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Blue mosquitoes News article 12 Nov 2024 Infection biologist who decodes ‘language’ of mosquitoes and pathogens named one of Sweden’s top scientists An infection biologist whose research mimics mosquito communication tools to encourage them to feast on a blue cocktail rather than human blood has...
Aedes mosquito News article 31 Oct 2024 New research to understand and combat rising dengue virus in Burkina Faso Researchers will work with local communities in Burkina Faso to develop methods for mosquito surveillance, control and disease outbreak prediction,...
Bacteria grown on different nutrient agar plates News article 29 Oct 2024 Decline in resistance to ‘old antibiotic’ explained by genetic changes in bacteria Antibiotic resistance is a major global public health challenge, however resistance can wane over time when drug use is limited or discontinued. A...
A panel discussion at CHAC 2024 News article 29 Oct 2024 Africa’s key role in global fight against climate change and health impacts addressed at inaugural event A conference of leading researchers and political leaders will come together this week to address Africa’s key role in the global fight against...
News article 29 Oct 2024 LSTM Adoption of Spin Out Review best practice  A published statement of adoption of the best practices recommended in the spin-out reviewLiverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) supports...
News article 28 Oct 2024 Integrated HIV and schistosomiasis services improve health outcomes around Lake Malawi, study shows A major new study has demonstrated that integrating HIV services with treatment for schistosomiasis among fishermen in Malawi can significantly...
Becky Jones Phillips News article 25 Oct 2024 Enterprise head Dr Becky Jones-Phillips wins Leadership Innovation Award Dr Becky Jones-Phillips has won Liverpool Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Innovation Award.
News article 24 Oct 2024 Clinical trial for two revolutionary new oral snakebite treatments awarded £4.2m A new clinical trial led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine will test two easily accessible, cost-effective oral drugs that could revolutionise...
News article 24 Oct 2024 LSTM returns to New Scientist Live 2024 The Centre for Snakebite Research and Interventions (CSRI) slithered to London to take part in this year’s New Scientist Live, which saw over 1500...
Elhadj As Sy News article 16 Oct 2024 Elhadj As Sy appointed as Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine’s first Chancellor Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine’s new Chancellor has been announced – internationally-acclaimed humanitarian leader Elhadj As Sy will be...
Decolonising LSTM archives discussed at flagship Black History Month event News article 14 Oct 2024 Decolonising LSTM archives discussed at flagship Black History Month event Experts in decolonising and democratising historical archives came together for a discussion at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine’s flagship...
LSTM's CTID building News article 30 Sep 2024 LSTM joins new development and diplomacy knowledge programme to support UK government Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is part of the new Knowledge for Development and Diplomacy (K4DD) programme, providing the UK Government’s...
News article 19 Sep 2024 International Snakebite Awareness Day: How partnering is key to tackling snakebite envenoming in Africa By Professor Ymkje Stienstra, Co-Director of the African Snakebite Alliance, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and KSRIC/KIPRE Nairobi Kenya....
LSTM's Old School Building News article 18 Sep 2024 LSTM heralded for local growth and regeneration support in latest KEF results Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has improved on its already excellent performance in the latest Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF) results,...
LSTM and THE logos News article 12 Sep 2024 LSTM shortlisted in two categories at THE Awards 2024 Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has scooped up two nominations at the Times Higher Education Awards 2024. 
LSTM researchers in a lab News article 10 Sep 2024 Science for Africa Foundation and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine team up in strategic partnership The Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine will team up to advance global health research to...
Image of Ecuadorian whipworms (image: Mark Taylor) News article 4 Sep 2024 Newly discovered viruses in parasitic nematodes could change our understanding of how they cause disease New research shows that parasitic nematodes, responsible for infecting more than a billion people globally, carry viruses that may solve the puzzle...
News article 22 Aug 2024 The National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project “LSTM-Past, Present, and Future” draws to a close leaving a legacy for the local community LSTM secured funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players, to help create an extensive programme of activity...
The CREATOR Building News article 21 Aug 2024 Building equitable partnerships and delivering impact By Professor David Lalloo, Vice-Chancellor, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
News article 14 Aug 2024 New study highlights the crucial role of vector control in the fight against visceral leishmaniasis in India A new study has revealed that indoor residual spraying (IRS) with insecticides has been instrumental in curbing the spread of visceral leishmaniasis...
Image of a hand during a group therapy session News article 13 Aug 2024 Group therapy in schools shows promise for teenagers, study in Pakistan indicates Group psychological interventions delivered in schools could represent a feasible and effective option for adolescents with mental health problems, a...
An image from the HELP learning event in February 2024 News article 12 Aug 2024 Health Equity Liverpool Project shortlisted for prestigious HSJ Award An innovative community programme tackling local health inequalities has been shortlisted at the HSJ Awards 2024, recognising an outstanding...
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera opens the CREATOR building alongside representatives, including MLW Director Professor Henry Mwandumba and Wellcome chair Julia Gillard News article 7 Aug 2024 New CREATOR building opens to transform health research and training in Malawi A new facility will transform the future of medical research and training in Malawi and the wider region – the latest step in a trailblazing...
Covers of the facilitator and healthcare provider manuals: Designed by Francis Dismas News article 6 Aug 2024 Creating A Culture of Quality: Standard-Based Audits for Improved Antenatal and Postnatal Care Services A blog from our partners at The University of Dodoma, Tanzania
News article 5 Aug 2024 Male Genital Schistosomiasis, a hidden health crisis affecting millions By Professor Russell Stothard, HUGS Lead Investigator Research conducted by the HUGS (Hybridisation in urogenital schistosomiasis) team at Liverpool...
A group of LSTM students at graduation News article 31 Jul 2024 LSTM soars to second place in UK postgraduate taught student survey Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has leapt into second place in the latest Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) sector rankings.
A briefing to local authority staff in Nepal News article 25 Jul 2024 Strengthening gender equity in climate action in health policies in Nepal Researchers at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) will help to improve gender equity and social inclusion in climate change-related health...
SAFIRE consortium researchers News article 22 Jul 2024 LSTM supports world-first trial of antimalarial medicines for pregnant women Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is supporting the first Phase 3 clinical trial of antimalarial medicines for women in their first trimester of...
Professor David Lalloo, Director of Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine News article 18 Jul 2024 Professor David Lalloo responds to UK Covid-19 Inquiry report As the first report of the UK COVID-19 Inquiry into the UK’s planning and preparation for the pandemic is published, Professor David Lalloo, Director...
Mozambique spitting cobra (Naja mossambica) in Eswatini ©Wolfgang Wüster News article 18 Jul 2024 New antidote for cobra bites discovered by Liverpool and Sydney researchers Scientists at the University of Sydney and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine have made a remarkable discovery: a commonly used blood thinner,...
Shire River just down from Lake Malawi where cattle have the greatest burden of hybrid schistosomes News article 26 Jun 2024 Human and bovine schistosomiasis interactions threaten WHO 2030 control targets Effective control of bovine schistosomiasis will be required to meet disease elimination targets in humans, new research shows.
Professor Najla Al-Sonboli presented with the Leverhulme Medal by Professor David Lalloo News article 21 Jun 2024 Inspirational Yemeni paediatrician Professor Najla Al-Sonboli returns to Liverpool for prestigious Leverhulme Lecture Inspirational paediatrician and healthcare leader Professor Najla Al-Sonboli has delivered Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine’s prestigious...
Hon. Ummy Mwalimu (MP) and Minister of Health in Tanzania handing over medical equipment to the heads of the relevant Councils on behalf of each facility. Photo Credit: UDOM News article 18 Jun 2024 Essential Medical Tools Are Saving the Lives of Mothers and Transforming Maternal and Child Health in Dodoma, Tanzania In 2022, Tanzania achieved an extraordinary milestone, a testament to the power of pulling together to strengthen the health system. A remarkable 80...
The A∙WOL antifilarial drug discovery team. News article 12 Jun 2024 A∙WOL antifilarial drug discovery team win prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry Prize The A∙WOL antifilarial drug discovery team has been named the winner of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Horizon Prize, which celebrates discoveries...
Advanced Obstetrics and Surgical Skills Training for National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria Examiners/photo credit: Wellbeing Foundation Africa News article 12 Jun 2024 Third Batch of Advanced Obstetrics and Surgical Skills Training for NPMCN Examiners in Abuja, Nigeria LSTM’s Emergency Obstetric and Quality of Care Unit, in collaboration with the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), is currently running the third...
LSTM 125 session on the development of the principles, attended by participants from LSTM, LVCT Health, MLW, ReSOK and CeSHHAR News article 5 Jun 2024 New principles to underpin equitable research partnerships in global health Transboundary partners and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine have co-developed seven principles that are fundamental to enabling equitable...
News article 3 Jun 2024 Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Wellbeing Foundation Africa Begin Second Batch of Advanced Training for NPMCN Examiners in Nigeria From 3 - 7 June 2024, LSTM's Emergency Obstetric and Quality of Care Unit, in partnership with the Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA), are running...
News article 30 May 2024 New curative therapy brings hope for the treatment of nodding syndrome A new study suggests that a course of the drug doxycycline can decrease acute seizure-related hospitalisation and deaths related to nodding syndrome.
News article 28 May 2024 Snakebites can destroy skin, muscle, and even bone – exciting progress on drugs to treat them In a new article for The Conversation, Professor Nick Casewell from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Dr Steven Hall from Lancaster...
Dr. Thomas Massaquoi of 34 Military Hospital, Trials Clinician: RAPIDE-TKM trial team News article 23 May 2024 LSTM joins sector leaders in criticising misinformation targeting WHO’s Pandemic Preparedness Treaty LSTM’s Director, Professor David Lalloo, has joined other sector leaders criticising misinformation levelled at the World Health Organization (WHO)...

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