Director, Institute of Inflammation & Ageing, UoB. Basic science to clinical trials in ageing, respiratory, neuroscience, arthritis, ophthalmology & anaesthesia

University of Birmingham, UK
Life expectancy set to increase but sedentary lifestyles will lead to more chronic illnesses, says report. We're on a mission to get our nation's older adults accessing fun & effective #exercise classes theguardian.com/society/2018… @FABSJULIE @Lord_Lab @InflamAge_UoB @RoyalVolService
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With the winter weather well & truly here, heading out for a daily walk may not be possible. So @FABSJULIE shares her #cupparoutine with @My_Weekly readers so they can keep #fit in the time it takes to make a #cuppa ☕️ ow.ly/SDAA30hZGuV @Lord_Lab @silverfitorg #exercise
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And once again the staff of @uhbcomms show the NHS at its finest. Let us remember that this is what the NHS is about- life saving and life changing care. nitter.siddz.com/uhbcomms/status/955479…
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We know that many of you struggle with the pain caused by your arthritis on a daily basis. An online radio programme, Airing Pain from @PainConcern, brings together people living with chronic pain to share their stories and discuss pain management techniques.
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Today celebrated 1976 years of dedication to NHS by our wonderful staff at UHB long service awards. The NHS is built on the professionalism, compassion and hard work of its staff. Thank you all.
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Can it play cricket too. I think the #ashestram need help.
Replying to @NHSMillion
Good to know this knight of the realm keeps up services to personal finances. He could donate the £2m to NHS to help with the @wintercrisis
Stunning and makes larks like us feel a warm flow on a bitter cold day 😆 @Brumpic
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View from the med school made the tricky journey in worth it. Plus of course the joy of another day of #ageingresearch @Dammo @Brumpic @arthritisbham
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Also important to keep gums healthy to reduce risk of arthritis @arthritisbham nitter.siddz.com/drkdhoffman/status/939…
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Ashamed to say that I didn't make my morning run in the snow 😂such a shame (not)
AMAZING WEEK! £3m awarded for scarring research & featured on front page of The Sun; & our research on Vitamin D to prevent onset of Rheumatoid Arthritis made front page of Daily Express tinyurl.com/Scarringaward & tinyurl.com/Arthritis-Vitami… @unibirm_MDS @scarfreeworld @RheumatologyUK
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Well deserved research award for Caroline & the Lupus Team! @unibirm_MDS @RheumatologyUK @SWBHRheumteam Also see bit.ly/2xOoc2e!
The Lupus Team in Rheumatology winning the Research Prize at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS trust last week . Very Proud
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Ingenious time saver! Work and exercise in one session. Optional accessories hopefully include a clip on coffee machine! #officemultitasking
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Fantastic effort and fantastic time - well done! Enjoy a well earned rest and drink this evening.
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Good luck to everyone doing the Birmingham marathon! I love running but am happy to be an enthusiatic supporter today!😉 Have fun, & hydrate!
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Janet Lord retweeted
Please share with anyone who might benefit from these free #copd #exercise & support sessions in #Birmingham @QEHBCharity @Lord_Lab
Do you have #COPD? We're now running free classes in GP surgeries all across Birmingham so if you'd like to find out more, ask your doctor!
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Congratulations Rob! Great seeing PhD students flourish & joining us as post-docs! Start of a great career! #nurturingtalent @unibirm_MDS
Another successful viva! Congratulations Dr. Dinsdale
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Have you boosted your life expectancy? 17 mths on & time to re-test! bit.ly/2w7TNWE @InflamAge_UoB @unibirm_MDS @moveitorloseit1
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