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Question and Answer round after KML 2024 session News article 31 Jan 2025 Enhancing Maternal and Newborn Health: Impact of Quality Improvement and Blended Learning Initiatives Knowledge Management and Learning Event Report highlights importance of scaling workforce capacity and innovative approaches for sustainable Maternal...
A close up of skin (credit: helivideo) News article 30 Jan 2025 Zika uses human skin as ‘mosquito magnet’ to spread virus further Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect and spread the disease further, new...
LSTM's Old School Building News article 22 Jan 2025 Seven new professors named by LSTM Seven academic staff have been promoted to professor, recognising Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine’s (LSTM) agenda-setting research in...
Members of the REDRESS research team and Dr Lauren Sullivan MP News article 17 Jan 2025 Mental health and NTDs research showcased to MPs Research into Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) was showcased at a special event in the Houses of Parliament.
A close up shot of a microscope News article 15 Jan 2025 LSTM joins European antiviral research project to boost pandemic preparedness Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) researchers are part of a cross-European study to generate new antiviral approaches for...
News article 14 Jan 2025 LSTM develops the world's first rapid test that detects Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever Researchers from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) have developed the world's first rapid, point of care Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever...
Anopheles arabiensis mosquito News article 18 Dec 2024 Gene mutations in outdoor-biting mosquito contributing to insecticide resistance A study sheds new light on the genetic factors driving insecticide resistance in Anopheles arabiensis, an outdoor-biting mosquito that is a major...
A scientific research lab News article 17 Dec 2024 £2.7m infectious disease fund to boost rapid testing, drug trials and innovative specimen storage Rapid diagnostic tests for deadly global viral threats, repurposing antibiotics to tackle neglected tropical diseases and a potential solution to the...
MPs Chi Onwurah and Dr Lauren Sullivan meet Dr Adam Roberts during tour News article 11 Dec 2024 MPs from Science, Innovation and Technology Select Committee visit LSTM An influential committee of MPs has visited Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine as part of its first official visit to learn how the Liverpool City...
Elhadj As Sy News article 11 Dec 2024 LSTM’s first Chancellor formally installed at 2024 graduation ceremony Internationally renowned humanitarian leader Elhadj As Sy was formally installed as Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine’s first Chancellor at...
Aimee Hairon News article 9 Dec 2024 LSTM student’s maternal health research published in leading journal An LSTM student’s maternal health research has been published in a leading journal.  
Participants of final AOSS training in Lagos 2024 News article 9 Dec 2024 Final Phase of Advanced Obstetrics Training in Nigeria launched The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), in collaboration with the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) and supported by...
COVID-19 virus News article 6 Dec 2024 Cutting-edge single cell techniques in Malawi could unlock more targeted and effective treatments Microscopic, single cell differences found in the lungs of COVID-19 patients in Malawi demonstrates the vital importance of a global approach to the...
Professor Luis Cuevas News article 6 Dec 2024 Prize for graduates launched in tribute to Professor Luis Cuevas Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine will award the Luis Cuevas Prize each year to a graduating student in memory of Professor Cuevas’...
World AIDS Day red ribbon News article 2 Dec 2024 World AIDS Day: Recent developments in therapy, prevention and towards cure for HIV/AIDS by Professor Christine Goffinet
Professor David Lalloo makes presentation to Dr Peter Enyong News article 29 Nov 2024 LSTM recognises vital contribution of the ‘unknown researcher’ at 125th Anniversary Scientific Symposium Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has marked the integral but previously unrecognised contribution of the ‘unknown researcher’ as part of its...
The REDRESS team pick up the International Collaboration of the Year award News article 29 Nov 2024 REDRESS wins best international collaboration at HE sector’s flagship THE Awards An international research consortium tackling skin neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Liberia has won one of higher education’s top awards.
Professor Miriam Taegtmeyer launches the Institute for Resilient Health Systems News article 27 Nov 2024 Institute for Resilient Health Systems launches to generate evidence for health systems facing shocks and stressors Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has launched the Institute for Resilient Health Systems, a new research centre to help countries prepare, adapt...
Mosquito News article 19 Nov 2024 LSTM academic’s eco-friendly mosquito trap secures commercialisation funding An eco-friendly mosquito trap prototype developed at LSTM has been awarded research funding to support its further development.
(image: iStock.com/ShisanupongKhankaew) News article 18 Nov 2024 New strategies to combat overuse of antibiotics that increase antimicrobial resistance New research in three African countries aims to address the growing challenge of antimicrobial resistance.
News article 14 Nov 2024 Introducing Dr Kayla Barnes: Tracking viral pathogens and vaccines in Malawi As part of a series of profiles of recent academic appointments at LSTM, we sat down with Dr Kayla Barnes, a Senior Lecturer and genomics researcher...
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

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