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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx)

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Centre dedicated to advancing clinical research in therapeutics & experimental medicine at the University of Liverpool and in collaboration with the NIHR Liverpool Clinical Research Facility. www.liverpool.ac.uk/centre-for-experimental-therapeutics

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · Apr 4

Learn more and see if you qualify: www.agiletrial.net

#COVID19 #clinicaltrial

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Liz Challenger @lizchallenger.bsky.social · 29d

British Science Festival 2025 is in #Liverpool! Join us on Saturday, 6pm for Liverpool's Party People @ Quirky Quarter to learn about the science of a night out! #BSF25 @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuniengagehls.bsky.social @therexuol.bsky.social @britsciassoc.bsky.social @drlaurarandle.bsky.social

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Academic Medical Education @academicmededu.bsky.social · Aug 28

Happening next week: 7th Liverpool Course 2025

📅Wed, 3 Sep 2025 | 09:00 – 10:30
📍Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam
💻Earn 1.5 #eaccme credits

Join us in person (or online) as we dive into #HIVcare and #pharmacology!

🔗 amededu.co/3UCKnjR

#LiverpoolCourse #DrugInteractions #IDSky #MedSky #MedEd

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Hepatology Drug Interactions @hepinteractions.bsky.social · Aug 28

💊 New comedications added to the hepatology drug interaction checker:

Binimetinib - Cancer Therapies
Calcium carbonate - Herbals/Supplements/Vitamins
Cladribine (IV) - Cancer Therapies
Venetoclax - Cancer Therapies

hep-druginteractions.org

Liverpool HEP Interactions

hep-druginteractions.org

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · Aug 20

From zines to space, microbes to animal worlds 🌍 — our researchers are leading inspiring sessions at the British Science Festival (10–14 Sept), co-hosted with @ljmuofficial.bsky.social.

Explore more 👉 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/15/s...

@britsciassoc.bsky.social | #BritishScienceFestival | #BSF

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · Jul 25

We loved seeing all the new medicines being made and chatting about how medication helps our bodies fight infection.

@lizchallenger.bsky.social @drbthompson.bsky.social @helener3.bsky.social @livuni-ismib.bsky.social

Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · Jul 22

We were back at @evertoninthecommunity.org today for a special summer edition of our Toddler Science Club with the @therexuol.bsky.social team. We had fun learning all about medicines with our mini scientists! @livunihls.bsky.social

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · Jul 18

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · Jul 18

🗣️Check out our new DolPHIN-2 publication in @pidjournal.bsky.social

We looked at the effects of #antiretroviral exposure in late pregnancy & breastfeeding on infant growth.
#Dolutegravir improved infant growth outcomes compared to #efavirenz

Read more here 👇
journals.lww.com/pidj/fulltex...

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Liz Challenger @lizchallenger.bsky.social · Jul 2

This September LJMU and UoL are hosting the British Science Festival!!

Join us for ✨ ONE NIGHT ONLY ✨ on 13th September at the Quirky Quarter to learn about the science of a night out!! @drlaurarandle.bsky.social @therexuol.bsky.social

Info here 👇🏻
britishsciencefestival.org/event/liverp...

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · Jun 27

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · Jun 27

We were delighted to join the Careers Carousel at St Anne's Catholic Primary school this week and share insights of our work with the Year 6 children.

#STEM #engagement #clinicalscience

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DynAIRx @dynairx.bsky.social · Jun 17

🧠 Heading to #EACPT2025 next weekend? DynAIRx Co-PI Professor Lauren Walker will be chairing a session on AI in drug development — exploring how machine learning is shaping the future of medicines discovery and use - come say hello! #AIinHealth @livunichil.bsky.social @therexuol.bsky.social

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British Pharmacological Society @britpharmsoc.bsky.social · Jun 5

Calling all researchers! Abstract submissions for #Pharmacology2025 are open. Share your work with a global audience of pharmacologists.
Submit now 👉https://www.miceconciergeme.com/pharmacology2025/calll-for-abstracts
#Research #CallForAbstracts

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Hepatology Drug Interactions @hepinteractions.bsky.social · Jun 2

💊 New drug for PBC added to the Hepatology Drug Interactions checker: seldelapar (Livdelzi®, Lyvdelzi®). Click to read the site news update 👇
www.hep-druginteractions.org/site_updates...

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · May 21

A fab final night of @pintofscience.uk at the Bridewell 🥼 from dementia to drug discovery and allergic reactions to microplastics! Thanks to all our brilliant speakers 🍻👏

@livunihls.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social @therexuol.bsky.social @pintofscience.uk

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Liz Challenger @lizchallenger.bsky.social · May 22

Great night last night, taking pharmacology to the pub @pintofscience.uk - some great talks and fantastic shots of science! My talk focused on how we got treatments to patients during the COVID pandemic @therexuol.bsky.social @livuni-ismib.bsky.social @livuniengagehls.bsky.social

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HIV i-Base @hiv-i-base.bsky.social · May 24

It shows that integrase inhibitor-based ART can sometimes still be used after viral failure on injectable cabotegravir/rilpivirine and it links to an excellent presentation by Prof Saye Khoo at #CROI2025.

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · May 20

🎉Today we celebrate International Clinical Trials Day

It's important to recognise the people who participate in clinical trials.
Without participants we would not have advancements in new medication.

#ClinicalTrialsDay #CTD2025 #BePartOfResearch
@livuniresearch.bsky.social @nhsuhlg-ri.bsky.social

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · May 2

Vote for @hiv-i-base.bsky.social in the Movement for Good awards here 👇
clicks.i-base.org.uk/email/S-3729...

i-base provide invaluable #HIV treatment information and advocacy

@hivinteractions.bsky.social @nhivna.bsky.social

Nominate now! - Movement for Good awards

We could receive £5,000 in the Movement for Good draw.

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · May 2

Have you considered taking part in a clinical trial? We are recruiting to 2 clinical studies.
Get in contact if you are interested.
#clinicaltrial #research #BePartofResearch #volunteer
@livuni-ismib.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social @nhsuhlg-ri.bsky.social

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · Apr 25

We are excited to be working on this trial with @nhsuhlg.bsky.social and @dndi.org

@livuni-ismib.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social

University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · Apr 24

A clinical trial is underway in Liverpool to tackle one of the world’s deadliest parasitic diseases, visceral leishmaniasis.
The study is testing a new oral treatment that could replace painful daily injections & save thousands of lives in low-income regions ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/04/24/l...

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · Apr 25

📅A date for your diaries. Our Research assistant and PhD candidate @lizchallenger.bsky.social will be speaking at the Pint of Science festival
@livuniengagehls.bsky.social @livuni-ismib.bsky.social

Liz Challenger @lizchallenger.bsky.social · Apr 24

Pleased to say that I'll be speaking at this year's Pint of Science festival on Weds 21st May.

Tickets are £5 & can be purchased here:

pintofscience.co.uk/event/from-m...

It'll be a good night showcasing fantastic science being done right here in Liverpool, plus beer!

@therexuol.bsky.social

From Molecule to Man

What happens after a medicine enters the body? Why does the immune system sometimes fight back? And what can we do to better support people living with dem…

pintofscience.co.uk

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NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group R&I @nhsuhlg-ri.bsky.social · Apr 24

🧪 A new trial in Liverpool is testing a breakthrough oral treatment for visceral leishmaniasis.

Led by UHLG, @liverpooluni.bsky.social & DNDi, it could transform care for this deadly disease.

Call 0151 706 4863 to take part! 💊🌍

#GlobalHealth #ClinicalTrials #Leishmaniasis #DNDi

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · Apr 10

Help Advance Global Health. You could be eligible to take part in a clinical trial to progress treatment for a deadly disease.
You will be reimbursed £3050-£4110 for your time and inconvenience.

Visit: clinicalresearchliverpool.nihr.ac.uk

OR Text VL to 07342 065915

#clinicaltrial #nhs #uol #dndi

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Hepatology Drug Interactions @hepinteractions.bsky.social · Apr 10

💊 New comedication added to the drug interaction checker - brivaracetam to the Anticonvulsants class.

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · Apr 4

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