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NDS researcher Dimitrios Doultsinos is preparing to run the Athens Authentic Marathon and the Royal Parks Half in support of CRIS Cancer Foundation.

Dimitrios and Danielle after their previous half marathon
Dimitrios and Danielle

I am running the Royal Parks Half on 13 October with my partner Danielle and then the Athens Authentic Marathon on 10 November in aid of CRIS Cancer. Having lost family to cancer and having close family currently suffering from cancer this cause is very close to our hearts. As cancer researchers we see first hand how important the input of CRIS Cancer is to patients with very limited choices.

CRIS Cancer is an international charity that funds research into pioneering new cancer treatments to give the best chance of survival to patients who do not respond to conventional treatments. By stepping in where there are gaps in funding, as well as collaborating and building alliances worldwide with top research institutions, CRIS Cancer supports research scientists to speed up innovative therapies – bringing hope to thousands of cancer patients.

Any donations would be massively appreciated and are crucial to combat cancer!

Please donate via my fundraising page.

Blog posts

From Oxford to South Africa: A global effort to strengthen paediatric surgery

Professor Kokila Lakhoo was recently invited by Dr Elliot Motloung to visit Sefako Makghato University (SMU) in the North West Province of South Africa. The purpose of this visit was to develop neonatal skills and to discuss and support the development of paediatric surgery within the province.

Running the London Marathon in support of Pancreatic Cancer UK

Keaton Jones, NIHR Academic Clinical Lecturer, tells us why he is running the London Marathon on Sunday 27 April in support of Pancreatic Cancer UK.

Our activities at the COSECSA conference in Zimbabwe

Professor Kokila Lakhoo reports on her research group's attendance at the 2024 College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) Conference in Zimbabwe. As well as joining a team of examiners, members from the Oxford University Global Surgery Group ran the BAPS HG neonatal skills course, a research seminar, and a point of care ultrasound course during their trip from 29 November to 8 December 2024.

My half marathon challenge to help support those living with dementia

Zoe Uttley, Executive Officer to the Director of SITU NDS and SITU NDS Coordinator, is preparing to run the Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday 13 October 2024 in support of Alzheimer's Society. Read her story.

Developing myself through an HR apprenticeship

HR Officer Claire Wheeler, who is completing an HR apprenticeship at NDS, has been featured in the Abingdon & Witney College Apprenticeship Newsletter. Read her interview below.