We're excited about the launch of the new NIHR Health Protection Research Unit Network! The network will align expertise and resources, working closely with NIHR, UKHSA and government partners to strengthen the UK’s research readiness and responsiveness. https://t.co/JkAOhPtGYq
Great talks at our event in Liverpool today, including inspiration and tips from the last cohort of HPRU-EZI PhD students, and the importance of Patient and Public Involvement, Engagement and Participation in public health research.
Oropouche virus is a lesser-known tropical infection that’s been spreading across Central and South America in recent years. It's carried by midges, although not those found in the UK or wider Europe.
Full details in our travel health news story: https://t.co/9WBoWnuY9r
Professor Calum Semple OBE has been appointed @ScotGov's next Chief Scientific Adviser.
The role includes inspiring the next generation of scientists and championing Scotland’s world-leading science and research base
➡️ https://t.co/z4XTEaeK3Y
Join @LSHTM's 'Health Misinformation: UNPACKED' event this coming September, to hear from leading voices on how to understand and combat the rising tide of health misinformation in the UK.
Monday 15 Sept 2025
13:00-17:00
London
https://t.co/GBfnAnmnyt
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a clinical trainee to undertake a PhD in an area relating to outbreak prone infectious disease of public health importance or zoonoses: https://t.co/wBeV2dvfQc
Bursary eligibility for the Clinician Researcher Credentials Framework has expanded to include doctors, dentists and CRPs 🎉
Find out more about available funding for these masters level qualifications: https://t.co/pgLTFRaTuG
Professor Iain Buchan has recently provided evidence for Module 7 'Test, Trace and Isolate' of the @covidinquiryuk. You can watch Professor Buchan’s evidence at the inquiry and read a summary of his major points here: https://t.co/VTYeF5y6NI
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We are delighted to host the UKPSN Conference 2025.
Brining together experts in the field for discussions on preparedness, surveillance, AI, new technologies and more!
📅 23 April 25
📍 @UofGlasgow
https://t.co/03GD7oaCDE
Proud to lead the NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging & Zoonotic Infections, refunded for 5 more years with £5.5m support. Since 2014 we have played a key part in the UK research response to Ebola, Zika and Covid-19.
Fantastic to host the annual meeting in the fabulous Spine building, home of @RCPhysicians, to continue this wonderful partnership between @UKHSA@livuninews@LSTMnews@OxfordMedSci and now @LSHTM & @UofGlasgow@CVRinfo
#InfectiousDiseases #PublicHealth #EmergingInfections #OneHealth
Over £400k in funding has been awarded by @ThePandemicInst and @HPRUezi to tackle the growing threats of Oropouche & Mpox viruses, both of which pose significant global health risks.
The research will support the development of vital tools to prevent and control these diseases, ultimately saving lives and improving global health outcomes.
Read more: https://t.co/5rjqWVcR9U
#GlobalHealth #EmergingInfections #Oropouche #Mpox
"Clinical researchers need more time and funding for research"
As Academic Vice President for Royal College of Physicians I discussed the @RCPhysicians view with Allison Gardner MP (Science Innovation and Technology Select Committee @AllisonCGardner, @CommonsSITC ) using the work of The Pandemic I Institute @ThePandemicInst as an example.
She raised the issue next day in @HouseofCommons debate on pandemic preparedness, where @PatMcfaddenMP Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster @cabinetofficeuk agreed on the value of research.
With @AoMRC are pressing @NHSEngland and @DHSCgovuk to support clinical academic careers, and ensure time for research in NHS job plans and resident doctor @RCP_RDC training
This week we were delighted to welcome Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, The Rt Honourable Pat McFadden MP, to The Pandemic Institute to find out more about our Pandemic Preparedness and Response Facility👋
Read more about the visit ➡️ https://t.co/N6KWIo8RwZ
NEWS I @LivUni study published in @bmj_latest finds uptake rates of 5 key vaccines consistently lower in young children living in areas of higher deprivation over last 5 years⬇️
https://t.co/Hr8l6Gna95
That's a wrap on our 125th Anniversary Scientific Symposium!
We've had an amazing three-days filled with invigorating discussions and presentations on the future of global health.
Here is a short video from the first day.
#125Symposium
FIS HIS International 2024 is this week! 📅
Only a few days to go until we welcome you to the ACC in Liverpool and there’s still time to register. Join us for 1, 2 or all 3 days of conference 👉 https://t.co/kQR7mmoPr2
@FISConf@HIS_infection @biainfection #IPC#HISevents
Delighted to announce that we have been awarded a £5.5m funding boost to continue our emerging and zoonotic infections research!
https://t.co/U3HyZ9sJOw