NIHR HPRU in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections
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NIHR HPRU in Evaluation and Behavioural Science
about 14 hours ago
📰News!📰A systematic review of vaccine uptake intervention studies shows a lack of economic analysis to support decision making. The review, led by
@yhamashima.bsky.social
& PI Dr Clare French looked at 37 randomised controlled trials, the gold standard of research study. More ▶️
tinyurl.com/nhv9tk3h
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Review reveals lack of economic analysis of vaccine uptake interventions
A systematic review of vaccine uptake intervention studies has shown a lack of economic analysis to support decision making. The review, led by Dr Yuri Hamashima, Senior Research Associate in Health [...
https://tinyurl.com/nhv9tk3h
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Mosquito Symbiosis and Infection lab
6 days ago
New paper out from the MosSI group. Started this work in 2017 so great to finally get it out! TL;DR - Microbiome interactions with ZIKV - host background matters!
animalmicrobiome.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Mosquito host background impacts microbiome-Zika virus interactions in field- and laboratory-reared Aedes aegypti - Animal Microbiome
Mosquito microbiota abundance and composition are modulated by a variety of factors, including pathogen exposure. The microbiome can also influence pathogen infection of the host and thus harbours con...
https://animalmicrobiome.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s42523-025-00482-0
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Centre for Epidemic Preparedness & Response, LSHTM
8 days ago
This
#OneHealthDay
we're highlighting how
#UKPHRST
& MRC/UVRI Uganda at LSHTM researchers are using a
#OneHealth
approach to help Ugandan livestock owners, healthcare workers & vets be better prepared for future Rift Valley Fever outbreaks. See what they learnt 👉
bit.ly/OneHealthDay2025
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The Pandemic Institute
29 days ago
West Nile virus: What is it and how are we preparing? Researchers in Liverpool are working to strengthen UK preparedness - from mosquito surveillance to vaccine development - to stop outbreaks before they start. Read more:
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/west-ni...
#WestNileVirus
#WestNile
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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences
29 days ago
First evidence in the UK of breeding aegypti mosquito – the main spreader of dengue, chikungunya and Zika. Dr Marcus Blagrove writes for The Conversation highlighting the need for enhanced mosquito surveillance and proactive strategies to mitigate future risks.
bit.ly/3KKlGQP
#TeamLivUni
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The Pandemic Institute
about 1 month ago
Two action-packed days at
#TPI2025
brought together leaders from government, academia, health & industry to strengthen
#PandemicPreparedness
. A big thanks to all our attendees, speakers, sponsors and poster presenters!
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UK Health Security Agency
about 1 month ago
Last week our CEO
@smhopkins.bsky.social
spoke at the
@thepandemicinst.bsky.social
about our mission to protect the UK against current and future health threats. She stressed that pandemic preparedness means acting now to prevent what we can, and being ready to respond swiftly when necessary.
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The Pandemic Institute
about 1 month ago
Great first day of our Scientific Meeting, hearing from a range of our funded projects plus colleagues from
@ukhsa.bsky.social
, FIND, Dstl,
@cepi.net
and more
#TPI2025
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The Pandemic Institute
about 1 month ago
Dr Krishanthi Subramaniam recently shared her expertise on BBC Points of View, speaking about the recent programme 'Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic'. Watch from 7mins30:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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Points of View - 2025: 28/09/2025
Viewers have their say on the BBC’s television shows. Email your thoughts to
[email protected]
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002k72f/points-of-view-2025-28092025
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Alain Kohl
about 2 months ago
The 4th International Meeting on Arboviruses and their Vectors, IMAV, a Microbiology Society focus meeting, will take place in Hamburg, Germany, on September 1 & 2, 2026. Registration to open soon! Speakers in next post.
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British Science Association
2 months ago
🎤 Talks by academics, inventors and writers! 🍄 Art installations! 🛼 Performances across the city! 🪨 British Science Festival X Liverpool Biennale! 👩🏽🔬 Meet the scientists! Five FREE things to do at the British Science Festival this week!
#BSF25
#Liverpool
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/wha...
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Five free things to do as British Science Festival arrives in city
The festival is running a huge programme across the city
https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/five-free-things-british-science-32440462
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The Pandemic Institute
2 months ago
We're looking forward to taking part in this year's British Science Festival (
@britsciassoc.bsky.social
) this Sun 14th Sept at The Museum of Liverpool, with colleagues from
@livuniengagehls.bsky.social
. Join us from 11:30, all events are free! Find out more
britishsciencefestival.org/event/nature...
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Nature’s perils: Plants and pandemics | British Science Festival
Run time: 11.30 – 17.00 The world around us is home to many deadly and delightful plants and microbes – some of them help treat diseases whilst others are dangerous… Join researchers from across the…
https://britishsciencefestival.org/event/natures-perils-plants-and-pandemics/
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University of Liverpool
2 months ago
Just one week to go until the British Science Festival opens in Liverpool! ✨ Talks, art, robots, music + more — all free to attend. More Info>
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/03/c...
#BritishScienceFestival
#BSF2025
#Liverpool
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Antiviral Roller Skating
3 months ago
📣 Introducing "Antiviral Roller Skating"! ✨️🦠🛼✨️ Debuting at the British Science Festival 2025
#BSF25
in Liverpool! Exploring viruses & antivirals through movement & play! Friday 12 Sep, 18.30
@unitytheatre.bsky.social
FREE tickets:
britishscienceassociation-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/...
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NIHR HPRU in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections
The Pandemic Institute
2 months ago
Researchers from Liverpool recently featured in a BBC news item exploring the spread of West Nile Virus, and the research being undertaken in Liverpool to prepare for future outbreaks. Read more: 'One mosquito bite dramatically changed my life'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE
2 months ago
@lstmnews.bsky.social
researchers are testing spatial mosquito repellents - a promising new tool in the fight against malaria. Read more -
lstmed.ac.uk/news-events/news/spatial-mosquito-repellents-could-be-a-promising-new-malaria-prevention-tool
#malaria
#globalhealth
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Spatial mosquito repellents could be a promising new malaria prevention tool
Catalyzing the Adoption of a Novel Vector Control Toolbox (CANVeCT), led by the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) in Cameroon and supported by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine,
https://lstmed.ac.uk/news-events/news/spatial-mosquito-repellents-could-be-a-promising-new-malaria-prevention-tool
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The Pandemic Institute
2 months ago
Only 1 month to go! We’re counting down to The Pandemic Institute Scientific Meeting, 1& 2 October 2025, Liverpool. Join leading voices in science, policy & health as we explore solutions to emerging threats & future pandemics. 🔗 Register now:
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#TPI2025
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UK Health Security Agency
3 months ago
We've announced a £1.3m programme to evaluate how wastewater monitoring could help detect a wide range of dangerous pathogens 🔬
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukhsa-launches-development-programme-for-wastewater-monitoring-techniques-which-could-catch-pandemic-threats-early
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UK Health Security Agency
3 months ago
Oropouche virus is a lesser-known tropical infection that’s been spreading across Central and South America in recent years. It's carried by midges, although not those found in the UK or wider Europe. Full details in our travel health news story:
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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The Pandemic Institute
3 months ago
With over 7,000 cases of
#chikungunya
reported in a major outbreak in China,
@runningmadprof.bsky.social
explains how the virus spreads, who’s most at risk, and why it’s unlikely to spark a COVID-style pandemic. 🔗
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/chikung...
#Chikungunya
#GlobalHealth
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Chikungunya outbreak in China: What do you need to know? – The Pandemic Institute
August 8, 2025
https://www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/chikungunya-outbreak-in-china-what-do-you-need-to-know/
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Fantastic news, congratulations Prof Semple!
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4 months ago
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The Pandemic Institute
5 months ago
Join
@lshtm.bsky.social
's 'Health Misinformation: UNPACKED' event this coming September, to hear from leading voices on how to understand and combat the rising tide of health misinformation in the UK. Monday 15 Sept 2025 13:00-17:00 London
bit.ly/LSHTMHealthM...
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
4 months ago
Have you booked your place for Professor Christine Goffinet's Inaugural Lecture? Register now - in person in Liverpool or online:
lstm.ac/GoffinetInau...
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We are offering an exciting opportunity for a clinical trainee to undertake a PhD in an area relating to outbreak prone infectious disease of public health importance or zoonoses:
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNJ811/h...
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HPRU Clinical Fellow at University of Liverpool
Apply now for the HPRU Clinical Fellow role on jobs.ac.uk - the leading job board for higher education jobs. View details.
https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DNJ811/hpru-clinical-fellow
5 months ago
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University of Liverpool News
6 months ago
NEWS | Prof Iain Buchan told the UK Covid-19 Inquiry what Liverpool’s testing pilot taught us, highlighting ways to handle future pandemics more effectively. Read more ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/05/19/l...
@profbuchan.bsky.social
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
@livunihls.bsky.social
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The Pandemic Institute
6 months ago
Last week, Dr Caitlin Thompson and Dr Rachel Byrne, from
@lstmnews.bsky.social
, were invited to Buckingham Palace in recognition of their work as early careers researchers. Read more about their pioneering work on diagnostics here:
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/early-c...
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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
8 months ago
Five years on the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are continuing to reflect on its legacy for global health. Dr Caitlin Thompson from LSTM and
@thepandemicinst.bsky.social
, reflects on the potential of the rapid diagnostics that became so widely used in the UK during COVID.
lstm.ac/42lvjeX
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UK Health Security Agency
7 months ago
Last week we published our first annual report on infectious disease trends. 📊 The report brings together all the key data from 2023 to early 2025 and outlines the steps our organisation is taking to tackle these threats. Read the full report 🔗🔽
www.gov.uk/government/p...
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The Pandemic Institute
8 months ago
Great to be featured on BBC NW last night with
@runningmadprof.bsky.social
, Dr Subramaniam &
@profbuchan.bsky.social
talking about the work carried out in Liverpool during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the work we are doing to prepare for future pandemics Watch from 13:23
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
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UK Health Security Agency
8 months ago
You may have seen reports of the first case of
#AvianInfluenza
in sheep found on a UK farm. Read our response from Dr Meera Chand, Emerging Infection Lead at UK Health Security Agency. Read our blog post for more on avian influenza:
ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/03/w...
#BirdFlu
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE
8 months ago
Proud to lead the NIHR HPRU in Emerging & Zoonotic Infections, refunded for 5 more years with £5.5m. Since 2014, we've leveraged £10M to generate >£120m funding, trained 28 PhD/postdocs, and produced >500 publications. Vital in UK response to Ebola, Zika, and Covid-19.
#InfectiousDiseases
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The Pandemic Institute
8 months ago
Ahead of the COVID-19 Day of Reflection this coming Sunday 9 March, we're sharing some reflections from researchers on what it was like to pivot their work during the pandemic to help in the efforts to combat the disease.
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/the-pan...
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Ed Hill
9 months ago
📣 Funded 3.5yr PhD opportunity for UK applicants in
@hpruezi.bsky.social
@liverpooluni.bsky.social
.
#PhDSky
🧪 On "Optimising testing & control strategies in the early stages of infectious disease outbreaks"
#IDSky
#EpiSky
⏳ Application deadline: 24 Mar 2025 🔗:
www.liverpool.ac.uk/study/postgr...
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