School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences at LJMU
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You'll find an exciting range of degree courses available in Pharmacy and Biomolecular sciences. Our programmes include placement options, field work opportunities and are accredited by professional bodies to ensure you receive outstanding teaching.
In this months school seminar, Dr Yousif Shamsaldeen, senior lecturer in #pharmacology, talked to us about his research in the #heart, #muscle and #eye ❤️👁️
February 4, 2026 at 1:46 PM
In this months school seminar, Dr Yousif Shamsaldeen, senior lecturer in #pharmacology, talked to us about his research in the #heart, #muscle and #eye ❤️👁️
Two significant Liverpool John Moores University research papers analysing the factors influencing #Covid‑19 infection, death rates and excess mortality across #Europe have now been formally submitted to the UK Covid‑19 Public Inquiry.
Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social for highlighting this.
Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social for highlighting this.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Two significant Liverpool John Moores University research papers analysing the factors influencing #Covid‑19 infection, death rates and excess mortality across #Europe have now been formally submitted to the UK Covid‑19 Public Inquiry.
Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social for highlighting this.
Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social for highlighting this.
Dr Nick Dawnay is advancing police investigations with new #forensic methods. You can hear how the Canine #DNA Recovery Project is validating new DNA recovery methods from livestock attacks. Watch here www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis.... Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social team for highlighting this.
Farm 999 - Series 1: 11. Cows Stranded in a River, Poachers Tracked by Drone
A County Down farmer calls in a search team for missing cows, a North Yorkshire officer catches deer poachers, and Paul explores how DNA could help prevent dog attacks on sheep.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:37 AM
Dr Nick Dawnay is advancing police investigations with new #forensic methods. You can hear how the Canine #DNA Recovery Project is validating new DNA recovery methods from livestock attacks. Watch here www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis.... Thank you to @ljmuimpact.bsky.social team for highlighting this.
Dr Yousif Shamsaldeen, senior lecturer in #pharmacology, has been elected as a trustee of the @britpharmsoc.bsky.social www.bps.ac.uk/about-the-bp...
Dr Yousif Shamsaldeen - British Pharmacological Society
Dr Yousif Shamsaldeen
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January 16, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Dr Yousif Shamsaldeen, senior lecturer in #pharmacology, has been elected as a trustee of the @britpharmsoc.bsky.social www.bps.ac.uk/about-the-bp...
Dr Elsie Gaskell, lecturer in #pharmacy and #pharmaceutical science, ran a #science club for primary pupils last semester. It looks a great batch of future scientists in #Merseyside.
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Inspiring young scientists
Pharmacy lecturer starts series of Science Clubs for Merseyside youngsters.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Dr Elsie Gaskell, lecturer in #pharmacy and #pharmaceutical science, ran a #science club for primary pupils last semester. It looks a great batch of future scientists in #Merseyside.
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/new...
Today, in our first seminar of 2026, we had the great pleasure to host Professor Enny Sudarmonowati from BRIN in #Indonesia. Dr Baoxiu Qi invited her talk about #biodiversity #conservation and #genetic improvement of crops important to human health
January 13, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Today, in our first seminar of 2026, we had the great pleasure to host Professor Enny Sudarmonowati from BRIN in #Indonesia. Dr Baoxiu Qi invited her talk about #biodiversity #conservation and #genetic improvement of crops important to human health
🔬 Calling people affected by alopecia! 🔬
Ever wondered what happens in a research lab? Want to influence how #RNA science could help develop #alopecia treatments?
Join us for a unique hands-on lab experience at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-lab-t...
Ever wondered what happens in a research lab? Want to influence how #RNA science could help develop #alopecia treatments?
Join us for a unique hands-on lab experience at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-lab-t...
From Lab to Life: An interactive public engagement session
Small-group lab session where the alopecia community interact with researchers to explore RNA science and shape future engagement.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:25 AM
🔬 Calling people affected by alopecia! 🔬
Ever wondered what happens in a research lab? Want to influence how #RNA science could help develop #alopecia treatments?
Join us for a unique hands-on lab experience at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-lab-t...
Ever wondered what happens in a research lab? Want to influence how #RNA science could help develop #alopecia treatments?
Join us for a unique hands-on lab experience at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-lab-t...
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Take a look at this review article from Dr Iain Hargreaves, reader in clinical #biochemistry and #PhD students Neve Cufflin and Mollie Dewsbury in collaboration with Pharma Nord
www.mdpi.com/3656568
www.mdpi.com/3656568
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January 2, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Take a look at this review article from Dr Iain Hargreaves, reader in clinical #biochemistry and #PhD students Neve Cufflin and Mollie Dewsbury in collaboration with Pharma Nord
www.mdpi.com/3656568
www.mdpi.com/3656568
Take a look at this review article from Dr Iain Hargreaves, reader in clinical #biochemistry and #PhD students Neve Cufflin and Mollie Dewsbury in collaboration with Pharma Nord
www.mdpi.com/3656568
www.mdpi.com/3656568
www.mdpi.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Take a look at this review article from Dr Iain Hargreaves, reader in clinical #biochemistry and #PhD students Neve Cufflin and Mollie Dewsbury in collaboration with Pharma Nord
www.mdpi.com/3656568
www.mdpi.com/3656568
Reposted by School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences at LJMU
Take a look at this collaborative paper including our #microbiology and #pharmaceutical science team including Jo Foulkes, Katie Evans and Imran Saleem
Dual Core-Shell Loaded Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles as Combination Anti-Infective Delivery Platforms
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Dual Core-Shell Loaded Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles as Combination Anti-Infective Delivery Platforms
www.mdpi.com/3647154
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December 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Take a look at this collaborative paper including our #microbiology and #pharmaceutical science team including Jo Foulkes, Katie Evans and Imran Saleem
Dual Core-Shell Loaded Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles as Combination Anti-Infective Delivery Platforms
www.mdpi.com/3647154
Dual Core-Shell Loaded Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles as Combination Anti-Infective Delivery Platforms
www.mdpi.com/3647154
Take a look at this collaborative paper including our #microbiology and #pharmaceutical science team including Jo Foulkes, Katie Evans and Imran Saleem
Dual Core-Shell Loaded Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles as Combination Anti-Infective Delivery Platforms
www.mdpi.com/3647154
Dual Core-Shell Loaded Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles as Combination Anti-Infective Delivery Platforms
www.mdpi.com/3647154
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December 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Take a look at this collaborative paper including our #microbiology and #pharmaceutical science team including Jo Foulkes, Katie Evans and Imran Saleem
Dual Core-Shell Loaded Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles as Combination Anti-Infective Delivery Platforms
www.mdpi.com/3647154
Dual Core-Shell Loaded Lipid-Polymer Hybrid Nanoparticles as Combination Anti-Infective Delivery Platforms
www.mdpi.com/3647154
It is super exciting to see the #forensics methods developed by #PhD student Alex Thomas PhD, under the supervision of Dr Nick Dawnay, associate professor of #forensic #genetics, on the cover of TIME magazine as one of the best of #2025
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TIME's Top 100 Photos of 2025
These are the photographs that capture the year
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December 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
It is super exciting to see the #forensics methods developed by #PhD student Alex Thomas PhD, under the supervision of Dr Nick Dawnay, associate professor of #forensic #genetics, on the cover of TIME magazine as one of the best of #2025
time.com/7336112/top-...
time.com/7336112/top-...
We have extended our application deadline for researchers from #Brazil in the Amazon region for our @britishcouncil.bsky.social funded #naturalproducts fellowships to the 21st December. The link to apply is here www.ljmu.ac.uk/campaigns/is...
December 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We have extended our application deadline for researchers from #Brazil in the Amazon region for our @britishcouncil.bsky.social funded #naturalproducts fellowships to the 21st December. The link to apply is here www.ljmu.ac.uk/campaigns/is...
Dr Iain Hargreaves and @gavinmcstay.bsky.social will be presenting a #webinar for high school students on #mitochondria disease. Pass this link on to anyone thinking of pursuing a degree in #biochemistry or #biotechnology at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
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Biochemistry and biotechnology taster: diagnosing and treating mitochondrial disease
Mitochondrial disease affects more than 1 in 5,000 people in the UK, impacting multiple organ systems – most often the brain and skeletal muscles. The disease is very difficult to diagnose, unless the...
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December 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Dr Iain Hargreaves and @gavinmcstay.bsky.social will be presenting a #webinar for high school students on #mitochondria disease. Pass this link on to anyone thinking of pursuing a degree in #biochemistry or #biotechnology at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social
www.unifrog.org/events/upcom...
www.unifrog.org/events/upcom...
Come and join the pioneering #cosmetic science group at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social as a #lecturer in #liverpool www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPO582/l...
Lecturer in Cosmetic Science at Liverpool John Moores University
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November 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Come and join the pioneering #cosmetic science group at @ljmuofficial.bsky.social as a #lecturer in #liverpool www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPO582/l...
We are very proud that Professor Amos Fatokun has received this award from the @britishcouncil.bsky.social.
We are proud to have received a Going Global Partnerships Award 2025 from the British Council.🎉
The award recognises unique and inspirational international partnerships that demonstrate a significant impact on education and contribution to sustainable development.
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The award recognises unique and inspirational international partnerships that demonstrate a significant impact on education and contribution to sustainable development.
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November 1, 2025 at 11:06 AM
We are very proud that Professor Amos Fatokun has received this award from the @britishcouncil.bsky.social.
🎉Congratulations🎉 to Dr Alice McCloskey, associate professor of #pharmacy and the #KidzMed; team winners of the #sustainablehealthcare prize at the recent celebrating excellence awards. Their green prescribing interventions reduced amoxicillin liquid use by 23%, costs by 50% & CO2e by 15% ! 💊
October 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🎉Congratulations🎉 to Dr Alice McCloskey, associate professor of #pharmacy and the #KidzMed; team winners of the #sustainablehealthcare prize at the recent celebrating excellence awards. Their green prescribing interventions reduced amoxicillin liquid use by 23%, costs by 50% & CO2e by 15% ! 💊
Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our #pharmacy #technicians @ljmuofficial.bsky.social. We take this moment to thank them for all the support they provide in our programmes, and the vital role they play in supporting our staff and students.
Thank you!
#WorldPharmacyTechnicianDay
Thank you!
#WorldPharmacyTechnicianDay
October 21, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of our #pharmacy #technicians @ljmuofficial.bsky.social. We take this moment to thank them for all the support they provide in our programmes, and the vital role they play in supporting our staff and students.
Thank you!
#WorldPharmacyTechnicianDay
Thank you!
#WorldPharmacyTechnicianDay
The latest issue of the Journal of Natural Products Discovery has been published openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/JNPD/issue/v.... This issue includes the abstracts from the recent Conference on Natural Products Discovery held @ljmuofficial.bsky.social in June. #natural_products #liverpool
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): JNPD Articles
| Journal of Natural Products Discovery
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October 9, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The latest issue of the Journal of Natural Products Discovery has been published openjournals.ljmu.ac.uk/JNPD/issue/v.... This issue includes the abstracts from the recent Conference on Natural Products Discovery held @ljmuofficial.bsky.social in June. #natural_products #liverpool
We are looking for a senior lecturer or senior teaching fellow for clinical pharmacy. Closing date is 26th October.
jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/seni...
Take a look at our website to see what facilities we have for pharmacy teaching.
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#pharmacy #lecturer #liverpool
jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/seni...
Take a look at our website to see what facilities we have for pharmacy teaching.
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac...
#pharmacy #lecturer #liverpool
Senior Lecturer or Senior Teaching Fellow in Clinical Pharmacy (5167)
jobs.ljmu.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
We are looking for a senior lecturer or senior teaching fellow for clinical pharmacy. Closing date is 26th October.
jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/seni...
Take a look at our website to see what facilities we have for pharmacy teaching.
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac...
#pharmacy #lecturer #liverpool
jobs.ljmu.ac.uk/vacancy/seni...
Take a look at our website to see what facilities we have for pharmacy teaching.
www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac...
#pharmacy #lecturer #liverpool
Our website has been updated - look here to find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, research, facilities, and staff www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac... #pharmacy #forensics #biotechnology #biochemistry #biomedical_science #cosmetics #embryology #drug_discovery #natural_products
School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
Since 1849, LJMU has offered industry-relevant pharmacy programmes. Join the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences who will help shape your future.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Our website has been updated - look here to find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, research, facilities, and staff www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/fac... #pharmacy #forensics #biotechnology #biochemistry #biomedical_science #cosmetics #embryology #drug_discovery #natural_products
Yesterday our summer research students presented their projects to the school. Their research projects covered topics in #pharmacy, #forensics, #biomedical_science, #biotechnology, #biochemistry, #pharmaceutical_science and #cosmetic_science. This is a great chance to take part in real research
October 2, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Yesterday our summer research students presented their projects to the school. Their research projects covered topics in #pharmacy, #forensics, #biomedical_science, #biotechnology, #biochemistry, #pharmaceutical_science and #cosmetic_science. This is a great chance to take part in real research
Today we had our first School seminar of the 2025-26 academic year. We had the pleasure of hosting Dr Ru Angelie Edrada-Ebel from the University of Strathclyde. She spoke about secondary #metabolomics to define biomarkers for biological activity and yield optimisation of #natural_products
September 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Today we had our first School seminar of the 2025-26 academic year. We had the pleasure of hosting Dr Ru Angelie Edrada-Ebel from the University of Strathclyde. She spoke about secondary #metabolomics to define biomarkers for biological activity and yield optimisation of #natural_products
Here is a publication from members of our school including #PhD student Elliot Mbeta, Professor Peter Penson, and head of #biomedical_sciences Dr Garry McDowell entitled "Evaluating the Prognostic Significance of Circulating Biomarkers of End Organ Damage in Hypertension"
www.mdpi.com/3460572
www.mdpi.com/3460572
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September 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Here is a publication from members of our school including #PhD student Elliot Mbeta, Professor Peter Penson, and head of #biomedical_sciences Dr Garry McDowell entitled "Evaluating the Prognostic Significance of Circulating Biomarkers of End Organ Damage in Hypertension"
www.mdpi.com/3460572
www.mdpi.com/3460572
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social invites Early Career Researchers from #Brazil, #Egypt and #Thailand to apply for a Natural Products Research Fellowship. Deadline is 28th September. These fellowships are funded by the British Council. Please see more details here www.ljmu.ac.uk/Campaigns/IS... #Liverpool
International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF) Early Career Fellowships in Natural Products Research
We invite Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from Brazil, Egypt and Thailand to apply for an Early Career Fellowship to be hosted by Liverpool John Moores University.
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September 9, 2025 at 7:29 AM
@ljmuofficial.bsky.social invites Early Career Researchers from #Brazil, #Egypt and #Thailand to apply for a Natural Products Research Fellowship. Deadline is 28th September. These fellowships are funded by the British Council. Please see more details here www.ljmu.ac.uk/Campaigns/IS... #Liverpool