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🎶 Doctors from Glasgow's biggest hospitals are swapping scrubs for sheet music to support a great cause.Clinicians from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde will perform withEDO – European Doctors Orchestraestra at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Sunday 27 September, raising moneyChildren’s Hospices Across Scotlands Scotland (CHAS).The orchestra brings together doctors from across Europe who share a passion for music and medicine, and all proceeds will help CHAS provide vital support to children with life-shortening conditions and their families.Read more and book tickets: www.nhsggc.scot/doctors-from-glasgows-biggest-hospitals-swap-scrubs-for-sheet-music-in-charity-co…
🔬 Research Spotlight: Joe SymondsMeet Dr Joe Symonds, Paediatric Neurology Consultant at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.Joe is a Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigator on a number of trials for children and young people with epilepsy, and he leads research focused on genetic epilepsies of early childhood.He was motivated to work in research because he wanted to play a part in improving the outlook for children and young people living with neurological disorders. With advances in treatment options already making a real difference to patients and families, he is excited about the potential for research to transform care even further in the years ahead.One of Joe's proudest achievements in research was receiving the Ronnie MacKeith Prize from the British Paediatric Neurology Association in recognition of his outstanding contribution to paediatric neurology research. The award reflects his commitment to advancing understanding of neurological conditions and improving outcomes for children and young people.Reflecting on his work, he said: “What motivates me most is the opportunity to help improve the outlook for children and young people with neurological disorders. Research is advancing at an incredible pace, and it’s exciting to be involved in developing and evaluating new treatments that have the potential to make a real difference to patients and their families. Being part of discoveries that can improve lives now and in the future is immensely rewarding.”
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