Dr Varsha Jain
@vjain102
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Clinical Lecturer (Critchley Lab) researching causes of & better diagnostics for heavy periods. Passion academics in Space Gynae.
Edinburgh, Scotland
Joined August 2013
200 tampons/#period in space? things have moved on…Following from @esa #SciSpace white papers, our manuscript on the trajectory reproductive health research needs to take in space is out. 🚀 https://t.co/YkdLnduH9i with an incredible crew @JanStukenborg @RodTMitchell @MRC_CRH
nature.com
npj Microgravity - Human development and reproduction in space—a European perspective
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Today we announce that we have appointed Professor Hilary Critchley is our new Research Advisory Committee Chair and Professor Dilly Anumba as its Research Advisory Committee Deputy Chair. Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/acc2XHIxBY
wellbeingofwomen.org.uk
Wellbeing of Women has announced its Chair and Deputy Chair of its Research Advisory Committee.
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Professor Critchley’s three-year role will lead the charity’s research in its 60th year, alongside Professor Anumba, to ensure that only the highest calibre of research is being funded, in a year when the charity will offer £1.5 million in funding to scientists across the UK.
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April=#adenomyosis awareness month-definitions are crucial… adeno is NOT a form/subtype of #endometriosis @ESHRE
@RCObsGyn A to Z needs to be corrected-if Gynaecologists don’t get it right, how can we help our patients?!? @WellbeingofWmen @EdinUni_CRH @TVNaga01 @lregan7
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Brilliant experience speaking to the @ESHRE @SIGFertPreser about #fertilitypreservation in #space Really loved putting this presentation together. Thank you for the invitation @RodTMitchell & opportunity to represent @EdinburghUni @EdinUni_IRR @EdinUni_CRH @WellbeingofWmen
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NASA has awarded Astrolab and its partners a contract worth up to $1.9 billion to advance the development of the Lunar Terrain Vehicle which will help Artemis astronauts explore more of the Moon’s surface. Read the full announcement: https://t.co/h9Cwopy5Z5
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Happy #IWD2024 honour to be funded by and work with @WellbeingofWmen @HodcLab @JackieMaybin @WattersMarianne hoping to change how effectively we treat women with #heavyperiods #fibroids #adenomyosis @EdinUni_IRR @EdinUni_CRH #reproductivehealth
On #InternationalWomensDay, we are releasing a film looking back at our achievements as a charity over 60 years. In it we highlight the importance of research for #WomensHealth and hear from some of our researchers who are making a difference. 👇👇 https://t.co/RVFTOyJ9SI
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Pleasure to work on this piece for @TheConversationUK with two great women raising awareness of #heavyperiods #irondeficiency #anaemia @vjain102 @JDaru
Great to work with @JDaru @E_Rogozinska @ConversationUK to highlight the importance of seeking help if periods are heavy/treat iron deficiency and anaemia. @WellbeingofWmen
@EdinUni_CRH
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Great to work with @JDaru @E_Rogozinska @ConversationUK to highlight the importance of seeking help if periods are heavy/treat iron deficiency and anaemia. @WellbeingofWmen
@EdinUni_CRH
theconversation.com
Heavy periods are one of the leading causes of iron deficiency and anaemia.
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⏰ There are two hours left to give to our Big Give Christmas Fundraising Appeal. Every £1 you donate will be doubled, having twice the impact! No-one should be held back by their #period. Donate today ⤵️ https://t.co/cY90HkUvrQ
#ChristmasChallenge #JustAPeriod
donate.biggive.org
As stigma surrounding period health is gradually reducing, we want to ensure that women and girls feel empowered when visiting …
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It was an incredible experience to speak to @bbc5live @TVNaga01 about the new diagnostic techniques we are developing @EdinUni_CRH for #adenomyosis w/@HodcLab @MayoClinic @WellbeingofWmen @EdinUni_IRR @EdinUniMedicine early diagnosis -> better health outcomes
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Delighted and excited to be involved with @bbc5live @EdinUni_IRR @EdinUni_CRH talking about my research on #adenomyosis and how #heavyperiods impact #womenshealth with @TVNaga01
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OMG! Our #JustAPeriod campaign is up for a Smiley Charity Film Award. We worked so hard to change to narrative around how periods are viewed & show how they impact women & girls Please click to vote ⤵️ https://t.co/L4pAYuuY5p
smileycharityfilmawards.com
The hero video shares the shocking experiences of Dawn, Beth, Tanya and Esther to show the true impact a period can have on your life.
Our #JustAPeriod campaign is up for a Smiley Charity Film Award! Together, let’s stop periods holding us back. Vote today ⤵️ https://t.co/Q2dJSX1U00
@SmileyNews
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Our #JustAPeriod campaign is up for a Smiley Charity Film Award! Together, let’s stop periods holding us back. Vote today ⤵️ https://t.co/Q2dJSX1U00
@SmileyNews
smileycharityfilmawards.com
The hero video shares the shocking experiences of Dawn, Beth, Tanya and Esther to show the true impact a period can have on your life.
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Today marks two months, since we launched our #JustAPeriod campaign. Before the launch, we held a roundtable event, hosted by our chair Professor Dame Lesley Regan with our campaign ambassadors. Watch the video and share ⤵️
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Lovely to celebrate #Diwali with colleagues and students @EdinUni_IRR as part of our series ‘IRR Celebrates …’, together creating a beautiful rangoli and decorating tea lights, including a developmental biology one featuring an embryo 🔬
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18 yrs ago at the start of my #spacemedicine journey I was inspired by @NASA_Johnson Dr JD Polk. Our paths cross again today @EdinburghGlobal @EdinburghUni event discussing human health challenges for Moon & Mars
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. @vjain102 is a Wellbeing of Women Clinical Research Fellow at @EdinUni_CRH, investigating why women suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding. For more information on her research, visit👇
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