterdam, reflect on the evolution of HIV treatment and the ongoing challenges. They discuss the impact of stigma, the importance of accessible medication, and the role of community-led initiatives in supporting those living ..read more

World AIDS Day is a vital opportunity to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and honour those whose lives have been affected by the disease. Professor Alan Winston from the Department of Infectious Disease explores how language and scientific definitions have contributed to the stigmatisation of those living with the disease and emphasises the need for person-centred ..read more

Diabetes now affects over half a billion people globally, including 3.8 million people in England. Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for 90-95% of all cases, has obesity as its primary modifiable risk factor. Expanding waistlines, both nationally and globally, have driven a steady increase in type 2 diabetes rates in recent decades. To mark World ..read more

Dr Hadi Alagha from the Department of Surgery and Cancer shares his inspiring journey of becoming an orthopaedic surgeon. Learn about his remarkable path from Aleppo to Imperial College London and the hurdles he encountered along the way. My path has been anything but ordinary, shaped by a deep desire to make a difference. My ..read more

This month, people worldwide will take on the 31-day ‘Sober October’ challenge, a movement that began in the UK to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, benefiting those with cancer. Even if you’re not officially participating, Sober October offers a chance to reset your body and rethink your relationship with alcohol. In our latest blog ..read more