Alexander Laird
@MrAlexLaird
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Consultant Urological Surgeon and Renal Cancer Researcher. Chair RCSEd Urology Specialty Board.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined May 2017
RT @mcneill_alan: 📢 #SIU2025Edinburgh Abstract Deadline Extended. Due to high demand, we’re giving you more time!.🔗 Submit now: https://t.c….
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RT @SIU_urology: 📣 Registration for #SIU2025Edinburgh is open! .🌍 Join us in Scotland from October 29–November 1 for an exceptional gatheri….
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RT @EdinUni_IGC: If you haven't watched it yet, catch up on the first episode of the latest series of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life featuri….
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RT @NHS_Lothian: 📢 Tune in to BBC Two on 26 Feb at 9pm for the return of Surgeons: At the Edge of Life featuring NHS Lothian. Witness incre….
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Huge step in vaccine therapy for RCC. Looking forward to seeing V940 results and other larger scale studies in due course.
1/ JUST IN: an 8 year #kidneycancer journey now published in @Nature: “A personalized neoantigen vaccine generates anti-tumor immunity in high-risk renal cell carcinoma”. A trial of #RCC vaccine, led together with first author @BraunMDPhD @YaleCancer and #PatrickOtt #DerinKeskin
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Wow. Could be a massive advance in transplant.
🚨BREAKING: Our report on the first-ever pig kidney xenotransplant in a living human with ESRD is now published in @NEJM! A major milestone in transplantation, paving the way for a new era of organ replacement @mgh_transplant @MGHKidneys @eGenesisBio more:
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The RCSEd Urology SSB supports & advises the @RCSEd with core matters related to urology ensuring we are represented within the College. We also focus on the development & delivery of educational activities, exams and policy related to urology within the College. @BAUSurology.
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is pleased to present several exciting opportunities for suitable individuals to join some of its Surgical Specialty Boards (SSBs). Opportunities range from Chair to Trainee Representatives. Find out more:
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RT @stingrai78: These findings align with outcomes of the IDUNC audit @RobCalvert18 @vishhanchanale @MrAlexLaird @BAUSurology @RobertGeragh….
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First 3 Robotic Nephrectomy + IVC thrombectomy cases over 6 weeks in @WghLothian @NHS_Lothian. No transfusion, no post-op complications, no need for HDU/ITU and discharge home d4, d1, d1 respectively. All doing amazingly 6/52 post-op. Well done to the whole team. @IntuitiveSurg
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RT @RCSEd: Gain the core skills of research designs and methods with our Clinical Research Methodology in a Nutshell course. The emphasis i….
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Really enjoyed teaching our urology trainees at the Scottish Renal Cancer Teaching Day @EdinUni_IGC @WghLothian Thanks to all the consultants from across 🏴 who presented in person or online. Lots of great discussion and shared learning.
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Thought provoking day @ #URUK24 with the renal subgroup developing a strategy to support UK RCC research. Great discussion on future trials in Mx of localised RCC & novel imaging strategies to guide Mx. Looking forward to 2mrw! @BAUSurology @TUF_tweets
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RT @Mehwash_Nadeem: An exclusive webinar designed for SAS/LED/Pre NTN doctors in surgical specialties looking to unlock the full potential….
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Proud of our colleague @MatthewTrail from @WghLothian @NHS_Lothian who is part of the team providing specialist training to urologists in Ethiopia along with the excellent other faculty. Great work Team Endourology!.
Very fortunate to be in Hawassa 🇪🇹. An amazing Ethiopian team treating lots of complex stone disease. Brilliant to be with @MatthewTrail @shekharbiyani, StevePayne and GrahamWatson as we help develop their skills @BAUSendourology @BJUIjournal 🇪🇹
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RT @IKCCorg: Our Chair, Dr Michael Jewett, was pleased to participate in the International Neoadjuvant Renal Cancer Consortium Meeting in A….
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Please encourage your patients with kidney cancer, and their relatives, to complete the IKCC Global Patient Survey
@IKCCorg Global Patient survey is 'Really quick to complete and easy to understand. I’m glad I took the 15 mins to do, it is so important to share our experiences with decision makers.'.2024 IKCC Global Patient Survey - Action Kidney Cancer
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ebooks available online include:.1. Oxford Handbooks of urology & urological surgery.2. The scientific basis of urology.3. Essentials in Paeds Urology.4. Imaging and Tech in Urology.5. MCQs for FRCS(Urol).6. Viva practice for FRCS(Urol).
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