Prof Tom Solomon CBE

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE

@RunningMadProf

Academic Vice President, RCP Director, The Pandemic Institute Professor of Neurology, University of Liverpool & Walton Centre NHS

Liverpool, UK Beigetreten Mart 2010

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·19h

Childhood vaccination is vital, but uptake is falling in parts of the UK. Evidence to the House of Lords inquiry draws on collaborative Liverpool research to understand and improve vaccine coverage. Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/03/19/liv… #vaccineuptake #childhoodvaccination

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·2d

International collaboration is vital to staying ahead of emerging health threats. Delighted to host partners from Hong Kong advancing saliva testing for emerging pathogens. #PandemicPreparedness #EmergingInfections

The Pandemic Institute@ThePandemicInst

We were delighted to welcome colleagues from our international partners as part of @ThePandemicInst Liverpool-Hong Kong Partnership. Teams working on saliva testing for emerging pathogens shared expertise & strengthened collaboration. More on partnership: thepandemicinstitute.org/news/new-fundi…

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·3d

A brilliant initiative from our friends at @KQLiverpool Wonderful to see it doing so well. Parents and teachers: please do take a look and encourage pupils to get involved!

KQ Liverpool@KQLiverpool

Entries are flooding in for our school artwork competition! 🎨 Themed ‘Life Under the Microscope’, the competition invites pupils to create original artwork that explores the world of health and life sciences innovation. There’s still time to enter! 🖼️ kqliverpool.co.uk/news-updates/l…

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·4d

Great to see the launch of this new #Encephalitis learning collection on BMJ Learning, designed to support doctors, trainees and the wider healthcare workforce with practical, evidence-based education. Well done to everyone involved! encephalitis.info/global-trainin…

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The Pandemic Institute@ThePandemicInst·12 Mar

We're hiring! Our lovely team is looking for a new Communications Manager: Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 Deadline: 24 March 2026 Help shape communications on pandemic preparedness and promote world-leading research tackling emerging health threats: tinyurl.com/yc2hpeff

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UK Health Security Agency@UKHSA·22 Şub

Measles, mumps, and chickenpox are 3 viruses that can cause encephalitis, an uncommon but serious swelling of the brain. The MMRV vaccine protects you against all-3 of these viruses, as well as rubella. 🔴🧠 #Red4WED #WorldEncephalitisDay

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·10 Mar

liverpool.ac.uk/neuroidcourse/

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·10 Mar

🧠 What’s NeuroID all about? 🎥 Watch the video: youtu.be/T8WON_MOt3s?si… 📌 Booking link in the comments #NeuroID #Neurology #InfectiousDiseases #CPD

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·9 Mar

Wonderful to have Dr Tessa Prince taking part in this workshop in Pretoria focused on advancing One Health approaches to bat surveillance. Sharing knowledge and perspectives across human, animal and environmental health is an important part of strengthening pandemic preparedness.

The Pandemic Institute@ThePandemicInst

TPI's strategic post Dr Tessa Prince recently joined a UK–South Africa workshop exploring how a One Health approach can help prevent future pandemics by improving surveillance of viruses in wildlife. Read more here: thepandemicinstitute.org/news/from-live…

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·5 Mar

📚 Happy #WorldBookDay Roald Dahl is one of the greatest children’s authors of all time. As a junior doctor in Oxford, I had the privilege of looking after him. I later explored his fascinating links with medicine in Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Medicine - liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/doi/book/10.38…

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·4 Mar

Delighted that NeuroID 2026 is now open for booking. Our 2-day CPD course on brain infections (17–18 June) at the University of Liverpool has sold out every year since 2007. Book early: liverpool.ac.uk/neuroidcourse/ #NeuroID

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·3 Mar

Significant new research from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine has identified a DNA marker in Anopheles gambiae linked to pyrethroid resistance. An important advance for efforts to sustain the effectiveness of malaria control tools. lstmed.ac.uk/news-events/ne… #malaria

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·2 Mar

What does hospital-to-community care look like under the government’s vision for neighbourhood health? @MinalBakhai joins physicians from across specialties to explore the role of medical specialists in this model. 📍 @RCPhysicians Med Plus | 13–14 May rcpmedicine.co.uk/2026

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·25 Şub

What a read! Inspiring to see the global reach and impact of World Encephalitis Day and the community driving awareness forward. Congratulations @encephalitis encephalitis.info/22-highlights-… #encephalitis #worldencephalitisday

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·24 Şub

A fascinating video and an important step toward faster, more precise research that underpins pandemic preparedness and improves our ability to respond decisively to future global health threats. I encourage you to read more about this important work on the link below!

The Pandemic Institute@ThePandemicInst

How do you study deadly viruses safely & faster? This work partly funded by @ThePandemicInst combines AI + advanced microscopy to track MERS virus infection. Watch AI automatically detect infected cells and capture images & read the full article here: thepandemicinstitute.org/news/advancing…

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·18 Şub

What are the challenges of engaging the public, policymakers and researchers in addressing complex data issues? Professor Ben Goldacre closes Day 1 of @RCPhysicians #Med26 with expert reflections on his career advocating for improved research methods. rcpmedicine.co.uk/2026/programme

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·17 Şub

Proud to support F.L.A.M.E.S. from @encephalitis Early recognition of Flu-like symptoms, Loss of consciousness, Acute headache, Memory issues, Emotional changes & Seizures can save lives. Spread awareness & support: encephalitis.info/FLAMES

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·16 Şub

Resident doctors have faced spiralling competition and shrinking training pathways for too long. I explain below why the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill is a positive step and the role of the @RCPhysicians in getting us back on track. linkedin.com/pulse/copy-fix…

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·13 Şub

I’m pleased to share the latest newsletter from @ThePandemicInst , highlighting our progress in strengthening pandemic preparedness. Read the full newsletter and stay connected with our work: mailchi.mp/127db09c89d5/n… #PandemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth #InfectiousDiseaseResearch

The Pandemic Institute@ThePandemicInst

Stay up to date with The Pandemic Institute. Our latest newsletter covers research funding, global collaborations, community projects, and the latest publications in pandemic preparedness. Subscribe here: mailchi.mp/127db09c89d5/n…] #PandemicPreparedness #InfectiousDiseases

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Prof Tom Solomon CBE@RunningMadProf·11 Şub

Check out @ScientistScouse Holly Ellis if you want to see a marvellous role model on International Day of Women and Girls in Science. I’ve had the privilege of working with outstanding female scientists across the globe over the years - too many to list! youtube.com/thescousescien…

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