Many thanks to his examiners Prof Xujiong Ye (University of Lincoln), Dr Tryphon Lambrou (University of Aberdeen) and Ms Rumana Hussain (University of Liverpool)
 Thanks also to her examiners Professor Rachel Bearon (Head of Department and Professor of Mathematical Biology, University of LIverpool) and Professor Phil Luthert (Professor of Pathology, UCL)
A huge thank you to the Mistoria Group Foundation for their generous support of our research.8/12/2022
 Thanks also to his examiners, Prof Paul Skipp (University of Southampton and Director of the Centre for Proteomic Research) and Dr Susanne Burdak-Rothkamm (University of Liverpool).
Supervisors: Prof Claire Eyers, Prof Sarah Coupland, Dr Richard Skinner (Unilever) On Monday 10th of October we had a visit from Bill and Jill who set up Wendy's Wish with their daughter to raise awareness and to raise as much money as possible for eye cancer research. Wendy sadly passed away from ocular melanoma but Bill and Jill kept Wendy's Wish going as Wendy would have wanted. When they lost Wendy they wanted to keep raising money for research and awareness due to it being a lesser known cancer. Wendy's Wish collect old clothing, rugs, curtains etc and recycle it which raises money and there is a mutual support between Wendy's Wish and LOORG. Bill and Jill came to Liverpool to visit us in LOORG. They were able to meet the team and they also met Ian who does the collections and deliveries of the clothes. After lunch they were invited to have a tour of the labs which they found very interesting, and Dr Karen Aughton was able to answer any questions they had. After our tour they then went over to the new Royal hospital and got a tour over there. It was lovely to meet Bill and Jill and we hope to see them again as they are welcome back any time here at LOORG. For more information about Wendy's Wish you can visit their website here. On Monday 10th of October we had a visit from Bill and Jill who set up Wendy's Wish with their daughter to raise awareness and to raise as much money as possible for eye cancer research. Wendy sadly passed away from ocular melanoma but Bill and Jill kept Wendy's Wish going as Wendy would have wanted. When they lost Wendy they wanted to keep raising money for research and awareness due to it being a lesser known cancer. Wendy's Wish collect old clothing, rugs, curtains etc and recycle it which raises money and there is a mutual support between Wendy's Wish and LOORG. Bill and Jill came to Liverpool to visit us in LOORG. They were able to meet the team and they also met Ian who does the collections and deliveries of the clothes. After lunch they were invited to have a tour of the labs which they found very interesting, and Dr Karen Aughton was able to answer any questions they had. After our tour they then went over to the new Royal hospital and got a tour over there. It was lovely to meet Bill and Jill and we hope to see them again as they are welcome back any time here at LOORG. For more information about Wendy's Wish you can visit their website here. As part of the Royal College of Pathologists 60th Birthday celebrations this year, they teamed up with Cycle Retreats and CRUK, to raise awareness of Pathologists' role in cancer diagnostics and patient care. They are also raising funds for CRUK to support research done by pathologists, oncologists and scientists, to discover new therapies for treating numerous different cancer types. There is not much time left to donate! Find out more and donate here. On Wednesday 10th of August we were delighted to have Mrs Abila Pointing MBE DL visit us for a lab tour to see what was happening with our research and to listen to our doctors. She had a great day and is welcome back any time. You can find out more about Abila Pointing MBE DL on her website  Dr Helen Kalirai of the Liverpool Ocular Oncology Group had the opportunity to exhibit two recent oil paintings (titled ‘Low Security Lab’ and ‘The Wearer of Many Hats’) at an exhibition curated at the Bridewell Studios and Gallery, 101 Prescot Street, L7 8UL. Helen started painting during lock down and is now part of the art classes run by Mr Richard Meaghan. The oil paintings represent day to day life in scientific research and academic Pathology. We definitely have talent here in LOORG!  On Friday 8th July most of the LOORG team went down to London to take part in The Great Walk 2022, hosted by Unilever with proceeds going to LOORG. It was a beautifully sunny day which everyone was relieved about, some might say it was too hot. There were two different distances, a full marathon and a half marathon, the team chose which they wished to do and set off. They were able to choose to run or walk too so everyone could be involved. Everyone will have met their step target, Sarah did nearly 70,000 steps! Everyone managed to finish and everyone was very proud of each other. Some of the team stayed down in London for some sightseeing for a good end to their Great Walk weekend. Well done all! |
