Louise Kenny
@louiseckenny.bsky.social
Mum, medic (OBGYN) and academic. Pro Vice Chancellor Health and Life Sciences University of Liverpool. Homesick for the independent republic of Cork #MedSky
It’s depressing that we have to write this but important to get the message across. This unfounded and outrageous statement from the Trump administration has led to unwarranted fear and guilt. Women deserve better.
"Undermining confidence in one of the few safe and effective pain and fever relief drugs in pregnancy risks causing unintended harm."
Pregnant women are often excluded from clinical trials and evidence gaps enable unsubstantiated claims, @louiseckenny.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Pregnant women are often excluded from clinical trials and evidence gaps enable unsubstantiated claims, @louiseckenny.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
October 2, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It’s depressing that we have to write this but important to get the message across. This unfounded and outrageous statement from the Trump administration has led to unwarranted fear and guilt. Women deserve better.
Reposted by Louise Kenny
"Undermining confidence in one of the few safe and effective pain and fever relief drugs in pregnancy risks causing unintended harm."
Pregnant women are often excluded from clinical trials and evidence gaps enable unsubstantiated claims, @louiseckenny.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Pregnant women are often excluded from clinical trials and evidence gaps enable unsubstantiated claims, @louiseckenny.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
October 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
"Undermining confidence in one of the few safe and effective pain and fever relief drugs in pregnancy risks causing unintended harm."
Pregnant women are often excluded from clinical trials and evidence gaps enable unsubstantiated claims, @louiseckenny.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
Pregnant women are often excluded from clinical trials and evidence gaps enable unsubstantiated claims, @louiseckenny.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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We are delighted to announce @hannahdavies.bsky.social Dr Ben Martyn & @louiseckenny.bsky.social will be speaking at our roundtable event on preventative health research, at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference later this month.https://www.thenhsa.co.uk/events/labour-party-conference-2025-events/
September 5, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We are delighted to announce @hannahdavies.bsky.social Dr Ben Martyn & @louiseckenny.bsky.social will be speaking at our roundtable event on preventative health research, at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference later this month.https://www.thenhsa.co.uk/events/labour-party-conference-2025-events/
At the magnificent Cunard Building for the #LFCParade- the atmosphere in the city centre is just magical! Bought my Mum with me. On days like this we miss my Dad- he would have loved everything about this season 1/2
May 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
At the magnificent Cunard Building for the #LFCParade- the atmosphere in the city centre is just magical! Bought my Mum with me. On days like this we miss my Dad- he would have loved everything about this season 1/2
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We would like to extend huge thanks to everyone who made our incredible #WomanoftheNorth Summit happen earlier this week - we have had overwhelmingly positive feedback, and it could not have been possible without the help of so many people 1/9
May 9, 2025 at 11:08 AM
We would like to extend huge thanks to everyone who made our incredible #WomanoftheNorth Summit happen earlier this week - we have had overwhelmingly positive feedback, and it could not have been possible without the help of so many people 1/9
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Delighted that the northern female mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @mayorofwy.bsky.social signed our #WomanOfTheNorth charter today with @louiseckenny.bsky.social @hannahdavies.bsky.social and Suzanne White from @leigh-day.bsky.social
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-and-w...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-and-w...
May 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Delighted that the northern female mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @mayorofwy.bsky.social signed our #WomanOfTheNorth charter today with @louiseckenny.bsky.social @hannahdavies.bsky.social and Suzanne White from @leigh-day.bsky.social
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-and-w...
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-and-w...
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@louiseckenny.bsky.social and partners from @leigh-day.bsky.social hosted workshops in Durham today at our #WomanOfTheNorth Summit around women's health, the workplace and women's rights
May 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
@louiseckenny.bsky.social and partners from @leigh-day.bsky.social hosted workshops in Durham today at our #WomanOfTheNorth Summit around women's health, the workplace and women's rights
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Mayor of West Yorkshire @mayorofwy.bsky.social is having an “in conversation” session with @louiseckenny.bsky.social of @livuninews.bsky.social and @thenhsa.bsky.social Chair at our #WomanOfTheNorth Summit
May 7, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Mayor of West Yorkshire @mayorofwy.bsky.social is having an “in conversation” session with @louiseckenny.bsky.social of @livuninews.bsky.social and @thenhsa.bsky.social Chair at our #WomanOfTheNorth Summit
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Really insightful presentations from @louiseckenny.bsky.social & Suzanne White of @leigh-day.bsky.social discussing the wide ranging challenges faced by women from a health and legal perspective #WomanoftheNorth
@durham-university.bsky.social @leigh-day.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
@durham-university.bsky.social @leigh-day.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
May 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Really insightful presentations from @louiseckenny.bsky.social & Suzanne White of @leigh-day.bsky.social discussing the wide ranging challenges faced by women from a health and legal perspective #WomanoftheNorth
@durham-university.bsky.social @leigh-day.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
@durham-university.bsky.social @leigh-day.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
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Next week, Suzanne White of @leigh-day.bsky.social & @louiseckenny.bsky.social will be delivering a workshop at the #WomanOfTheNorth Summit at @DurhamUni discussing women’s health & rights.
To sign up to the Summit and book your workshop place
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...
To sign up to the Summit and book your workshop place
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...
May 3, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Next week, Suzanne White of @leigh-day.bsky.social & @louiseckenny.bsky.social will be delivering a workshop at the #WomanOfTheNorth Summit at @DurhamUni discussing women’s health & rights.
To sign up to the Summit and book your workshop place
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...
To sign up to the Summit and book your workshop place
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...
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Our CEO @hannahdavies.bsky.social has responded to today's #SpringStatement - read her full statement here www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/03/nhsa...
March 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Our CEO @hannahdavies.bsky.social has responded to today's #SpringStatement - read her full statement here www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/03/nhsa...
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I seem to be talking in Amsterdam on behalf of @thenhsa.bsky.social in June... which is cool. Want to know how to work with innovation active NHS and academic organisations across the north of England - come and take part.
@alderhey.nhs.uk @liverpooluni.bsky.social @louiseckenny.bsky.social
@alderhey.nhs.uk @liverpooluni.bsky.social @louiseckenny.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
I seem to be talking in Amsterdam on behalf of @thenhsa.bsky.social in June... which is cool. Want to know how to work with innovation active NHS and academic organisations across the north of England - come and take part.
@alderhey.nhs.uk @liverpooluni.bsky.social @louiseckenny.bsky.social
@alderhey.nhs.uk @liverpooluni.bsky.social @louiseckenny.bsky.social
How cool is this? Five exceptional researchers- all women. Something to celebrate!
NEWS | Congratulations to 5 of our distinguished female researchers who've been awarded the @nihr.bsky.social Senior Investigator Award.
@louiseckenny.bsky.social said: "These exceptional researchers demonstrate excellence, and their work drives innovation." ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/03/19/u...
@louiseckenny.bsky.social said: "These exceptional researchers demonstrate excellence, and their work drives innovation." ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/03/19/u...
March 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
How cool is this? Five exceptional researchers- all women. Something to celebrate!
Deep respect for Roger Tilling. No surname too complex- the hero these times need #UniversityChallenge
March 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Deep respect for Roger Tilling. No surname too complex- the hero these times need #UniversityChallenge
There can be no wealth for all without health for all. @thenhsa.bsky.social Institute for Preventive Health Research is a game changer that will deliver greater health equity across the north. Thanks @jimmcmahon.co.uk for your support.
Our Chair Professor Louise Kenny of is addressing Mo Isap, @mayorofwy.bsky.social & @jimmcmahon.co.uk and delegates at the #COTN25 this afternoon, discussing our proposal for the Institute of Preventative Health as one of the Convention’s 5 gamchangers www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/02/prop...
February 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
There can be no wealth for all without health for all. @thenhsa.bsky.social Institute for Preventive Health Research is a game changer that will deliver greater health equity across the north. Thanks @jimmcmahon.co.uk for your support.
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“There can be no wealth for all until we have health for all” argues the @thenhsa.bsky.social’s Prof Louise Kenny, calling for an Institute for Preventative Health Research, based in the North 💪 #COTN25
February 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
“There can be no wealth for all until we have health for all” argues the @thenhsa.bsky.social’s Prof Louise Kenny, calling for an Institute for Preventative Health Research, based in the North 💪 #COTN25
Delighted to hear at #COTN25 on behalf of the @thenhsa.bsky.social - this afternoon we are launching our game changing Institute for Preventive Health Research #strongertogether
Today, we announced proposals for an institute to tackle ill health in the North at #COTN25. Northern leaders joined us for a workshop - chaired by Mayor of South Yorkshire Oliver Coppard - to discuss plans. More on the Institute for Preventative Health Research 👇🏼
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/02/prop...
www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/02/prop...
February 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Delighted to hear at #COTN25 on behalf of the @thenhsa.bsky.social - this afternoon we are launching our game changing Institute for Preventive Health Research #strongertogether
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We are using the @healthequitynorth.bsky.social #WomanOfTheNorth report to inspire #NorthInnovationWomen suggestions including those tackling poverty. Post with:
🌟 #NorthInnovationWomen
🌟 Tag the person you want to suggest
🌟 List their name, role & institution
bit.ly/3WRZLu4
🌟 #NorthInnovationWomen
🌟 Tag the person you want to suggest
🌟 List their name, role & institution
bit.ly/3WRZLu4
February 18, 2025 at 9:58 AM
We are using the @healthequitynorth.bsky.social #WomanOfTheNorth report to inspire #NorthInnovationWomen suggestions including those tackling poverty. Post with:
🌟 #NorthInnovationWomen
🌟 Tag the person you want to suggest
🌟 List their name, role & institution
bit.ly/3WRZLu4
🌟 #NorthInnovationWomen
🌟 Tag the person you want to suggest
🌟 List their name, role & institution
bit.ly/3WRZLu4
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NEWS | A portrait of @louiseckenny.bsky.social has been unveiled at @dotart.bsky.social in an exhibition celebrating the contributions of women worldwide
Her portrait, created by artist Mariana Potetenko, honours her pioneering work in women’s health ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/02/14/p...
Her portrait, created by artist Mariana Potetenko, honours her pioneering work in women’s health ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/02/14/p...
February 14, 2025 at 2:29 PM
NEWS | A portrait of @louiseckenny.bsky.social has been unveiled at @dotart.bsky.social in an exhibition celebrating the contributions of women worldwide
Her portrait, created by artist Mariana Potetenko, honours her pioneering work in women’s health ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/02/14/p...
Her portrait, created by artist Mariana Potetenko, honours her pioneering work in women’s health ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/02/14/p...
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“You can’t be what you can’t see...”
Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Listen to our EPVC @louiseckenny.bsky.social discussing her career, her role models, and the need for more diversity in science.
📻 Catch the interview from 1hr18m: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Listen to our EPVC @louiseckenny.bsky.social discussing her career, her role models, and the need for more diversity in science.
📻 Catch the interview from 1hr18m: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Kevin Duala - 11/02/2025 - BBC Sounds
Waking up Merseyside with music, laughter, and the day's essential information.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
“You can’t be what you can’t see...”
Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Listen to our EPVC @louiseckenny.bsky.social discussing her career, her role models, and the need for more diversity in science.
📻 Catch the interview from 1hr18m: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Listen to our EPVC @louiseckenny.bsky.social discussing her career, her role models, and the need for more diversity in science.
📻 Catch the interview from 1hr18m: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Well done Rishi!
NEWS | @liverpooluni.bsky.social researcher awarded £2M Medical Research Council & GSK Clinician Scientist Fellowship to tackle lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome.
More ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/01/30/u...
More ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/01/30/u...
January 31, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Well done Rishi!
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We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Gold #AthenaSwan Award from @advancehe.bsky.social!
Thank you to the ISMIB Athena Swan Team who made this all possible!
#GenderEquality | #TeamLivUni
bit.ly/4jcgcew
Thank you to the ISMIB Athena Swan Team who made this all possible!
#GenderEquality | #TeamLivUni
bit.ly/4jcgcew
January 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Gold #AthenaSwan Award from @advancehe.bsky.social!
Thank you to the ISMIB Athena Swan Team who made this all possible!
#GenderEquality | #TeamLivUni
bit.ly/4jcgcew
Thank you to the ISMIB Athena Swan Team who made this all possible!
#GenderEquality | #TeamLivUni
bit.ly/4jcgcew
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🏢 WE ARE HIRING 🏢
We are looking for an Executive Assistant for 6-9 maternity cover.
Salary up to £30,000 per annum pro rata (full time equivalent) depending on experience.
Apply and find out more at www.thenhsa.co.uk/contact/vaca...
We are looking for an Executive Assistant for 6-9 maternity cover.
Salary up to £30,000 per annum pro rata (full time equivalent) depending on experience.
Apply and find out more at www.thenhsa.co.uk/contact/vaca...
January 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
🏢 WE ARE HIRING 🏢
We are looking for an Executive Assistant for 6-9 maternity cover.
Salary up to £30,000 per annum pro rata (full time equivalent) depending on experience.
Apply and find out more at www.thenhsa.co.uk/contact/vaca...
We are looking for an Executive Assistant for 6-9 maternity cover.
Salary up to £30,000 per annum pro rata (full time equivalent) depending on experience.
Apply and find out more at www.thenhsa.co.uk/contact/vaca...
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NEWS | Did you see @louiseckenny.bsky.social on the 2024 Christmas Lectures?
Prof Kenny (along with Juniper the goat🐐) joined Dr Chris van Tulleken to share insights into how the microbiome works in humans and animals.
Read more ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/01/09/u...
@ri-science.bsky.social
Prof Kenny (along with Juniper the goat🐐) joined Dr Chris van Tulleken to share insights into how the microbiome works in humans and animals.
Read more ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/01/09/u...
@ri-science.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM
NEWS | Did you see @louiseckenny.bsky.social on the 2024 Christmas Lectures?
Prof Kenny (along with Juniper the goat🐐) joined Dr Chris van Tulleken to share insights into how the microbiome works in humans and animals.
Read more ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/01/09/u...
@ri-science.bsky.social
Prof Kenny (along with Juniper the goat🐐) joined Dr Chris van Tulleken to share insights into how the microbiome works in humans and animals.
Read more ⬇️
news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/01/09/u...
@ri-science.bsky.social