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Liz Hoffman

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Senior Publisher at BMC/SpringerNature working on health services research, health policy, public and global health open access journals. All views here are my own.

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Thomas Stubbs @thomstubbs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
📢 New call for papers in Globalization and Health: From Aid Dependency to Health Sovereignty? We invite work on debt, fiscal pressures, donor retrenchment, aid fragmentation, health financing & shifting power in global health. link.springer.com/collections/...
Call for papers for the Globalization and Health collection “From Aid Dependency to Health Sovereignty? The Political Economy of Global Health Financing in the Post-COVID Era.”
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Thomas Stubbs @thomstubbs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Co-edited with @adebengyp.bsky.social and Nebiyu Dereje Abebe — please help us spread the word! @bmc.springernature.com @springernature.com @collectivehealth.bsky.social @drdebgleeson.bsky.social @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social @royalholloway.bsky.social @rhulpir.bsky.social
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 02/09/2026
How can research help tackle deforestation and protect biodiversity? Join us in October to explore how locally grounded research and community-led knowledge can inform policy, support conservation and help protect the Amazon. spklr.io/63323ErdKx @natureportfolio.nature.com 🌿 🧪
SCIENCE FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE 2026 text over a lush green forest background, partially overlaid by a semi-transparent Earth globe. Logos: Springer Nature, Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Nature Portfolio, & SDG Programme.
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 21/08/2026
Springer Nature, the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) and the Academy of Science of South Africa have launched the first continent-wide survey examining researchers’ experiences of research integrity training and support. Learn more: spklr.io/63328ERaia
Text: 'Springer Nature and leading African academies launch first pan-African research integrity survey.' A hand holds a compass. Springer Nature logo is at the bottom right.
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 20/08/2026
An orange-tailed marsh dart damselfly peering through a leaf has won the 2026 BMC Ecology and Evolution and BMC Zoology image competition. The annual contest showcases the beauty of biodiversity and the science behind its conservation: spklr.io/63325ERtjJ #envecon #biodiversity
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Global Perspectives on #Chemsex in the Context of #LGBTQ+ Health link.springer.com/collections/... Call for papers for a new collection in Global LGBTQ+ Health link.springer.com/journal/44506
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Global LGBTQ+ Health
Global LGBTQ+ Health is an open access, peer reviewed journal, dedicated to publishing research that advances the understanding and improvement of health ...
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 29/07/2026
Explore nearly 200 years of publishing history in the Macmillan archive. From Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to the founding of Nature, discover the stories behind some of the world's most influential publications. spklr.io/63327EuPcN 🎥 Premiered at Everyman on the Canal 2026.
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Inside the Macmillan Archive | Two Centuries of Publishing History
From the original illustrations of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to the founding of Nature, the archive preserves the books, journals, letters and illustrations behind some of the world's most influential publications. In this short film, Elly Crookes (Archive Manager, Macmillan), Magdalena Skipper (Editor-in-Chief, Nature) and Joyce Lorigan (Chief Marketing Officer and UK location lead, Springer Nature) reflect on the importance of preserving these collections, and on the role that reading, curiosity and storytelling continue to play in our lives. The film premiered before selected screenings at Everyman on the Canal 2026 as part of Springer Nature's science film takeover. Together with a programme of films celebrating science, discovery and storytelling, it explored how stories inspire curiosity - whether through a scientific journal, a literary classic or the cinema. @NatureVideoChannel @nature @PalgraveMacmillan SUBSCRIBE to our channel: http://spklr.io/63321EuPcx Аbout Springer Nature: Research and learning are the cornerstones of progress, which is why we open doors to discovery – enabling millions of researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals to access, trust and make sense of the latest insights. Ensuring that the world makes as much progress in the next 150 years as it has in the last – improving and enriching lives and helping to protect our planet for future generations. FOLLOW us on: X: http://spklr.io/63322EuPcI Facebook: http://spklr.io/63323EuPcL LinkedIn: http://spklr.io/63324EuPc0 Instagram: http://spklr.io/63325EuPcF Bluesky: http://spklr.io/63326EuPc2
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 09/07/2026
How does research influence policy? Our report "From publications to policy: The impact of research towards achieving the SDGs" explores where, when & how SDG research is cited in policy documents. See the key findings in the infographic: spklr.io/63326EP8Fy #SDGs #ResearchImpact
Text: From publications to policy. The impact of research towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Blue line art illustrates a dove, globe, paper plane, open book, briefcase, fish, and whale on a dark blue background.
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The influence of research published in our journals on policy is one of the reasons I love working in the #publichealth #HSR #healthpolicy journal portfolio.
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
In perfect timing for the draft Conversion Practices Bill in the UK, Global #LGBTQ+ Health has an article collection open for submissions on "Queer, Trans, and Non-binary health in shifting political landscapes". link.springer.com/collections/... @bmc.springernature.com @springernature.com
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Queer, Trans, and Non-binary health in shifting political landscapes
Queer, Trans, and Non-binary health cannot be understood in isolation from the political conditions that shape stigma, identity recognition, and healthcare ...
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bugbittentweets.bsky.social @bugbittentweets.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Our latest BugBitten blog: Otzi the Ice Man keeps on revealing new insights - this time on the dynamic microbial ecosystem he possesses communities.springernature.com/posts/the-ic...
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The Ice Man: ancient microbiomes, environmental influences and a dynamic microbial ecosystem
Europe’s oldest natural mummy records thousands of years of ancient and modern microbial change.
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Europe’s oldest natural mummy records thousands of years of ancient and modern microbial change. Fascinating blog about the #microbiome of #Ötzi, Europe’s oldest known natural mummy. @srimathysriskan.bsky.social go.nature.com/3Q6oCtX
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The Ice Man: ancient microbiomes, environmental influences and a dynamic microbial ecosystem
Europe’s oldest natural mummy records thousands of years of ancient and modern microbial change.
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 29/05/2026
Meet Chris Graf, Director of Research Integrity at Springer Nature. His day in Vancouver brings together researchers, publishers and conversations focused on strengthening trust in research. Explore careers: spklr.io/63323EM9OD #LifeAtSpringerNature #AcademicSky #Publishing
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 23/05/2026
In a new Springboard Blog, Saskia Steinacker, Chief Product Officer at Springer Nature, explores how AI can strengthen trust in the scientific record, and why scaling research responsibly depends on human judgement, transparency and partnership. 👉 Read the blog: spklr.io/63327EMzR7
Teal background with blue network image. Text reads: BUILDING TRUST AT SCALE: USING AI TO STRENGTHEN THE SCIENTIFIC RECORD. Written by Saskia Steinacker, Chief Product Officer.
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 21/05/2026
More than one billion people worldwide are estimated to live with a mental-health condition. Yet, the outcomes of mental-health research do not always reach those who could benefit. A new award from @wellcometrust.bsky.social and @nature.com aims to change that: #MentalHealth
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Mental-health research is too often invisible — it is time to change that
Mental illness needs visibility more urgently than almost any other area of medicine and health care. A new award from Wellcome and Nature aims to raise its prominence.
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Saw the new Banksy statue today.
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Excited that BMC/Springer Nature will be attending the MSF Scientific Day on 20th May. Sign up: registration.msfscientificdays2026.org.uk Chat to us at the @springernature.com @bmc.springernature.com booth. Hope to see you there!
Registration is now open for 20 May 2026 for MSF Scientific Days in London
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Retrospective collection from Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology, bringing together content on 'Infectious agents in occupational health' link.springer.com/collections/...
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Infectious agents in occupational health
The Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology is providing this collection addressing the role of infectious agents in occupational health. The included ...
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Institute of Alcohol Studies @ias.org.uk · 01/05/2026
📢 Applications open: IAS Small Grants Scheme We’re funding innovative research to inform UK alcohol policy - especially from early career researchers. 💷 £500–£15,000 ⏱️ Up to 12 months 📅 Deadline: 19 June 2026 Have an idea? www.ias.org.uk/small-grants...
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Assessment of spirometric decline from #silica dust High silica dust exposure leads to an accelerated decline in lung function link.springer.com/article/10.1... #silicosis #COPD Christin Schröder and Dennis Nowak
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Assessment of spirometric decline from silica dust: threshold values and calculation methods for cumulative exposure - Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Background This study investigates the association between crystalline silica dust exposure and lung function decline. Understanding whether exposure-response relationships include threshold values is...
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
When practice outpaces #policy: #Whatsapp use among nursing and medical staff in Israeli hospitals WhatsApp and similar apps have become essential tools in #healthcare systems worldwide yet are used without adequate regulation. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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When practice outpaces policy: Whatsapp use among nursing and medical staff in Israeli hospitals - Israel Journal of Health Policy Research
Israel Journal of Health Policy Research - WhatsApp has become a central communication tool among medical and nursing staff worldwide, offering a fast and convenient way to share clinical...
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
“Words fail to describe what has been done”: understanding the lived experiences of health professionals during war and siege #humanresourcesforhealth link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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“Words fail to describe what has been done”: understanding the lived experiences of health professionals during war and siege - Human Resources for Health
Background The surge in armed conflicts since the mid-2000s has significantly disrupted healthcare systems, leading to humanitarian crises and profound economic and infrastructure damage. This study e...
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Co-production of interventions for clinical trials to facilitate participation of people from ethnically diverse communities #equity #inclusion link.springer.com/article/10.1... MOVE Together Collaboration
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Moving together to facilitate equity and inclusion in research. The co-production of interventions for clinical trials to facilitate participation of people from ethnically diverse communities - Healt...
Background People from ethnically diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in clinical trials, reinforcing healthcare inequity. Co-production involves users of research (knowledge users) as partners i...
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Competition on private MRI prices can be promoted through price transparency, with information disclosure more effective when baseline market performance is low. #Finland #healtheconomics link.springer.com/article/10.1... Riina Hiltunen
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Does price disclosure promote competition in private MRI markets? A difference-in-differences analysis - Health Economics Review
Health Economics Review - In Finland’s private health care markets, a lack of price transparency has made price shopping difficult for consumers in the past. To address this issue, two...
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Exploring the different approaches and datasets used by non-academics to examine the revolving door: the movement of individuals between public and private sector employment link.springer.com/article/10.1... Saskia Jaenecke and Jennifer Lacy-Nichols
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Rethinking revolving door research: a scoping review of methods and datasets used by non-academics to examine the revolving door - Globalization and Health
Globalization and Health - Business lobbying is a risk to public health. Evidence demonstrates that corporations seek to block, delay and otherwise undermine the development and implementation of...
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Great to see the level of interest that 'Artificial intelligence-assisted academic writing: recommendations for ethical use' link.springer.com/article/10.1... is generating. Written by the Editor-in-Chief of Advances in SimulationGabriel Reedy, and colleagues Adam Cheng and Aaron Calhoun.
Figure 3: Author checklist—key considerations for the ethical use of generative AI tools in manuscript writing
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malariajournal.bsky.social @malariajournal.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Calling all malaria and global health scientists! Would you like to work with @malarianomoreuk.bsky.social towards a new communications strategy to engage the public on malaria and global health issues? Read their blog on BugBitten to find out more communities.springernature.com/posts/making...
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Making global health local to win hearts and minds
Towards a new communications strategy on global health to engage the public
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 14/04/2026
Our open science journey began 25 years ago, when @bmc.springernature.com became the world’s first commercial OA publisher. Now OA is Springer Nature’s dominant publishing model. Learn more about our transition to #OpenAccess. 👉 spklr.io/63323EJiF1 #BePartOfProgress
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 16/03/2026
Perimenopause — the hormonally turbulent years leading up to a woman’s final menstrual period at around the age of 50 — is a tricky phenomenon to study. This scientific uncertainty has consequence. Read more about the missing pieces of menopause science: spklr.io/63327EG2kV
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The missing pieces of menopause science
Hormone therapy is back after decades in the shadows. But evidence gaps remain for treating perimenopause — often the most disruptive part of the menopause transition.
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Mike Hogan @michaelhogan.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
Using collective intelligence methods to improve government data infrastructures and promote the use of complex data: The example of the Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Using collective intelligence methods to improve government data infrastructures and promote the use of complex data: The example of the Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study - Health Research Policy an...
Background This paper discusses how collective intelligence (CI) methods can be implemented to improve government data infrastructures, not only to support understanding and primary use of complex nat...
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Royal Astronomical Society @royalastrosoc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
We're now welcoming applications for the 2026 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship. 🔭🎓💫 Aimed at supporting promising women astronomers early in their careers, it was established by the Herschel Society and RAS to celebrate Caroline’s memory. Apply now at: herschelsociety.org.uk/caroline-her...
Graphic promoting the 2026 Caroline Herschel Prize Lectureship.
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Katy Saunders @katy-saunders.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Hello #OSM26! I'm at the Springer Nature booth 104 happy to discuss @bmc.springernature.com's open access Environmental Sciences portfolio 🤩🐳🤿 Our new journals have opportunities for APC fee waivers available!
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 25/02/2026
Our Opening Doors Internship Programme is open for applications! #BePartOfProgress and join one of our teams to gain hands-on experience working on impactful projects and benefit from the expertise of our talented colleagues. spklr.io/63327DL797 #Publishing #WorkInPublishing
Graphic promoting the Springer Nature “Opening Doors Internship Programme 2026.” The design features bold, colorful abstract shapes in purple, orange, and blue. On the left, logo for “Be part of progress.” On the right, text states “Opening Doors Internship Programme 2026 – Accepting applications,” alongside the Springer Nature logo and the “Stretch Your Horizons” branding. A young woman is seated in the foreground.
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Nature @nature.com · 25/02/2026
Calling all budding science writers! Applications for our paid London-based internship, starting in June, are now open. Deadline: 9 March 2026 Full info here: springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Spring... #PaidInternship #Internship #Journalism
Do you:
Have a strong interest in science?
A passion for journalism and writing? 

Our paid 3-month internship might be for you!

We are looking for talented candidates from all backgrounds, especially those traditionally underrepresented in publishing.

Applications close 9 March 2026.
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 16/02/2026
Did you know that @bmc.springernature.com recently launched Uterine Research? The OA journal is dedicated to exploring uterine physiology, function, & pathology as well as prevention and treatment of diseases and is now open for submissions. Learn more: spklr.io/63325Dc19z
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Introducing Uterine Research
Uterine Research, an open-access journal dedicated to exploring research on uterine development, function, abnormalities, and disease, is open for submissions.
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine @lshtm.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
UK continues to see #measles outbreaks, the latest in North London schools This follows year-on-year decline in measles #vaccine uptake. @benk-d.bsky.social talks to @theguardian.com about the complex factors behind rise of measles in UK: www.theguardian.com/society/2026... #PublicHealth
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‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK
It is one of the most infectious diseases around, and can cause blindness and hearing loss – and can also be fatal. Why are cases now soaring and what can be done about it?
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Congratulations to all involved with the newly launched #UterineResearch journal, which is now open for submissions: link.springer.com/journal/44494 The journal will be APC-free for all accepted submissions until early 2027. Editor-in-Chief is Warren B. Nothnick, University of Kansas Medical Center
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Uterine Research
Uterine Research is an open access, peer reviewed journal publishing research on uterine development, function, abnormalities, and disease including clinical, ...
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Springer @springer.springernature.com · 11/02/2026
'STEMM the Bleed'—edited by Georgina Murray—examines the working lives of women scientists from different countries, backgrounds, and career stages: bit.ly/3ZuOMrE. #BookSky #WomenInSTEM
STEMM the Bleed
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Springer @springer.springernature.com · 11/02/2026
👩‍🔬 To celebrate the UN’s 'International Day of Women and Girls in Science', explore some of our new publications in the field of Women and Girls in Science, starting with 'Science by Women'—edited by Eucharia Nwaichi: bit.ly/4qtE2oc. #WomenInScience
Science by Women
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Springer Health+ IME @ime.springerhealthplus.com · 29/01/2026
How confident are you on how biomarkers can be used in the diagnosis and treatment of early-stage Alzheimer’s disease? Jump into these virtual escape rooms, designed for each member of the MDT, and find out if you can escape the Alzheimer's disease clinic: go.sn.pub/gj9i82
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VacancyEdu.com @vacancyedu.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
12 Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Bergen, Norway #VacancyEdu #Postdoc #Postdoctoral #PostdocJobs #ScienceCareer #AcademicJobs #Researcher #PhDlife #PostdoctoralFellowship #JobSearch #ScholarshipAlert vacancyedu.com/12-postdocto...
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12 Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Bergen, Norway - Vacancy Edu
University of Bergen, Norway invites online Application for various Postdoctoral Fellowship in their different Departments. We are providing a list of Postdoc
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Harry Wallop @harrywallop.co.uk · 02/12/2025
Great culture can save lives. Literally. Amazing letter in today’s @thetimes.com about Tom Stoppard
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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · 02/12/2025
This World AIDS Day we are grateful for the heroic folks at Takalani Sesame and @sesameworkersunion.bsky.social for helping children remember parents and siblings lost to AIDS. This is the humanities at its best.
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Making a Memory Box
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Terry Pratchett & Rob Wilkins @terryandrob.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
The Roundworld year for 2026 shall be known as [FX Drum Roll] : The Year of the Curious Squid. Artwork by Discworld artist Paul Kidby.
A painting of a curious squid by Paul Kidby
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Springer Nature @springernature.com · 01/12/2025
December 1st marks #WorldAIDSDay 2025. Across our Research Communities, we are sharing a selection of blogs from researchers around the world that explore the latest insights on HIV and AIDS. ➡️ Find out more here: spklr.io/63323BVkSv #WorldAIDSDay2025 #EndAIDS
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World AIDS Day 2025
In this blog, we share a selection of Springer Nature journal articles, collections, ISRCTN clinical studies, books, and blogs to celebrate World AIDS Day 2025.  
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Advancing Research Prioritization: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Implementation Strategies - collection open for submissions in #HealthResearchPolicyandSystems #HARPS link.springer.com/collections/... Edited by @monalisa1n.bsky.social and @evidentsumanth.bsky.social
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Advancing Research Prioritization: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Implementation Strategies
Despite the critical role of research prioritization in optimizing funding allocation and shaping research agendas, there remains a notable gap in the ...
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
“You’ve just got to have it ready for when they’re ready” – Australian policymakers’ perceptions of living evidence synthesis and its opportunity to support health policy link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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“You’ve just got to have it ready for when they’re ready” – Australian policymakers’ perceptions of living evidence synthesis and its opportunity to support health policy - Health Research Policy and ...
Background Effective health policy is informed by research evidence; however, there are challenges to using up-to-date research evidence to inform policy decisions. The living evidence syntheses (LES)...
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
The #Pharmacoeconomics of #Vaccines: Advancing Cost-Effectiveness and Access in Global #Immunization Strategies link.springer.com/collections/... Collection on pharmacoeconomics of vaccines, focusing on their economic value, pricing strategies, & policy implications within healthcare systems.
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The Pharmacoeconomics of Vaccines: Advancing Cost-Effectiveness and Access in Global Immunization Strategies
This collection aims to explore the latest advancements in the pharmacoeconomics of vaccines, focusing on their economic value, pricing strategies, and policy ...
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Economic analyses of freestyle libre systems for people living with #diabetes #healtheconomics - cost effective vs with self-monitoring of blood glucose for people on intensive #insulin link.springer.com/article/10.1...
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Economic analyses of freestyle libre systems for people living with diabetes: a systematic literature review - Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation
Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation - This study systematically reviewed economic evaluations of FreeStyle Libre systems (FSL) for glucose monitoring among people living with type 1 (T1DM)...
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Liz Hoffman @lizhoffmanoa.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
New collection from #AdvancesinSimulation on 'Connecting Simulation with Healthcare Quality and Safety', open for submissions. Edited by Victoria Brazil,Susan Eller & Komal Bajaj link.springer.com/collections/... #SESAM
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Connecting Simulation with Healthcare Quality and Safety
This collection invites contributions that bridge the gap between simulation and healthcare improvement practice and scholarship. Key themes ...
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