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Breaking down barriers between human, animal, plant, and ecosystem health to tackle 21st-century challenges through research and teaching at the University of Liverpool. #TeamLivUni 💻 liverpool.ac.uk/infection-veterinary-and-ecological-sciences

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.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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Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology @mpi-ce.bsky.social · 13d

New study in @science.org reveals why some animals display striking colors to warn predators while others use camouflage. Our former group leader @hannahmrowland.bsky.social, now @livuni-ives.bsky.social was part of the global project on the evolution of animal colors. www.ice.mpg.de/511966/PR_Me...

Warning colour or camouflage: Why some animals shine bright and others disappear in plain sight

A global study explores why some animals use bright warning colors while others rely on camouflage for predator evasion. Findings reveal that predator competition and habitat influence these strategie...

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · 17d

Professor Cheng-Hock Toh, from our Department of Clinical Infection, Microbiology and Immunology, delivered a plenary speech at the Hong Kong International Biotechnology Conference and Exhibition (BIOHK)

➡️ bit.ly/48loZaQ

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · 20d

Liverpool Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Centre Director, Professor Benedict Michael (@benedictneuro.bsky.social), has played a key role in a crucial new WHO technical brief on encephalitis.

➡️ bit.ly/3VlG39a

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · 22d

NEWS | Researchers from the Microbiome Innovation Centre are part of a UK-wide consortium awarded £644,000 by #BBSRC to establish the Microbiome Innovation Network (Microbiome-Net)

➡️ bit.ly/4nCPKfv

#TeamLivUni | #Microbiome | @news.ukri.org | @ukbiofilms.bsky.social

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · 26d

Dr Marcus Blagrove, an integrative virology researcher in our Department of Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour, was invited to the House of Commons to participate in a high-level parliamentary event ‘Strengthening preparedness for mosquito-borne diseases in the UK’.

➡️ bit.ly/4mbRHhy

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Rebee @rebee.bsky.social · 29d

THIS WEEK!!!!!

Come learn about viruses 🦠😍

@antiviral-rskating.bsky.social
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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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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

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · Aug 22

BLOG | The Infection Neuroscience Lab recently hosted three students for eight weeks as part of its summer studentships scheme.

We interviewed each of them to find out what they gained from the experience and what it taught them.

➡️ bit.ly/45QX7IU

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · Aug 20

NEWS I First global systematic review of hepatitis B care has found critical patient losses at every step of care, calling for new models to improve diagnosis, treatment & patient retention. Read more ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/19/g...

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British Veterinary Association @britishvets.bsky.social · Aug 13

🎓 Huge congratulations to @LivUni Vet School Class of 2025!

Welcome you to #TeamVet. If you haven't already, make sure you pre-order your grad gift (personalised scrub hat or BVA beanie!) 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/JHB3PSH

📸 Courtesy Alexandra and Norman-Dupuy

#WeAreBVA

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · Aug 12

BECOMING AN EXPERT | After contracting malaria as a child, Maurice Karani became fascinated by how illnesses spread and are managed.

Now, in his PhD research, he’s exploring the dynamics of dog populations in East Africa to help control rabies ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/08/12/b...

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · Jul 25

A striking network image by @liverpooluni.bsky.social's Dr Maya Wardeh took front page of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council’s (BBSRC) Forward Look – aiming to deliver a healthy, sustainable, resilient future through bioscience.

www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/fro...

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · Jul 22

NEWS | We are part of a £1.1m project aimed at improving the effectiveness of existing treatments against antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

➡️ bit.ly/4511BMC

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Rebee @rebee.bsky.social · Jul 17

Happy graduation day to the sequencing superstars @idb-virology.bsky.social and Hannah G!

The obligatory pose with Gary the GridION 🧬 @nanoporetech.com

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Left to right: Hannah, Rebee, I’ah! Hannah and I’ah are in graduation robes!

Left to right: Hannah, Rebee, I’ah! Hannah and I’ah are in graduation robes! They are posing in front of a GridION sequencer in the lab.

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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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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · Jul 7

The University of Liverpool’s Leahurst veterinary campus is opening its doors to all for VetFest 2025, a free, action-packed day of family fun.

📆 Saturday 19 July
🕙 10am - 4pm
Leahurst veterinary campus, Neston, Wirral

🎟️ Register here ➡️ bit.ly/4nxF0zv

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · Jul 7

Liverpool Clinical PhD Fellows gathered in Malawi for the Liverpool Centre for Global Health Research (LCGHR) annual meeting.

Held at MLW’s new CREATOR facility, the two-day event combined research, career development, and collaboration.

➡️ bit.ly/4nFbSXp

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · Jul 4

Congratulations to Dr Tessa Cornell, a Postdoctoral Research Associate, who has recently been awarded a Soulsby Fellowship for her project which responds to national One Health priorities and evidence gaps in The Gambia, West Africa.

➡️ bit.ly/3TUwuNv

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University of Liverpool News @livuninews.bsky.social · Jul 2

NEWS | We're delighted to announce the University's Professor Calum Semple OBE has been appointed the Scottish Government’s next Chief Scientific Adviser 💫

Read more ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/07/02/c...

@alderheycharity.org @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social

New Chief Scientific Advisor for Scotland announced

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · Jun 30

Last month, researchers from @livunihls.bsky.social headed to Ness Gardens for Meet the Scientists - poison, plants and pets edition! The event celebrated the launch of the brand new 'Poison Trail', available until the end of August - you can read all about it here tinyurl.com/nysewhby

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · Jul 1

A new expert report led by Professor Louise Kelly-Hope, in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, outlines a research and policy road map to tackle four neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affecting millions in sub-Saharan Africa.

➡️ bit.ly/4exr2d0

@livuninews.bsky.social | #TeamLivUni

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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · Jun 27

Congratulations to Dr Jamie Wheeler who has been awarded a prestigious 5 year @wellcometrust.bsky.social Early Career Award to investigate how bacteria respond to varying antibiotic concentrations within biofilms.
▶️https://bit.ly/4jXFRqe

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · Jun 26

Meet @liverpooluni.bsky.social research fellow James Wheeler in the Department of Clinical Infection, Microbiology and Immunology, focusing on biofilm development in Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Discover James' work:

www.liverpool.ac.uk/research/fel...

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Dr Emily Clarke @eclarkesci.bsky.social · Jun 24

Last night we hosted our Companion Animal Involvement Panel at the Univeristy of Liverpool Vet School. We had some fantastic talks and a public panel that were excited, enthusiastic and inquisitive about the work going on, with lots of feedback 🐎🐶🐱
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Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences @livuni-ives.bsky.social · Jun 20

Celebrating success in veterinary research!
We recently held our first inaugural lectures since the Institute's inception in 2020. Staff and students came together at our Leahurst campus to celebrate the achievements of Professors George Oikonomou and PJ Noble.

➡️ bit.ly/4kXPV48

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Pictured from left to right are Professor George Oikonomou and Professor PJ Noble