So excited to share this #firstreadfriday that 8 marvellous podcast episodes that have been released on GOSHPods

Each episode aims to provide patients, families, & staff with insights into how infection control works within the Trust for different organisms

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I'm super excited to share a blog this #firstreadfriday from Ciaran Horton about his journey, & how he managed 2 secure a fully funded masters. Funding that is allowing him to pursue a career he cares about, & take key next steps 2 support his progression

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This #firstreadfriday we have a guest blog from Dr Claire Walker on why our bodies cannot always tell the difference between parasite and food

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#allergy #immunology #foodintolerance #foodallergy

This #firstreadfriday I wanted to bring u a guest blog frm Niloofar Amirian who shares her experience of going through the international registration process in order 2 aid others

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#healthcarescience #biomedicalscience #stateregistration #internationalstudent

Often, when I've posted about my feelings linked to being unable to have children, it has come from a position of sadness or loss. I felt that it was time, therefore, to post about joy and what I've gained rather than lost this #firstreadfriday

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I am thrilled, this #firstreadfriday to be able to share a guest blog from Megan Baines, a student from the University of Lincoln

Megan talks about her route into #healthcarescience and I hope sharing her experiences will help others

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It is a huge privilege for me to be able to share a guest blog this #firstreadfriday from Professor Lena Ciric

I found reading her words incredibly helpful, and I hope you will all find the same

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Through today's #firstreadfriday I wanted to talk about how important it is to recognise change in our lives and ourselves, and give permission to emotionally process how we feel about those shifts.

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Peer reviewing is an incredibly important part of the life of any scientist. I thought it might be helpful therefore, this #firstreadfriday to share some tips about undertaking the review process for those that may be just starting out

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The Ebola virus outbreak in DRC continues. This #firstreadfriday I asked someone involved as boots on the ground in the Sierra Lione outbreak to write a guest blog. The amazing Anthony De Souza stepped up to share his experiences.

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#ebola #globalhealth

Ebola continues to be on news, but I'm not sure it's landing in a way that people are paying the attention they should be

Health, % infection especially, is a global challenge & I feel we've taken our eye off the ball

#firstreadfriday #infectiousdiseases

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This weeks #firstreadfriday is about #leadership #feminism and walking in the Lady Mayor's Show

Give it a read if you are interested in the history of women in the workplace, and why representation still matters

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