Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine - LSTM

We joined the music, dancing and celebrations at Liverpool's Africa Oyé festival this weekend, where Professor Rachel Tolhurst and her International Public Health team worked with Pamoja Communications to run a creative public engagement stall.

We loved meeting so many festival-goers who got involved in collage-making and thought-provoking conversations about climate change, sharing their experiences and ideas while learning how research can help tackle global challenges such as climate change.

With great weather and a vibrant atmosphere, it was a brilliant weekend of community engagement, creativity and learning. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, got creative and contributed their thoughts and ideas.

Ebola disease survivors bring unique lived experiences that can help communities better understand Ebola treatment, address fears and misconceptions, and encourage timely care-seeking during outbreaks.

A new article co-authored by LSTM’s Dr Shevin Jacob highlights the critical role that Ebola survivors can play in strengthening trust, improving community engagement, and supporting outbreak response.

Using oral history methods, researchers collected testimonies from survivors in Uganda and Liberia, exploring their experiences of illness, treatment and recovery. The study found that survivors naturally serve as community witnesses, trusted messengers and advisors, and should be recognised as knowledge holders and valued partners in preparedness, response and recovery efforts.

This work formed part of the Wellcome-funded Evaluation of Clinical Management Guidelines for High Consequence Infectious Diseases programme, led by the University of Oxford in partnership with Walimu Uganda and LSTM.

Read more: https://lstm.ac/ebola-survivors

Read the full article here: https://www.nature.com/articles/d44148-026-00158-0

On Wednesday 8 July, Professor Kondwani Charles Jambo will deliver his inaugural lecture at LSTM.

In Accidental Scientist, Immunologist by Choice: Building Science, Scientists and Systems for Impact, Kondwani will reflect on a journey that began in Malawi and led to a career at the forefront of immunology and global health research. He will explore how curiosity about the immune system evolved into a commitment to developing scientific talent, strengthening research ecosystems and creating opportunities for others to thrive.

Alongside his scientific work, he is a passionate advocate for mentorship, leadership and capacity strengthening, driven by the belief that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.

Book your place, online or in-person: https://lstm.ac/profkjambo

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our In-Person Open Event this week!

It was great to welcome prospective students to our Liverpool campus and show off our world-class facilities, including our labs and insectary. We loved meeting everyone and sharing more about what makes studying at LSTM so special.

If you couldn’t make it, don’t worry! You can find more information about our programmes on our website at lstmed.ac.uk/study

What has economics got to do with global health?

Quite a lot, as Professor Eve Worrall demonstrated in her inaugural lecture at LSTM.

Drawing on nearly three decades of experience, Eve explored how economics shapes global health policy and practice, reflecting on the people, projects and partnerships that have influenced her career.

From malaria early warning systems to health financing and resource allocation, the lecture highlighted how economic evidence can help decision-makers make better choices and deliver greater impact.

It was also an opportunity to celebrate Eve's contribution to global health and her leadership in establishing LSTM's Global Health Economics and Financing Unit.

If you were unable to join us, you can watch the full lecture online https://lstm.ac/ProEveWorrall

Huge congratulations to Professor Hilary Ranson, our Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research Culture and Integrity, who has been awarded a CBE in the King's Birthday Honours for services to global health and equity in science.

For almost 30 years, Hilary has been a leading figure in vector biology, recognised internationally for her work on insecticide resistance and the control of mosquito-borne disease. She has led major research collaborations across Africa and Europe and worked with the World Health Organization and national governments to ensure scientific advances deliver real-world impact.

Alongside her research, Hilary has trained and mentored hundreds of researchers, many now leaders in their own right, and has been a tireless advocate for equity, inclusion and excellence in science.

Read more: https://lstm.ac/cbe

Our June short courses are now live and available to apply for on our website.

Our professional development courses offer opportunities for continuous learning and skill enhancement to support your career. Addressing current trends, technological advancements and evidence-based practice across health and humanitarian disciplines, our courses contribute to a culture of lifelong learning.

Take a look and see which one is right for you:

Laboratory Diagnosis of Faecal Parasites
On-campus, in Liverpool 22 June (2 days)

Delivered by mini lectures and extensive practical work including the biology of Nematodes, Trematodes and Cestodes and the use of concentration techniques, this course focuses on identification of parasites of medical importance in Western Europe.

Apply now: https://lstm.ac/LDFP

Laboratory Diagnosis of Faecal and Blood Parasites
On-campus, in Liverpool 22 June (4 days)

Delivered by mini lectures, extensive practical laboratory and bench work including examination of faeces for the diagnosis of protozoa and helminths, this course will support the recognition of parasites for Malaria and the recognition and diagnosis of haemoflagellates and filarias.

Apply now: https://lstm.ac/LDFBP

Diagnostic Parasitology: Laboratory Practice and Clinical Aspects
On-campus, in Liverpool 22 June (5 days)

If you work in clinical science and require practical education in parasite identification as well as training in the clinical aspects of parasitological diagnosis, for example the NHS Scientist Training Programme, this extensive practical course includes laboratory work.

Apply now: https://lstm.ac/DPLPCA

Laboratory Diagnosis of Malaria and other Blood Parasites
On-campus, in Liverpool 24 June (2 days)

An intensive and practical course for medical officers and biomedical scientists. It concentrates on the biology and differential diagnosis of malaria in the laboratory but also includes other blood-related parasites.

Apply now: https://lstm.ac/DMBP

Clinical Aspects of Diagnostic Parasitology
On-campus, in Liverpool 26 June (1 day)

Clinical case studies will explore presentations of common parasitic infections, diagnostic pathways, clinical management and treatment.

Apply now: https://lstm.ac/CADP

This time last week, it was good to welcome our DTM&H Class of 2023 back through the doors of LSTM, returning to where their Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene began. The group spent the day revisiting the School and catching up on all that has happened since.

Did you study the DTM&H alongside this cohort? Share a hello or a favourite memory in the comments and reconnect with old classmates.

And if you would like to return to LSTM yourself, for a visit, or to mark a 5, 10 or 20-year anniversary, our alumni team would be glad to help you arrange a reunion. Get in touch at [email protected].

Find out why we're ranked 1st in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction (PTES 2025) by our postgraduate students.

Join us in Liverpool next week at our In-Person Open Event on Wednesday 17 June, 13:00-16:00, and discover more about what it's like to study at LSTM.

🎓 Talk directly to our expert academics.
💰 Get guidance on entry requirements, fees and funding.
🔬 Visit our cutting-edge teaching and learning facilities.
👩‍🔬 Chat with current students and ambassadors about life at LSTM.

We can't wait to welcome you! Register for your free place now: https://lstm.ac/OpenEventJuneReg