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Student testimonial - Lama Dakkouri

From Jordan, Lama studied Special Care Dentistry MSc, having previously completed her Paediatric Dentistry DDent at the Eastman.

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  • Student testimonial - Lama Dakkouri

In my opinion Eastman / UCL has been known to have a renowned, great and well-known reputation. Being educated by its fellow teachers and professors is an honor to me. It is one of the greatest rewards for my motivation and persistence for success.

I did a Dental Doctorate in Paediatric Dentistry followed by Masters in Special Care Dentistry at UCL Eastman. My training at the Eastman has equipped me with enormous knowledge to achieve my goals. My degrees helped me to develop key clinical and academic skills that are ideal preparation for a dental career promoting the progress of dentistry and humanity.

During my studies at the Eastman I was exposed to distinct clinical experience that enriched my dental skills and knowledge. It also showed me that I could rise the challenge and seek further education.

My main aims are to establish a dental service in the Middle East serving both children and adult patients with special care and also to introduce these dental aspects in the undergraduate and postgraduate educational levels. So, I would like to develop a career in academic teaching and continue further studies.

Highlights in Medical Sciences

Drug to treat aggressive leukaemia approved for use in adults
Fluorescence microscopy image of immune cells, showing blue-stained nuclei surrounded by green cell membranes with red marker signals indicating specific proteins or activity within the cells.

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Drug to treat aggressive leukaemia approved for use in adults

Adult patients with aggressive leukaemia will soon be able to receive a breakthrough immunotherapy, developed by UCL researchers, on the NHS after approval by NICE.

Millions could benefit from faster prostate cancer scan
healthy prostate scan

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Millions could benefit from faster prostate cancer scan

Results of the PRIME trial involving UCL Medical Sciences researchers have found that a quicker, cheaper MRI scan was just as accurate at diagnosing prostate cancer as the current 30-40 minute scan.

10 September 2025

UCL Cancer Institute awarded Athena SWAN Gold
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UCL Cancer Institute awarded Athena SWAN Gold

The UCL Cancer Institute has been awarded Athena SWAN Gold in recognition of its sustained commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education and research.

20 May 2025

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