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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · Nov 20

👋 Hello friends old and new! We're excited to share all the latest news and updates from our brilliant institute here at the University of Liverpool! Stay tuned! 💜

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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · 6d

NEWS | New research has shown significant global variation in the treatment of diverticulitis, a common bowel condition.

The Bowel Research UK funded study revealed the use of antibiotics to treat diverticulitis is 'alarmingly high'.

➡️ bit.ly/4gRjxPn

#TeamLivUni

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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · 6d

New research has revealed how pathogenic bacteria construct tiny protein-based compartments, offering new insight into how bacteria survive and thrive in the gut.

➡️ bit.ly/476v5uz

#TeamLivUni

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · 8d

NEWS I Scientists at @liverpooluni.bsky.social have developed a new low-cost blood test that could make it easier to detect #Alzheimer’s disease at an earlier stage. Read all about it ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/10/01/l...

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Molecular & Clinical Cancer Medicine (MCCM) @livunicancer.bsky.social · 14d

Join us for coffee & cake 🍰 ☕
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Friday 26 September
10:00 - 11:00
2nd floor breakout area, William Henry Duncan Building

Raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. There will be tea, coffee and a variety of cakes and other treats to enjoy together.

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Molecular & Clinical Cancer Medicine (MCCM) @livunicancer.bsky.social · 14d

We have an ISMIB seminar today Thursday 25th September, 13:00-14:00 - please join us :-)

Guest Speaker – Professor Paul Taylor
Title - “Insights into Human Health through Studies of Molecular Evolution”
Host – Bernadette Moore
Location – Physiology Seminar Room, Nuffield Building

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Rebee @rebee.bsky.social · 29d

THIS WEEK!!!!!

Come learn about viruses 🦠😍

@antiviral-rskating.bsky.social
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@livuni-ives.bsky.social
@britsciassoc.bsky.social

Antiviral Roller Skating @antiviral-rskating.bsky.social · Sep 4

Just over ONE WEEK to go and things are really coming together!
Here's a look at some fun we've been having preparing for #BSF25 next week! 🎀🧬🦠✨️
📸: @rebee.bsky.social

@britsciassoc.bsky.social
@livuninews.bsky.social
@microbiologysociety.bsky.social

#scicomm
#rollerderby
#rollerskating

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A greyscale background with a photo of Ani leading the choreography of a group of five skaters holding hands in a circle. The text above the photo reads "Antiviral Roller Skating @ British Science Festival 2025. Below the photo the text reads "Friday 12th September, 18:30, Unity Theatre - Theatre One

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Prof Benedict D Michael FRCP PhD @benedictneuro.bsky.social · Sep 3

Excellent 1st LINC #Neuroscience Seminar from Prof Jenkinson, Mr Nish Srikandaraja & Mr Ali Baksh on #Neurosurgery #research focusing on #meningioma & #spinal

Follow us for our monthly series: @lincneurosci.bsky.social

@liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuni-ismib.bsky.social @livuni-ives.bsky.social

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Molecular & Clinical Cancer Medicine (MCCM) @livunicancer.bsky.social · Sep 1

Welcome to September!

Tomorrow Tues 2nd September '25, 1-2pm

Dr Yuewei Xu (Academy of Pharmacy⭐️, XJTLU, China).

Presents "RNA splicing – gateway to cancer vulnerabilities"

Pharmacology Seminar Room – Sherrington Building (1st floor). Host: Professor Chris Goldring

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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · Aug 19

BLOG | School of Biosciences graduate Jemma Clarke tells us about her summer of science last year on a research placement with Professor Daniel Rigden

➡️ bit.ly/4mMbftK

#TeamLivUni

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drrachelfloyd.bsky.social @drrachelfloyd.bsky.social · Aug 14

Incredible experience with working with the team @exeter.ac.uk to understand how to integrate cutting edge citizen science into our brand new year 2 undergrad Biosciences practicals @livuni-ismib.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social

Trailfinder CF Innovation Hub @cf-trailfinder.bsky.social · Aug 13

This week members of the team are attending a phage bootcamp @exeter.ac.uk, led by Trailfinder CF co-investigator Dr Ben Temperton and researchers Dr Michelle Michelsen and Christian Finch. The team are having a brilliant time and learning lots of new lab skills for phage isolation! #phage

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unitystudy.bsky.social @unitystudy.bsky.social · Aug 5

A call for participants! Colleagues at University of Liverpool seek participants with a diagnosis of #cancer and #dementia, #Parkinson's, #stroke, their relatives, health staff to explore experiences of #cancercare in #NorthWest #England supported by North West Cancer Research. More info on flyers ⤵️

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Molecular & Clinical Cancer Medicine (MCCM) @livunicancer.bsky.social · Jul 30

We’re proud to invite you to ISMIB Pride 2025, a university-wide celebration of diversity, inclusion, and community — and you’re all welcome to join us!

31st July! @livuni-ismib.bsky.social

ISMIB PRIDE

A day of celebration, inclusion and PRIDE!!! Join us for drag queen bingo, grab a cake from our bake, come for a walk or do all three.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · Jul 30

Liverpool welcomed over a thousand international delegates this month as it hosted the 10th World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology (IAOO)—bringing together leaders in the fight against oral cancer.

@livunihls.bsky.social

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/30/l...

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drrachelfloyd.bsky.social @drrachelfloyd.bsky.social · Jul 18

Today our @livuni-ismib.bsky.social School of Biosciences team celebrated the achievements of another incredible cohort of undergraduates. It’s an honour to be a small part of their story.

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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · Jul 18

🌟 You’ve made it! 🌟

Congratulations to our Biosciences students graduating this afternoon, your hard work and dedication have got you here and we’re so proud! 🎓

You can find the livestream of the ceremony on our website: bit.ly/3IjIIge

#TeamLivUni

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · Jul 16

NEWS I @livuni-ismib.bsky.social researchers have begun work on a major £2.7 million @nihr.bsky.social-funded trial investigating the long-term effectiveness of vagus nerve stimulation in people with drug-resistant epilepsy.

Read more ⬇️ news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/16/2...

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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · Jul 15

Congratulations to Professor Sir Munir Pirmohamed, who has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the European Association for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (EACPT).

➡️ bit.ly/44xsGbk

@eacpt.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni

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Open Innovation Hub for Antimicrobial Surfaces @livuniopenhub.bsky.social · Jul 11

📢 3 PhD positions available in the Raval group!

⏰ Deadline 1st of September 2025

🧑‍🔬 The selected students will be enrolled in the
@ukbiofilms.bsky.social BITE doctoral training programme.

Follow the link to apply 👇

www.liverpool.ac.uk/antimicrobia...

@livunisps.bsky.social

#MicroSky

PhD opportunities | Open Innovation Hub for Antimicrobial Surfaces | University of Liverpool

www.liverpool.ac.uk

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · Jul 7

Have you caught up on Episode 9 of the Original Ideas podcast? 🎙️

With insights from Professor Neil Liptrott, Dr Rishi Mukherjee, and Dr Danielle Brain, this episode offers a compelling look at the future of global healthcare.

🎧 Catch up now: www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/ori...

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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · Jul 4

In an article in The Conversation (@uk.theconversation.com) CELT's Co-Director, Professor Andrew Owen explains everything we need to know about lenacapavir, an injectable drug that offers long-lasting protection against HIV infection.

➡️ bit.ly/3ZZOMQW

@livuninews.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni

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I'ah Donovan-Banfield @idb-virology.bsky.social · Jul 4

It's LIVE! #BSF25
I can now announce that I have created "Antiviral Skating" 🛼🦠✨️ A collaboration with @livuni-ismib.bsky.social & Liverpool Roller Birds

Friday 12th September. 18.30 at @ Unity Theatre

FREE tickets 👇🏾
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Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology @livuni-ismib.bsky.social · Jul 4

JOIN US! We're looking for an exceptional academic to develop the pharmaceutics content of our new Master of Pharmacy Undergraduate programme.

📅 Applications close: Thursday 14 August

Find out more and apply here ➡️ bit.ly/3G9TXap

#TeamLivUni

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Dr Laura Randle @drlaurarandle.bsky.social · Jul 3

Join Pharmacology and Therapeutics for 'Liverpool's Party People' exploring the science of a night out. britishsciencefestival.org/event/liverp...

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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · Jul 1

In our latest episode of the Original Ideas podcast, Professor Neil Liptrott, Dr Rishi Mukherjee, and Dr Danielle Brain discuss the our pioneering research and its translation into practical medical solutions through the Therapeutics Innovation Research Frontier.

Listen now ➡️ brnw.ch/21wTNVh

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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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