Professor Benedict D Michael MBChB, FRCP, PhD

Neurologist. Director @BrainIIGroup- working on CNS Infection. Chair @Encephalitis.

[Professor Benedict D Michael MBChB, FRCP, PhD @BenedictNeuro]

#Covid cognitive deficits even 12-18months AFTER hospitalisation associated with reduced #brain volume on MRI and #brain-injury biomarkers in blood.

OUT TODAY in @NatureMedicine

[Professor Benedict D Michael MBChB, FRCP, PhD @BenedictNeuro]

Delighted to be interviewed on the latest in #encephalitis diagnosis & management for the @bmj_latest @PracticalNeurol Podcast with @AmyRossRussell.
Link here:
https://t.co/ktwQ5JnRiQ

@encephalitis @LivUni @WaltonCentre @BrainIIGroup @LINC_Neurosci

[Brain Infection & Inflammation Group @BrainIIGroup]

New @covidcns paper out today in @NatureMedicine❗️

Post-COVID cognitive deficits were equivalent to 20 years of normal ageing.

Read here ➡️ https://t.co/dl0ENt9nVr

#covid #covid_19 #LongCovid #braininjury #neurology @gkwood3 @_brendan95 @BenedictNeuro

[Professor Benedict D Michael MBChB, FRCP, PhD @BenedictNeuro]

Delighted that our paper was TOP TEN cited in European Journal of Neurology!.
#Cognitive #Neuroscience #COVID
Check it our here:
https://t.co/gszuH5nYif

@AlanCarson15 @Tim_R_Nicholson

[Prof Tom Solomon CBE @RunningMadProf]

I am very pleased to share our DexEnceph trial is now published in @TheLancet Neurology.

The study shows that if you suspect a patient has encephalitis which might be autoimmune or could be HSV, it's safe to give steroids https://t.co/quCnka8jQE

@encephalitis @ThePandemicInst

[Brain Infection & Inflammation Group @BrainIIGroup]

New paper out!

Over 1300 patients from 13 countries were analysed using the SEIZURE (SEIZUre Risk in Encephalitis) score to identify those at greatest risk of acute seizures on a global scale. Read the full article: https://t.co/qs3hoUXCLK

@encephalitis

[Brain Infection & Inflammation Group @BrainIIGroup]

As the vaccine against chickenpox is added to the MMR jab in 2026, Roman's story highlights why we urge parents to protect their children. Professor @BenedictNeuro contributed to an article in
@dailymail.co.uk
Full story: https://t.co/q9BcpjehHS...

[Brain Infection & Inflammation Group @BrainIIGroup]

"Liverpool City Region is emerging as a powerhouse for health and life sciences"

LINC's Director @BenedictNeuro joined senior life sciences leaders at a recent North West Business Insider Roundtable.

Read more 👀:
https://t.co/mMpQTwTXwk

[Brain Infection & Inflammation Group @BrainIIGroup]

Thrilled to have our team highlighting important advances in #encephalitis, #braininfection and #neuroinflammation at the @encephalitis International Conference 🧠🌍

[Professor Benedict D Michael MBChB, FRCP, PhD @BenedictNeuro]

Our FANTASTIC team at The International Encephalitis conference 2025! A real honour and privilege to work with such amazing people.

[Professor Benedict D Michael MBChB, FRCP, PhD @BenedictNeuro]

How should we define a good outcome in encephalitis? Stephen McKeever presenting our work on developing a Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROM) at the International Conference.
@BrainIIGroup @LINC_Neurosci

[Professor Benedict D Michael MBChB, FRCP, PhD @BenedictNeuro]

Excellent presentation by Dr Claire Hetherington on modelling seizures in vitro in response to virus and autoantibodies to identify new treatment targets. @BrainIIGroup @LINC_Neurosci

[Professor Benedict D Michael MBChB, FRCP, PhD @BenedictNeuro]

Fantastic to be chairing another sell out #encephalitis conference! >500 people from 78 countries! THE go to conference for clinicians, academics and policy makers! @BrainIIGroup @LINC_Neurosci

[Brain Infection & Inflammation Group @BrainIIGroup]

James O'Reilly, a sixth form student and aspiring medical student, joined @BrainIIGroup on a work placement. He gained experience of clinical practice with @BenedictNeuro & @WaltonCentre as well as lab skills with @Frosty_Immunity. Read his blog: https://t.co/livF4w21vV

[Brain Infection & Inflammation Group @BrainIIGroup]

🧠🎙️ Neuroscience and Pain

1 in 5 people worldwide live with pain — 34% in the UK face chronic pain. Discover how neuroscience is reshaping treatment and understanding.

🎧 https://t.co/dyg9kyGKFU

@WaltonCentre @BrainIIGroup @LINC_Neurosci @LivUni_IVES @BenedictNeuro

[Professor Benedict D Michael MBChB, FRCP, PhD @BenedictNeuro]

@LINC_Neurosci researchers discuss the latest in #neuroscience and #pain; and how interdisciplinary research drives real change: Listen here:

https://t.co/r355sVre3O. @BrainIIGroup @LivUni_IVES @WaltonCentre @nhsUHLG_RI @nhsUHLG

[Brain Infection & Inflammation Group @BrainIIGroup]

No tricks, just science! 👻🧠

🎃 Happy Halloween from the Brain Infection & Inflammation Group🎃

[The Walton Centre @WaltonCentre]

One week to go! 🎉 @LivUni’s Charity Talent Show is raising funds for us here at The Walton Centre Charity 💙
Don’t miss amazing acts & @idlelies_ festive single debut! 🎶

Donate and book your tickets here: https://t.co/rrouD7Uunw

[Brain Infection & Inflammation Group @BrainIIGroup]

Excellent to see @Frosty_Immunity & @hetheringtoncd from @BrainIIGroup in Hong Kong fostering partnerships to research the blood-brain barrier.

@BenedictNeuro @LivUni_IVES @ThePandemicInst

[Professor Benedict D Michael MBChB, FRCP, PhD @BenedictNeuro]

https://t.co/FUmzRP2hZ1

[Brain Infection & Inflammation Group @BrainIIGroup]

The @BrainIIGroup is happy to welcome @AnneCMarcos from Brazil to join the lab for 6 months during her PhD on tropical medicine! 🌎🧠

✨ Welcome Anne! ✨