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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Congratulations to the MicroAge team on securing funding of up to €250,000 from the German Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND) as part of the first stage of the Orbital Bioworks Challenge. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1107 #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Our researchers have identified that hospital admissions in England for ectopic pregnancy have been increasing since 2021, with more than twice as many admissions of women from most deprived areas than the least deprived areas. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1105 #TeamLivUni

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UoL School of Medicine @livunimedicine.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🎓 This week, our graduating class becomes the next generation of doctors. To mark the moment, we’re sharing a personal reflection from Dr Archisha Marya, as she looks back on her first year working on the frontline. www.liverpool.ac.uk/medicine/new...

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

ICYMI | A new report from Child of the North and partners urges the UK to adopt a national connected data model to improve children’s services, boost outcomes for families, and strengthen the economy. 🔗 s.liv.ac.uk/1092 #TeamLivUni

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Tom Hampton @earwegoagain.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

#pint26 I'm proud to be on the bill tonight with Shahreen Chowdhury who's kicking off the Health for All Pint of Science event in the Ship&Mitre pub, Liverpool. Bringing PhD science to the community... @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social @lstmnews.bsky.social @pintofscience.uk

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

In the latest Spotlight blog, we focus on Wahbi El-Bouri, Senior Lecturer, who reveals how a typical day could involve working with collaborators in Liverpool, or Japan, his proudest moment since joining the university, and what gives him inspiration. 🔗 bit.ly/4cGP8l0 #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

In this Spotlight blog, we focus on Nancy Medley, Research Manager in the area of Women’s Health, who reveals what drew her to working at the University, what she finds most rewarding, and her passions outside of work. 🔗 bit.ly/4e65bv1 #TeamLivUni

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

New research from a major UK-wide trial highlights children’s remarkable ability to heal and could change how broken bones are treated. 🦴 Led by us and @ox.ac.uk, a cast-first approach shows similar long-term outcomes while reducing risks and costs. Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/04/17/l...

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The British Heart Foundation has awarded £7.1M funding to a unique national training programme that will tackle one of the most urgent, under-recognised challenges in cardiovascular medicine: the bidirectional link between heart and brain diseases. Read the full story on our website🔗 bit.ly/4cQABUY

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

We’re delighted to announce that @catrionawaitt.bsky.social has been awarded a prestigious @nihr.bsky.social (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Global Research Professorship. 🔗 bit.ly/4en5yRR #TeamLivUni

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UoL School of Medicine @livunimedicine.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

📢 Applications Now Open Starting this September we are launching a PGCert in Clinical Education—designed specifically for busy healthcare professionals looking to grow as educators. 📩 Contact the team at hlsmasters@liverpool.ac.uk for details.

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Dr Helen Wright @drhelenwright.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

New paper from @gnna.bsky.social investigating altered neutrophil metabolism in healthy ageing & frailty. We found signatures of neutrophil activation, lipid metabolism & oxidative stress. #immunosky @vivensa.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social febs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Using 1H NMR metabolomics, we measured polar and lipid metabolites from human blood neutrophils from people with frailty (n = 31, mean age 84Y), people with rheumatoid arthritis (n = 16, mean age 55Y...

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Professor Sarah Coupland has been awarded the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (@thercpa.bsky.social) Honorary Fellow Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to pathology and education. 🔗 bit.ly/47PmE6W #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

We are excited to announce that @liverpooluni.bsky.social has launched a new online MSc in Maternal and Fetal Medicine led by our academics and the Liverpool Women’s University Hospital and aligning closely with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists advanced training curriculum.

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

An international group of cardiovascular scientists, led by Professor Deirdre Lane, has published an invited Seminar on atrial fibrillation in @thelancet.com, one of the world’s leading medical journals. 🔗 bit.ly/3PuAANg #TeamLivUni

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LifeArc @lifearc.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

On World Book Day, we're sharing 'See Me' from the LifeArc- @kidneyresearchuk.org Centre for Rare Kidney Diseases. Told in rhyme, it follows a child living with a rare kidney condition, raising awareness of invisible illness and the power of research. 📚 Order now: t.ly/b4ksx

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arielcamp.bsky.social @arielcamp.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Productive afternoon in @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social weekly seminar practicing sketchnoting and learning a little bit about cardiophysiology :) Thanks to @rainbowlabuol.bsky.social for explaining his work so well and letting me share it.

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Chester SciBar @chesterscibar.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

In March, we welcome Dr Ariel Camp from @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social to @chesterscibar.bsky.social to tell us what all the puff is about pufferfish. See you @StoryhouseLive on Tuesday 10th March at 7.30. #chester

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Doctors at the University of Liverpool have found that metformin, an everyday medicine for diabetes, is associated with less progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the commonest cause of blindness in western countries. Read the full story ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/03/e...

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Everyday diabetes medicine could treat common cause of blindness - University of Liverpool News

Everyday diabetes medicine could treat common cause of blindness

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Bettina Wilm @bwilm.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Delighted that this article is now out journals.biologists.com/dmm/article/... Great team work with Dharani Hapangama, Chris Hill and first author Dimas Rahmana from @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social With generous funding from the Indonesian government.

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Compound design of a patient-derived 3D cell culture system modelling early peritoneal endometriosis

Summary: Endometriosis cannot be accurately modelled in laboratory animals. Our in vitro peritoneal endometriosis model uses patient-derived cells to accelerate understanding of disease onset processe...

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Rowan Pritchard-Jones as @livunimedicine.bsky.social's Associate Dean of Professional Practice to strengthen NHS partnerships, and help scope future opportunities within the undergraduate medical curriculum. 🔗 bit.ly/3ZdBvDJ #TeamLivUni

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UoL Sustainability @livunisustain.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

🌍 Sustainability Week 2026 is coming! 🙌🏾 Join us from 23-27 Feb for our annual week of events, activities and opportunities for students and staff to get involved in sustainability. Tap the link below or check the MyLiverpool app to explore the full programme! 🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/about/sustai...

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Our researchers have received a £1.2 million grant from National Institute for Health and Care Research's (@nihr.bsky.social) ‘Invention for Innovation’ programme to build an automatic system for measuring hip displacement in cerebral palsy patients. 🔗 bit.ly/4aWKIHw #TeamLivUni

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

New research shows diet and exercise during pregnancy can significantly reduce gestational diabetes risk 🤰📉 Based on data from 36K+ women, our findings show these interventions should be integrated into routine antenatal care. Discover more 👉 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/01/07/l...

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Lifestyle interventions in pregnancy proven to reduce gestational diabetes risk - University of Liverpool News

Lifestyle interventions in pregnancy proven to reduce gestational diabetes risk

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Wishing everyone a joyful and festive holiday season! 🎄The HLS social media elves are now taking a little break but we'll be back in 2026! @livuni-ismib.bsky.social @livuni-ives.bsky.social @livuni-iph.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Huge congratulations to Professor Shakila Thangaratinam, Executive Dean of @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social, who has become only the second woman to receive the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ prestigious Eardley Holland Medal! 👏 Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/17/l...

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

In this Spotlight, we focus on Hannah Murphy, Student Experience Manager in the @livuni-sod.bsky.social, who reveals why two days are never the same in the student experience team and how she successfully navigated an unexpected journey into management early in her role. 🔗 bit.ly/3YlcRQW

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UoL School of Medicine @livunimedicine.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Best of luck and huge congratulations to everyone graduating today! Some fantastic work across our intercalating and PG students. This is what all your hard work is for!

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Family, friends, and university colleagues came together at the Victoria Gallery and Museum to celebrate with Professor Reinhold Medina as he presented his inaugural lecture, ‘Regeneration to Senescence: Fundamental Roles of Endothelial Cells in Health and Disease.’ 🔗https://bit.ly/48SAKp4

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The University of Liverpool School of Dentistry @livuni-sod.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Congratulations to Dr Caroline McCarthy who has recently been awarded the prestigious Charles Tomes Lecturer 2025 medal by the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS), Royal College of Surgeons of England, in recognition of her contribution to oral and dental research. www.liverpool.ac.uk/dentistry/ne...

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Dr Caroline McCarthy receives the Charles Tomes Lecturer 2025 medal | Stories | School of Dentistry | University of Liverpool

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UoL School of Medicine @livunimedicine.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

This National Care Leavers’ Month @LivUni is celebrating welcoming more than 100 care experienced students to courses supporting incredible students like fifth year medic Mia to unlock their potential with us here at Liverpool. (1/2) #NationalCareLeaversMonth #NCLM2025

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Dr Nicola Tempest recently appeared on Paula Radcliffe’s Run Club podcast in a Women’s Health Special episode, to dispel some of the myths around running, periods, pregnancy and menopause, ensuring all listeners were well informed about what is ‘normal’. 🔗 bit.ly/3K0LEQ6

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

In this edition of Spotlight, we focus on He Zhao, a Tenure Track Fellow in the Department of Eye and Vision Sciences, who tells us what a typical day looks like, what part of his work surprises him, and what he is excited about in the next year. 🔗 bit.ly/3K6K3bt

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

A landmark multi-country clinical trial has shown that a structured, sustainable approach to infection prevention and treatment can save women’s lives, cutting severe maternal infections and deaths by about one-third (32%) compared to usual care. Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/19/l...

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Liverpool maternal health programme cuts infection deaths by 32% - University of Liverpool News

Liverpool maternal health programme cuts infection deaths by 32%

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

In this Spotlight, we focus on Charles Czalej, a Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Administrator. Charles tells us about a typical day in the TEL team, what motivates him, and why, if he could switch roles with anyone for a week, it would be with film director James Cameron. 🔗 bit.ly/4o0fhyZ

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Reinhold Medina @reinholdmedina.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

I am really looking forward to the opportunity to present my research to the Liverpool community #research #stemcell #senescence #aging #diabetes #retina @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

A new study led by our researchers and publsihed in The BMJ has found no clear evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children.💊 Read more here ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/10/e...

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Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children - University of Liverpool News

Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Professor Sarah Coupland recently delivered a speech at the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk for the Pathology Solutions event organised by Royal College of Pathologists @rcpath.bsky.social. Her speech outlined the Digitisation of Pathology and its significance in the #NHS10yearplan. 🔗 bit.ly/4qUFxxp

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The University of Liverpool School of Dentistry @livuni-sod.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Welcome to the University of Liverpool School of Dentistry. Join us for a glimpse into our vibrant culture, cutting-edge curriculum, and supportive community. #TeamLivUni #DentalSchool www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddKQ...

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

In our latest Postcard, Dr Kyle Wilson (@kyle-wilson.bsky.social), Department of Eye and Vision Sciences, tells us about his visit to the Netherlands for the annual meeting of the European Paediatric Ophthalmology Society (EPOS) ✈️ 🔗 bit.ly/437UwcX #TeamLivUni

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Professor Dan Hawcutt has been appointed as the Founding Director of the Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing, a new initiative that will bring together world-leading expertise from across the @liverpooluni.bsky.social and other partners. news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/27/f...

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Founding Director appointed of new Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing - University of Liverpool News

Founding Director appointed of new Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Join Professor @reinholdmedina.bsky.social for his inaugural lecture, ‘Regeneration to Senescence: Fundamental roles of Endothelial Cells in Health and Disease’. Register your place: bit.ly/477CMzC 🗓️ Thursday 20 November 🕠 17:30 – 20:00 #TeamLivUni

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UoL School of Medicine @livunimedicine.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

We’re delighted to welcome Professor Andy McKeown as the new Dean of the School of Medicine. His appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the School as we continue to advance medical education and improve health across the Liverpool City Region. 🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/medicine/new...

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Faculty of Health and Life Sciences @livunihls.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Congratulations to Konstantinos Prokopidis from @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social and Theano Kyriakou from @livuni-ismib.bsky.social, who have received the prestigious Professor John Glover Memorial Award 🎉 ➡️ bit.ly/42wwOXI #TeamLivUni

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The University of Liverpool School of Dentistry @livuni-sod.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

The Liverpool Dental Alumni Association reunion brought together generations of dental professionals in celebration, connection, and reflection. Thank you to all the students and staff who made it happen and to our incredible alumni who returned to the School to share memories and milestones.

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

❤️ Today is #WorldHeartDay #LivUni's Centre for Cardiovascular Science is dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases through cutting-edge research. Discover how they are addressing the biggest challenges in heart health 👉 www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-ce...

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Dr Riaz Akhtar @drriaza.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

School of Engineering marking World Heart Day @liverpoolccs.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

NEWS | A senior lecturer in pain neuroscience has been awarded £1.7 million to research chronic widespread pain. Backed by the Wellcome Career Development Award Fellowship, the project explores how stress contributes to the condition’s development ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/22/1...

"Chronic pain devastates lives, yet we still don’t fully understand how it takes hold – especially in cases where there’s no clear physical cause. This grant allows us to look directly at how stress can prime the peripheral nerves, potentially years before symptoms appear." Dr Andrew Marshall, senior lecturer in pain neuroscience

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Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

All good things must come to an end. Enjoy your retirement Hazel 👏

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UoL School of Medicine @livunimedicine.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

🥳 Happy Welcome Week everyone! 👋 Looking forward to meeting our newest student doctors this morning for their course induction and welcoming them to campus 😊 For starters, it was great to see one our students featured by the BBC: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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