Following the release of a breakthrough paper paving the way for personalised treatments and precision in cardiovascular medicine, we are joined by its lead author, Dr Rameen Shakur, a clinical scientist in cardiology and IBMS Fellow. 

Rameen spoke to us about the recent sudden cardiac arrest of footballer Christian Erikson and its underlying cause – a set of conditions known as genetic cardiomyopathie and how to manage risk; as well his recent breakthrough paper which paves the way for personalised treatments of inherited heart disorders. :  

July’s LabLife features senior Biomedical Scientist at Great Ormond Street Hospital Francis Yongblah. He talks about being part of the London Gay Symphony Orchestra and fighting for LGBT representation and equality in the laboratory.

Shownotes

IBMS News Links: 
BMS Day roundup: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/biomedical-science-day-2021-round-up/

Competitions: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/announcing-the-2021-attheheartofhealthcare-competition-winners/

New Hononary Fellows: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/our-newest-honorary-fellows/

New Council Members: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/meet-your-new-council-members-2021/

Dr Rameen Shakur:

Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41525-021-00204-w

Story: https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/computer-method-to-help-predict-outcomes-and-tailor-treatments-for-patients-with-inherited-heart-diseases/

Recent blog piece: https://sangerinstitute.blog/2021/06/18/getting-to-the-heart-of-the-matter/

Research profile: https://www.cardiovascular.cam.ac.uk/directory/rameen-shakur

LabLife with Francis Yongblah:

LGSO: http://lgso.org.uk/author/francis/

Guest blog: https://girlymicrobiologist.com/2021/06/28/guest-blog-from-francis-yongblah-kip-heath-and-anthony-de-souza-healthcare-scientists-celebrating-pride-month-and-why-visibility-is-still-so-important/

Pride in London story: https://www.ibms.org/resources/news/pride-in-london/
Precision amr: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/infection-immunity/people/professor-judith-breuer/precision-amr

Rise of the resistance: https://www.ibms.org/resources/events/rise-of-the-resistance-festival/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHealthcareS1

Episode 9 - Cardiology and making music with Dr Rameen Shakur and Francis Yongblah

The Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) is the leading professional body for scientists, support staff and students in the field of biomedical science.

Our new podcast, IBMSPOD explores the contemporary field of Biomedical Science through a series of thought-provoking interviews with leading experts from across the profession.

Each episode will feature a in-depth interview with our special Biomedical Scientist guest. The conversation will range from current affairs to the intricacies of diagnostic laboratory work, research & innovation, teaching, writing, to involvement with the IBMS, media work; as well as motivations & passions for the profession.

Hosted by editor of the IBMS's monthly magazine 'The Biomedical Scientist' Rob Dabrowski.

Episode 9 - Cardiology and making music with Dr Rameen Shakur and Francis Yongblah

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