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The DeCoL-SoLS Advocates, a student-led initiative based within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, were recognised for their efforts to advance equality, diversity, and inclusivity at the University’s inaugural Equality+ Awards.
Two Faculty of Health and Life Sciences scientists have received awards from Kidney Research UK to further their kidney research.
The University’s Liverpool Shared Research Facilities (LIV-SRF) are celebrating over £2.5m in investment from Medical Research Council (MRC) as well as European accreditation for their imaging facilities.
Dr Anne-Grete Märtson has received a Rubicon award from the Dutch Research Council (NWO) to carry out research at the University of Liverpool. For many researchers, experience abroad is an important step in their career. The Rubicon grant allows young researchers to carry out their research at a foreign institute that offers the best environment for their research.
The Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology is leading three new Masters programmes for the coming year. Starting in Autumn 2021, postgraduate students can study for an MSc in Cancer Biology and Therapy; Biotechnology and Bioinformatics.
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Two research projects led by Dr Jason Parsons have been granted funding totalling ~£2.2M from the NIH (National Institutes of Health) and the MRC (Medical Research Council).
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Last week the Federation of Analytical Chemistry and Spectroscopy Societies (FACCS) presented the Charles Mann Award for 2021 to Professor Roy Goodacre during the SciX2021 conference in Providence, Rhode Island. Due to travel restrictions the award was presented virtually to Roy on Tuesday the 28th September.
The University of Liverpool’s School of Life Sciences has launched a new MSc programme in Pharmacology and Toxicology for the coming academic year.
Stephen Holmes, a first year PhD student in the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology, had been selected as one of two recipients of the 2022 Thermo Scientific Tandem Mass Tag (TMT) Research Award.
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University of Liverpool HLS Drug Interactions Group and PhD student James Watson, were recipients of awards at the recent NIHR North West Coast Research and Innovation Awards.
Dr Ian Copple, from the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB), has been awarded the British Pharmacological Society’s Rang Prize for outstanding achievement in the teaching of non-clinical pharmacology.
Staff and students from the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics gathered yesterday at the Victoria Gallery & Museum for the Winter Away Day.
Sixth form pupils from across Liverpool recently attended the School of Life Sciences for the School’s annual Seasonal Lectures. Around 100 pupils heard talks from Dr James Hartwell, Dr Alice Maher and Professor Mike Speed.
The University of Liverpool recently hosted the annual Northern Vascular Biology Forum (NVBF), bringing together vascular researchers from 12 universities in the North of England to discuss their most recent findings.
Head and neck cancer researchers recently gathered for the inaugural Liverpool Head and Neck (LHNC) symposium, held at the Spine Building. The day focused on the global, multidisciplinary efforts to tackle the challenges of head and neck cancer.
Staff and students from across the Institute of Systems, Molecular Integrative Biology (ISMIB) recently attended The Spine building for the first in-person Institute Away Day since the inception of the Institute.
This year's promotions panels have now concluded and we give our heartfelt congratulations to all of our successful colleagues.
Academics from the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology are set to showcase their research next month as part of the world’s largest festival of public science talks.
Staff and students from across the Faculty recently gathered for the annual Plant Science and Photosynthesis Symposium.
The University of Liverpool recently hosted the first official gathering of the global partners from the Centres for Antimicrobial Optimisation Network (CAMO-Net) for a welcome reception and the inaugural CAMO-Net Management Board Meeting.
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On a windy but bright sunny day on 29 September 2021, the University of Liverpool Vice Chancellor, Professor Dame Janet Beer together with the President of the Physiological Society; Professor David Paterson unveiled a plaque to celebrate the life, work and contribution of Nobel Laureate, Professor Sir Charles Sherrington to the University and to the history of Liverpool.
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The University of Liverpool, in collaboration with the European Technology Platform for Nanomedicine (ETPN) and the British Society of Nanomedicine (BSNM), has hosted the Nanomed Europe (NME) conference for the first time. This prestigious four-day event is Europe’s largest event dedicated to nanomedicine.
Dr Neill Liptrott from the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics has been elected the Chair of the European Technology Platform for Nanomedicine (ETPN) Working Group on Safety and Characterisation of Nanotechnology.
Professor Sarah Coupland from the Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists.
Researchers from the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics recently travelled to China to deliver a Drug Safety Workshop at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). The trip brought together partners of the XJTLU-UoL Joint Centre for Pharmacology and Therapeutics (JCPT) in person for the first time since its inception in late 2021.
Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed has been appointed as the new Chair of the Prix Galien UK Committee.
Last week researchers from across the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences and The Walton Centre gathered at The Walton Centre for a Neuroscience Away Day.
Scientists from the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology have been awarded funding by Mesothelioma UK and North West Cancer Research to investigate new clinical treatments for the pleural form of asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.
Professor Catriona Waitt was presented with the Dolores Shockley Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Research Award by the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics (ASCPT) at their recent Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, USA.
Dr Danielle Brain from the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics has been awarded funding from the Innovation Launchpad Network+ Researcher in Residence (RiR) scheme to develop a 3D subcutaneous skin model to investigate immunological interactions of medicines.
Last week staff and students from across the University came together for the annual Faculty of Health and Life Sciences’ Public Engagement Showcase. Held at Novotel Paddington, the showcase was a celebration of the many ways we share our science with the public.
Researchers from the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology were part of a team highly commended for their work on long COVID at the recent Medical Research Council (MRC) Impact Awards.
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences recently held the second annual Black Science Bootcamp, a transformative two-day residential programme for 30 Black year 10 pupils from Liverpool schools.
Two researchers from the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics are among the first recipients of Cross-Sector Experience Awards from the Academy of Medical Sciences.
This summer the Centre for Metabolomics Research (CMR) hosted an Agrifood and Environment PhD student from Cranfield University on a 6-week internship.
This Blood Cancer Awareness Month, research-active staff from the University of Liverpool and The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust came together for the first Liverpool Blood Cancer Research Day and celebrated 50 years of haematology research in the city.
To mark World Cancer Research Day, the Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine held a panel discussion on equity and engagement in cancer research at The Florrie in Liverpool.
Professor Neill Liptrott, Chair in Pharmacology and Immunocompatibility, will deliver his inaugural lecture on Wednesday 24 October.
Dr Lekh Dahal, Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, won the 'Excellence in Research Award' at the recent North West Cancer Research Awards 2024.
The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics recently welcomed Ronnie and Sabine Austin, benefactors of the Eva and Herbert Austin Bursary, which supports travel for conferences and collaborations in drug-induced liver injury research.
University of Liverpool research was showcased at the UK International League Against Epilepsy conference held earlier this week.
This week staff and students gathered for Professor Neill Liptrott’s inaugural lecture to celebrate his promotion to Chair in Pharmacology and Immunocompatibility.
Professor Warwick (Rick) Dunn, Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology, has been appointed as President of the Metabolomics Society.
A recent conference brought together leading clinical and academic experts from the University of Liverpool, Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, and hospitals across the region to offer support and guidance to patients and carers affected by blood cancer.
Congratulations to Elsie Clarke and Georgia Wells, PhD students from the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, who recently won a gold medal at the 14th 'Challenge Cup' QinChuangYuan Platform National College Students’ Entrepreneurship Competition in China.
Professor Tony Marson has been appointed as the new Dean of the Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology (ISMIB), succeeding Professor Sonia Rocha.
Dr Jill Madine, from the Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology, has been appointed as the Chair of The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust’s Research Advisory Group (RAG).
This week staff and students gathered for Professor Ainhoa Mielgo’s inaugural lecture to celebrate her promotion to Professor of Cancer Biology.
Researchers from the University of Liverpool have led an international collaboration to develop a new cell imaging hydrogel that enables small organisms to be observed without damaging them.
New research has given insights into how we taste bitterness, revealing a hidden "pocket" inside a bitter taste receptor called TAS2R14. This could help us understand not only how we taste bitterness but also the roles these receptors play in other parts of the body.
Congratulations to Professor Catriona Waitt, who received the inaugural Public Engagement Award at this week’s British Pharmacological Society conference.
This year’s Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine Research (MCCM) Away Day was a resounding success, bringing together researchers, clinicians, students and post-doctoral researchers at the Spine Building. The event celebrated the incredible work being carried out across the Department.
The University’s Centre for Metabolomics Research, in collaboration with the Metabolic Profiling Forum, has hosted Metabomeeting 2024, a conference dedicated to metabolomics.
Researchers from the Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine have been awarded funding to investigate how the gut microbiome affects rectal cancer’s response to radiotherapy.
As part of International World Cancer Day (Tuesday, 4 February) research staff from the University’s Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology led a day of taster sessions for sixth form students from local Widening Participation schools, highlighting the key cancer research work being done at the University and how scientists of the future will be able to play a part.
The University of Liverpool has been awarded £500k by the Medical Research Council (MRC) to fund an ambitious two-year project aimed at enhancing multidisciplinary work, diversity and accomplishment in biomedical data science.
The University of Liverpool’s Computational Biology Facility (CBF) has announced the winners of its fourth International Women’s Day (IWD) Scholarship – an annual award which aims to bridge the gap for women in the field of data science.
Staff and students gathered recently for Professor Richard Scheltema’s inaugural lecture as Chair of Structural Proteomics. Held at the Liverpool Medical Institution, Professor Scheltema’s lecture was entitled ‘Using proteomics to visualise the intricate protein landscape’. This provided not only an insight into Richard’s fascinating career path but also his motivations.
Dr Pei Yee Tey, a researcher from the Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Systems Biology, has been awarded the 2025 Raff Medal by the British Society of Cell Biology (BSCB). The Raff Medal recognises PhD students who have made outstanding contributions to UK / Ireland cell biology.
Staff and students recently gathered at Liverpool Medical Institution for Professor Ben Goult’s inaugural lecture, ‘Talin. A Mechanosensing love story, from memory to body armour and everything in between’.
