Congratulations to Dr Eric Lucas at @lstmnews.bsky.social on a prestigious Springboard award from @acmedsci.bsky.social
Important work on insecticide resistance in malaria, and another strong example of globally relevant research from Liverpool.
lstmed.ac.uk/news/eric-lu...
#malaria
New data on mpox adds to our understanding of how existing vaccines respond to emerging variants.
As the evidence base grows, continued surveillance and research will be key to informing proportionate public health responses.
Read more: thepandemicinstitute.org/news/study-s...
Malaria control has long relied on insecticide-treated bed nets, but new work from @livuninews.bsky.social and @lstmnews.bsky.social shows performance depends not just on insecticide levels, but how it is presented at the surface.
Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/04/09/l...
#malaria
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and an opportunity to think about the impact on brain health.
I contributed to a @theguardian.com article on this topic last year.
Read it here - www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
#AlcoholAwarenessMonth #BrainHealth
In a world flooded with information, knowing what to trust matters more than ever.
This piece from @encephalitisint.bsky.social explores how to navigate the “infodemic” with evidence and credible sources.
🔗 encephalitis.info/news/seeking...
#HealthInformation #Infodemic #PublicHealth
📣 "A very worrying situation in communities with low vaccination rates" as Polio virus is detected in London wastewater for a second time this year
🔗 Learn more about polio, vaccination schedules, and how to stay protected on the Vaccine Knowledge website
Did you know? @thepandemicinst.bsky.social offers responsive funding for emerging infections and future pandemic threats - from rapid-response projects to global collaborations.
Stay ahead of funding calls and opportunities: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#pandemicpreparedness
Huge congratulations to Dr Ava Easton on her MBE - so richly deserved. A powerful recognition of decades of dedication to the encephalitis community. A privilege to be part of the celebrations. 👏
www.encephalitis.info/news/from-honour-to-celebration-my-mbe-journey/ @encephalitisint.bsky.social
Excited to announce the launch of the @nihr.bsky.social HPRU Network! £5.3M funding unites 13 HPRUs & 2 Focus Awards to strengthen UK health protection research. Looking forward to leading key functions & collaborating across the network.
🔗 hpruezi.nihr.ac.uk/news/hpru-ne...
@hpruezi.bsky.social
We were pleased to welcome Mabtech to @thepandemicinst.bsky.social today for an engaging workshop on cellular analysis and multiplexing technologies 🔬
How confident are you managing suspected neurological infections?
The Liverpool NeuroID course (17–18 June 2026) sells out every year. Case-based learning, expert-led sessions, and the latest in brain infection research.
Early bird ends 10 April: www.liverpool.ac.uk/neuroidcourse/
AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday healthcare, but innovation must be matched with robust regulation.
The @rcphysicians.bsky.social has engaged with the MHRA consultation on the future regulation of AI in healthcare, highlighting the need for clear standards.
www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-med...
Childhood vaccination is vital, but uptake is falling in parts of the UK. Evidence to the House of Lords inquiry draws on collaborative Liverpool research to understand and improve vaccine coverage.
Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/03/19/l...
#vaccineuptake #childhoodvaccination
International collaboration is vital to staying ahead of emerging health threats. Delighted to host partners from Hong Kong advancing saliva testing for emerging pathogens.
#PandemicPreparedness #EmergingInfections
Great to see the launch of this new #Encephalitis learning collection on BMJ Learning, designed to support doctors, trainees and the wider healthcare workforce with practical, evidence-based education.
Well done to everyone involved!
www.encephalitis.info/global-training-modules-on-encephalitis/
The midge that spreads Oropouche doesn't live in the UK, but studying it is part of how we prepare for future health threats.
Read more in our new blog post, a case study from our Science Review 2025:
🔗 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2026/03/09/staying-ahead...
🧠 What’s NeuroID all about?
🎥 Watch the video: youtu.be/T8WON_MOt3s?...
📌 Booking link in the comments
#NeuroID #Neurology #InfectiousDiseases #CPD
Wonderful to have Dr Tessa Prince taking part in this workshop in Pretoria focused on advancing One Health approaches to bat surveillance. Sharing knowledge and perspectives across human, animal and environmental health is an important part of strengthening pandemic preparedness.
📚 Happy #WorldBookDay
Roald Dahl is one of the greatest children’s authors of all time. As a junior doctor in Oxford, I had the privilege of looking after him.
I later explored his fascinating links with medicine in Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Medicine - liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10....
Delighted that NeuroID 2026 is now open for booking.
Our 2-day CPD course on brain infections (17–18 June) at the University of Liverpool has sold out every year since 2007.
Book early: www.liverpool.ac.uk/neuroidcourse/
#NeuroID
Significant new research from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has identified a DNA marker in Anopheles gambiae linked to pyrethroid resistance.
www.lstmed.ac.uk/news-events/news/dna-marker-in-malaria-mosquitoes-may-be-pivotal-in-tackling-insecticide-resistance
#malaria
What does hospital-to-community care look like under the government’s vision for neighbourhood health? Dr Minal Bakhai MBE joins physicians from across specialties to explore the role of medical specialists in this model.
📍 @rcphysicians.bsky.social Med Plus | 13–14 May
rcpmedicine.co.uk/2026
What a read!
Inspiring to see the global reach and impact of World Encephalitis Day and the community driving awareness forward. Congratulations @encephalitisint.bsky.social
encephalitis.info/22-highlight...
#encephalitis #worldencephalitisday
A fascinating video and an important step toward faster, more precise research that underpins pandemic preparedness and improves our ability to respond decisively to future global health threats.
I encourage you to read more about this important work on the link below!
What are the challenges of engaging the public, policymakers and researchers in addressing complex data issues?
Professor Ben Goldacre closes Day 1 of @rcphysicians.bsky.social #Med26 with expert reflections on his career advocating for improved research methods.
rcpmedicine.co.uk/2026/programme
Resident doctors have faced spiralling competition and shrinking training pathways for too long.
My thoughts on why the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill is a positive step - www.linkedin.com/pulse/copy-fixing-bottleneck-specialist-medical-training-tom-pgise/
@rcphysicians.bsky.social
I’m pleased to share the latest newsletter from @thepandemicinst.bsky.social highlighting our progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness.
Read the full newsletter and stay connected with our work: mailchi.mp/127db09c89d5...
#PandemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth #InfectiousDiseaseResearch
Check out Scouse Scientist Holly Ellis if you want to see a marvellous role model on International Day of Women and Girls in Science. I’ve had the privilege of working with outstanding female scientists across the globe over the years - too many to list!
www.youtube.com/thescousesci...