Prof Tom Solomon CBE

Despite vaccines saving millions of lives, uptake is falling - even here in Liverpool. We've seen a tragic measles death at @alderhey.nhs.uk and rising cases. I spoke with @thepandemicinst.bsky.social about access, misinformation & social media.
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We have an exciting line up for our Scientific Meeting this coming October. Spaces are filling fast so register soon to avoid disappointment. Our poster abstract submission is also open, deadline 29th August: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/poster-...

Submit your manuscript using our template designed to help guide you through journal specific requirements! ⏬
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Find more information in our guide for authors ⏬
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We’re proud to announce that @clin-med.bsky.social’s impact factor has risen from 3.6 to 3.9 and is among the top 15% of general medical publications worldwide!

As an #RCPmember, you can publish open access in Clinical Medicine for free: ow.ly/usIT50Wt8k4

@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social

The experts: neurologists on 17 simple ways to look after your brain Sleep well, swap butter for olive oil, learn a musical instrument – or embrace some other ‘magnificent obsession’. Here is what doctors do themselves to delay the onset of cognitive decline

🧠 It’s #WorldBrainDay - the right time to prioritise brain health.

I contributed to this @theguardian.com piece on 17 practical, evidence-based ways to care for your brain - from sleep and hydration to exercise and learning.

Read it here 👇
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

YouTube video by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust Immunisation catch-up clinics - Radio BBC Merseyside

Our Vaccinations and Immunisations Team spoke with
Radio BBC Merseyside about our immunisation catch up clinics across Merseyside 📻

The clinics aim to help protect children and young people, and prevent further spread of measles 👇🏽

youtu.be/rm7X1jTpops

Academy Vice President (International) Professor Tom Solomon next to a quote that reads: "Framework Programme 10 represents a vital opportunity to strengthen the research partnerships that maintain the UK’s position at the forefront of curiosity-driven research and scientific discovery."

🌍 As Horizon Europe's successor Framework Programme 10 (FP10) takes shape, we stand firmly behind its ambition for Europe to lead global research and innovation.

Read the Academy's response to the €175bn investment proposal and what's needed for success.

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Babies from three people's DNA prevents hereditary disease - BBC News The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited diseases.

10 years ago, I wrote on the promise of “three-parent IVF” to prevent devastating mitochondrial disease. Now, 8 healthy babies prove it works.

A win for British science, and a reminder why NHS research matters.

#ScienceSavesLives #ScienceBuildsEconomies

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Congratulations to new @acmedsci.bsky.social Vice President (International) Shakila Thangaratinam!

When I became VP (Int), I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. What I found is a genuinely rewarding role that’s taught me a huge amount!

Read more - acmedsci.ac.uk/more/news/wh...

Liverpool Neurological Infectious Diseases Course Liverpool Neurological Infectious Diseases Course added 147 new photos to the album: NeuroID 2025.

The photos from the recent NeuroID course are now available on the course Facebook page.

Take a moment & see if you can spot a few familiar faces. While you’re there, be sure to follow!

www.facebook.com/LiverpoolNeuroID/posts/pfbid02GML8eFqvtVhSZUeLc8uAadTcAmQ7SSQ7nH69LC2s9TsFmQrd8A4Xrmt6v37uixWrl

Measles isn’t just a childhood illness - it’s serious, fast-spreading, and preventable by vaccination.

Protect yourself and your community: check your MMR vaccination status and catch up on any missed doses.

Learn more: www.liverpool.gov.uk/measles

#Measles #MMR #PublicHealth

Doctors must be enabled to do more research Doctors face mounting pressures that leave little time for research, threatening the future of innovation in the NHS

Doctors face mounting pressures that leave little time for research, threatening the future of innovation in the NHS.

In this piece for @hsj.co.uk I discuss why our health system must do more to support doctors in research roles.

hsj.co.uk/workforce/do...

#healthresearch #healthinnovation

Vampire bats’ mutual grooming helps spread innovative rabies vaccine A gel that bats lick off one another’s fur could help prevent rabies outbreaks in cattle, a growing problem in Latin America

🦇 Vampiricides vs. Vaccinations 🧪

Researchers are tapping into vampire bats' natural grooming habits to spread an oral rabies vaccine, bat-to-bat.

A fascinating read!

www.science.org/content/arti...

#publichealth #vaccines #rabies

Last week at the RCP:

🩺 we responded to the 10-year health plan for England
💊 we launched ‘Time to focus on the blue dot’
📖 we published @futurehealthj.bsky.social‬ with guest editor Prof Chris van Tulleken
🚑 we responded to government proposals to tackle obesity.

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Looking forward to welcoming researchers, students, and collaborators to this year’s Scientific Meeting in Liverpool. It’s a fantastic opportunity to share ideas, foster cross-sector collaboration, and shape the future of pandemic science together.

Hope to see you there!

#PandemicPreparedness

Proud to be a consortium partner in this vital initiative, which will strengthen health systems & improve preparedness for future health threats across SE Asia. It aligns perfectly with our mission to reduce the impact of pandemics globally through collaboration, innovation and capacity building.

Making the case for research: resource kit for doctors

Delighted to see the NHS #10YearPlan make research, innovation & data science a part of every day work - a vision @rcphysicians.bsky.social has long championed.

Our toolkit supports doctors embed research into daily practice: www.rcp.ac.uk/policy-and-c...

Have you booked your place for Professor Christine Goffinet's Inaugural Lecture?

Register now - in person in Liverpool or online: lstm.ac/GoffinetInau....

Predict and Prepare for Arbovirus Introduction to the UK Studentship:National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections (EZI)Research Theme:Predict and PreventPrimary Supervisor:Dr Grant

Two exciting new PhD studentships with @hpruezi.bsky.social

Predict and Prepare for Arbovirus Introduction to the UK
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Optimising testing and control strategies in the early stages of infectious disease outbreaks
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This year's NeuroID course was better than ever! Highlights:
🧠 Henry Mwandumba on HIV & the brain
💉 Carol Brayne on dementia & vaccines
🏃‍♀️ Clean Air Day Fun Run
🎉 Congrats to our prize winners!
Next year: bigger venue - Victoria Gallery & Museum! #NeuroID2025

Clinical prediction models for diagnosing scrub typhus & doxycycline-treatable causes in children with acute #encephalitis syndrome in India.

OUT NOW 👉 tinyurl.com/jh2826nn

@encephalitisint.bsky.social @benedictneuro.bsky.social @lanceturtle.bsky.social @runningmadprof.bsky.social

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
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Academy President Professor Andrew Morris CBE FRSE PMedSci next to a quote that reads: "We are particularly encouraged by the Government’s ambitious goal to make the UK the leading life sciences economy in Europe by 2030, and the third most important globally by 2035. This scale of ambition, combined with over £2bn of committed funding, demonstrates the recognition that life sciences uniquely delivers both economic prosperity and improved health outcomes for all."

Today’s #IndustrialStrategy places life sciences at the heart of the UK's economic future – recognising that health and wealth are inseparable.

Read our full response: ow.ly/BA9N50WeRY6

Encephalitis International publishes a new paper on Patient and Public Involvement | Encephalitis International Encephalitis International is proud to share a new publication on their collaborative work with the University of Liverpool. A newly published paper by Encephalitis International, including CEO Dr Ava...

Great to see @encephalitisint.bsky.social spotlighting the vital role of PPI in research. The research offers honest, practical insights into how meaningful collaboration with patients shaped the COVID-CNS study & what we can learn from it moving forward.
www.encephalitis.info/news/covid-c...

The group is formed of 17 members, recruited from across Liverpool City Region, who will be working with The Pandemic Institute to ensure that the public voice is represented in what we do as an organisation.

#PandemicPreparedness #PublicVoice

Our Scientific Meeting will bring together key industry, funder & government collaborators to reflect on the priorities & landscape in pandemic preparedness &response.

1st & 2nd October 2025, Liverpool
Delegates £100
Students £50

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Air pollution must be recognised as a public health issue.

Our report 'A breath of fresh air' highlights evidence on the increased range of health impacts linked to air pollution.

The government needs to treat #airpollution as a serious & preventable health risk.

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#CleanAirDay

Unprecedented boost for clinical trials under 10 Year Health Plan Millions will take part in clinical trials under the 10 Year Health Plan, which will speed up clinical research.

Major boost for UK clinical trials: Gov’t promises faster set-up, NHS App sign-ups & more transparency.

The public's ready. Tech's ready. Is the workforce?

www.gov.uk/government/n...

#ClinicalTrials #NHS #ChinneryReport

Dr Philip Veal, Consultant in Public Health at UKHSA, said: 'We are seeing high levels of infections such as malaria and typhoid in returning travellers. It is important that travellers remain alert and plan ahead of going abroad – even if you’re visiting friends and relatives abroad or it’s somewhere you visit often.'

Our provisional data shows record numbers of typhoid and paratyphoid cases in England, Wales & Northern Ireland.

There were 702 cases in 2024, an 8% rise from 2023 (645 cases). This represents the highest number of cases recorded annually to date.

www.gov.uk/government/n...

For Researchers - American Brain Foundation Brain disease affects billions. We're trying to get to zero.

We are honored to collaborate with the @abfbrain.bsky.social and leading partners to support the 2025 Cure One, Cure Many Award in Neuroinflammation! If you're a researcher ready to push the boundaries of discovery, apply now www.americanbrainfoundation.org/for-research...