Prof Tom Solomon CBE
@runningmadprof.bsky.social
Academic Vice President, RCP
Director, The Pandemic Institute
Professor of Neurology, University of Liverpool & Walton Centre NHS
Director, The Pandemic Institute
Professor of Neurology, University of Liverpool & Walton Centre NHS
I am very pleased to share our DexEnceph trial is now published in @thelancetneuro.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00454-5/fulltext
@encephalitisint.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social @thepandemicinst.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00454-5/fulltext
@encephalitisint.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social @thepandemicinst.bsky.social
January 22, 2026 at 10:07 AM
I am very pleased to share our DexEnceph trial is now published in @thelancetneuro.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00454-5/fulltext
@encephalitisint.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social @thepandemicinst.bsky.social
www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00454-5/fulltext
@encephalitisint.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social @thepandemicinst.bsky.social
Reposted by Prof Tom Solomon CBE
The 100th episode of the RCP Medicine podcast is out now 🩺
In the latest episode, Dr Jemima Sellicks is joined by Professor Mumtaz Patel to talk about key challenges facing resident doctors in the #NHS and to shine a light on our #NextGenPhysician campaign.
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/QcGQ50Y02CZ
In the latest episode, Dr Jemima Sellicks is joined by Professor Mumtaz Patel to talk about key challenges facing resident doctors in the #NHS and to shine a light on our #NextGenPhysician campaign.
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/QcGQ50Y02CZ
January 20, 2026 at 1:39 PM
The 100th episode of the RCP Medicine podcast is out now 🩺
In the latest episode, Dr Jemima Sellicks is joined by Professor Mumtaz Patel to talk about key challenges facing resident doctors in the #NHS and to shine a light on our #NextGenPhysician campaign.
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/QcGQ50Y02CZ
In the latest episode, Dr Jemima Sellicks is joined by Professor Mumtaz Patel to talk about key challenges facing resident doctors in the #NHS and to shine a light on our #NextGenPhysician campaign.
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/QcGQ50Y02CZ
Honoured to be speaking at the launch of the new @fphuk.bsky.social Pandemic Preparedness & Response SIG with such an exceptional panel of colleagues.
Book your place on the link below.
www.fph.org.uk/events-courses-exams/launch-of-the-pandemic-preparedness-and-response-sig/
#pandemicpreparedness
Book your place on the link below.
www.fph.org.uk/events-courses-exams/launch-of-the-pandemic-preparedness-and-response-sig/
#pandemicpreparedness
Launch of the Pandemic Preparedness and Response SIG
Launch event for the Pandemic Preparedness and Response SIG with high profile speakers from across the UK, setting out their views for the big questions in this space.
www.fph.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Honoured to be speaking at the launch of the new @fphuk.bsky.social Pandemic Preparedness & Response SIG with such an exceptional panel of colleagues.
Book your place on the link below.
www.fph.org.uk/events-courses-exams/launch-of-the-pandemic-preparedness-and-response-sig/
#pandemicpreparedness
Book your place on the link below.
www.fph.org.uk/events-courses-exams/launch-of-the-pandemic-preparedness-and-response-sig/
#pandemicpreparedness
New @rcphysicians.bsky.social report: AI could transform the NHS, but only if it’s safe, inclusive and clinically led:
www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-media/news-and-opinion/the-nhs-is-fundamentally-unprepared-for-ai-7-in-10-doctors-say-the-nhs-is-not-digitally-fit-to-deploy-it/
www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-media/news-and-opinion/the-nhs-is-fundamentally-unprepared-for-ai-7-in-10-doctors-say-the-nhs-is-not-digitally-fit-to-deploy-it/
‘The NHS is fundamentally unprepared for AI’: 7 in 10 doctors say the NHS is not digitally fit to deploy it
www.rcp.ac.uk
January 15, 2026 at 9:06 AM
New @rcphysicians.bsky.social report: AI could transform the NHS, but only if it’s safe, inclusive and clinically led:
www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-media/news-and-opinion/the-nhs-is-fundamentally-unprepared-for-ai-7-in-10-doctors-say-the-nhs-is-not-digitally-fit-to-deploy-it/
www.rcp.ac.uk/news-and-media/news-and-opinion/the-nhs-is-fundamentally-unprepared-for-ai-7-in-10-doctors-say-the-nhs-is-not-digitally-fit-to-deploy-it/
Encephalitis International are inviting clinicians and healthcare professionals to complete a short survey to help review and improve patient information resources for autoimmune encephalitis. Can you help?
ls.uc.pt/index.php/65...
#encephalitis @encephalitisint.bsky.social
ls.uc.pt/index.php/65...
#encephalitis @encephalitisint.bsky.social
Your opinion about the leaflet “What is Autoimmune Encephalitis?” — healthcare professionals
ls.uc.pt
January 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Encephalitis International are inviting clinicians and healthcare professionals to complete a short survey to help review and improve patient information resources for autoimmune encephalitis. Can you help?
ls.uc.pt/index.php/65...
#encephalitis @encephalitisint.bsky.social
ls.uc.pt/index.php/65...
#encephalitis @encephalitisint.bsky.social
Reposted by Prof Tom Solomon CBE
Applications for the Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2026 are now open!
These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of #RCPmembers & #RCPfellows who are driving improvements through education, clinical practice, research & policy.
Apply today: ow.ly/N7us50XRQOe
#EPCA2026
These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of #RCPmembers & #RCPfellows who are driving improvements through education, clinical practice, research & policy.
Apply today: ow.ly/N7us50XRQOe
#EPCA2026
January 5, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Applications for the Excellence in Patient Care Awards 2026 are now open!
These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of #RCPmembers & #RCPfellows who are driving improvements through education, clinical practice, research & policy.
Apply today: ow.ly/N7us50XRQOe
#EPCA2026
These awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of #RCPmembers & #RCPfellows who are driving improvements through education, clinical practice, research & policy.
Apply today: ow.ly/N7us50XRQOe
#EPCA2026
This is an important listen. Co-creation with resident doctors is the way forward if we are serious about the future of the NHS and medical training.
#NHS #medicaltraining #residentdoctors
#NHS #medicaltraining #residentdoctors
Professor Mumtaz Patel joins @thelancet.com podcast to discuss the urgent challenges facing the UK medical workforce & training. From staff shortages & career development to clinical academia and ensuring the voice of resident doctors is heard loud and clear.
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/1FJ350XSkL0
🎧Listen now: ow.ly/1FJ350XSkL0
January 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM
This is an important listen. Co-creation with resident doctors is the way forward if we are serious about the future of the NHS and medical training.
#NHS #medicaltraining #residentdoctors
#NHS #medicaltraining #residentdoctors
Reposted by Prof Tom Solomon CBE
As the vaccine against chickenpox is added to the MMR jab in 2026, Roman's story highlights why we urge parents to protect their children.
Professor @benedictneuro.bsky.social contributed to today's article in @dailymail.co.uk
Full story: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Professor @benedictneuro.bsky.social contributed to today's article in @dailymail.co.uk
Full story: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
The chickenpox complication that left Roman in a wheelchair aged four
Sociable, confident and football-mad, Roman settled in quickly when he started in reception at primary school. But all this changed after Roman contracted chickenpox, aged four, in 2022.
www.dailymail.co.uk
January 6, 2026 at 5:09 PM
As the vaccine against chickenpox is added to the MMR jab in 2026, Roman's story highlights why we urge parents to protect their children.
Professor @benedictneuro.bsky.social contributed to today's article in @dailymail.co.uk
Full story: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Professor @benedictneuro.bsky.social contributed to today's article in @dailymail.co.uk
Full story: www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...
Our sincere thanks to the hospitals, clinicians, researchers, and patients who contributed data to this study - an international, collaborative effort!
#encephalitis #healthresearch #neurology
#encephalitis #healthresearch #neurology
New paper out!
Over 1300 patients from 13 countries were analysed using the SEIZURE (SEIZUre Risk in Encephalitis) score to identify those at greatest risk of acute seizures on a global scale. Read the full article: tinyurl.com/4ntypyky
@encephalitisint.bsky.social @lincneurosci.bsky.social
Over 1300 patients from 13 countries were analysed using the SEIZURE (SEIZUre Risk in Encephalitis) score to identify those at greatest risk of acute seizures on a global scale. Read the full article: tinyurl.com/4ntypyky
@encephalitisint.bsky.social @lincneurosci.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Our sincere thanks to the hospitals, clinicians, researchers, and patients who contributed data to this study - an international, collaborative effort!
#encephalitis #healthresearch #neurology
#encephalitis #healthresearch #neurology
New year, new connections!
As 2026 gets underway, I’m looking to grow my professional network on LinkedIn. Are we connected yet? If not, let’s fix that!
Connect with me for posts on public health leadership, science and policy - www.linkedin.com/in/tom-solom...
#healthleadership #HealthResearch
As 2026 gets underway, I’m looking to grow my professional network on LinkedIn. Are we connected yet? If not, let’s fix that!
Connect with me for posts on public health leadership, science and policy - www.linkedin.com/in/tom-solom...
#healthleadership #HealthResearch
January 6, 2026 at 2:39 PM
New year, new connections!
As 2026 gets underway, I’m looking to grow my professional network on LinkedIn. Are we connected yet? If not, let’s fix that!
Connect with me for posts on public health leadership, science and policy - www.linkedin.com/in/tom-solom...
#healthleadership #HealthResearch
As 2026 gets underway, I’m looking to grow my professional network on LinkedIn. Are we connected yet? If not, let’s fix that!
Connect with me for posts on public health leadership, science and policy - www.linkedin.com/in/tom-solom...
#healthleadership #HealthResearch
Congratulations to all our RCP Fellows recognised in the King’s 2026 New Year Honours - a testament to exceptional service, leadership and impact in medicine. Well deserved.
#NewYearHonours #RCP
#NewYearHonours #RCP
Congratulations to all #RCPfellows who’ve been awarded in the King’s New Year Honours list for their ongoing contributions in a range of areas working to improve health and provide quality care for patients👏
📜See the full list: ow.ly/Tt8O50XQW9G
📜See the full list: ow.ly/Tt8O50XQW9G
January 5, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Congratulations to all our RCP Fellows recognised in the King’s 2026 New Year Honours - a testament to exceptional service, leadership and impact in medicine. Well deserved.
#NewYearHonours #RCP
#NewYearHonours #RCP
Happy New Year and all that. Don’t wish to dampen the mood, but does anyone else find it mildly depressing that @theguardian.com feels the need to explain that Asia sees in the New Year head of Europe and the USA? What does it tell us about the Guardian’s view of its readership?
December 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Happy New Year and all that. Don’t wish to dampen the mood, but does anyone else find it mildly depressing that @theguardian.com feels the need to explain that Asia sees in the New Year head of Europe and the USA? What does it tell us about the Guardian’s view of its readership?
As 2025 draws to a close, The Pandemic Institute remains focused on one goal: working together to ensure we are better prepared for the pandemics of tomorrow.
#pandemicpreparedness #globalhealth #healthresearch
#pandemicpreparedness #globalhealth #healthresearch
Read about what we've achieved in 2025 in our latest news item, or watch the video below:
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/year-in...
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/year-in...
December 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM
As 2025 draws to a close, The Pandemic Institute remains focused on one goal: working together to ensure we are better prepared for the pandemics of tomorrow.
#pandemicpreparedness #globalhealth #healthresearch
#pandemicpreparedness #globalhealth #healthresearch
Ollie is going to be a great addition to our journals team. Welcome aboard, Ollie!
We are excited to introduce the new clinical editor for #Commentary: Professor Ollie Minton, a palliative medicine consultant in Sussex 👏
📚You can also get involved: join the Advisory Group to support the magazine’s future content and direction: ow.ly/j8lk50XLyOa
📚You can also get involved: join the Advisory Group to support the magazine’s future content and direction: ow.ly/j8lk50XLyOa
December 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Ollie is going to be a great addition to our journals team. Welcome aboard, Ollie!
This is a fantastic development! I have worked in Bengaluru since the early 2000s (when it was still Bangalore!) in partnership with the NIMHANS, India, NIMHANS, Bangalore; its a brilliant place to work - fantastic scientists, highly motivated teachers, and very dedicated healthcare workers.
We’re delighted to have marked a major milestone and the first exciting step towards our upcoming Bengaluru campus with a ground-breaking ceremony held at Alembic City! 🎉
Read the full story here ➡️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/15/u...
Read the full story here ➡️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/12/15/u...
December 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
This is a fantastic development! I have worked in Bengaluru since the early 2000s (when it was still Bangalore!) in partnership with the NIMHANS, India, NIMHANS, Bangalore; its a brilliant place to work - fantastic scientists, highly motivated teachers, and very dedicated healthcare workers.
I’ve been doing a bit of reflecting as the year winds down, on leadership, research, public health, and what feels most urgent going into next year: linkedin.com/pulse/leader...
Do let me know if any of it resonates. And “Follow” me if you want to hear more.
Do let me know if any of it resonates. And “Follow” me if you want to hear more.
Leadership, Research, and Public Health: Reflections from 2025
As the year winds down, I’ve found myself looking back over some of the things I’ve been involved with over the past 12 months. Here are some reflections on leadership, public health, and some of the ...
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December 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I’ve been doing a bit of reflecting as the year winds down, on leadership, research, public health, and what feels most urgent going into next year: linkedin.com/pulse/leader...
Do let me know if any of it resonates. And “Follow” me if you want to hear more.
Do let me know if any of it resonates. And “Follow” me if you want to hear more.
Across leadership, research, and public health, progress often comes from connecting people, practice, and policy, rather than treating them as separate worlds. Here are my reflections from the last 12 months
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Leadership, Research, and Public Health: Reflections from 2025
As the year winds down, I’ve found myself looking back over some of the things I’ve been involved with over the past 12 months. Here are some reflections on leadership, public health, and some of the ...
www.linkedin.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Across leadership, research, and public health, progress often comes from connecting people, practice, and policy, rather than treating them as separate worlds. Here are my reflections from the last 12 months
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www.linkedin.com/pulse/leader...
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www.linkedin.com/pulse/leader...
A year of real progress at The Pandemic Institute, thanks to the commitment of an outstanding community of partners and collaborators.
We're looking forward to what 2026 brings.
#pandemicpreparedness #healthresearch #globalhealth
We're looking forward to what 2026 brings.
#pandemicpreparedness #healthresearch #globalhealth
2025 was a year of action for @thepandemicinst.bsky.social. From rapid research funding to global partnerships and community engagement. Watch our Year in Review video below, and download our brochure for more info: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/app/uploads/...
#PandemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth
#PandemicPreparedness #GlobalHealth
December 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A year of real progress at The Pandemic Institute, thanks to the commitment of an outstanding community of partners and collaborators.
We're looking forward to what 2026 brings.
#pandemicpreparedness #healthresearch #globalhealth
We're looking forward to what 2026 brings.
#pandemicpreparedness #healthresearch #globalhealth
“From Mouth-hole to Bum-hole” - a fabulous description of how we digest and process food during Dr Chris van Tulleken's wonderful talk on “ULTRA-PROCESSED KIDS” at @rcphysicians.bsky.social Christmas Lecture. Important insights on how ultra-processed foods are damaging our health. A brilliant event!
December 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“From Mouth-hole to Bum-hole” - a fabulous description of how we digest and process food during Dr Chris van Tulleken's wonderful talk on “ULTRA-PROCESSED KIDS” at @rcphysicians.bsky.social Christmas Lecture. Important insights on how ultra-processed foods are damaging our health. A brilliant event!
Early start yesterday - joined Peers to discuss @rcphysicians.bsky.social policy work on air quality, obesity, tobacco and wider health drivers. Left energised - real opportunity ahead to improve the nation’s health.
December 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Early start yesterday - joined Peers to discuss @rcphysicians.bsky.social policy work on air quality, obesity, tobacco and wider health drivers. Left energised - real opportunity ahead to improve the nation’s health.
Infections remain a major challenge, especially for older adults.
The CMO 2025 report drives home the need for strong vaccination uptake, smart antimicrobial use, and continued investment in research including @hpruezi.bsky.social
Full report: gov.uk/government/p...
The CMO 2025 report drives home the need for strong vaccination uptake, smart antimicrobial use, and continued investment in research including @hpruezi.bsky.social
Full report: gov.uk/government/p...
December 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Infections remain a major challenge, especially for older adults.
The CMO 2025 report drives home the need for strong vaccination uptake, smart antimicrobial use, and continued investment in research including @hpruezi.bsky.social
Full report: gov.uk/government/p...
The CMO 2025 report drives home the need for strong vaccination uptake, smart antimicrobial use, and continued investment in research including @hpruezi.bsky.social
Full report: gov.uk/government/p...
The @encephalitisint.bsky.social Conference 2025 showcased how far this community has come - from a back bedroom in ’95 to a global force shaping the @who.int Technical Brief. Standout insights, and a community hitting its stride. Congratulations to everyone for an exceptional couple of days.
December 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The @encephalitisint.bsky.social Conference 2025 showcased how far this community has come - from a back bedroom in ’95 to a global force shaping the @who.int Technical Brief. Standout insights, and a community hitting its stride. Congratulations to everyone for an exceptional couple of days.
Reposted by Prof Tom Solomon CBE
‘Government must recognise the critical role of the NHS medical workforce in this. Recruitment as well as focus on retention and workforce wellbeing is key.’
👉 Read our full response to the announcements affecting patients and clinicians made in the autumn financial statement: ow.ly/zEnf50XyxsS
👉 Read our full response to the announcements affecting patients and clinicians made in the autumn financial statement: ow.ly/zEnf50XyxsS
November 27, 2025 at 1:59 PM
‘Government must recognise the critical role of the NHS medical workforce in this. Recruitment as well as focus on retention and workforce wellbeing is key.’
👉 Read our full response to the announcements affecting patients and clinicians made in the autumn financial statement: ow.ly/zEnf50XyxsS
👉 Read our full response to the announcements affecting patients and clinicians made in the autumn financial statement: ow.ly/zEnf50XyxsS
Reposted by Prof Tom Solomon CBE
Tomorrow we are looking forward to welcoming guests to the final 2025 #RCPUpdate in Cardiff.
As you start to keep an eye out for events in 2026 – read all about the RCP regions, and why the local perspective is so important in #Commentary: ow.ly/iQEp50XANtj
As you start to keep an eye out for events in 2026 – read all about the RCP regions, and why the local perspective is so important in #Commentary: ow.ly/iQEp50XANtj
December 3, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Tomorrow we are looking forward to welcoming guests to the final 2025 #RCPUpdate in Cardiff.
As you start to keep an eye out for events in 2026 – read all about the RCP regions, and why the local perspective is so important in #Commentary: ow.ly/iQEp50XANtj
As you start to keep an eye out for events in 2026 – read all about the RCP regions, and why the local perspective is so important in #Commentary: ow.ly/iQEp50XANtj
If you’re looking for a strong Charity of the Year for 2026,
@encephalitisint.bsky.social should be on your list. Their work in early recognition, family support, and life-saving research is essential and worth backing.
Their fundraisers’ stories speak for themselves - youtu.be/b6_VzS9KJus?...
@encephalitisint.bsky.social should be on your list. Their work in early recognition, family support, and life-saving research is essential and worth backing.
Their fundraisers’ stories speak for themselves - youtu.be/b6_VzS9KJus?...
Fundraisers Support Encephalitis International
YouTube video by Encephalitis International
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December 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
If you’re looking for a strong Charity of the Year for 2026,
@encephalitisint.bsky.social should be on your list. Their work in early recognition, family support, and life-saving research is essential and worth backing.
Their fundraisers’ stories speak for themselves - youtu.be/b6_VzS9KJus?...
@encephalitisint.bsky.social should be on your list. Their work in early recognition, family support, and life-saving research is essential and worth backing.
Their fundraisers’ stories speak for themselves - youtu.be/b6_VzS9KJus?...