Centre for Drugs and Diagnostics (CDD)

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🚨 New research paper 🚨 Dr Ana Cubas Atienzar and CDD colleagues tested Mpox diagnostics and found that both Xpert®Mpox and M10 MPX/OPX showed low limits of detection. This makes them valuable point-of-care tools for Mpox diagnosis during outbreaks ➡️ sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

We highly recommend listening to this fascinating, engaging discussion. ⬇️ When you've finished listening, follow the podcast for future episodes!

In June, the A∙WOL antifilarial drug discovery team won the @RoySocChem Horizon Prize for their work on anti-Wolbachia drugs to combat filariasis. #WorldNTDDay The research is a vital step towards one day eliminating this NTD ➡️ buff.ly/4jMhdKy #UniteActEliminate

There are 21 neglected tropical diseases. Find out what they are and what causes them: bit.ly/42sbHqb #NeglectedNoMore

📻 The new rapid test for Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) developed at LSTM by @CaitlinRThom and colleagues features on this week's BBC Health Check. Skip to 17.30 to learn more about CCHF and the diagnostic that could help combat it. ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3…

LSTM is looking for a new Professor of Immunology to join its world-leading Tropical Disease Biology department. Follow this link to find a full job description - lstm.ac/3Wr103s

LSTM is part of a cross-European study to generate new antiviral approaches for emerging diseases and contribute to pandemic preparedness. Professor Christine Goffinet’s team will screen for genes that affect transmission of chikungunya. buff.ly/40A2P0r

Researchers from @LSTMnews have developed the world's first rapid, point of care Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever test, offering faster detection of this rare but deadly disease. buff.ly/4hbVs4E

LSTM's new robotic labs and human challenge facility will put the CDD and the entire Liverpool City Region at the forefront of drug development. Read the story below to learn more about Liverpool's growing biotech industry.

In November we hosted our 125th Anniversary Scientific Symposium, bringing together leading experts to tackle some of the most pressing global health issues of our time, from climate change to health system resilience. Our short video shows some of the highlights.

Rapid diagnostic tests for global viral threats, repurposing antibiotics to tackle NTDs and a potential solution to the limitations of cold storage for medical samples in LMICs will be developed through a £2.7m @LSTMnews @iiconNW @LifeArc1 partnership. buff.ly/3ZYkeQ3

We can’t wait to welcome our Class of 2024 to the stunning @SGHLpool today, to celebrate their achievements and hard work. If you’re unable to join us in person today, you can watch our livestream online from 11am at buff.ly/49qVbrK #LSTMGraduation2024

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

We are LIVE on the third and final day of the 125th Anniversary Scientific Symposium. The morning session focuses on health policy challenges and maternal and child health. Watch along via our livestream #125Symposium. youtube.com/watch?v=uJEv6N…

Tune in today to see talks on anti-microbial resistance, a major area of research for the Centre for Drugs and Diagnostics. Click the link ⬇️

The CDD is at the Scientific Symposium for the next three days. #125Symposium 👋 Say hello at our stand on the 13th floor, where we have cutting-edge robotic lab equipment and examples of our groundbreaking research.

To mark our 125th anniversary, we are bringing together experts to discuss the future of global health into the 22nd century. Professor David Lalloo opened our Scientific Symposium before a keynote from @WHO Chief Scientist @JeremyFarrar. Read more: lstm.ac/anniversarysym…

As we reflect on LSTM's anniversary today, we're looking ahead to our flagship academic conference. LSTM's 125th Anniversary Scientific Symposium takes place from Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th November. Don't miss it - book your online place here: lstm.ac/anniversarysym…

🤝 The Centre for Drugs and Diagnostics is now on LinkedIn. 🔬 Follow us for regular updates about the groundbreaking and life-saving drugs and diagnostics our scientists are developing. #Research linkedin.com/company/centre…