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News article LSTM will return to the Bluedot Festival for a third time this summer From: LSTM LSTM will return to the Bluedot Festival for a third time this summer LSTM staff and PHD students will be out in force at the annual three-day Bluedot festival in Jodrell Bank Observatory Cheshire this summer (19th -...
News article LSTM, MSF and HCRI launch a new academic programme to train the humanitarian leaders of the future From: LSTM LSTM, MSF and HCRI launch a new academic programme to train the humanitarian leaders of the future
To mark the launch of a new programme, humanitarian and academic experts from three leading organisations met last week at Liverpool School of...
News article Research into tropical eye worm, Loa loa, yields new tests to rapidly assess safety of anti-filarial drugs From: LSTM Research into tropical eye worm, Loa loa, yields new tests to rapidly assess safety of anti-filarial drugs Researchers at the LSTM’s Centre for Drugs and Diagnostics (CDDR), and University of Buea, Cameroon, have developed new models of the tropical eye...
News article NEW: LSTM Prospectus 2019/20 now available From: LSTM NEW: LSTM Prospectus 2019/20 now available
News article The application process is now OPEN for the MRC Skills Development Fellowships programme From: LSTM The application process is now OPEN for the MRC Skills Development Fellowships programme
News article In Memoriam: Renowned parasitologist Professor Dr C.P. Ramachandran (1937 – 2019) From: LSTM In Memoriam: Renowned parasitologist Professor Dr C.P. Ramachandran (1937 – 2019) It is with great sadness that LSTM has learned of the passing of its alumnus and Mary Kingsley Medal recipient, Professor Dr Cherubala Pathayapurayil...
LSTM Director Professor Janet Hemingway with Honorary Degree recipients Dr Letitia Obeng (left) and Professor Victor Mwapasa (right) News article LSTM’s inaugural graduation ceremony From: LSTM LSTM’s inaugural graduation ceremony LSTM has held its first independent graduation ceremony at Liverpool’s iconic Liver Building on Thursday 6th December, after having received its...
News article LSTM 2017-2018 Annual report now available From: LSTM LSTM 2017-2018 Annual report now available The 2017-2018 LSTM Annual Report and Financial Statements are now available to view online. 
Event LSTM Postgraduate Open Day From: LSTM LSTM Postgraduate Open Day Our Postgraduate Open Day gives you the opportunity to talk to our experts about our portfolio of taught courses and research study opportunities. As...
Event LSTM's 119th Annual General Meeting From: LSTM LSTM's 119th Annual General Meeting LSTM's 119th Annual General Meeting
News article LSTM launches MSc Global Health at the Fifth Global symposium of Health Systems Research From: LSTM LSTM launches MSc Global Health at the Fifth Global symposium of Health Systems Research Against the backdrop of more than 2000 international delegates meeting in Liverpool to discuss health systems research, LSTM has launched a new...
News article LSTM Scientific Conference: The role of vector control in disease elimination From: LSTM LSTM Scientific Conference: The role of vector control in disease elimination As part of the two days celebrating the work of Professor Janet Hemingway CBE FRS as she retires as LSTM’s Director, a scientific conference was held...

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Dr Hannah Betts Information and Database Manager, CNTD
After her Bachelors degree in Zoology at Newcastle University, Hannah undertook a three year traineeship as a Biodiversity Information Specialist with JNCC; a QUANGO dealing with conservation in the...
Sarah Martindale Country Programme Manager, CNTD
Sarah completed her MSc in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine in 2013 where, as part of her research project, she investigated the physical,...
Professor Mark Taylor Chair in Parasitology
Professor Mark Taylor is Head of the Department of Tropical Disease Biology at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Director of the A-WOL consortium and the Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases and former...
Deborah Edwards Programme Manager, CNTD
Areas of interest:  tropical diseases, disease control programmes, disease elimination, human resources for health.
Sian Freer Chief Operating Officer, CNTD
Prior to joining CNTD, Sian was Head of Research Management at LSTM. She has been a member of staff at LSTM since 2006, joining the organisation to set up and lead the Central Research Office, moving to her present...
Dr Hayley Mableson Country Programme Manager (Bangladesh and Tanzania)
Areas of interest: Neglected tropical diseases, disease control programmes, parasitology, mHealth tools for disease
Mr Brent Thomas Country Programme Manager, CNTD
Areas of interest: Lymphatic Filariasis, Onchocerciasis, Schistosomiasis, Case management NTDs, Integrated Vector Control, Resilient Health System strengthening
Dr Carmen Maroto Camino Senior Country Programme Manager, CNTD
Areas of interest: health systems work to overcome challenges of programmes implementation.
Dr Louise Kelly-Hope Head of Monitoring and Evaluation Operational Research, CNTD
Areas of interest:  Infectious disease epidemiology, geographical information systems, remote sensing technologies, environmental analyses, micro-mapping, and the development...
Louise Melia Administration & Logistics, CNTD
With her colleague Louise melia, Louise Harbour provides administrative support to staff within CNTD to help ensure that CNTD activities run efficiently and effectively. She collects and disseminates...
Louise Harbour Administration & Logistics, CNTD
With her colleague Louise melia, Louise Harbour provides administrative support to staff within CNTD to help ensure that CNTD activities run efficiently and effectively. She collects and disseminates...
Sara Donovan Programme Co-ordinator, CNTD
Sara has been with the centre since 2005 and comes from a procurement and financial background. Sara provides high level financial and administrative support as part of the Project Management Team within CNTD. This...

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10 Apr 2019
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RT : Countries receiving drugs for #NTD control can now track shipments 24/7. This week the #NTDSupplyChain forum conven… https://t.co/kggExsad0O
29 Mar 2019
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We are monitoring the coverage of the #lymphatic #filariasis mass drug administration campaign in Nampula province,… https://t.co/88EF69NY1O
29 Mar 2019
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This week the mass drug administration campaign for #lymphatic #filariasis is underway in Nampula province, Mozambi… https://t.co/2RyDF86cp3
29 Mar 2019
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Today on #WorldWaterDay we are valuing the importance of access to clean, safe water for lymphoedema patients to ma… https://t.co/acsH09XqQu
22 Mar 2019
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RT : A great two day LSTM Scientific Forum highlighting the incredible diversity of research, partners and opportunities… https://t.co/uwI9CIgewX
21 Mar 2019
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RT : ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ ⁦⁩ Proud to be part of the workshop to finalise the Zambia NTD Master Plan.… https://t.co/ogJCiypybE
18 Mar 2019
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We are working towards finalising the LF dossier in #Malawi today - pulling together data on implementation activit… https://t.co/IWqV6OjQfC
14 Mar 2019
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Today in #Malawi we have been meeting with different disease programmes & departments to discuss integra… https://t.co/C4SmT1HRBI
13 Mar 2019
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Today in #Malawi we have been discussing the results of health facility assessments which have recently been conduc… https://t.co/XDRCY8g7oQ
12 Mar 2019
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RT : 4 #InternationalWomensDay we are highlighting some ♀️ in #globalhealth who inspire us! 1st up - Prof. TK whose dedi… https://t.co/5zVuQDBlMK
8 Mar 2019
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8 Mar 2019