Giancarlo Biagini
@giancarlo1-618.bsky.social
My views are my own - Interested in Translational Research of Tropical infectious Diseases
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
New research reveals how ticks defend against a deadly virus increasingly found in East Asia.
LSTM scientists helped show that tick cells actively fight off SFTSV, opening new ways to block disease transmission.
🔗 lstm.ac/SFTSVResearch
LSTM scientists helped show that tick cells actively fight off SFTSV, opening new ways to block disease transmission.
🔗 lstm.ac/SFTSVResearch
Scientists uncover how ticks fight off and carry a virus deadly to humans
The study, published in Nature Communications, provides the most detailed picture yet of how cells from the tick species Rhipicephalus microplus respond to infection with severe fever with
lstm.ac
June 17, 2025 at 12:56 PM
New research reveals how ticks defend against a deadly virus increasingly found in East Asia.
LSTM scientists helped show that tick cells actively fight off SFTSV, opening new ways to block disease transmission.
🔗 lstm.ac/SFTSVResearch
LSTM scientists helped show that tick cells actively fight off SFTSV, opening new ways to block disease transmission.
🔗 lstm.ac/SFTSVResearch
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
Tickets are now available for Professor Christine Goffinet's Inaugural Lecture!
Book now, in Liverpool or online (Wednesday July 16, 5-7pm BST), to hear about her team's cutting-edge research uncovering interactions between viruses and the human host cell.
www.tickettailor.com/events/lstm1....
Book now, in Liverpool or online (Wednesday July 16, 5-7pm BST), to hear about her team's cutting-edge research uncovering interactions between viruses and the human host cell.
www.tickettailor.com/events/lstm1....
June 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Tickets are now available for Professor Christine Goffinet's Inaugural Lecture!
Book now, in Liverpool or online (Wednesday July 16, 5-7pm BST), to hear about her team's cutting-edge research uncovering interactions between viruses and the human host cell.
www.tickettailor.com/events/lstm1....
Book now, in Liverpool or online (Wednesday July 16, 5-7pm BST), to hear about her team's cutting-edge research uncovering interactions between viruses and the human host cell.
www.tickettailor.com/events/lstm1....
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
Ahead of the Spending Review, the government has signalled the importance of R&D to regional growth, with at least £30m heading to our city-region.
For #InnovationInvestmentFortnight, we brought together 60 partners for a panel on how to build place-based ecosystems for health and prosperity.
For #InnovationInvestmentFortnight, we brought together 60 partners for a panel on how to build place-based ecosystems for health and prosperity.
June 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Ahead of the Spending Review, the government has signalled the importance of R&D to regional growth, with at least £30m heading to our city-region.
For #InnovationInvestmentFortnight, we brought together 60 partners for a panel on how to build place-based ecosystems for health and prosperity.
For #InnovationInvestmentFortnight, we brought together 60 partners for a panel on how to build place-based ecosystems for health and prosperity.
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
We are pleased that Professor Christine Goffinet will deliver the next LSTM Inaugural Lecture.
Join us on Wednesday July 16 (5-7pm BST, Pembroke House in Liverpool and online) for Professor Goffinet's fascinating talk.
Find out more and book your place: lstm.ac/GoffinetInau....
Join us on Wednesday July 16 (5-7pm BST, Pembroke House in Liverpool and online) for Professor Goffinet's fascinating talk.
Find out more and book your place: lstm.ac/GoffinetInau....
June 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We are pleased that Professor Christine Goffinet will deliver the next LSTM Inaugural Lecture.
Join us on Wednesday July 16 (5-7pm BST, Pembroke House in Liverpool and online) for Professor Goffinet's fascinating talk.
Find out more and book your place: lstm.ac/GoffinetInau....
Join us on Wednesday July 16 (5-7pm BST, Pembroke House in Liverpool and online) for Professor Goffinet's fascinating talk.
Find out more and book your place: lstm.ac/GoffinetInau....
Delighted that this work is finally out. A great piece of innovative translational research involving a multidisciplinary team led by @aacostaserrano.bsky.social, many congratulations to all co-authors 👏👏👏👏
A drug used to treat rare genetic disorders also makes human blood lethal to mosquitoes, research shows.
This offers a promising new vector control strategy at a time when growing insecticide resistance threatens global malaria management progress.
lstm.ac/nitisinone
This offers a promising new vector control strategy at a time when growing insecticide resistance threatens global malaria management progress.
lstm.ac/nitisinone
Drug used for rare genetic disorders kills mosquitoes capable of malaria transmission
Nitisinone, a medication already used to treat rare genetic disorders like tyrosinemia type 1, blocks an essential enzyme mosquitoes need to digest their blood meal, resulting in rapid death.The new
lstm.ac
March 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Delighted that this work is finally out. A great piece of innovative translational research involving a multidisciplinary team led by @aacostaserrano.bsky.social, many congratulations to all co-authors 👏👏👏👏
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
Scholarships are still available at LSTM for UK and international students.
Applications remain open, but several scholarships will close on 31 March 2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply.
Details on what is available and how to apply: lstm.ac/funding2025
#Scholarships #PostGraduate #Study
Applications remain open, but several scholarships will close on 31 March 2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply.
Details on what is available and how to apply: lstm.ac/funding2025
#Scholarships #PostGraduate #Study
March 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Scholarships are still available at LSTM for UK and international students.
Applications remain open, but several scholarships will close on 31 March 2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply.
Details on what is available and how to apply: lstm.ac/funding2025
#Scholarships #PostGraduate #Study
Applications remain open, but several scholarships will close on 31 March 2025. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply.
Details on what is available and how to apply: lstm.ac/funding2025
#Scholarships #PostGraduate #Study
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
It’s World TB Day.
TB is an ancient disease, but it is still the world’s single biggest infectious disease killer.
At LSTM, our Centre for TB Research delivers real-world change through research, partnership, and education.
Find out more: lstm.ac/ctbr.
TB is an ancient disease, but it is still the world’s single biggest infectious disease killer.
At LSTM, our Centre for TB Research delivers real-world change through research, partnership, and education.
Find out more: lstm.ac/ctbr.
March 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
It’s World TB Day.
TB is an ancient disease, but it is still the world’s single biggest infectious disease killer.
At LSTM, our Centre for TB Research delivers real-world change through research, partnership, and education.
Find out more: lstm.ac/ctbr.
TB is an ancient disease, but it is still the world’s single biggest infectious disease killer.
At LSTM, our Centre for TB Research delivers real-world change through research, partnership, and education.
Find out more: lstm.ac/ctbr.
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
Professor Giancarlo Biagini (@giancarlo1-618.bsky.social) has today attended a meeting with LSTM colleagues and UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology (@ukceh.bsky.social) to share research highlights and identify opportunities to work together to address challenges in climate and environmental health.
March 18, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Professor Giancarlo Biagini (@giancarlo1-618.bsky.social) has today attended a meeting with LSTM colleagues and UK Centre For Ecology & Hydrology (@ukceh.bsky.social) to share research highlights and identify opportunities to work together to address challenges in climate and environmental health.
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
Researchers at LSTM have taken a significant step towards a new oral treatment for snakebite.
A Phase I clinical trial shows that the drug unithiol is safe, well tolerated and easy to administer in remote rural clinics.
Read more: lstm.ac/43HSTDM
A Phase I clinical trial shows that the drug unithiol is safe, well tolerated and easy to administer in remote rural clinics.
Read more: lstm.ac/43HSTDM
March 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Researchers at LSTM have taken a significant step towards a new oral treatment for snakebite.
A Phase I clinical trial shows that the drug unithiol is safe, well tolerated and easy to administer in remote rural clinics.
Read more: lstm.ac/43HSTDM
A Phase I clinical trial shows that the drug unithiol is safe, well tolerated and easy to administer in remote rural clinics.
Read more: lstm.ac/43HSTDM
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
LSTM's Inaugural Lectures bring world-class science and academic research from lab to life.
Next week, Professor Fouad Fouad addresses the delivery of healthcare when states are weakened by conflict and millions of people displaced.
His lecture is open to all.
Book your place: buff.ly/43gzv0y.
Next week, Professor Fouad Fouad addresses the delivery of healthcare when states are weakened by conflict and millions of people displaced.
His lecture is open to all.
Book your place: buff.ly/43gzv0y.
March 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
LSTM's Inaugural Lectures bring world-class science and academic research from lab to life.
Next week, Professor Fouad Fouad addresses the delivery of healthcare when states are weakened by conflict and millions of people displaced.
His lecture is open to all.
Book your place: buff.ly/43gzv0y.
Next week, Professor Fouad Fouad addresses the delivery of healthcare when states are weakened by conflict and millions of people displaced.
His lecture is open to all.
Book your place: buff.ly/43gzv0y.
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
Researchers from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and University of Liverpool have conducted a large-scale analysis that sheds light on the critical steps needed to combat the vertical transmission of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Africa.
Read more:
Read more:
Key interventions identified to eliminate transmission of hepatitis B in Africa
Almost two thirds of all new hepatitis B infections globally occur in Africa. The newly published paper in The Lancet Global Health shows the importance of giving the hepatitis B birth dose vaccine
buff.ly
February 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Researchers from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and University of Liverpool have conducted a large-scale analysis that sheds light on the critical steps needed to combat the vertical transmission of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Africa.
Read more:
Read more:
Great news for the city! @lstmnews.bsky.social we are embracing AI and machine learning to accelerate and expand our research into drugs, diagnostics, vaccines and insecticides, towards developing solutions that improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged communities.
US IT giant Kyndryl has today confirmed it’s plans for a major new tech hub to be established in Liverpool, creating up to 1,000 jobs
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...
US IT giant confirms plan for new Liverpool hub and 1,000 jobs
New York firm Kyndryl will establish a new technology hub in Liverpool
www.liverpoolecho.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Great news for the city! @lstmnews.bsky.social we are embracing AI and machine learning to accelerate and expand our research into drugs, diagnostics, vaccines and insecticides, towards developing solutions that improve the health and wellbeing of disadvantaged communities.
Deadline this Sunday !
We're seeking to appoint a Professor of Immunology to join our prestigious Tropical Disease Biology department.
This is a rare opportunity to lead transformative research in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Details below ⬇️
This is a rare opportunity to lead transformative research in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Details below ⬇️
We @lstmnews.bsky.social are looking to appoint a Professor of Immunology with strong record in human pathogen and/or tropical disease research for translation of basic science into tangible solutions for the patients affected by global health challenges:
app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
February 25, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Deadline this Sunday !
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
By fusing different human organoids, researchers have created “mini-brains” containing most of the cell types found in fetal brains
Mini-brains have been fused to resemble that of a 40-day-old fetus
By fusing different human organoids, researchers have created “mini-brains” containing most of the cell types found in fetal brains
www.newscientist.com
February 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
By fusing different human organoids, researchers have created “mini-brains” containing most of the cell types found in fetal brains
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
Following this week's news that Professor Nick Casewell is a finalist in the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom, the Liverpool Echo has spoken to Nick about his career.
Read their story: https://lstm.ac/3XaEJHg.
Read their story: https://lstm.ac/3XaEJHg.
People would be scared to do my job but it's vital for millions
Nick Casewell's work from the heart of Liverpool has been recognised
lstm.ac
February 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Following this week's news that Professor Nick Casewell is a finalist in the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists in the United Kingdom, the Liverpool Echo has spoken to Nick about his career.
Read their story: https://lstm.ac/3XaEJHg.
Read their story: https://lstm.ac/3XaEJHg.
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
#RoadClosure update:
For tonight's first test game at #EvertonStadium, the following roads will be closed from 5pm:
* Waterloo Rd
* Regent Rd
* The Ten Streets
* Roads south of Bankfield St
Roads will reopen once crowds have dispersed (approx 10pm).
➡️ liverpoolexpress.co.uk/city-prepare...
For tonight's first test game at #EvertonStadium, the following roads will be closed from 5pm:
* Waterloo Rd
* Regent Rd
* The Ten Streets
* Roads south of Bankfield St
Roads will reopen once crowds have dispersed (approx 10pm).
➡️ liverpoolexpress.co.uk/city-prepare...
February 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
#RoadClosure update:
For tonight's first test game at #EvertonStadium, the following roads will be closed from 5pm:
* Waterloo Rd
* Regent Rd
* The Ten Streets
* Roads south of Bankfield St
Roads will reopen once crowds have dispersed (approx 10pm).
➡️ liverpoolexpress.co.uk/city-prepare...
For tonight's first test game at #EvertonStadium, the following roads will be closed from 5pm:
* Waterloo Rd
* Regent Rd
* The Ten Streets
* Roads south of Bankfield St
Roads will reopen once crowds have dispersed (approx 10pm).
➡️ liverpoolexpress.co.uk/city-prepare...
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
An early-warning system for disease outbreaks and pandemics is possible with an aircraft waste-water surveillance network consisting of just 20 airports.
But such an effort could be complicated by Trump's actions roiling global public health initiatives. 🧪
www.newscientist.com/article/2467...
But such an effort could be complicated by Trump's actions roiling global public health initiatives. 🧪
www.newscientist.com/article/2467...
Waste surveillance at just 20 airports could spot the next pandemic
A waste-water surveillance network of strategic international airports could quickly detect outbreaks of new diseases – and provide early warnings of future pandemics
www.newscientist.com
February 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
An early-warning system for disease outbreaks and pandemics is possible with an aircraft waste-water surveillance network consisting of just 20 airports.
But such an effort could be complicated by Trump's actions roiling global public health initiatives. 🧪
www.newscientist.com/article/2467...
But such an effort could be complicated by Trump's actions roiling global public health initiatives. 🧪
www.newscientist.com/article/2467...
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
Join me at the LSTM in Conversation Webinar with Barry Atkinson @ukhsa.bsky.social and @gsrajahram.bsky.social in less than two days!
Sign up via the link in the description 👇
Sign up via the link in the description 👇
Join us for the next LSTM In Conversation webinar: Innovations in Infectious Disease Research and Care.
Wednesday, 12th Feb
3:00pm GMT
Featuring experts in virology & global health:
> Prof. Christine Goffinet
> Dr. Giri Rajahram
> Dr. Barry Atkinson
http://buff.ly/4jiCI59
Wednesday, 12th Feb
3:00pm GMT
Featuring experts in virology & global health:
> Prof. Christine Goffinet
> Dr. Giri Rajahram
> Dr. Barry Atkinson
http://buff.ly/4jiCI59
February 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Join me at the LSTM in Conversation Webinar with Barry Atkinson @ukhsa.bsky.social and @gsrajahram.bsky.social in less than two days!
Sign up via the link in the description 👇
Sign up via the link in the description 👇
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science, an annual celebration of the contribution of women in science. Professor Hilary Ranson, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research Culture & Integrity, pays tribute to the vital research at LSTM that could not happen without the work of female staff.
February 11, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Today is International Day of Women & Girls in Science, an annual celebration of the contribution of women in science. Professor Hilary Ranson, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research Culture & Integrity, pays tribute to the vital research at LSTM that could not happen without the work of female staff.
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
We're seeking to appoint a Professor of Immunology to join our prestigious Tropical Disease Biology department.
This is a rare opportunity to lead transformative research in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Details below ⬇️
This is a rare opportunity to lead transformative research in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Details below ⬇️
We @lstmnews.bsky.social are looking to appoint a Professor of Immunology with strong record in human pathogen and/or tropical disease research for translation of basic science into tangible solutions for the patients affected by global health challenges:
app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...
Professor of Immunology | Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Professor of Immunology
Based in Liverpool, with flexible working opportunities available
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence for research and...
app.vacancy-filler.co.uk
January 30, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We're seeking to appoint a Professor of Immunology to join our prestigious Tropical Disease Biology department.
This is a rare opportunity to lead transformative research in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Details below ⬇️
This is a rare opportunity to lead transformative research in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
Details below ⬇️
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
In June, the A∙WOL antifilarial drug discovery team won the Royal Society of Chemistry Horizon Prize for their work on anti-Wolbachia drugs to combat filariasis. #WorldNTDDay
The research is a vital step towards one day eliminating this NTD ➡️ https://buff.ly/4jMhdKy
#UniteActEliminate
The research is a vital step towards one day eliminating this NTD ➡️ https://buff.ly/4jMhdKy
#UniteActEliminate
3984 RSC40 Antifilarial drug Discovery Team_v4
This is "3984 RSC40 Antifilarial drug Discovery Team_v4" by Cambridge Filmworks Review on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love…
buff.ly
January 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
In June, the A∙WOL antifilarial drug discovery team won the Royal Society of Chemistry Horizon Prize for their work on anti-Wolbachia drugs to combat filariasis. #WorldNTDDay
The research is a vital step towards one day eliminating this NTD ➡️ https://buff.ly/4jMhdKy
#UniteActEliminate
The research is a vital step towards one day eliminating this NTD ➡️ https://buff.ly/4jMhdKy
#UniteActEliminate
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
A new study shows that the Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect.
Listen to Dr Noushin Emami on BBC World Service https://buff.ly/4gtjnvu (from 26:31).
https://buff.ly/3Q5mtuW
Listen to Dr Noushin Emami on BBC World Service https://buff.ly/4gtjnvu (from 26:31).
https://buff.ly/3Q5mtuW
Newshour - DC air crash kills sixty-seven people - BBC Sounds
A passenger plane and a military helicopter collided mid-air over Washington DC
buff.ly
February 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
A new study shows that the Zika virus hijacks the skin of its human host to send out chemical signals that lure more mosquitoes to infect.
Listen to Dr Noushin Emami on BBC World Service https://buff.ly/4gtjnvu (from 26:31).
https://buff.ly/3Q5mtuW
Listen to Dr Noushin Emami on BBC World Service https://buff.ly/4gtjnvu (from 26:31).
https://buff.ly/3Q5mtuW
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
This week, NHS England announced that 12 new mpox vaccination sites have opened across England.
LSTM's Professor Tom Fletcher spoke to BBC Radio Solent about the disease and its impact globally, and encouraged those at increased risk of infection to get vaccinated.
buff.ly/4hpSE4t (from 2:20:03)
LSTM's Professor Tom Fletcher spoke to BBC Radio Solent about the disease and its impact globally, and encouraged those at increased risk of infection to get vaccinated.
buff.ly/4hpSE4t (from 2:20:03)
Alun Newman - 06/02/2025 - BBC Sounds
All you need for the day ahead, the South's news and great music at breakfast with Alun.
buff.ly
February 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
This week, NHS England announced that 12 new mpox vaccination sites have opened across England.
LSTM's Professor Tom Fletcher spoke to BBC Radio Solent about the disease and its impact globally, and encouraged those at increased risk of infection to get vaccinated.
buff.ly/4hpSE4t (from 2:20:03)
LSTM's Professor Tom Fletcher spoke to BBC Radio Solent about the disease and its impact globally, and encouraged those at increased risk of infection to get vaccinated.
buff.ly/4hpSE4t (from 2:20:03)
Reposted by Giancarlo Biagini
What an unforgettable celebration!
We proudly honoured the exceptional Class of 2024, welcomed our new Chancellor, Elhadj As Sy, and celebrated the achievements of Dr. Ayoade Alakija with an Honorary Doctorate.
Congratulations, graduates—you are now part of LSTM’s extraordinary alumni network!
We proudly honoured the exceptional Class of 2024, welcomed our new Chancellor, Elhadj As Sy, and celebrated the achievements of Dr. Ayoade Alakija with an Honorary Doctorate.
Congratulations, graduates—you are now part of LSTM’s extraordinary alumni network!
December 10, 2024 at 11:59 AM
What an unforgettable celebration!
We proudly honoured the exceptional Class of 2024, welcomed our new Chancellor, Elhadj As Sy, and celebrated the achievements of Dr. Ayoade Alakija with an Honorary Doctorate.
Congratulations, graduates—you are now part of LSTM’s extraordinary alumni network!
We proudly honoured the exceptional Class of 2024, welcomed our new Chancellor, Elhadj As Sy, and celebrated the achievements of Dr. Ayoade Alakija with an Honorary Doctorate.
Congratulations, graduates—you are now part of LSTM’s extraordinary alumni network!