The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently published a list of the pathogen families they believe could pose the greatest risk to public health, with the hope that it will help to guide research and development efforts against these potential threats. The list covers 24 virus and bacteria families that UKHSA believe would be beneficial…
We’ve recently enjoyed hosting visitors from our partner Liverpool City Council, including Brownlow Hill councillors Heather Westhead & Tom Cardwell, plus Liam Robinson (Leader of Liverpool City Council) and Andrew Lewis (Chief Executive). The visit gave us an opportunity to discuss some of the achievements of The Pandemic Institute since it was formed in 2021,…
A new collaboration between The Pandemic Institute (TPI) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), is set to fund vital research into emerging infectious diseases. The initiative will bring together researchers from both organisations with the aim of strengthening the UK’s ability to detect, understand and combat known and emerging pathogens. The collaboration will…
The Pandemic Institute (TPI) recently awarded funding across the partnership to employ key research or technical staff to carry out a range of pandemic preparedness projects and be ready to pivot to respond rapidly against any new threat that arises. In this post, Dr Caitlin Thompson shares her research to date, and plans for the…
Baroness Gustafsson of Chesterton CBE, Minister for Investment, visited the University of Liverpool to learn how its world-leading research and innovation in materials and life sciences are driving economic growth. During the visit, the Minister outlined her department’s priorities and the government’s broader investment ambitions. She met with industrial partners and regional stakeholders to hear…
On Sunday 9 March the country is invited to come together and reflect on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including commemorating those who lost their lives, reflecting on the sacrifices made, and paying tribute to the frontline workers, researchers and all those who volunteered and showed acts of kindness during this unprecedented time. The…
We recently welcomed our young neighbours from Kensington Fields Community Association onto University of Liverpool campus, to see what a university looks like and learn about The Pandemic Institute and the work we do. Twenty young people joined staff from The Pandemic Institute and wider University of Liverpool public engagement team for a series of…
We were delighted to host a visit last week from our local MP Kim Johnson to tell her about the ongoing work of The Pandemic Institute in tackling emerging infections and societal recovery, and share our future plans for a new Pandemic Preparedness and Response Facility in Liverpool. The visit included an opportunity to talk…
The Pandemic Institute has held the first meeting of its new Public Steering Group, opening up a discussion around emerging infections and pandemics. The first meeting, held in The Spine Liverpool, was run in collaboration with Glenn Skelhorn from The Thinker Hub CIC, who run community discussion groups focussing on ‘big’ questions and themes. The…
The Pandemic Institute, in collaboration with The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections (HPRU EZI), are pleased to announce recently awarded funding aimed at tackling the growing threat of emerging infectious diseases. Over £400k has been awarded for research into Oropouche (OROV) and Mpox…
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