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Transforming palliative care
This research has informed policy at Government level and impacted palliative care service provision across hospices, hospitals and patient’s homes.
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Political party change in Northern Ireland
This research has helped to inform policy-makers and has been used by institutions including the European Parliament and the House of Commons Northern Ireland Affairs and Constitutional Affairs committees.
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Management of serious eye conditions
Researchers at Liverpool are improving the management of these vision-threatening conditions, developing more accurate techniques to avoid misdiagnosis and allow optimal treatment.
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Driving affordable housing regeneration
Behavioural insights research has reformed key policy areas on the financial and in-kind investments that accompany real estate development in England.
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Rotavirus vaccine
Our research has facilitated and accelerated the introduction of rotavirus vaccines in low-income African countries, preventing thousands of infant deaths.
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Equine laminitis - changing practice
A team of researchers have proved the importance of the endocrine disorders that cause laminitis, which has had a major impact on the equine pharmaceutical industry, informing laminitis awareness initiatives.
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Preventing obesity in dogs and cats
Researchers developed novel therapeutic weight loss diets to improve the quality of life of thousands of animals.
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Tackling childhood obesity
The Law and Non-Communicable Diseases Unit researches the impact of the tobacco, alcohol and food industries on children’s health.
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Management of brain infections
Research at Liverpool has improved surveillance, diagnosis and management leading to new UK guidelines, with global impact.
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Developing a green and low-cost acrylic manufacturing process
The energy-efficient Lucite Alpha process generates significant profit for its partners whilst reducing the environmental burden.
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Music tourism in Liverpool
Research into the cultural legacy of the Beatles has consolidated Liverpool’s status as a world-famous music tourism destination and led to the creation of the Beatles Legacy Group