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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

NEWS I New @liverpooluni.bsky.social study reveals that the species hardest to detect are also the most vulnerable to human-driven habitat change ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/09/e... @livunihls.bsky.social @livuni-ives.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

This week esteemed figures will receive honorary degrees. 🏃Dr Jasmin Paris MBE, the UKs leading female ultra-endurance athlete 🗳️Sir John Curtice, election specialist 🎓Prof Youmin Xi, Executive President of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/08/w...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Improving everyday health behaviours could transform the nation’s future health. A new study by @liverpooluni.bsky.social & @healthfoundation.bsky.social found that small changes in diet, exercise & smoking could reduce chronic illness over the next 20 yrs⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/04/n...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Professor Enitan Carrol is leading new NHS England-funded trial in three hospitals, which doctors say could make a “vital difference” to the care of children ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/27/n... @livuni-ives.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

NEWS | Professor @jayhinton.bsky.social and an international team have been awarded £4.56M Wellcome Discovery Award to investigate natural human resistance to Salmonella 🔗 bit.ly/4hujsRG @livuninews.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

ICYMI: Prof Jonathan Sharples is on this week’s Countryfile (from 16:40) discussing the research expedition he led on board RRS Discovery around the NE coast of Scotland to study the impact of offshore wind farms on ocean productivity. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

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Countryfile - A Tale of Two Ciders

Charlotte Smith and Adam Henson are in Herefordshire, the UK’s cider capital, at the height of the apple harvest.

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

NEWS I Scientists at @liverpooluni.bsky.social have developed a new low-cost blood test that could make it easier to detect #Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage. Read all about it ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/01/l... @livunihls.bsky.social @livuni-ismib.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

NEWS | New research from the University of Liverpool suggests that the way young people spend their free time may play a crucial role in supporting their wellbeing and social development. Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/30/l... @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Researchers and senior leaders from @liverpooluni.bsky.social will be hosting and contributing to a number of policy -aligned events at this year’s Labour party conference, taking place in Liverpool from 28 September – 1 October. Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/25/u...

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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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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

NEWS | A large-scale international study led by the University of Liverpool and funded by @epilepsyinst.bsky.social has found little evidence that sodium valproate significantly impairs male fertility in men with epilepsy or bipolar disorder. Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/15/s...

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“These results are significant because fear of fertility side effects specifically attributed to valproate can lead men to discontinue the medication, risking uncontrolled seizures, mental health deterioration, hospitalisation, or death in extreme cases.” Dr Gashirai Mbizvo, Deputy Director for Epilepsy Research, Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre.

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

NEWS | After 5 years of closure, the Tate Hall Museum at the University's Victoria Gallery & Museum has reopened. It’s back brighter than ever with the launch of Lightbulb moments💡 A free exhibition celebrating Liverpool’s great ideas & discoveries⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/12/t...

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Three young people stand in a large hall with wooden beams in the roof. One of them takes a photograph on their phone of a dolphin skeleton that is hanging from the ceiling. There is also a wooden display case in front of them.

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

NEWS | A large-scale study across schools in Rwanda and Kenya has found dangerously high levels of air pollution from biomass-fuelled cooking, raising serious health concerns for millions of children and staff across Sub-Saharan Africa. Read more here ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/09/s...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

NEWS | Hospital robots, AI-guided sleep support and a mobile hair salon are among a selection of innovative business ideas chosen to receive investment from a unique new Liverpool City Region programme ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/04/i... @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social @livunichil.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

BECOMING AN EXPERT I @ulmsresearch.bsky.social PhD candidate @concettagigante.bsky.social explains how her work to understand the diversity of banks & their behaviour can help bank regulators design smarter policies ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/29/b... @livuniresearch.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

NEWS I 'The #Beatles, Heritage and Culture' online MA will examine the enduring cultural & economic impact of the band on #Liverpool & the surrounding City Region ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/26/l... @sotauol.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

NEWS I First global systematic review of hepatitis B care has found critical patient losses at every step of care, calling for new models to improve diagnosis, treatment & patient retention. Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/19/g... @livunihls.bsky.social @livuni-ives.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

BECOMING AN EXPERT | After contracting malaria as a child, Maurice Karani became fascinated by how illnesses spread and are managed. Now, in his PhD research, he’s exploring the dynamics of dog populations in East Africa to help control rabies ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/12/b...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

NEWS | New work supported by the University of Liverpool concludes that vaginal microbiome testing could revolutionise women’s health by enabling earlier, more accurate, and personalised diagnosis & treatment of a range of conditions⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/07/r... @liverpooluni.bsky.social

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“This is an exciting time for women’s health. Now vaginal microbiota tests are being developed that can help identify pathology and guide treatment. I look forward to these being brought into routine clinical practice in the next 5-10 years to improve outcomes for women and girls.” Dr Laura Goodfellow, Department of Women’s & Children’s Health

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

NEWS | New findings from @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @uofglasgow.bsky.social show socioeconomic inequalities in children’s mental health are already evident by age five and persist throughout childhood and adolescence. Read more⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/06/r... @livunihls.bsky.social

Dr Yu Wei Chua, lead author and Research Associate in the Health Inequalities and Policy Research Group at the University of Liverpool, and NIHR Researcher at the Oxford Health Biomedical Research Consortium said: “Our findings show that the mental health gap is already firmly in place by age five, regardless of whether we use income or maternal education to index socioeconomic disadvantage.”

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Huge congratulations to Dr Jaime Norman (@livuniphysics.bsky.social‬) who has been awarded a prestigious STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellowship to investigate quark-gluon plasma. Find out more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/04/p... @cern.bsky.social @ukri.org

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

NEWS I Study findings published in @thelancet.com Public Health provide strongest evidence to date that salt warning labels on restaurant menus significantly reduce the amount of salt ordered. Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/28/s... @livuni-iph.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

NEWS | This week, 7,500 people graduated from @liverpooluni.bsky.social - including 7 recipients of honorary degrees 🎓 Learn more about these distinguished figures in culture, social justice, health, science, and research here ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/14/u...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

NEWS I @livuni-ismib.bsky.social researchers have begun work on a major £2.7 million @nihr.bsky.social-funded trial investigating the long-term effectiveness of vagus nerve stimulation in people with drug-resistant epilepsy. Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/16/2... @livunihls.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

NEWS I @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social colleagues visited Saveetha Institute of Medical & Technical Sciences in Chennai, #India to mark the start of a strategic partnership in health & life sciences. Find out more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/14/n... @britishcouncil.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

NEWS | This week 7 esteemed figures from across culture, social justice, health, science & research will receive honorary degrees. Including: ✒️ Liverpool-born poet Levi Tafari 🌍 Colin and Wendy Parry, founders of the Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Peace Foundation news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/14/u...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

NEWS | The University of Liverpool with partners including @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social has launched the Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre - a world-leading research hub uniting brain & mind ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/10/b... @lincneurosci.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social

World-leading neuroscience centre launched

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

NEWS I £1.46M @ukri.org funding for project to tackle food inequality in region led by @charlottehardman.bsky.social & working with 9 #LCR orgs. Read more below ⬇️ 🍎 🏠 🥕 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/08/s... @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social @livuni-iph.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

NEWS | A unique Community Charter on Data & AI, created by residents across @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social, aims to improve public services through better data sharing and guide the use of AI for public benefit—from tracking disease to tackling misinformation ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/04/f...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

NEWS I Event with Liverpool World Centre, part of @liverpooluni.bsky.social researcher Dr Jonathan Hogg's ‘An Oral History of British Nuclear Test Veterans’ work, gives young people chance to meet veterans & hear their stories: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/01/n... @unisouthwales.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

NEWS | We're delighted to announce the University's Professor Calum Semple OBE has been appointed the Scottish Government’s next Chief Scientific Adviser 💫 Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/02/c... @alderheycharity.org @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social

New Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland announced

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

NEWS I Congratulations to our Department of Chemistry researchers who are part of teams honoured with two different @rsc.org Horizon awards! Read more ⬇️ 🔬 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/25/d...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

NEWS | Yoko Ono Lennon, via Spirit Foundations, funds the Tung Lunchtime Concerts for 3 years 🎶 Now renamed the Yoko Ono Lennon Lunchtime Concert Series, it launches 24 Sept with Remée, in partnership with BlackFest. Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/25/y...

News: Yoko Ono Lennon sponsors lunchtime concert series

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Prof @sarahpeverley.bsky.social's research is the focus of this interesting BBC news piece on an aquatic #Yorkshire legend 🧜‍♀️🗞️🔎 🌊

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

NEWS I Our researchers have collaborated on an immersive exhibition at Bridewell Studios and Art Gallery, offering visitors a powerful reflection on resilience, creativity, and grassroots resistance in Liverpool ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/23/l... @livuni-iph.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

New UK report sees patients and professionals call for more inclusive, accessible medicines research and care ⬇️ 💊🏥 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/23/n... @livuni-ismib.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @reechasofat.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

NEWS I @livuniheseltine.bsky.social report calls for changes in the way central government works with Mayoral Combined Authorities, urging Westminster to adopt a genuine ‘devolution mindset’ to unlock full potential of local & regional leadership. Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/20/n...

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

We’re celebrating a global rise! 🎓 The University of Liverpool is now ranked 147th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026 — officially in the Top 150! #TeamLivUni💙 Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/19/u...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

NEWS I Liverpool-led Thrive project aiming to transform research culture catalyses AHRC funding for three team-based projects. Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/17/p... @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

NEWS | The University of Liverpool is leading GreenNanoBone, an €8.6M EU project using AI and plant waste to tackle MRONJ—a severe jaw condition affecting cancer survivors. Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/17/l...

News: €8.6M EU project to treat cancer jaw disease with food waste

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Humanities & Social Sciences, UoL @livunihss.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

What do UK households need to be digitally included in 2025? Together with @lborouniversity.bsky.social and Nuffield Foundation, University colleagues have developed a single Minimum Digital Living Standard (MDLS) to help shape inclusive policies news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/12/n... #AcademicSky

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Dr Olivier Sykes (@livuniplanning.bsky.social) compares the similarities & differences between Liverpool and Lille and what they reveal about about urban planning approaches. news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/11/p...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

NEWS I Launched today in the @sotauol.bsky.social library, a vital new online safety resource for political parties and their communications teams. Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/09/u... @digipol.bsky.social @livunihss.bsky.social @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social @local.gov.uk

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

NEWS | University of Liverpool researchers have worked on a UCL led study that illustrates efforts to reduce child mortality in Africa. Their work investigates how treatment with the antibiotic azithromycin (AZM) may lead to increased drug resistance ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/03/m...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

The @fermilab.bsky.social Muon g-2 experiment has announced the most precise measurement of the magnetic anomaly of the muon. Our researchers played a key role to the experiment’s latest findings. Find out more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/06/03/m... #gminus2

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

At the end of each month, we reflect back before looking ahead. And while May has certainly been full, this week was especially exciting—on Monday, we announced the Indian Minister of Education has officially approved our new campus in Bengaluru, India 🧵 (1/6) news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/05/29/c...

A group of people line up and smile. Photographed are: Hon’ble Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan; University Grants Commission interim Chairperson Vineet Joshi; British High Commissioner to India Lindy Cameron; British Council Country Director India Alison Barrett MBE; University of Liverpool Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Jones, Chief Operating Officer Lucy Everest and Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Tariq Ali.

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

New research by @alexnurse.bsky.social explores how social media shapes local government decision-making. The study reveals alarming levels of abuse—both online and in person—towards local councillors over cycling & transport policy. news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/05/29/s...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

BECOMING AN EXPERT | Here Mr George Nita, PhD candidate in Bioinformatics tells us about his work to revolutionise kidney transplant care. His goal? A simple blood test that detects rejection before it causes harm⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/05/29/b... @livunihls.bsky.social

Becoming an expert: using DNA fragments to detect kidney transplant rejection

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

NEWS I We will open a campus in Bengaluru, India, building on our strong existing collaborations in the region. In Delhi today, the Indian Minister of Education formally awarded our VC a Letter of Intent giving official permission for the campus 🇬🇧 🇮🇳 Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/05/26/u...

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

NEWS | @liverpooluni.bsky.social & @ncfcareforum.bsky.social launch the Adult Social Care Testbed. It harnesses tech & data for better care & workforce skills. Backed by @lpoolcityregion.bsky.social's Life Sciences Innovation Zone ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/05/22/n... @livunichil.bsky.social

news: social care and industry unite to pioneer caretech

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