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A navy blue news title card that reads 'Professor Deirdre Lane leads Lancet Seminar on Atrial Fibrillation' in white text. Pictured to the right is Professor Deirdre Lane.

An international group of cardiovascular scientists, led by Professor Deirdre Lane, has published an invited Seminar on atrial fibrillation in @thelancet.com, one of the world’s leading medical journals.

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On World Book Day, we're sharing 'See Me' from the LifeArc-
@kidneyresearchuk.org Centre for Rare Kidney Diseases. Told in rhyme, it follows a child living with a rare kidney condition, raising awareness of invisible illness and the power of research.

📚 Order now: t.ly/b4ksx

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Productive afternoon in @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social weekly seminar practicing sketchnoting and learning a little bit about cardiophysiology :)
Thanks to @rainbowlabuol.bsky.social for explaining his work so well and letting me share it.

In March, we welcome Dr Ariel Camp from @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social to @chesterscibar.bsky.social to tell us what all the puff is about pufferfish. See you @StoryhouseLive on Tuesday 10th March at 7.30. #chester

Everyday diabetes medicine could treat common cause of blindness - University of Liverpool News Everyday diabetes medicine could treat common cause of blindness

Doctors at the University of Liverpool have found that metformin, an everyday medicine for diabetes, is associated with less progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the commonest cause of blindness in western countries.

Read the full story ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/02/03/e...

Compound design of a patient-derived 3D cell culture system modelling early peritoneal endometriosis Summary: Endometriosis cannot be accurately modelled in laboratory animals. Our in vitro peritoneal endometriosis model uses patient-derived cells to accelerate understanding of disease onset processe...

Delighted that this article is now out

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Great team work with Dharani Hapangama, Chris Hill and first author Dimas Rahmana from @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social
With generous funding from the Indonesian government.

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Rowan Pritchard-Jones as @livunimedicine.bsky.social's Associate Dean of Professional Practice to strengthen NHS partnerships, and help scope future opportunities within the undergraduate medical curriculum.

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🌍 Sustainability Week 2026 is coming! 🙌🏾

Join us from 23-27 Feb for our annual week of events, activities and opportunities for students and staff to get involved in sustainability.

Tap the link below or check the MyLiverpool app to explore the full programme!

🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/about/sustai...

A news title card that reads ‘Researchers develop automatic tool to prevent hip dislocation in children with cerebral palsy’ in white text against a transparent blue background image of a child-sized rollator in a children's ward.

Our researchers have received a £1.2 million grant from National Institute for Health and Care Research's (@nihr.bsky.social) ‘Invention for Innovation’ programme to build an automatic system for measuring hip displacement in cerebral palsy patients.

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Lifestyle interventions in pregnancy proven to reduce gestational diabetes risk - University of Liverpool News Lifestyle interventions in pregnancy proven to reduce gestational diabetes risk

New research shows diet and exercise during pregnancy can significantly reduce gestational diabetes risk 🤰📉

Based on data from 36K+ women, our findings show these interventions should be integrated into routine antenatal care.

Discover more 👉 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2026/01/07/l...

Wishing everyone a joyful and festive holiday season!

🎄The HLS social media elves are now taking a little break but we'll be back in 2026!

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Huge congratulations to Professor Shakila Thangaratinam, Executive Dean of @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social, who has become only the second woman to receive the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists’ prestigious Eardley Holland Medal! 👏

Read more: news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/17/l...

A blog title card that reads 'Spotlight: Hannah Murphy’ in white text against a light blue background. To the right is an image of Hannah Murphy.

In this Spotlight, we focus on Hannah Murphy, Student Experience Manager in the @livuni-sod.bsky.social, who reveals why two days are never the same in the student experience team and how she successfully navigated an unexpected journey into management early in her role.

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Best of luck and huge congratulations to everyone graduating today! Some fantastic work across our intercalating and PG students.

This is what all your hard work is for!

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Family, friends, and university colleagues came together at the Victoria Gallery and Museum to celebrate with Professor Reinhold Medina as he presented his inaugural lecture, ‘Regeneration to Senescence: Fundamental Roles of Endothelial Cells in Health and Disease.’

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Congratulations to Dr Caroline McCarthy who has recently been awarded the prestigious Charles Tomes Lecturer 2025 medal by the Faculty of Dental Surgery (FDS), Royal College of Surgeons of England, in recognition of her contribution to oral and dental research.

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This National Care Leavers’ Month @LivUni is celebrating welcoming more than 100 care experienced students to courses supporting incredible students like fifth year medic Mia to unlock their potential with us here at Liverpool. (1/2)

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A news title card that reads 'Liverpool gynaecologist guest on Paula Radcliffe's Run Club podcast’ in white text against a light blue background. To the right is an image of Dr Nicola Tempest wearing a headset in a recording studio.

Dr Nicola Tempest recently appeared on Paula Radcliffe’s Run Club podcast in a Women’s Health Special episode, to dispel some of the myths around running, periods, pregnancy and menopause, ensuring all listeners were well informed about what is ‘normal’.

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A blog title card that reads 'Spotlight: He Zhao’ in white text against a light blue background. To the right is an headshot image of Dr He Zhao.

In this edition of Spotlight, we focus on He Zhao, a Tenure Track Fellow in the Department of Eye and Vision Sciences, who tells us what a typical day looks like, what part of his work surprises him, and what he is excited about in the next year.

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Liverpool maternal health programme cuts infection deaths by 32% - University of Liverpool News Liverpool maternal health programme cuts infection deaths by 32%

A landmark multi-country clinical trial has shown that a structured, sustainable approach to infection prevention and treatment can save women’s lives, cutting severe maternal infections and deaths by about one-third (32%) compared to usual care.

Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/19/l...

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In this Spotlight, we focus on Charles Czalej, a Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Administrator. Charles tells us about a typical day in the TEL team, what motivates him, and why, if he could switch roles with anyone for a week, it would be with film director James Cameron.

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I am really looking forward to the opportunity to present my research to the Liverpool community #research #stemcell #senescence #aging #diabetes #retina @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social

Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children - University of Liverpool News Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children

A new study led by our researchers and publsihed in The BMJ has found no clear evidence linking paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children.💊

Read more here ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/11/10/e...

A news title card that reads 'Liverpool pathologist delivers speech at the House of Commons' in white text against a transparent background image of Professor Sarah Coupland standing at a podium, speaking into a microphone.

Professor Sarah Coupland recently delivered a speech at the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk for the Pathology Solutions event organised by Royal College of Pathologists @rcpath.bsky.social. Her speech outlined the Digitisation of Pathology and its significance in the #NHS10yearplan.

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Your future in dentistry starts here YouTube video by University of Liverpool School of Dentistry

Welcome to the University of Liverpool School of Dentistry. Join us for a glimpse into our vibrant culture, cutting-edge curriculum, and supportive community.

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In our latest Postcard, Dr Kyle Wilson (@kyle-wilson.bsky.social), Department of Eye and Vision Sciences, tells us about his visit to the Netherlands for the annual meeting of the European Paediatric Ophthalmology Society (EPOS) ✈️

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Founding Director appointed of new Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing - University of Liverpool News Founding Director appointed of new Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing

Professor Dan Hawcutt has been appointed as the Founding Director of the Liverpool Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing, a new initiative that will bring together world-leading expertise from across the @liverpooluni.bsky.social and other partners.

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/27/f...

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Join Professor @reinholdmedina.bsky.social for his inaugural lecture, ‘Regeneration to Senescence: Fundamental roles of Endothelial Cells in Health and Disease’.

Register your place: bit.ly/477CMzC

🗓️ Thursday 20 November

🕠 17:30 – 20:00

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We’re delighted to welcome Professor Andy McKeown as the new Dean of the School of Medicine.

His appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the School as we continue to advance medical education and improve health across the Liverpool City Region.

🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/medicine/new...

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Congratulations to Konstantinos Prokopidis from @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social and Theano Kyriakou from @livuni-ismib.bsky.social, who have received the prestigious Professor John Glover Memorial Award 🎉

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