ildem akerman
@IldemAkerman
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researches gene regulation, genomics and pancreatic beta cell identity. Mommy of two cutie pies...
Birmingham, UK
Joined February 2017
Come work with us at Birmingham! We are recruiting early career researchers and chairs as part of our 125th anniversary! We would love more diabetes researchers at Brum! @DUK_research
https://t.co/wUAM9NkYLs
birmingham.ac.uk
125th Anniversary Fellows and Chairs
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Johns Hopkins University will no longer charge tuition to undergraduate students from families making under $200,000 a year, the school announced Thursday. The university will also cover the room and board and other living expenses for students whose families make under
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The university will also cover room and board and other living expenses for students whose families make under $100,000.
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Today is #WorldDiabetesDay! This year, a young patient identified by the @unibirmingham ELSA study as having early stages of Type 1 Diabetes became the first UK patient to receive treatment to delay the condition. https://t.co/HRqH4HEV3X
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Today is #WorldDiabetesDay, and we're campaigning to challenge some of the common misconceptions and hurtful comments that people with diabetes receive every day. Because it’s not just a comment, or a joke. Our words matter. #StrikeOutStigma
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We need your help. Will you help us to #StrikeOutStigma this #WorldDiabetesDay? Sign up to join the movement and help us to fight for a world where everyone with diabetes lives free from judgement and can access the support they need. Let’s change how we talk about diabetes.
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Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. Do you know the signs of type 1 diabetes? It can happen at any age and if left undiagnosed, can be fatal. The most common symptoms are the 4 Ts: Toilet, Thirsty, Tired, Thinner. ℹ️ https://t.co/OWiI1wVhZK
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When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee. But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education. A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
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If you are a diabetes or beta cell researcher interested in a position, do contact me directly!
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Single-cell manipulation with laser-powered microbots using elastic nanorods and laser tweezers. [🔬 Szeged Institute of Biophysics, Hungary] https://t.co/CsX2fC4ZG9
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The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion. The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion. Read that back. When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.
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“The prospect of a state-funded assisted dying service sitting alongside a cash-strapped hospice sector is deeply disquieting” And yet, this is precisely what it seems we will shortly have. https://t.co/EM2QmjSXLj
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Editorial: A new National Audit Office report reveals a sector in crisis. As the needs of an ageing population grow, it must be a wake-up call for the government
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NEW: California will be the first state in the nation to sell its own insulin. It will be $11. No Big Pharma price gouging. Simple, affordable healthcare. As it should be.
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If you made $53,000 a day or $20 million per year since Jesus was born you would still not make the profit Shell made last year. It’s time for Shell to Stop Drilling and Start Paying for the climate damage they’ve caused. #ActOnClimate #climate #phaseoutfossilfuels #renewables
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🚨NEW: First Lady Michelle Obama has announced the Obama Foundation is donating $2.5 million to 54 organizations to fund education for girls around the world. RETWEET to thank @MichelleObama for her work to make our world a better place! ❤️
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In the 21st century, while the world is thinking about how to live in Mars, in a country called Afghanistan, girls have been denied access to university and school by the Taliban for 1482 days.
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A new @Nature feature on autism with real data and facts Published today, written before the Tylenol debacle. ' Kennedy and the HHS are “going to falsely declare the cause for autism — and that that gets in the way of a great deal of progress”.' https://t.co/p1JSMAj1Z5
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If you are from a Black or Asian community, or another ethnic minority, & are living with a long-term condition like diabetes, kidney damage, cancer, or a heart condition, you can help @NIHRresearch-funded researchers to design & deliver mental health support for people like you.
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Huntington's disease has been successfully treated for the first time, doctors tell BBC
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One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that can slow its progression and transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC.
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At #EASD2025, @parthnarendran shares an update on the landmark T1D screening study @elsadiabetes, co-funded by @DiabetesUK & powered by 30k+ incredible families & our generous supporters A true community effort pushing toward national rollout 💪🏼 Sign up: https://t.co/qe8b2RtBV1
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