Liverpool Research Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing LiRIC
@liricresearch.bsky.social
Research collaboration between University of Liverpool (@liverpooluni.bsky.social), Alder Hey (@alderhey.nhs.uk) and Alder Hey Charity (@alderheycharity.org) to tackle the issues that impact children’s lives
It's National Coding Week. While CELT Global Health's preclinical work creates long-acting versions of existing medicines, our in silico team are a key part of that. We spoke to our Teoreler team, our free online PBPK simulation application: www.liverpool.ac.uk/celt-global-... @unitaid.bsky.social
This is genuinely fascinating stuff. Children’s rights, law, campaigning and the voice of young people @liverpooluni.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk @livunilawsj.bsky.social
Friday. And one of @iansinha.bsky.social and my PhD students passed his viva. All good really Well done Karl! @liricresearch.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk
New paper from @celtglobalhealth.bsky.social with input from @alderhey.nhs.uk and @liverpooluni.bsky.social
Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan)@pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 3w agoReally nice Perspective paper from one of our top PhD students on Developmental Origins of Health and Disease journals.plos.org/plosmedicine... @iansinha.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk @livuninews.bsky.social
Expanding the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease beyond maternal behaviors
Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD) research has long emphasized maternal pregnancy behaviors as key determinants of child health. In this Perspective, Alice Rhiannon Lee and colleague...
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Nice article from Dr Durand in @alderhey.nhs.uk Emergency department re e-scooters emj.bmj.com/lookup/doi/1...
Paediatric electric-scooter injuries: an emerging public health crisis?
Background Electric-scooters (e-scooters) are popular worldwide although there are concerns about their regulation and safety. Since 2019, 59 deaths have been reported in the UK involving e-scooters; ...
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Food for thought
The Children's Society@childrenssociety.bsky.social · 2mo agoNot all young people can enjoy the summer holidays. A lot of young people feel stressed or lonely from a loss of routine, time with friends, and safe places to go. Read our blog to learn how holidays affect children: https://ow.ly/toox50ZqFwz
This summer, we're providing immunisation 'catch up clinics' across Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and St Helens 🌟 If your child has missed any vaccinations, we've got you covered 👇🏽 https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/summer-catch-up-clinics-July-2026 #MMR #Measles
Learning about the latest in early phase clinical trials for @alderhey.nhs.uk CRF and the wider @lichw.bsky.social / @liverpooluni.bsky.social paediatric research network in Dublin. Quite excited.
Children and young people’s mental health issues are rising; demand for services is exceeding capacity. In order to thrive, young people need to be supported throughout their lives, not just at crisis point. Read the Child of the North APPG’s new report: www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/app/uploads/...
One of my favourite meetings. Great to finally meet lots of the Research Ambassadors who have helped us learn so much about e-scooters and what young people actually think. Wouldn’t fly without support, so thanks to: @liverpooluni.bsky.social @alderhey.nhs.uk @alderheycharity.org
Liverpool Research Institute of Child Health and Wellbeing LiRIC@liricresearch.bsky.social · 3mo agoToday is day 1 of the @alderhey.nhs.uk Research Ambassador Summer School We have representatives of 16 schools from across Liverpool, Cheshire, and Merseyside. It’s a celebration of the excellent work they’ve done, and co-develop next years project. 1/2 @nihr.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
Today is day 1 of the @alderhey.nhs.uk Research Ambassador Summer School We have representatives of 16 schools from across Liverpool, Cheshire, and Merseyside. It’s a celebration of the excellent work they’ve done, and co-develop next years project. 1/2 @nihr.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social
Research news 📰| £1.7m grant for new study into recurrent ear infections Alder Hey has been awarded a £1.7m grant from the NIHR to lead a major UK-wide study looking at the best way to treat recurrent ear infections in children🙌 https://bit.ly/4gDDScF
Do you want to help us improve the services we provide? Then become an Alder Hey Member! Through our membership, we can gain a better understanding of the needs of our patients, parents and carers which will help us to improve what we do. Find out more: https://www.alderhey.nhs.uk/about/membership/
Want to get your innovation tested in paediatrics? Find @pharmaforkids.bsky.social at #HLTHEurope tomorrow and chat. Or ask the #TeamLiverpool stand or @thenhsa.bsky.social
Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan)@pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 3mo agoSpent the day at #HLTHEurope talking to all kinds of innovators and tech companies. Good news - lots of cool ideas Medium news - few include kids now Better news - lots could see use cases. Hopefully lots of new partners for @alderhey.nhs.uk / @livuninews.bsky.social / @thenhsa.bsky.social
We are ready in room G105 for our Northern Lights, Brighter Health session here at #HLTHEurope, where we are joined by @louiseckenny.bsky.social, Thomas Bradley, James Thomson, Rachel Dixon, @tmjones123.bsky.social, Jane Green, Michelle Duggan, and the NHSA's @hannahdavies.bsky.social & Ben Martyn
#HLTHEurope Very good session about paediatric innovation and now the @thenhsa.bsky.social about how the North of England is a) amazing b) agile and c) open for business
We are delighted to have arrived at #HLTHEurope! If you’re a delegate this year, make sure to join us at 3:30pm in room G105 for our Northern Lights, Brighter Health session, delving into the NHS 10 Year Health Plan.
Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...
Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning
Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.
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The Conversation Prize Competition closes Sun 5 July. In addition to a £1,000 prize and article publication online, the winner will be offered mentorship to develop their story into a nonfiction book. @uk.theconversation.com
Entries now open! The Conversation Prize for writers 2026 – in partnership with Faber and Curtis Brown
The Conversation Prize is back in 2026.
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Today, May 12th, we have a North West Cancer Research-sponsored seminar: “Exploring primary resistance of colorectal cancer to chemoradiation” by guest speaker, Maria Hawkins. 1-2pm, Physiology Seminar Room, Nuffield Building Join us if you are able to!
Research is always personal. #LATSS2026
Paediatric Pharmacologist (Dan)@pharmaforkids.bsky.social · 4mo agoWhen I went to medical school, my cousin Peter died from cystic fibrosis. He had been ill, well forever. Lung transplants. All kinds. Listening to the @lifearc.bsky.social lung health innovation work (in collaboration with @cysticfibrosis.org.uk it’s amazing. Peter would’ve had a chance today.
📢 PhD opportunity now open! Fully funded PhD on culture, parenting, and early child development (UK & India). Share with your networks and any Master’s graduates! 🔗 Project link: www.findaphd.com/phds/project... 🗓 Deadline: 22 April 🎓 Start date: 1 July 2026 #PhDOpportunity #Psychology
Wrapping up the joint @lichw.bsky.social and APA meeting Great talks, speakers and attendees from @livuniresearch.bsky.social / @alderhey.nhs.uk / @queensuniv.bsky.social / @ucl.ac.uk / @unibirmingham.bsky.social / @greatormondst.bsky.social and more. Thanks for coming
First day of joint @lichw.bsky.social and Academic paediatrics association meeting at Liverpool Medical Institute. Great talks, lovely venue and learnt a lot. Thanks to all the speakers @alderhey.nhs.uk @alderheycharity.org @livuniresearch.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social
We’re delighted to announce that @catrionawaitt.bsky.social has been awarded a prestigious @nihr.bsky.social (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Global Research Professorship. 🔗 bit.ly/4en5yRR #TeamLivUni
Excellent White paper from a @celtliverpool.bsky.social working group out now in @ascptclinpharm.bsky.social "Advancing Long-Acting Therapeutics for Maternal and Pediatric Health by Bridging Gaps in Clinical Research, Access and Regulation" ascpt.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
A White Paper on Advancing Long‐Acting Therapeutics for Maternal and Pediatric Health by Bridging Gaps in Clinical Research, Access and Regulation
As use cases for long-acting therapeutics expand across clinical indications, there is a critical need to ensure the inclusion of women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants and children—populat...
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The Faculty of Public Health is co-hosting a conference with the Royal Society of Medicine on preventing harm to children in the UK, particularly relating to online and digital harms and commercial determinants. See more and register: www.rsm.ac.uk/events/epide...
Preventing harm to children in the UK – Preventing a public health crisis
This hybrid event is the annual collaboration of the UK Public Health Community with a focus on the health of children and young people.
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