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
Liverpool, UK
Joined March 2010
Researchers at @LSTMnews have demonstrated that nitisinone - a drug already licensed for rare genetic conditions - can kill mosquitoes both when they ingest it in blood and when they come into contact with it on surfaces. Crucially, this includes insecticide-resistant species.
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Faster answers mean faster treatment, and for patients, that could make all the difference. A fascinating read!. #MedicalResearch #ArtificialIntelligence #Neurology #Encephalitis @encephalitis.
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Researchers have developed a ground-breaking AI system that can predict whether patients with suspected autoimmune encephalitis will test positive for disease-specific antibodies.
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Looking forward to welcoming colleagues from across disciplines to @ThePandemicInst Scientific Meeting 2025 in Liverpool this October. It’s a unique opportunity to share research, strengthen collaborations, and advance our collective work on pandemic preparedness. For more.
⏳ Calling all researchers! Showcase your work at the TPI Scientific Meeting (1–2 Oct 2025, Liverpool). 📝 Submit your abstract by 29 Aug — focus on emerging threats or pandemic science. 🔗 #TPI2025 #PandemicPreparedness #CallForPosters
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RT @DPH_MAshton: Measles warning as Merseyside areas power infections rise - Liverpool Echo
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Experts fear fresh surge of cases after school holidays as two Merseyside boroughs experiencing increase in infections
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RT @UKHSA: Oropouche virus is a lesser-known tropical infection that’s been spreading across Central and South America in recent years. It'….
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Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious problems in some people. There will be children who develop measles encephalitis and are at risk of death or brain damage. However, this disease is completely preventable by vaccination and we must do everything we can to get.
#MEASLES can cause serious complications: two doses of the #MMR vaccine can offer protection for life 🛡️ . Make sure you & your loved ones are up-to-date: get details of catch-up clinics by clicking the link. @AlderHey @NHSCandM @DPH_MAshton @LiverpoolPH
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RT @nhsUHLG_RI: 🧪✨ The Knowledge Gnomes are back in action at the Liverpool NIHR Clinical Research Facility — working side-by-side with our….
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There’s been a significant chikungunya outbreak in China, with over 7,000 reported cases. In this Q&A with @ThePandemicInst, I explain what chikungunya is, how it’s transmitted, the current situation, the risk of spread to the UK, and the latest developments on vaccines. Read
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RT @ThePandemicInst: We recently awarded funding across the partnership to employ key staff to carry out pandemic preparedness projects & b….
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RT @UKHSA: #Chikungunya has become a concern for travellers to some international destinations. There is currently no onward transmission i….
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This BBC News article explores the devastating impact that Zika virus has had on families in Brazil, and highlights the importance of the ongoing work happening here in Liverpool to create an effective vaccine. Although now not as prevalent as during its peak in 2016, Zika.
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RT @ThePandemicInst: Poster abstract submission for our Scientific Meeting is open until the 29th August. Posters must cover an aspect of e….
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Despite vaccines saving millions of lives, we're seeing worrying declines in uptake across parts of the UK, including here in Liverpool. We've recently had a tragic measles death at @AlderHey, and a surge in seriously unwell children. In a new Q&A with @ThePandemicInst, I talk
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In case you missed it last week - this is too good not to shout about again!. @RCPhysicians members and fellows can now publish open access in @Clin_Med for free - saving up to £1,850 per article. This is a brilliant opportunity to share your work, contribute to the evidence
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A major international study led by @LSTMnews has confirmed that the drug sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) used to prevent malaria in pregnancy still protects babies' health, even where parasites show high resistance. SP reduced the risk of low birth weight by 25–45% across all
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RT @RCPhysicians: Do you know the true impact of the commercial determinants of public health?. In the wake of editing @FutureHealthJ, @Do….
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RT @ThePandemicInst: We have an exciting line up for our Scientific Meeting this coming October. Spaces are filling fast so register soon t….
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🧠 Today is #WorldBrainDay - the perfect moment to give your most important organ some attention. I had the pleasure of contributing to this The Guardian article on 17 simple, evidence-based ways to look after your brain - from hydration and exercise to music, language learning,.
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RT @Mersey_Care: Our Vaccinations and Immunisations Team spoke with @bbcmerseyside about our immunisation catch up clinics across Merseysid….
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