The Pandemic Institute
@thepandemicinst.bsky.social
A Liverpool-based, global-facing collaboration founded by seven local partners, preparing the world for emerging infections and pandemics. Visit our website for more information on funding calls and partnerships.
https://www.thepandemicinstitute.org/
https://www.thepandemicinstitute.org/
The Pandemic Institute’s Public Steering Group recently visited colleagues @lstmnews.bsky.social to explore ground-breaking organoid research; “mini-organs” that help scientists study infections and test new vaccines & medicines.
Read more: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/public-...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The Pandemic Institute’s Public Steering Group recently visited colleagues @lstmnews.bsky.social to explore ground-breaking organoid research; “mini-organs” that help scientists study infections and test new vaccines & medicines.
Read more: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/public-...
Read more: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/public-...
Thanks to a generous donation from The Shaw Foundation, we sent researchers from @liverpooluni.bsky.social, @lstmnews.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social to Hong Kong to launch The Pandemic Institute Liverpool - Hong Kong Partnership, and to connect with their counterparts at 3 Hong Kong HEIs.
October 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Thanks to a generous donation from The Shaw Foundation, we sent researchers from @liverpooluni.bsky.social, @lstmnews.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social to Hong Kong to launch The Pandemic Institute Liverpool - Hong Kong Partnership, and to connect with their counterparts at 3 Hong Kong HEIs.
Building outbreak diagnostic capacity in Malawi - A funded project between Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Research Programme & Public Health Institute of Malawi is boosting rapid detection of emerging infections through hands-on training. Read more: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/buildin...
October 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Building outbreak diagnostic capacity in Malawi - A funded project between Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Research Programme & Public Health Institute of Malawi is boosting rapid detection of emerging infections through hands-on training. Read more: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/buildin...
Did you know we have a Pre-Clinical Studies Unit? It offers clinically relevant models of infection and disease for testing new vaccine candidates, drugs and therapies. Find out more here: thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
October 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Did you know we have a Pre-Clinical Studies Unit? It offers clinically relevant models of infection and disease for testing new vaccine candidates, drugs and therapies. Find out more here: thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
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First evidence in the UK of breeding aegypti mosquito – the main spreader of dengue, chikungunya and Zika.
Dr Marcus Blagrove writes for The Conversation highlighting the need for enhanced mosquito surveillance and proactive strategies to mitigate future risks.
bit.ly/3KKlGQP
#TeamLivUni
Dr Marcus Blagrove writes for The Conversation highlighting the need for enhanced mosquito surveillance and proactive strategies to mitigate future risks.
bit.ly/3KKlGQP
#TeamLivUni
October 14, 2025 at 8:26 AM
First evidence in the UK of breeding aegypti mosquito – the main spreader of dengue, chikungunya and Zika.
Dr Marcus Blagrove writes for The Conversation highlighting the need for enhanced mosquito surveillance and proactive strategies to mitigate future risks.
bit.ly/3KKlGQP
#TeamLivUni
Dr Marcus Blagrove writes for The Conversation highlighting the need for enhanced mosquito surveillance and proactive strategies to mitigate future risks.
bit.ly/3KKlGQP
#TeamLivUni
West Nile virus: What is it and how are we preparing? Researchers in Liverpool are working to strengthen UK preparedness - from mosquito surveillance to vaccine development - to stop outbreaks before they start.
Read more: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/west-ni...
#WestNileVirus #WestNile
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#WestNileVirus #WestNile
October 13, 2025 at 1:43 PM
West Nile virus: What is it and how are we preparing? Researchers in Liverpool are working to strengthen UK preparedness - from mosquito surveillance to vaccine development - to stop outbreaks before they start.
Read more: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/west-ni...
#WestNileVirus #WestNile
Read more: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/west-ni...
#WestNileVirus #WestNile
Colleagues from academia, public health, government, the NHS and industry came together in Liverpool last week for a two-day gathering focused on advancing partnership working for pandemic preparedness. Read more here: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/the-pan... @ukhsa.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Colleagues from academia, public health, government, the NHS and industry came together in Liverpool last week for a two-day gathering focused on advancing partnership working for pandemic preparedness. Read more here: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/the-pan... @ukhsa.bsky.social
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Last week our CEO @smhopkins.bsky.social spoke at the @thepandemicinst.bsky.social about our mission to protect the UK against current and future health threats.
She stressed that pandemic preparedness means acting now to prevent what we can, and being ready to respond swiftly when necessary.
She stressed that pandemic preparedness means acting now to prevent what we can, and being ready to respond swiftly when necessary.
October 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Last week our CEO @smhopkins.bsky.social spoke at the @thepandemicinst.bsky.social about our mission to protect the UK against current and future health threats.
She stressed that pandemic preparedness means acting now to prevent what we can, and being ready to respond swiftly when necessary.
She stressed that pandemic preparedness means acting now to prevent what we can, and being ready to respond swiftly when necessary.
Two action-packed days at #TPI2025 brought together leaders from government, academia, health & industry to strengthen #PandemicPreparedness. A big thanks to all our attendees, speakers, sponsors and poster presenters!
October 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Two action-packed days at #TPI2025 brought together leaders from government, academia, health & industry to strengthen #PandemicPreparedness. A big thanks to all our attendees, speakers, sponsors and poster presenters!
Great first day of our Scientific Meeting, hearing from a range of our funded projects plus colleagues from @ukhsa.bsky.social, FIND, Dstl, @cepi.net and more #TPI2025
October 1, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Great first day of our Scientific Meeting, hearing from a range of our funded projects plus colleagues from @ukhsa.bsky.social, FIND, Dstl, @cepi.net and more #TPI2025
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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!
Dr Krishanthi Subramaniam recently shared her expertise on BBC Points of View, speaking about the recent programme 'Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic'. Watch from 7mins30: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Points of View - 2025: 28/09/2025
Viewers have their say on the BBC’s television shows. Email your thoughts to pov@bbc.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Dr Krishanthi Subramaniam recently shared her expertise on BBC Points of View, speaking about the recent programme 'Disease X: Hunting the Next Pandemic'. Watch from 7mins30: www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Funding Announcement: Expressions of Interest for Peer Exchange Awards for ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme.
Get in touch with our team if you need support with your application.
🔗 Details: www.fhi360uk.com/asean-uk-hea...
Deadline: 28 Sept 2025
#UKASEAN @ukmissionasean
Get in touch with our team if you need support with your application.
🔗 Details: www.fhi360uk.com/asean-uk-hea...
Deadline: 28 Sept 2025
#UKASEAN @ukmissionasean
September 22, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Funding Announcement: Expressions of Interest for Peer Exchange Awards for ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme.
Get in touch with our team if you need support with your application.
🔗 Details: www.fhi360uk.com/asean-uk-hea...
Deadline: 28 Sept 2025
#UKASEAN @ukmissionasean
Get in touch with our team if you need support with your application.
🔗 Details: www.fhi360uk.com/asean-uk-hea...
Deadline: 28 Sept 2025
#UKASEAN @ukmissionasean
🚨 Only a few spaces left! 🚨
Our upcoming Scientific Meeting is almost at capacity. Don’t miss your chance to connect with leading experts, share research, and shape the future of pandemic preparedness.
👉 Register here www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#PandemicPreparedness #TPI2025
Our upcoming Scientific Meeting is almost at capacity. Don’t miss your chance to connect with leading experts, share research, and shape the future of pandemic preparedness.
👉 Register here www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#PandemicPreparedness #TPI2025
September 22, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🚨 Only a few spaces left! 🚨
Our upcoming Scientific Meeting is almost at capacity. Don’t miss your chance to connect with leading experts, share research, and shape the future of pandemic preparedness.
👉 Register here www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#PandemicPreparedness #TPI2025
Our upcoming Scientific Meeting is almost at capacity. Don’t miss your chance to connect with leading experts, share research, and shape the future of pandemic preparedness.
👉 Register here www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#PandemicPreparedness #TPI2025
🧵Earlier this year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the UK launched the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme (HSP), a five-year major new initiative aimed at strengthening Southeast Asia’s ability to prevent, detect and respond to health threats.
September 19, 2025 at 3:49 PM
🧵Earlier this year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the UK launched the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership Programme (HSP), a five-year major new initiative aimed at strengthening Southeast Asia’s ability to prevent, detect and respond to health threats.
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This is the 2nd preprint to come from collaboration between @thepandemicinst.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social & CSL Seqirus, supported by @baylism.bsky.social & Joaquin Mould.
We hope this work can help risk assess new bird flu strains and flag key mutations in the wild!
#preprint #avianflu
We hope this work can help risk assess new bird flu strains and flag key mutations in the wild!
#preprint #avianflu
September 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
This is the 2nd preprint to come from collaboration between @thepandemicinst.bsky.social @livuniresearch.bsky.social & CSL Seqirus, supported by @baylism.bsky.social & Joaquin Mould.
We hope this work can help risk assess new bird flu strains and flag key mutations in the wild!
#preprint #avianflu
We hope this work can help risk assess new bird flu strains and flag key mutations in the wild!
#preprint #avianflu
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🚨📝 New work via @thepandemicinst.bsky.social now preprinted!
We took ~19000 sequences of avian influenza virus and trained machine learning models on >40000 genomic/proteomic features - the resulting ensemble can predict zoonotic potential with AUC=0.95. More below!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
We took ~19000 sequences of avian influenza virus and trained machine learning models on >40000 genomic/proteomic features - the resulting ensemble can predict zoonotic potential with AUC=0.95. More below!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
An AI for an AI: identifying zoonotic potential of avian influenza viruses via genomic machine learning
Avian influenza remains a serious risk to human health via zoonotic transmission, as well as a feasible pandemic threat. Although limited zoonotic cases have resulted from the current epizootic outbre...
www.biorxiv.org
September 18, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🚨📝 New work via @thepandemicinst.bsky.social now preprinted!
We took ~19000 sequences of avian influenza virus and trained machine learning models on >40000 genomic/proteomic features - the resulting ensemble can predict zoonotic potential with AUC=0.95. More below!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
We took ~19000 sequences of avian influenza virus and trained machine learning models on >40000 genomic/proteomic features - the resulting ensemble can predict zoonotic potential with AUC=0.95. More below!
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
We're looking forward to taking part in this year's British Science Festival (@britsciassoc.bsky.social) this Sun 14th Sept at The Museum of Liverpool, with colleagues from @livuniengagehls.bsky.social. Join us from 11:30, all events are free! Find out more britishsciencefestival.org/event/nature...
Nature’s perils: Plants and pandemics | British Science Festival
Run time: 11.30 – 17.00 The world around us is home to many deadly and delightful plants and microbes – some of them help treat diseases whilst others are dangerous… Join researchers from across the…
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September 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
We're looking forward to taking part in this year's British Science Festival (@britsciassoc.bsky.social) this Sun 14th Sept at The Museum of Liverpool, with colleagues from @livuniengagehls.bsky.social. Join us from 11:30, all events are free! Find out more britishsciencefestival.org/event/nature...
Congratulations to Professor Susan Hopkins, who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the UK Health Security Agency (@ukhsa.bsky.social). Professor Hopkins will be speaking at our Scientific Meeting this coming 1st & 2nd October:
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
September 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Congratulations to Professor Susan Hopkins, who has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the UK Health Security Agency (@ukhsa.bsky.social). Professor Hopkins will be speaking at our Scientific Meeting this coming 1st & 2nd October:
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
Our colleagues @celtliverpool.bsky.social will be hosting ARIA in Liverpool on Sept 26th, 1 PM - 2:30 PM, to hear about their newly launched programme thesis, Sustained Viral Resilience.
To find out more and register:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aria-visit...
To find out more and register:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aria-visit...
ARIA Visit to UoL
Join ARIA's team on September 26th for a session to hear about their newly launched programme thesis, Sustained Viral Resilience.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 3, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Our colleagues @celtliverpool.bsky.social will be hosting ARIA in Liverpool on Sept 26th, 1 PM - 2:30 PM, to hear about their newly launched programme thesis, Sustained Viral Resilience.
To find out more and register:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aria-visit...
To find out more and register:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aria-visit...
Online tickets still available for @lshtm.bsky.social's 'Health Misinformation: UNPACKED' event. Sign up now to hear from leading voices on how to understand and combat the rising tide of health misinformation in the UK.
Monday 15 Sept 2025
13:00-17:00
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Monday 15 Sept 2025
13:00-17:00
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
September 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Online tickets still available for @lshtm.bsky.social's 'Health Misinformation: UNPACKED' event. Sign up now to hear from leading voices on how to understand and combat the rising tide of health misinformation in the UK.
Monday 15 Sept 2025
13:00-17:00
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Monday 15 Sept 2025
13:00-17:00
www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/e...
Researchers from Liverpool recently featured in a BBC news item exploring the spread of West Nile Virus, and the research being undertaken in Liverpool to prepare for future outbreaks.
Read more: 'One mosquito bite dramatically changed my life'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read more: 'One mosquito bite dramatically changed my life'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
September 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Researchers from Liverpool recently featured in a BBC news item exploring the spread of West Nile Virus, and the research being undertaken in Liverpool to prepare for future outbreaks.
Read more: 'One mosquito bite dramatically changed my life'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Read more: 'One mosquito bite dramatically changed my life'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Only 1 month to go! We’re counting down to The Pandemic Institute Scientific Meeting, 1& 2 October 2025, Liverpool.
Join leading voices in science, policy & health as we explore solutions to emerging threats & future pandemics.
🔗 Register now: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#TPI2025
Join leading voices in science, policy & health as we explore solutions to emerging threats & future pandemics.
🔗 Register now: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#TPI2025
September 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Only 1 month to go! We’re counting down to The Pandemic Institute Scientific Meeting, 1& 2 October 2025, Liverpool.
Join leading voices in science, policy & health as we explore solutions to emerging threats & future pandemics.
🔗 Register now: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#TPI2025
Join leading voices in science, policy & health as we explore solutions to emerging threats & future pandemics.
🔗 Register now: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#TPI2025
⏰ Deadline tomorrow!
Last chance to submit your poster abstract for the The Pandemic Institute Scientific Meeting (1–2 Oct, Liverpool).
Showcase your research on emerging threats & pandemic science.
🗓️ Submit by Friday 29 Aug
🔗 www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#TPI2025 #Pandemic
Last chance to submit your poster abstract for the The Pandemic Institute Scientific Meeting (1–2 Oct, Liverpool).
Showcase your research on emerging threats & pandemic science.
🗓️ Submit by Friday 29 Aug
🔗 www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#TPI2025 #Pandemic
August 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
⏰ Deadline tomorrow!
Last chance to submit your poster abstract for the The Pandemic Institute Scientific Meeting (1–2 Oct, Liverpool).
Showcase your research on emerging threats & pandemic science.
🗓️ Submit by Friday 29 Aug
🔗 www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#TPI2025 #Pandemic
Last chance to submit your poster abstract for the The Pandemic Institute Scientific Meeting (1–2 Oct, Liverpool).
Showcase your research on emerging threats & pandemic science.
🗓️ Submit by Friday 29 Aug
🔗 www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/...
#TPI2025 #Pandemic
📣 Join the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership (HSP) Programme Info Session – Round 1!
Learn about upcoming health funding for ASEAN & Timor-Leste.
📅 28 Aug, 3PM ICT 👉 PM session
📅 29 Aug, 9AM ICT 👉 AM session
🔗 Details: www.asean-uk-hsp.org
#UKASEAN #HealthSecurity #StrongerTogether
Learn about upcoming health funding for ASEAN & Timor-Leste.
📅 28 Aug, 3PM ICT 👉 PM session
📅 29 Aug, 9AM ICT 👉 AM session
🔗 Details: www.asean-uk-hsp.org
#UKASEAN #HealthSecurity #StrongerTogether
August 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
📣 Join the ASEAN-UK Health Security Partnership (HSP) Programme Info Session – Round 1!
Learn about upcoming health funding for ASEAN & Timor-Leste.
📅 28 Aug, 3PM ICT 👉 PM session
📅 29 Aug, 9AM ICT 👉 AM session
🔗 Details: www.asean-uk-hsp.org
#UKASEAN #HealthSecurity #StrongerTogether
Learn about upcoming health funding for ASEAN & Timor-Leste.
📅 28 Aug, 3PM ICT 👉 PM session
📅 29 Aug, 9AM ICT 👉 AM session
🔗 Details: www.asean-uk-hsp.org
#UKASEAN #HealthSecurity #StrongerTogether