Throwback to last weeks #FameLab north west final with some action shots. 3 minutes was not enough time for me to talk about #mitochondria.

Research in the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences LJMU pharmacy and biomolecular research involves working with a variety of pharmaceutical companies and the NHS to find the solutions that make a difference.

Please join the LJMU Doctoral Academy for #PhD information sessions. You can find out about the #research happening in our school here: www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac...

www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/postgr...

Congratulations to Cherene de Bruyne, #PhD student in #forensics, and Dr @gavinmcstay.bsky.social, senior lecturer in #biotechnology, for making the @cheltenhamfestival.bsky.social #FameLab northwest final. Cherene was the overall winner and will move on to the UK final

FameLab North West Final Get ready for an unforgettable night of big ideas and brilliant science! The North West Final of FameLab is coming to Liverpool!

Two members of our school are in the North West final of #FameLab. Dr Gavin McStay @gavinmcstay.bsky.social, senior lecturer in #biotechnology, and Cherene de Bruyne, #PhD student in #forensic science, will be talking about their research. Free tickets here www.eventbrite.com/e/famelab-no...

Join @kehindeross.bsky.social, associate professor in molecular and cellulary biology, and other global experts, at The Vaccine Lounge Webinar, to hear about RNA vaccines, access and the future of global immunisation #vaccine #rna

AI for Biotech Futures Connecting biotech companies and educators to shape an AI-ready workforce

We are hosting an "AI for Biotech Futures" workshop in April. This event is supported by @ibic-nw.bsky.social. We look forward to seeing you at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social next month.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-for-bio...

#AI #Liverpool #biotechnology

Dr Yousif Shamsaldeen, senior lecturer in #pharmacology, is hiring a research assistant for a project on overactive bladder. Join @ljmuofficial.bsky.social in #Liverpool to join our growing #research community.

More details and apply here: jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/rese...

Deadline is 25th February

In this months school seminar, Dr Yousif Shamsaldeen, senior lecturer in #pharmacology, talked to us about his research in the #heart, #muscle and #eye ❤️👁️

Modelling of Covid‑19 cases, deaths and excess mortality in 19 European countries (Epidemiology and Public Health, 2025). jpublichealth.org/articles/106...

Their submission highlights LJMU’s ongoing contribution to national learning and public accountability following the Covid‑19 pandemic.

Submitted papers:

Correlation between vitamin D levels, individual and socio-demographic characteristics and Covid‑19 infection and death rates in 20 European countries: A modelling study (Journal of Health and Social Sciences, 2020). journalhss.com/wp-content/u...

Two significant Liverpool John Moores University research papers analysing the factors influencing #Covid‑19 infection, death rates and excess mortality across #Europe have now been formally submitted to the UK Covid‑19 Public Inquiry.

Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social for highlighting this.

Farm 999 - Series 1: 11. Cows Stranded in a River, Poachers Tracked by Drone A County Down farmer calls in a search team for missing cows, a North Yorkshire officer catches deer poachers, and Paul explores how DNA could help prevent dog attacks on sheep.

Dr Nick Dawnay is advancing police investigations with new #forensic methods. You can hear how the Canine #DNA Recovery Project is validating new DNA recovery methods from livestock attacks. Watch here www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis.... Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social team for highlighting this.

Dr Yousif Shamsaldeen, senior lecturer in #pharmacology, has been elected as a trustee of the @britpharmsoc.bsky.social www.bps.ac.uk/about-the-bp...

Inspiring young scientists Pharmacy lecturer starts series of Science Clubs for Merseyside youngsters.

Dr Elsie Gaskell, lecturer in #pharmacy and #pharmaceutical science, ran a #science club for primary pupils last semester. It looks a great batch of future scientists in #Merseyside.

www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...

Today, in our first seminar of 2026, we had the great pleasure to host Professor Enny Sudarmonowati from BRIN in #Indonesia. Dr Baoxiu Qi invited her talk about #biodiversity #conservation and #genetic improvement of crops important to human health

From Lab to Life: An interactive public engagement session Small-group lab session where the alopecia community interact with researchers to explore RNA science and shape future engagement.

🔬 Calling people affected by alopecia! 🔬

Ever wondered what happens in a research lab? Want to influence how #RNA science could help develop #alopecia treatments?

Join us for a unique hands-on lab experience at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-lab-t...

Take a look at this review article from Dr Iain Hargreaves, reader in clinical #biochemistry and #PhD students Neve Cufflin and Mollie Dewsbury in collaboration with Pharma Nord

www.mdpi.com/3656568

Take a look at this review article from Dr Iain Hargreaves, reader in clinical #biochemistry and #PhD students Neve Cufflin and Mollie Dewsbury in collaboration with Pharma Nord

www.mdpi.com/3656568

Take a look at this collaborative paper including our #microbiology and #pharmaceutical science team including Jo Foulkes, Katie Evans and Imran Saleem

Dual Core-Shell Loaded Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles as Combination Anti-Infective Delivery Platforms

www.mdpi.com/3647154

Take a look at this collaborative paper including our #microbiology and #pharmaceutical science team including Jo Foulkes, Katie Evans and Imran Saleem

Dual Core-Shell Loaded Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles as Combination Anti-Infective Delivery Platforms

www.mdpi.com/3647154

TIME's Top 100 Photos of 2025 These are the photographs that capture the year

It is super exciting to see the #forensics methods developed by #PhD student Alex Thomas PhD, under the supervision of Dr Nick Dawnay, associate professor of #forensic #genetics, on the cover of TIME magazine as one of the best of #2025

time.com/7336112/top-...

We have extended our application deadline for researchers from #Brazil in the Amazon region for our @britishcouncil.bsky.social funded #naturalproducts fellowships to the 21st December. The link to apply is here www.ljmu.ac.uk/campaigns/is...

Biochemistry and biotechnology taster: diagnosing and treating mitochondrial disease Mitochondrial disease affects more than 1 in 5,000 people in the UK, impacting multiple organ systems – most often the brain and skeletal muscles. The disease is very difficult to diagnose, unless the...

Dr Iain Hargreaves and @gavinmcstay.bsky.social will be presenting a #webinar for high school students on #mitochondria disease. Pass this link on to anyone thinking of pursuing a degree in #biochemistry or #biotechnology at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social

www.unifrog.org/events/upcom...

Lecturer in Cosmetic Science at Liverpool John Moores University Searching for an academic job? Explore this Lecturer in Cosmetic Science opening on jobs.ac.uk! Click to view more details and browse other academic jobs.

Come and join the pioneering #cosmetic science group at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social as a #lecturer in #liverpool www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPO582/l...

many congratulations

We are very proud that Professor Amos Fatokun has received this award from the @britishcouncil.bsky.social.

🎉Congratulations🎉 to Dr Alice McCloskey, associate professor of #pharmacy and the #KidzMed; team winners of the #sustainablehealthcare prize at the recent celebrating excellence awards. Their green prescribing interventions reduced amoxicillin liquid use by 23%, costs by 50% & CO2e by 15% ! 💊

Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our #pharmacy #technicians @ljmuofficial.bsky.social. We take this moment to thank them for all the support they provide in our programmes, and the vital role they play in supporting our staff and students.
Thank you!
#WorldPharmacyTechnicianDay

The latest issue of the Journal of Natural Products Discovery has been published openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/JNPD/issue/v.... This issue includes the abstracts from the recent Conference on Natural Products Discovery held @ljmuofficial.bsky.social in June. #natural_products #liverpool

We are looking for a senior lecturer or senior teaching fellow for clinical pharmacy. Closing date is 26th October.
jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/seni...
Take a look at our website to see what facilities we have for pharmacy teaching.
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac...
#pharmacy #lecturer #liverpool