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
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
Despite vaccines saving millions of lives, uptake is falling - even here in Liverpool. We've seen a tragic measles death at @alderhey.nhs.uk and rising cases. I spoke with @thepandemicinst.bsky.social about access, misinformation & social media.
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/why-vac...
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/why-vac...
August 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Despite vaccines saving millions of lives, uptake is falling - even here in Liverpool. We've seen a tragic measles death at @alderhey.nhs.uk and rising cases. I spoke with @thepandemicinst.bsky.social about access, misinformation & social media.
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/why-vac...
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/why-vac...
Congratulations to new @acmedsci.bsky.social Vice President (International) Shakila Thangaratinam!
When I became VP (Int), I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. What I found is a genuinely rewarding role that’s taught me a huge amount!
Read more - acmedsci.ac.uk/more/news/wh...
When I became VP (Int), I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. What I found is a genuinely rewarding role that’s taught me a huge amount!
Read more - acmedsci.ac.uk/more/news/wh...
July 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Congratulations to new @acmedsci.bsky.social Vice President (International) Shakila Thangaratinam!
When I became VP (Int), I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. What I found is a genuinely rewarding role that’s taught me a huge amount!
Read more - acmedsci.ac.uk/more/news/wh...
When I became VP (Int), I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. What I found is a genuinely rewarding role that’s taught me a huge amount!
Read more - acmedsci.ac.uk/more/news/wh...
This year's NeuroID course was better than ever! Highlights:
🧠 Henry Mwandumba on HIV & the brain
💉 Carol Brayne on dementia & vaccines
🏃♀️ Clean Air Day Fun Run
🎉 Congrats to our prize winners!
Next year: bigger venue - Victoria Gallery & Museum! #NeuroID2025
🧠 Henry Mwandumba on HIV & the brain
💉 Carol Brayne on dementia & vaccines
🏃♀️ Clean Air Day Fun Run
🎉 Congrats to our prize winners!
Next year: bigger venue - Victoria Gallery & Museum! #NeuroID2025
July 1, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This year's NeuroID course was better than ever! Highlights:
🧠 Henry Mwandumba on HIV & the brain
💉 Carol Brayne on dementia & vaccines
🏃♀️ Clean Air Day Fun Run
🎉 Congrats to our prize winners!
Next year: bigger venue - Victoria Gallery & Museum! #NeuroID2025
🧠 Henry Mwandumba on HIV & the brain
💉 Carol Brayne on dementia & vaccines
🏃♀️ Clean Air Day Fun Run
🎉 Congrats to our prize winners!
Next year: bigger venue - Victoria Gallery & Museum! #NeuroID2025
Are you a physician feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of AI?
Do you worry about the carbon impact of your clinical practice?
Are smoking, obesity, and alcohol a main driver of co-morbidity among your patients?
Do you worry about the carbon impact of your clinical practice?
Are smoking, obesity, and alcohol a main driver of co-morbidity among your patients?
June 10, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Are you a physician feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of AI?
Do you worry about the carbon impact of your clinical practice?
Are smoking, obesity, and alcohol a main driver of co-morbidity among your patients?
Do you worry about the carbon impact of your clinical practice?
Are smoking, obesity, and alcohol a main driver of co-morbidity among your patients?
Takeaways from @rcphysicians.bsky.social #Medicine25:
Air pollution isn’t just about lungs - it’s a reversible cause of dementia
NHS 10-year plan incoming, with long-term workforce focus
Olympic mindset - resilience, focus, teamwork - works in medicine too
Watch at rcpmedicine.co.uk/2025/programme
Air pollution isn’t just about lungs - it’s a reversible cause of dementia
NHS 10-year plan incoming, with long-term workforce focus
Olympic mindset - resilience, focus, teamwork - works in medicine too
Watch at rcpmedicine.co.uk/2025/programme
June 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Takeaways from @rcphysicians.bsky.social #Medicine25:
Air pollution isn’t just about lungs - it’s a reversible cause of dementia
NHS 10-year plan incoming, with long-term workforce focus
Olympic mindset - resilience, focus, teamwork - works in medicine too
Watch at rcpmedicine.co.uk/2025/programme
Air pollution isn’t just about lungs - it’s a reversible cause of dementia
NHS 10-year plan incoming, with long-term workforce focus
Olympic mindset - resilience, focus, teamwork - works in medicine too
Watch at rcpmedicine.co.uk/2025/programme
Join us online for the Richard T Johnson Lecture, live from the Neuro ID course – 18 June, 14:00 BST.
📌 Tackling HIV-associated CNS infections in the ART era.
🔗 Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#HIVCNS #NeuroInfectiousDiseases #GlobalHealth
📌 Tackling HIV-associated CNS infections in the ART era.
🔗 Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#HIVCNS #NeuroInfectiousDiseases #GlobalHealth
June 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Join us online for the Richard T Johnson Lecture, live from the Neuro ID course – 18 June, 14:00 BST.
📌 Tackling HIV-associated CNS infections in the ART era.
🔗 Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#HIVCNS #NeuroInfectiousDiseases #GlobalHealth
📌 Tackling HIV-associated CNS infections in the ART era.
🔗 Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#HIVCNS #NeuroInfectiousDiseases #GlobalHealth
If you’re going to travel to Hong Kong, make it count. A brilliant week of public health talks, UK-HK partnerships, alumni connections & launching pandemic research with top HK universities, backed by the Shaw Foundation. #HongKong #GlobalHealth #ResearchCollaboration
June 2, 2025 at 4:10 PM
If you’re going to travel to Hong Kong, make it count. A brilliant week of public health talks, UK-HK partnerships, alumni connections & launching pandemic research with top HK universities, backed by the Shaw Foundation. #HongKong #GlobalHealth #ResearchCollaboration
Have you or someone you know recently been diagnosed with/hospitalised for, an arboviral infection after travelling abroad?
The UK Prospective Observational Study of Imported Arboviral Infections is recruiting participants.
encephalitis.info/arbo-uk
@encephalitisint.bsky.social
The UK Prospective Observational Study of Imported Arboviral Infections is recruiting participants.
encephalitis.info/arbo-uk
@encephalitisint.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Have you or someone you know recently been diagnosed with/hospitalised for, an arboviral infection after travelling abroad?
The UK Prospective Observational Study of Imported Arboviral Infections is recruiting participants.
encephalitis.info/arbo-uk
@encephalitisint.bsky.social
The UK Prospective Observational Study of Imported Arboviral Infections is recruiting participants.
encephalitis.info/arbo-uk
@encephalitisint.bsky.social
Less than one week to go until @rcphysicians.bsky.social Medicine 25, and there's still time to book your place at some of the fantastic workshops and hands-on sessions.
Look forward to seeing you there!
rcpmedicine.co.uk/2025/program...
#RCP #AirPollution #Medicine25
Look forward to seeing you there!
rcpmedicine.co.uk/2025/program...
#RCP #AirPollution #Medicine25
May 28, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Less than one week to go until @rcphysicians.bsky.social Medicine 25, and there's still time to book your place at some of the fantastic workshops and hands-on sessions.
Look forward to seeing you there!
rcpmedicine.co.uk/2025/program...
#RCP #AirPollution #Medicine25
Look forward to seeing you there!
rcpmedicine.co.uk/2025/program...
#RCP #AirPollution #Medicine25