Kath Mackay
@kathmackay.bsky.social
Science, tech, cinema, gin, running, SEN mum ....in no particular order! Creating value for science and tech companies @BruntwoodSciTech
Fantastic to be able to open up femtech integrates conference yesterday....a great discussion on female health investment, outcomes, new technologies and approaches. And great to highlight great work of NHSA.
Yesterday we attended the Life Science Integrates
FemHealth event, addressing the gender gap in healthcare & within the health industry workforce. Our Board member
@kathmackay.bsky.social
opened the event citing our Woman of the North report and the regional inequalities in women’s health
FemHealth event, addressing the gender gap in healthcare & within the health industry workforce. Our Board member
@kathmackay.bsky.social
opened the event citing our Woman of the North report and the regional inequalities in women’s health
March 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Fantastic to be able to open up femtech integrates conference yesterday....a great discussion on female health investment, outcomes, new technologies and approaches. And great to highlight great work of NHSA.
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So, so chuffed that the wonderful charity Medicinema is getting BAFTA's Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award tonight, and proud to know some of the folk who work for it. More cinemas in hospitals, please! 👏👏 #Baftas www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...
‘It became a lifeline’: the charity bringing cinema to hospital patients
MediCinema, which custom-builds theatres in UK hospitals, will receive a Bafta for outstanding contribution to cinema. Patients who attend the screenings tell of the joy of escaping into movie magic
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So, so chuffed that the wonderful charity Medicinema is getting BAFTA's Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award tonight, and proud to know some of the folk who work for it. More cinemas in hospitals, please! 👏👏 #Baftas www.theguardian.com/film/2025/fe...
It's great to be with our partners @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social at the Jawdrop Summit today. Great first panel on obesity and personalised health.
February 11, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It's great to be with our partners @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social at the Jawdrop Summit today. Great first panel on obesity and personalised health.
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This is fantastic news.
‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients 👏
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients 👏
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients
www.theguardian.com
January 31, 2025 at 8:23 AM
This is fantastic news.
‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients 👏
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
‘Groundbreaking’ potential cure for sickle cell in England approved for NHS use
Clinical trials find one-time gene therapy exa-cel offers ‘functional cure’ in 96.6% of patients 👏
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Great round up of discoveries using @ukbiobank.bsky.social data from January. As the largest health data programme of its kind is really is a UK jewel!
🗞️ In the news | It’s been an exciting start to 2025, with lots of interesting announcements and research discoveries using @ukbiobank.bsky.social data being published.
Check out a collection of these below 🔽
Check out a collection of these below 🔽
January 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Great round up of discoveries using @ukbiobank.bsky.social data from January. As the largest health data programme of its kind is really is a UK jewel!
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January 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New blog on Industrial Strategy and place based innovation via @forbes.com!
www.forbes.com/sites/drkath...
www.forbes.com/sites/drkath...
Why The UK Industrial Strategy Needs A Place-Based Approach
By adopting a place-based approach, the UK government can create a resilient and equitable industrial strategy that drives innovation and sustainable growth.
www.forbes.com
December 17, 2024 at 12:15 PM
New blog on Industrial Strategy and place based innovation via @forbes.com!
www.forbes.com/sites/drkath...
www.forbes.com/sites/drkath...
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We were invited to reflect on the model of @independentsage.bsky.social as a model for public engagement and communication - in this case during the crisis phase of a pandemic 🧵 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Independent SAGE as an example of effective public dialogue on scientific research - Nature Protocols
The members of Independent SAGE reflect on their experience in setting up, developing and running a science communication platform and service to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic
www.nature.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:56 PM
We were invited to reflect on the model of @independentsage.bsky.social as a model for public engagement and communication - in this case during the crisis phase of a pandemic 🧵 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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The Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee has launched an inquiry into innovation, growth and the regions.
Their Call for Evidence - which closes on 13 January at 23:59 - will be considering the following questions:
Their Call for Evidence - which closes on 13 January at 23:59 - will be considering the following questions:
December 12, 2024 at 9:22 PM
The Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee has launched an inquiry into innovation, growth and the regions.
Their Call for Evidence - which closes on 13 January at 23:59 - will be considering the following questions:
Their Call for Evidence - which closes on 13 January at 23:59 - will be considering the following questions:
Great evening at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social for the annual @sciencecampaign.bsky.social lecture. Fascinating to hear how ARIA is developing and the importance of people centric organisations and research programmes.
December 12, 2024 at 9:37 PM
Great evening at @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social for the annual @sciencecampaign.bsky.social lecture. Fascinating to hear how ARIA is developing and the importance of people centric organisations and research programmes.
Great to be at @unibirmingham.bsky.social today to meet with colleagues and discuss Birmingham Health Innovation Campus which opens next year. Very festive on graduation day 🥳🌲
December 12, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Great to be at @unibirmingham.bsky.social today to meet with colleagues and discuss Birmingham Health Innovation Campus which opens next year. Very festive on graduation day 🥳🌲
Exciting time for the Bruntwood SciTech crew with London expansion!!
Imperial College London 🤝 Bruntwood SciTech
▶️ hubs.ly/Q02-TKsf0
💰£200m investment from #BruntwoodSciTech @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social marked a significant milestone in #LifeSciences innovation at our #WhiteCity #DeepTech Campus
▶️ hubs.ly/Q02-TKsf0
💰£200m investment from #BruntwoodSciTech @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social marked a significant milestone in #LifeSciences innovation at our #WhiteCity #DeepTech Campus
Imperial and Bruntwood SciTech join forces for White City innovation centre | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Imperial is achieving a major step-up in life sciences capacity at its White City Deep Tech Campus through a new joint venture with Bruntwood SciTech.
hubs.ly
December 12, 2024 at 2:12 PM
Exciting time for the Bruntwood SciTech crew with London expansion!!
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📢 Announcing 'visionary leaders' to lead Schools of Convergence Science: hubs.ly/Q02-W-3X0
🔬 4 new Schools, announced as part of @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social new strategy, will push the boundaries of transdisciplinary innovation by combining #ourImperial expertise in STEMB and social sciences.
🔬 4 new Schools, announced as part of @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social new strategy, will push the boundaries of transdisciplinary innovation by combining #ourImperial expertise in STEMB and social sciences.
Imperial announces 'visionary leaders' for Schools of Convergence Science | Imperial News | Imperial College London
Imperial has announced academic leaders for four new cross-cutting Schools of Convergence Science.
hubs.ly
December 11, 2024 at 9:09 AM
📢 Announcing 'visionary leaders' to lead Schools of Convergence Science: hubs.ly/Q02-W-3X0
🔬 4 new Schools, announced as part of @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social new strategy, will push the boundaries of transdisciplinary innovation by combining #ourImperial expertise in STEMB and social sciences.
🔬 4 new Schools, announced as part of @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social new strategy, will push the boundaries of transdisciplinary innovation by combining #ourImperial expertise in STEMB and social sciences.
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Extraordinary research published in @natureportfolio.bsky.social by the Human Cell Atlas, a project aiming to map all 37 trillion cells in the human body...!
"When complete, it could transform the ways we diagnose, monitor and treat diseases" – Katrina Gold @wellcometrust.bsky.social to BBC ⬇️
"When complete, it could transform the ways we diagnose, monitor and treat diseases" – Katrina Gold @wellcometrust.bsky.social to BBC ⬇️
Human Cell Atlas project transforms understanding of human body
Scientists are mapping out the 37 trillion cells of the human body and changing what we thought we knew
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Extraordinary research published in @natureportfolio.bsky.social by the Human Cell Atlas, a project aiming to map all 37 trillion cells in the human body...!
"When complete, it could transform the ways we diagnose, monitor and treat diseases" – Katrina Gold @wellcometrust.bsky.social to BBC ⬇️
"When complete, it could transform the ways we diagnose, monitor and treat diseases" – Katrina Gold @wellcometrust.bsky.social to BBC ⬇️
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Plans worth £200m revealed by Imperial College London and Bruntwood SciTech www.cityam.com/plans-worth-...
Plans for £200m transformation revealed for key London site
Imperial College London is to build a life sciences and deep tech development worth over £200m after partnering with Bruntwood SciTech.
www.cityam.com
November 20, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Plans worth £200m revealed by Imperial College London and Bruntwood SciTech www.cityam.com/plans-worth-...
It's great to be at the University of Liverpool today speaking at the VC's annual conference on the future of healthcare. Lord Darzi kicks off with comments on his review of the NHS.
November 18, 2024 at 9:36 AM
It's great to be at the University of Liverpool today speaking at the VC's annual conference on the future of healthcare. Lord Darzi kicks off with comments on his review of the NHS.
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In the light of Trumps decision to put vaccine disinformation proponent RFK jr in charge of health for the States just re-posting this here. RFK views are a retrograde damaging step for American healthcare
A little crucial reminder that vaccines save lives. Analysis by WHO shows that global immunisation to 14 diseases (polio, measles, meningitis) has saved approximately 154million lives- 101million of those were infants. 🧪🧵
Global immunization efforts have saved at least 154 million lives over the past 50 years
A major landmark study reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives – or the equivalent of 6 lives every minute of every year – over the past 50 years. The vast m...
www.who.int
November 15, 2024 at 6:12 AM
In the light of Trumps decision to put vaccine disinformation proponent RFK jr in charge of health for the States just re-posting this here. RFK views are a retrograde damaging step for American healthcare
Welcome @thenhsa.bsky.social! A fantastic organisation driving forward the health proposition in the North of the UK and addressing health inequalities.
Welcome to the Northern Health Science Alliance's BlueSky page - find out work together with our members, industry and Government to mobilise the North’s assets for the benefit of the people and the economy on our website www.thenhsa.co.uk
Northern Health Science Alliance - The NHSA
The Northern Health Science Alliance NHSA is a Northern Powerhouse in health helping companies & organisations globally to access the expertise across the North of England
www.thenhsa.co.uk
November 15, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Welcome @thenhsa.bsky.social! A fantastic organisation driving forward the health proposition in the North of the UK and addressing health inequalities.
I wrote this @forbes.com blog earlier this year to capture how i felt about the death of science +tech twitter. Nice to join @bsky.app this week and find my tribe!
www.forbes.com/sites/drkath...
www.forbes.com/sites/drkath...
Why a Twitter X-Odus spells trouble for the scientific community
Scientists are adapting to a new era of networking defined by digital platforms, tracing from the ascent of Twitter to the challenges following the Musk era.
www.forbes.com
November 15, 2024 at 5:08 PM
I wrote this @forbes.com blog earlier this year to capture how i felt about the death of science +tech twitter. Nice to join @bsky.app this week and find my tribe!
www.forbes.com/sites/drkath...
www.forbes.com/sites/drkath...
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Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.
November 13, 2024 at 5:59 PM
Thread for those new to BlueSky. First of all, welcome. It feels like a safer space, doesn’t it? But also perhaps a bit disorienting initially? Here’s some tips for getting your bearings.
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I see more and more life science institutes/departments joining the party.
I have put together a starter pack. Please let me know if you see others that could be added.
go.bsky.app/LxXpcvJ
I have put together a starter pack. Please let me know if you see others that could be added.
go.bsky.app/LxXpcvJ
November 13, 2024 at 11:06 AM
I see more and more life science institutes/departments joining the party.
I have put together a starter pack. Please let me know if you see others that could be added.
go.bsky.app/LxXpcvJ
I have put together a starter pack. Please let me know if you see others that could be added.
go.bsky.app/LxXpcvJ
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At last, there's a searchable directory of Bluesky starter packs, courtesy of @mubashariqbal.com! Just one more way third-party developers are helping to make this place better.
Search starter packs by keyword, and sort by "Uses" to see which ones people are finding the most helpful
Search starter packs by keyword, and sort by "Uses" to see which ones people are finding the most helpful
All - Bluesky Directory
A curated collection of all things relating to the Blue Sky social media platform.
blueskydirectory.com
November 8, 2024 at 3:58 AM
At last, there's a searchable directory of Bluesky starter packs, courtesy of @mubashariqbal.com! Just one more way third-party developers are helping to make this place better.
Search starter packs by keyword, and sort by "Uses" to see which ones people are finding the most helpful
Search starter packs by keyword, and sort by "Uses" to see which ones people are finding the most helpful
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Hey, there’s a Science feed on here. Instructions below:
Welcome to the Science feed!
Please read our FAQs for instructions for how to be added as a contributor: bossett.io/science-feed/
Mod introductory posts linked below⬇️
Use the test tube emoji on posts you want to appear in the feed🧪
Please like the feed and make sure you follow our feed rules:
Please read our FAQs for instructions for how to be added as a contributor: bossett.io/science-feed/
Mod introductory posts linked below⬇️
Use the test tube emoji on posts you want to appear in the feed🧪
Please like the feed and make sure you follow our feed rules:
November 7, 2024 at 9:07 AM
Hey, there’s a Science feed on here. Instructions below: