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 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
Excited to be in Hong Kong on 29 May to talk about how @thepandemicinst.bsky.social + Liverpool are tackling global health threats. Join us for the lecture + alumni reception at the Asia Society. Hope to see you there!
📍 Asia Society HK
🕡 6.30–9.30pm
🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/events/event...
📍 Asia Society HK
🕡 6.30–9.30pm
🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/events/event...
May 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Excited to be in Hong Kong on 29 May to talk about how @thepandemicinst.bsky.social + Liverpool are tackling global health threats. Join us for the lecture + alumni reception at the Asia Society. Hope to see you there!
📍 Asia Society HK
🕡 6.30–9.30pm
🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/events/event...
📍 Asia Society HK
🕡 6.30–9.30pm
🔗 www.liverpool.ac.uk/events/event...