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
The UK losing its measles elimination status is a stark warning. At @thepandemicinst.bsky.social we’re tackling hesitancy, misinformation and access barriers to rebuild trust in routine immunisation.
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/why-vaccine-confidence-matters-a-qa-with-professor-tom-solomon/
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/why-vaccine-confidence-matters-a-qa-with-professor-tom-solomon/
January 28, 2026 at 2:40 PM
The UK losing its measles elimination status is a stark warning. At @thepandemicinst.bsky.social we’re tackling hesitancy, misinformation and access barriers to rebuild trust in routine immunisation.
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/why-vaccine-confidence-matters-a-qa-with-professor-tom-solomon/
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/why-vaccine-confidence-matters-a-qa-with-professor-tom-solomon/
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
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
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?
“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.
Representing the @acmedsci.bsky.social in Brussels this week, I joined the FEAM Annual Key Lecture 2025 to underline a key point: we only use 3% of the health data we collect. EHDS aims to fix that.
The message was clear: better trust, better data, better care.
#DataSavesLives
The message was clear: better trust, better data, better care.
#DataSavesLives
November 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Representing the @acmedsci.bsky.social in Brussels this week, I joined the FEAM Annual Key Lecture 2025 to underline a key point: we only use 3% of the health data we collect. EHDS aims to fix that.
The message was clear: better trust, better data, better care.
#DataSavesLives
The message was clear: better trust, better data, better care.
#DataSavesLives
A fantastic couple of days at the MRF conference. Strong global progress toward the WHO 2030 roadmap, powerful testimonies, and excellent research shared. Glad to present our work on improving rapid diagnosis now rolling out with @who.int Plenty still to do, but real momentum.
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A fantastic couple of days at the MRF conference. Strong global progress toward the WHO 2030 roadmap, powerful testimonies, and excellent research shared. Glad to present our work on improving rapid diagnosis now rolling out with @who.int Plenty still to do, but real momentum.
A pleasure to attend the @rcphysicians.bsky.social Med+ 2025 conference this week. Always valuable to connect with colleagues and reflect on the issues shaping our profession. Sessions are available to watch online until 10 Feb: rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2025
#RCP #RoyalCollegeofPhysicians
#RCP #RoyalCollegeofPhysicians
November 14, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A pleasure to attend the @rcphysicians.bsky.social Med+ 2025 conference this week. Always valuable to connect with colleagues and reflect on the issues shaping our profession. Sessions are available to watch online until 10 Feb: rcpconferences.co.uk/med-plus-2025
#RCP #RoyalCollegeofPhysicians
#RCP #RoyalCollegeofPhysicians
Fantastic first day at @rcphysicians.bsky.social #MedPlus25 chairing the opening keynote with Dr Birju Bartoli on @northumbrianhs.bsky.social patient-first journey, and the closing plenary with Prof Kevin Fong on AI & robotics transforming medicine. Excited for day two!
November 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Fantastic first day at @rcphysicians.bsky.social #MedPlus25 chairing the opening keynote with Dr Birju Bartoli on @northumbrianhs.bsky.social patient-first journey, and the closing plenary with Prof Kevin Fong on AI & robotics transforming medicine. Excited for day two!
Honoured to chair the @acmedsci.bsky.social 2025 International Health Lecture with Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim FRS on “Lessons from Africa: Health diplomacy in HIV prevention”, in partnership with @thelancet.com and a distinguished global panel.
#ScienceDiplomacy #GlobalHealth #HIV
#ScienceDiplomacy #GlobalHealth #HIV
November 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Honoured to chair the @acmedsci.bsky.social 2025 International Health Lecture with Prof Quarraisha Abdool Karim FRS on “Lessons from Africa: Health diplomacy in HIV prevention”, in partnership with @thelancet.com and a distinguished global panel.
#ScienceDiplomacy #GlobalHealth #HIV
#ScienceDiplomacy #GlobalHealth #HIV
Had a fantastic time in Hong Kong teaching at the CHP Seminar on Pet-related & Emerging Zoonotic Infections, sharing insights on how animal-to-human infections affect health (including the brain) and how nations prepare for such threats. Thanks to CHP for the warm welcome!
#PublicHealth #Zoonoses
#PublicHealth #Zoonoses
November 3, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Had a fantastic time in Hong Kong teaching at the CHP Seminar on Pet-related & Emerging Zoonotic Infections, sharing insights on how animal-to-human infections affect health (including the brain) and how nations prepare for such threats. Thanks to CHP for the warm welcome!
#PublicHealth #Zoonoses
#PublicHealth #Zoonoses
Proud to launch @thepandemicinst.bsky.social new partnership with top Hong Kong universities, supported by The Shaw Foundation’s £250K award funding 9 vital projects tackling global infectious disease threats.
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/new-fun...
#PandemicPreparedness
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/new-fun...
#PandemicPreparedness
October 29, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Proud to launch @thepandemicinst.bsky.social new partnership with top Hong Kong universities, supported by The Shaw Foundation’s £250K award funding 9 vital projects tackling global infectious disease threats.
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/new-fun...
#PandemicPreparedness
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/new-fun...
#PandemicPreparedness
I’m delighted to be chairing at @rcphysicians.bsky.social #MedPlus2025 this November! Join us in London or online for clinical updates across 20+ specialties, interactive sessions, and networking with healthcare colleagues.
👉 www.rcp.ac.uk/events-and-e...
#RoyalCollegeofPhysicians
👉 www.rcp.ac.uk/events-and-e...
#RoyalCollegeofPhysicians
October 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I’m delighted to be chairing at @rcphysicians.bsky.social #MedPlus2025 this November! Join us in London or online for clinical updates across 20+ specialties, interactive sessions, and networking with healthcare colleagues.
👉 www.rcp.ac.uk/events-and-e...
#RoyalCollegeofPhysicians
👉 www.rcp.ac.uk/events-and-e...
#RoyalCollegeofPhysicians
And always great to have the chance to catch up with old friends, such as Greater Manchester Mayor
@andyburnham.bsky.social and Liverpool Metro Mayor @lcrmayor.bsky.social
@andyburnham.bsky.social and Liverpool Metro Mayor @lcrmayor.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 2:46 PM
And always great to have the chance to catch up with old friends, such as Greater Manchester Mayor
@andyburnham.bsky.social and Liverpool Metro Mayor @lcrmayor.bsky.social
@andyburnham.bsky.social and Liverpool Metro Mayor @lcrmayor.bsky.social
It’s been great to be at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference this week, representing the @rcphysicians.bsky.social in my role as Academic Vice President. A busy few days with events on social care, health innovation & air quality.
October 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It’s been great to be at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference this week, representing the @rcphysicians.bsky.social in my role as Academic Vice President. A busy few days with events on social care, health innovation & air quality.
Final preparations for the Annual Scientific Meeting of the
@thepandemicinst.bsky.social, Liverpool on "Partnership Working for Pandemic Preparedness", and what a wonderful array of partners we have joining us! Can't wait!
@thepandemicinst.bsky.social, Liverpool on "Partnership Working for Pandemic Preparedness", and what a wonderful array of partners we have joining us! Can't wait!
September 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Final preparations for the Annual Scientific Meeting of the
@thepandemicinst.bsky.social, Liverpool on "Partnership Working for Pandemic Preparedness", and what a wonderful array of partners we have joining us! Can't wait!
@thepandemicinst.bsky.social, Liverpool on "Partnership Working for Pandemic Preparedness", and what a wonderful array of partners we have joining us! Can't wait!
If you tune in to Ancient Autopsy on More 4 at 9pm tonight, you may just spot a familiar face!
How did Alexander The Great really die?
www.channel4.com/programmes/a...
#ancientautopsy #channel4 #infectiousdiseases
Photo credit: Yeti Television
@sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social
How did Alexander The Great really die?
www.channel4.com/programmes/a...
#ancientautopsy #channel4 #infectiousdiseases
Photo credit: Yeti Television
@sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
If you tune in to Ancient Autopsy on More 4 at 9pm tonight, you may just spot a familiar face!
How did Alexander The Great really die?
www.channel4.com/programmes/a...
#ancientautopsy #channel4 #infectiousdiseases
Photo credit: Yeti Television
@sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social
How did Alexander The Great really die?
www.channel4.com/programmes/a...
#ancientautopsy #channel4 #infectiousdiseases
Photo credit: Yeti Television
@sixteenthcgirl.bsky.social
Looking forward to speaking at the @encephalitisint.bsky.social Conference 2025, 3–4 Dec at @rcphysicians.bsky.social, London and online for our international community.
📌 Learn more & secure your place: www.encephalitis.info/encephalitis...
#Encephalitis #Neurology #GlobalHealth
📌 Learn more & secure your place: www.encephalitis.info/encephalitis...
#Encephalitis #Neurology #GlobalHealth
September 17, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Looking forward to speaking at the @encephalitisint.bsky.social Conference 2025, 3–4 Dec at @rcphysicians.bsky.social, London and online for our international community.
📌 Learn more & secure your place: www.encephalitis.info/encephalitis...
#Encephalitis #Neurology #GlobalHealth
📌 Learn more & secure your place: www.encephalitis.info/encephalitis...
#Encephalitis #Neurology #GlobalHealth
Thrilled to share that Prof Susan Hopkins, new CEO of @ukhsa.bsky.social will speak at the @thepandemicinst.bsky.social Scientific Meeting, 1–2 Oct at @VictoriaGallery Liverpool.
🎟️ £100 / £50 students
🔗 Register: thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#PandemicPreparedness #UKHSA
🎟️ £100 / £50 students
🔗 Register: thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#PandemicPreparedness #UKHSA
September 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Thrilled to share that Prof Susan Hopkins, new CEO of @ukhsa.bsky.social will speak at the @thepandemicinst.bsky.social Scientific Meeting, 1–2 Oct at @VictoriaGallery Liverpool.
🎟️ £100 / £50 students
🔗 Register: thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#PandemicPreparedness #UKHSA
🎟️ £100 / £50 students
🔗 Register: thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#PandemicPreparedness #UKHSA
Fantastic to see entrepreneurs tackling health challenges in our region – from hospital robots to mobile services, their ideas are inspiring. Congratulations to all involved & best of luck turning them into real-world solutions!
🔗 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/04/i...
#Liverpool #ScienceInnovation
🔗 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/04/i...
#Liverpool #ScienceInnovation
September 5, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Fantastic to see entrepreneurs tackling health challenges in our region – from hospital robots to mobile services, their ideas are inspiring. Congratulations to all involved & best of luck turning them into real-world solutions!
🔗 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/04/i...
#Liverpool #ScienceInnovation
🔗 news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/09/04/i...
#Liverpool #ScienceInnovation
BBC highlights Jim Skinner’s story of West Nile virus. No UK-acquired cases yet, but virus-carrying mosquitoes were found here in 2023. Our @thepandemicinst.bsky.social & @livuninews.bsky.social teams are developing a vaccine to prepare for future threats. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
September 2, 2025 at 2:04 PM
BBC highlights Jim Skinner’s story of West Nile virus. No UK-acquired cases yet, but virus-carrying mosquitoes were found here in 2023. Our @thepandemicinst.bsky.social & @livuninews.bsky.social teams are developing a vaccine to prepare for future threats. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
There has been a significant chikungunya outbreak in China – 7,000+ cases. In my Q&A with @thepandemicinst.bsky.social I cover what it is, how it spreads, UK risk & vaccine updates. Read more: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/chikung... #chikungunya #emerginginfections
August 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
There has been a significant chikungunya outbreak in China – 7,000+ cases. In my Q&A with @thepandemicinst.bsky.social I cover what it is, how it spreads, UK risk & vaccine updates. Read more: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/chikung... #chikungunya #emerginginfections