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Prof Tom Solomon CBE

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Academic Vice President, RCP Director, The Pandemic Institute Professor of Neurology, University of Liverpool & Walton Centre NHS

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 8h
You cannot deliver a 10 Year Health Plan without the right workforce. That message ran through several events I attended at the @uklabour.bsky.social Conference in Liverpool this week. Read more - lnkd.in/p/eURaD6wG
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#labourconference2026 #nhsworkforce #medicaltraining #clinicalresearch | Tom Solomon CBE FRCP FMedSci
You cannot deliver a 10 Year Health Plan without the right workforce. That message ran through several events I attended at the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool this week, as the government consi...
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
The UK is already a life sciences powerhouse. The question is how we turn that strength into better care and lasting economic growth. lnkd.in/p/ehAsitEc #LabourConference2026 #LifeSciences #ClinicalResearch
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#labourconference2026 #lifesciences #clinicalresearch #healthinnovation #clinicalacademics | Tom Solomon CBE FRCP FMedSci
The UK is already a life sciences powerhouse. The choice now is where to focus, and how to turn that strength into better care and lasting economic growth. That was my main takeaway from today’s dis...
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
As well as official engagements, party conferences are a great opportunity for informal discussions on the NHS workforce, clinical research, pandemic preparedness & health security. I’ve known Andy B for years. This was at last year’s Labour Conference. I suspect he’ll be too busy to catchup in 2027
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The BMJ @bmj.com · 24/09/2026
Chris Whitty: Doctors must be trained in managing risk in patient care, CMO says. The BMJ and @acmedsci.bsky.social inaugural joint annual lecture given by Prof. Whitty covered risk, uncertainty, and medical decision-making. Watch the full lecture now: bit.ly/4AxqLBq
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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
UK mosquitoes can be annoying, but did you realise that they used to carry a form of malaria? 🦟 Human malaria was eliminated here in the early 20th century through a combination of land drainage and mosquito control. 🧪
Text graphic with a blue to green gradient background. Text reads: "Did you know? Historically known as ‘ague’, malaria was once common in the marshy areas of southern England but had largely disappeared by the 19th century." A white emblem of marsh plants appears at the bottom right.
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Interesting follow-up on research into ageing and space. I spoke to Professor Anne McArdle on Scouse Science in 2021, as she prepared to launch the MicroAge experiment. Fascinating to see how the research has developed since. news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/09/14/h... #ScouseScience #MicroAge
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
"We need to make these careers possible, sustainable and attractive now, before the pipeline runs dry." Read in full at - www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-media/news-and-opinion/the-pipeline-will-run-dry-government-clinical-trial-ambitions-at-risk-as-clinical-academic-careers-in-decline-warn-rcp
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‘The pipeline will run dry’: government clinical trial ambitions at risk as clinical academic careers in decline, warn RCP
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Looking forward to being in Denmark next week for the ESCMID ESGIB course on CNS infections. Excellent speakers, interesting discussions, and, if we're lucky, some pastries and a little Hans Christian Andersen along the way. Looking forward to seeing many colleagues there.
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
How do doctors learn to “hold risk”? At a joint @acmedsci.bsky.social & @bmj.com event, Prof. Chris Whitty explored why this crucial skill is learned through experience. www.linkedin.com/pulse/learning-hold-risk-how-do-we-teach-doctors-make-tom-oqmne
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
An interesting look at the story behind The Spine in Liverpool – home to the @rcphysicians.bsky.social in the North and @thepandemicinst.bsky.social among others. A fascinating read on how this important part of @kqliverpool.bsky.social came to be. www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-med...
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The story of RCP at The Spine
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Brilliant to see this new publication from @brainiigroup.bsky.social funded by the @hpruezi.bsky.social Congratulations to everyone involved in this important work. www.jove.com/t/71652/establishing-microfluidic-co-culture-bloodbrain-barrier-model-using
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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Whether you want to enhance your clinical skills, discover insights across more than 15 specialties, or learn from leading voices in global healthcare, Med+ 2026 has something for everyone. 🩺Explore the programme and book your place today: rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2026
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A clinical trial does not run itself. Read the @rcphysicians.bsky.social view on supporting clinical academic careers www.rcp.ac.uk/our-policy-and-campaigns/policy-documents/rcp-view-on-supporting-clinical-academic-careers/
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RCP view on supporting clinical academic careers
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What will the role of doctors look like in the age of AI? At #RCPMed26, Dr Lennard Lee will explore the opportunities and risks of AI, supercomputing and autonomous AI Scientists. Discover more: rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2026 #AI #AIscience #AIscientists
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Med+ 2026
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
This is an exciting step for the region and for the future of infectious disease research and another example of how Liverpool is at the forefront of innovative approaches to tackling some of the world's biggest health challenges. www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/news/new-20-...
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New £20 million robotic AI lab to accelerate fight against deadly infections and help phase out animal testing
A first of its kind in the UK, the Liverpool Accelerate Laboratory will be open to industry and academics to develop innovative new treatments using human organ
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Great to see more exciting research coming out @liverpooluni.bsky.social This new study sheds light on how our immune cells respond and adapt - another fascinating piece of work adding to our understanding of the human immune system. news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/09/02/s...
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Study uncovers new mechanism behind immune cell response - University of Liverpool News
Study uncovers new mechanism behind immune cell response
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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🔬 Research & innovation at @liverpooluni.bsky.social 🎓 £13m MEDATA programme 🧪 €4.4m Horizon Europe funding 🚀 New Zero-G AstroLab 🧠 Advancing neuroscience 🌍 Celebrating Professor Francisco Rowe Discover how our research is making a difference. www.linkedin.com/pulse/our-ze...
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💡Our zero-gravity AstroLab, international award recognition and major investments for healthcare and materials discovery and innovation
This month, we are delighted to announce that we will lead MEDATA, a £13 million doctoral training programme that will equip healthcare professionals with advanced data science skills to improve medic...
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Smallpox was eradicated in 1980, but its immunisation story began centuries earlier. Lady Mary Wortley Montagu was a remarkable pioneer of smallpox inoculation, whose contribution deserves to be remembered. My article for The Conversation - theconversation.com/lady-mary-wo...
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Lady Mary Wortley Montagu – the forgotten immunisation pioneer
Wortley Montagu popularised the Turkish practice of ‘variolation’, kickstarting the global battle against smallpox.
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Could you help us reach people eligible for the ARBO-UK study? Adults 18+ who’ve had a confirmed or suspected arbovirus infection and were treated in a UK hospital may be able to take part. Please share: hpruezi.nihr.ac.uk/research-the... @hpruezi.bsky.social
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
In case you missed my post last week 👇
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
This outbreak shows why sustained investment in preparedness matters. As the research partnerships, protocols and expertise were already in place, we generated evidence within days - informing the international response & strengthening preparedness for future emerging infections.
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
100 days into the Bundibugyo outbreak, we are seeing both how far pandemic preparedness has come - and how far there is still to go. The vaccine response has moved at unprecedented speed, but preparedness has to extend across the whole chain. Read more on link below.
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Important @lstmnews.bsky.social research shows how conventional diagnostics can underestimate disease burden. A 12-year study found schistosomiasis in endangered chimpanzees was detected far more often using urine antigen testing than stool microscopy - lstmed.ac.uk/news/long-te...
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Study reveals schistosomiasis threat to chimpanzees | LSTM
A 12-year LSTM study in Uganda reveals persistent schistosomiasis and progressive liver damage in endangered chimpanzees, despite annual treatment.
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Please share with your networks 🙏 www.encephalitis.info/grants-available/ #encephalitis #seedfunding #researchproject
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Grants available | Encephalitis International
Encephalitis International funds research grants for encephalitis research projects, including collaborative fellowship opportunities.
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
As mosquito populations & the diseases they transmit change across Europe, one lesson remains clear: we need to understand & prepare for threats before they become outbreaks: www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/news-events/world-mosquito-day-2026-europe-must-upgrade-control-tools-disease-risks-rise
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World Mosquito Day 2026: Europe must upgrade control tools as disease risks rise
Europe needs to improve its preparedness and control efforts as the risk of mosquito-borne diseases increases, with West Nile virus (WNV) continuing to spread to new regions and invasive mosquito spec...
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
As a medical student in Mozambique, studying hypoglycaemia in children with malaria, I saw first-hand how research can lead to discoveries with real-world impact. But the UK’s clinical research workforce is declining just as patient need is rising. Read - sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Brilliant to see the University of Liverpool leading MEDATA, a new £13 million PhD training programme that will develop the next generation of clinician data scientists. news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/08/14/1... #HealthDataScience #MedicalResearch #PhDTraining #HealthcareInnovation
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£13m to support the next generation of healthcare researchers - University of Liverpool News
£13m to support the next generation of healthcare researchers
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Delighted to be speaking at the very first LINC Conference this November. An exciting milestone, bringing together researchers, clinicians, industry and partners to explore the future of brain and mind research. Looking forward to being part of it! payments.liv.ac.uk/conferences-...
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
A new Clinical Infectious Diseases Viewpoint examines claims linking vaccination with chronic illness and recommend ways to tackle vaccine misinformation. Pleased to see colleagues from @thepandemicinst.bsky.social contributing. news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/08/06/r... #Vaccines #PublicHealth
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Researchers recommend how to tackle vaccine misinformation - University of Liverpool News
Researchers recommend how to tackle vaccine misinformation
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
What can we learn from the way emerging pathogens affect the nervous system, and how can we get better at diagnosing these infections? I’ll be exploring both questions when I speak at NCID Symposium 2026 in Singapore this September. Learn more - www.nhghealth.com.sg/calendar/ncid-symposium-2026
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CEPI @cepi.net · 03/08/2026
The Bundibugyo Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed a tragic milestone. Just 11 weeks after it was declared, the outbreak has reached 3,748 confirmed cases, making it the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history and the fastest-growing ever recorded.
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Brilliant to see opportunities like this for early career clinical researchers. Well worth a look if you're at this stage of your career, or know someone who is. www.liverpool.ac.uk/liverpool-in... #earlycareerresearchers #neuroscience
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Important new research published in The Lancet Neurology adds to the evidence that meaningful recovery remains possible for some patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis, even after prolonged unconsciousness. Read in full: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Complications, outcomes, and implications of a prolonged vegetative state in anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis: a retrospective international cohort study
In people with NMDAR encephalitis and prolonged impairment of consciousness, full or substantial recovery was reached in approximately two-thirds of cases. Consequently, early assessment of treatment ...
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Royal College of Physicians @rcphysicians.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Join Med+ 2026 your way! Attend in London for hands-on sessions, workshops, wellbeing activities and networking, or join online from anywhere in the world and watch flexibly. 🔗Book now for the RCP’s largest specialty conference: rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2026
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
It was super to connect with the Medtechtomarket Ltd team last week. We're working on a really exciting project that could change the landscape for diagnosis of brain infections. www.linkedin.com/posts/medtec... #braininfections #meningitis
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It was great to have Prof. Mike Griffiths (University of Liverpool & University of Sydney) in for the first batch release of the TRIM project, co-led by Tom Solomon CBE FRCP FMedSci (University of...
It was great to have Prof. Mike Griffiths (University of Liverpool & University of Sydney) in for the first batch release of the TRIM project, co-led by Tom Solomon CBE FRCP FMedSci (University of Liv...
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Delighted to see the RCP shortlisted. This is a welcome recognition of the work being done to bring the voices of resident doctors to the forefront of conversations about the future of medical training.
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
An important milestone for research into one of the world's priority emerging infectious diseases. Congratulations to everyone involved. Read more below - lstmed.ac.uk/news/first-p...
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First Participant Randomised in International Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Trial | Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
The first participant has been randomised in the UMIT-2 clinical trial at Sivas Cumhuriyet University in Türkiye, marking a major milestone in the global fight against Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever...
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
⏰ Just over a week left to apply for these three fully funded PhD opportunities in emerging pathogen research. If you know a talented researcher who could be interested, please share this opportunity with them! 👇 Applications close at 5pm BST on 31 July 2026. #pandemicpreparedness
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
September is getting closer, and there’s still time to join us in Denmark for the ESGIB course on the Diagnosis and Treatment of CNS Infections. A packed programme covering the challenges of diagnosing and managing CNS infections. www.escmid.org/event-detail... #CNSInfections
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Diagnosis and treatment of CNS infections
Welcome to the homepage for the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID).
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Got research, a QI project, case report or education innovation to share? The Med+ 2026 Abstract Competition is now open. A great opportunity for resident doctors to present their work at the RCP's largest specialty conference. Deadline: 30 August. Good luck to everyone submitting!
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
As the summer holidays get underway, a timely reminder from UKHSA: mosquito-borne infections such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya and malaria continue to affect travellers returning to the UK. Simple precautions outlined below can reduce the risk of infection. #Zika #Dengue
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
What are the latest developments across the specialties shaping medicine today? Join us at Med+ 2026, the RCP’s largest specialty conference, on 23–24 November. Bookings are now open. Will you be joining us? www.rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2026
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
We are delighted @thepandemicinst.bsky.social to be offering three funded PhD opportunities as part of our Dstl @hpruezi.bsky.social PhD cohort. Applications close 31 July For more info - www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/phdstudentships/
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
This important genomic study from @lstmnews.bsky.social traces the invasion of Anopheles stephensi from Asia to Africa, helping inform surveillance and control. www.lstmed.ac.uk/news/new-genomic-study-traces-spread-of-invasive-malaria-mosquito-from-asia-to-africa
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
“There is nowhere else in the UK where you can have this conversation.” A phrase that captures what makes the MSc in Neuroscience at the University of Liverpool so special. Find out more on the link below! #neurology #neuroscience #liverpool www.linkedin.com/posts/lincne...
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#mscneuroscience #brainscience #postgraduatestudy | Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre
It's the final months to apply for our MSc in Neuroscience at the University of Liverpool by the deadline of 11 September 2026 (course starts 28 September 2026). The MSc offers the opportunity to deve...
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Do you feel you have inadequate Neurology experience to be confident for PACES? Then NeuroPACES at @thewaltoncentre.bsky.social is the course for you! Click through on the link below to learn more. liverpool.ac.uk/brain-infect... #Neurology #PACES #WaltonCentre @brainiigroup.bsky.social
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
An exciting opportunity for researchers working on encephalitis in Africa. Please also share this opportunity with colleagues and collaborators who may be eligible. www.encephalitis.info/grants-available/ #Encephalitis #HealthResearch #GlobalHealth
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Grants available | Encephalitis International
Encephalitis International funds research grants for encephalitis research projects, including collaborative fellowship opportunities.
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
New research from the @liverpooluni.bsky.social led by Professor Julian Hiscox, is using AI to uncover why Ebola outcomes differ between patients. These findings could improve disease prediction and strengthen future outbreak responses. Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/07/07/u...
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Using AI to provide new insights into why Ebola outcomes differ between patients - University of Liverpool News
Using AI to provide new insights into why Ebola outcomes differ between patients
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Many thanks to @liverpooluni.bsky.social for this kind feature following yesterday's announcement. I'm honoured to be joining the Science Museum Group as a Trustee and look forward to supporting its important work to inspire curiosity and discovery. news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/07/02/p...
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Professor Tom Solomon appointed trustee of the Science Museum Group - University of Liverpool News
Professor Tom Solomon appointed trustee of the Science Museum Group
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Prof Tom Solomon CBE @runningmadprof.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
As a child, visits to the @sciencemuseum.org.uk sparked a lifelong curiosity. So I'm thrilled to join the Board of the Science Museum Group - an honour and a chance to give back to an institution that inspired me. www.gov.uk/government/news/trustees-appointed-to-the-science-museum-group-board
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