OXFORD experts are to answer questions about the latest research into stroke, sickle cell anaemia and Parkinson’s disease during a series of events.

The online events are hosted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), a Department of Health and Social Care-funded organisation that works to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research.

They aim to raise awareness of research and provide an opportunity to interact with study leaders. 

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Consultant neurologist and university of Oxford associate professor Alastair Webb will take questions about stroke research on Thursday July 7.

On Monday July 11, consultant haematologist and honorary senior clinical lecturer Dr Noémi Roy will answer questions about sickle cell anaemia, while professor of clinical neuroscience and consultant neurologist Michele Hu will talk about research into Parkinson’s disease on Tuesday July 19.

To sign up and ask your questions, visit tinyurl.com/strokeNIHR, tinyurl.com/anaemiaNIHR and tinyurl.com/nihrparkinsons.

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This story was written by Anna Colivicchi, she joined the team this year and covers health stories for the Oxfordshire papers. 

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