Peter MacPherson
@petermacp.bsky.social
Professor of Global Public Health | Head of Public Health l University of Glasgow | Infections | #Tuberculosis | #HIV | #epidemiology | #episky | #IDSky | #TBsky 🧪🛟
Calling all emerging #researchers doing pioneering work to reduce the disease burden of #TB & #HIV in #Africa #Nominations for 2026 Stephen Lawn Research Leadership Prize now open! @joylawn.bsky.social @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social @theunion.org @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social @mrcunitgambia.bsky.social
Stephen Lawn TB-HIV Research Leadership Prize 2026 | LSHTM
Stephen Lawn TB-HIV Research Leadership Prize 2026 | LSHTM
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🚨New publication🚨 Despite global scale-up of ART for #HIV, bloodstream infection with M. tuberculosis in hospitalised adults remains common In a 7 country study, PLHIV with #TB in blood were 2.7x more likely to die by 30days doi.org/10.1093/ofid... @uofgshw.bsky.social @biancasossen.bsky.social
This is a really beautiful website by @jdworkin.bsky.social on the everyday household items that were once only dreamt about – a music player, nightlight, family photos, clean water, ice, spices, and more. 10/10 would recommend exploring it! ordinaryabundance.com
Ordinary Abundance
A walk through a modern apartment, through the eyes of the people for whom everything in it was new.
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📣 Opportunity for Clinical Scientists 🔬 The Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL) are advertising a unique opportunity to join the highly specialist National clinical service. Join us to help shape and develop the future of the service! 🔗 Apply here: www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v8175970
Job vacancy: Clinical Scientist, UK Health Security Agency, Salisbury | trac.jobs
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Went to see The Odyssey this afternoon, and was very weird to recognise the beaches that I spent my childhood on. The Moray Firth is one of the most beautiful parts of the world. www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/...
Why Scotland’s cinematic Moray coast made it a perfect location to shoot The Odyssey
‘Legends cling like barnacles to these shores,’ says our local writer, who reveals how the lore of these craggy cliffs and beaches resonates with the Homeric classic
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New publication led by Mphatso Phiri: Drivers of sex differences in Mycobacterium tuberculosis immunoreactivity among adolescents and adults in Blantyre, Malawi link.springer.com/article/10.1... @uofgshw.bsky.social @lightontb.bsky.social @kchorton.bsky.social #TB #Episky 🛟🧪
Drivers of sex differences in Mycobacterium tuberculosis immunoreactivity among adolescents and adults in Blantyre, Malawi - BMC Global and Public Health
Background Sex differences in Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) exposure likely contribute to sex differences in tuberculosis (TB) burden. However, population-level age- and sex-specific patterns of Mt...
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Got research, a QI project, case report or education innovation to share? The Med+ 2026 Abstract Competition is now open. A great opportunity for resident doctors to present their work at the RCP's largest specialty conference. Deadline: 30 August. Good luck to everyone submitting!
Royal College of Physicians@rcphysicians.bsky.social · 2w agoThe Med+ 2026 abstract competition is open, giving resident doctors the chance to: 🔹 Receive feedback from leading clinicians 🔹 Win prizes, including £500 Submit now: https://www5.shocklogic.com/scripts/jmevent/Abstract.asp?Client_Id=%27RCP%27&Project_Id=%27MPLUS26%27&System_Id=1
Academic clinical jobs @lshtm.bsky.social for people in UK clinical training Clinical Lecturers 1) Infectious Diseases (ST3-6) tinyurl.com/4vbjwrkr 2) Paediatrics (ST4-7) tinyurl.com/2hajhbs3 3) Public Health (ST3-5) tinyurl.com/yzd5cmxa Clinical Fellow in Primary Care (ST1) tinyurl.com/mpsmk7zk
At @who.int request, @petermacp.bsky.social and a multinational team led an analysis of cause and risk of death for people living with #HIV admitted to hospital. 1 in 6 people with HIV who were hospitalized, died. In-hospital survival hasn't improved in the last 20 years. 👉 tinyurl.com/3pb9pf8e
This is excellent work once again. Well done Rachel and the rest of the team.
Peter MacPherson@petermacp.bsky.social · 2mo agoNew: Risk & cause of death among people living with #HIV admitted to hospital Overall mortality remains unacceptably high (16%) & probably hasn’t changed since 2000 AIDS-related conditions (72%) esp. #TB (27%) main cause of death dx.doi.org/10.1002/jia2... @uofgshw.bsky.social #IDSky #TBSky 🧪🛟
New: Risk & cause of death among people living with #HIV admitted to hospital Overall mortality remains unacceptably high (16%) & probably hasn’t changed since 2000 AIDS-related conditions (72%) esp. #TB (27%) main cause of death dx.doi.org/10.1002/jia2... @uofgshw.bsky.social #IDSky #TBSky 🧪🛟
📢We are delighted to announce that Professor Peter MacPherson has been appointed Deputy Head of the School of Health & Wellbeing. @petermacp.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk
It's been 10 years since we published our first review of sex differences in #TB prevalence. In this update, we found men remain twice as likely as women to have TB, and disparities have likely widened over time. journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
Peter MacPherson@petermacp.bsky.social · 2mo agoWe updated our review of sex diff. in #TB prevalence In 102 surveys (4.7M participants) men were 2x as likely to have TB than women Evidence consistent with sex differences widening over time 🧪🛟 journals.plos.org/plosmedicine... @nswartwood.bsky.social @kchorton.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
We updated our review of sex diff. in #TB prevalence In 102 surveys (4.7M participants) men were 2x as likely to have TB than women Evidence consistent with sex differences widening over time 🧪🛟 journals.plos.org/plosmedicine... @nswartwood.bsky.social @kchorton.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social
⏳ One week until applications close | Apply by 23:30 BST, Wed 20 May 2026. 2️⃣ senior academic leader roles to work with Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Research Programme (MLW) Data Science & Computational Modelling Unit + Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL) @liverpooluni.bsky.social.
Dr Edward Hill@edmhill.bsky.social · 3mo ago2️⃣ Senior Academic Leader roles available at MLW & @livunichil.bsky.social. #IDsky #EpiSky 🧪 🔗 Professor in Global Health Data Science: my.corehr.com/pls/ulivrecr... 🔗 Senior Lecturer in Mathematical Modelling of Global Health: my.corehr.com/pls/ulivrecr... 🗓️ Apply by 23:30 BST, Wed 20 May 2026.
TB is preventable and curable - yet millions are still affected every year. The problem isn’t just medical. It’s social, structural, and gendered. This video shows how LIGHT is working with communities to change that. 🎥 Watch here: youtu.be/aaHVqoMTw2E?... #EndTB #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity
LIGHT's Legacy
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Out now! Our preprint reviewing effects of extreme weather events on TB. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... @mjsaunder.bsky.social with Lauren Linde & Leo Martinez @bostonu.bsky.social & many others @tb-lshtm.bsky.social @lshtm-tbmod.bsky.social @lshtm-planet.bsky.social
Fantastic video from @lightontb.bsky.social PhD student Dr Mphatso Phiri, summarising the research he has been leading in Malawi 🇲🇼 to reduce men’s risk of #TB, and benefit men, women and children.
The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 3mo agoWhy are men more affected by TB in Malawi? Higher exposure starts in adolescence-linked to smoking, alcohol use & high-risk environments. Good news:mobile, community TB testing is reaching more men & connecting them to care. Tackling TB in men protects whole communities: youtu.be/wMP4f05lgHM?...
Why are men more affected by TB in Malawi? Higher exposure starts in adolescence-linked to smoking, alcohol use & high-risk environments. Good news:mobile, community TB testing is reaching more men & connecting them to care. Tackling TB in men protects whole communities: youtu.be/wMP4f05lgHM?...
Mphatso Phiri - Tackling TB in Young Men and the Effectiveness of Community Outreach in Malawi
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🎧Listen to The TBPod with @petermacp.bsky.social discussing an urban-rural tuberculosis prevalence meta-analysis, revealing substantial regional variation and a global trend towards urbanisation of #TB Podcast - www.buzzsprout.com/851944/episo... Paper - journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
Shifting TB Landscapes: Dr Peter MacPherson on HIV–TB Care & Diagnostic Innovation - The TBPod
Dr Peter MacPherson, Professor of Global Public Health at the University of Glasgow, joins Dr Jack Callum to discuss his research on HIV–TB care and shifting TB epidemiology. He discusses findings fro...
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Very pleased to be awarded an NIHR Global Health Research Professorship! Will work with partners in Malawi to investigate new approaches to using AI to support #TB diagnosis. @nihr.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow@uofgshw.bsky.social · 4mo ago@petermacp.bsky.social has received an @nihr.bsky.social Global Health Research Professorship. He will work with partners in Malawi to investigate a new approach to artificial intelligence testing for tuberculosis #TB @uofgnews.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
@petermacp.bsky.social has received an @nihr.bsky.social Global Health Research Professorship. He will work with partners in Malawi to investigate a new approach to artificial intelligence testing for tuberculosis #TB @uofgnews.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social www.gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...
In our latest paper in @plosmedicine.org, we explore trade-offs in diagnostic algorithm, coverage, and duration of community screening for #TB, highlighting the importance of symptom-agnostic approaches and the need for strategies to sustain impact when screening ends. plos.io/4tuD2SM
PLOS Medicine@plosmedicine.org · 4mo agoIn this mathematical modelling study, Katherine Horton & co assess #TB community screening approaches & their estimated effects on TB incidence & mortality, concluding that methods that capture both infectious & non-infectious TB are needed to achieve sustained case reductions🧪 plos.io/4tuD2SM
We found that #TB epidemics are becoming increasingly urbanised. Important implications for supporting effective public health interventions to end tuberculosis epidemics. 🧪 #MedSky @uofgshw.bsky.social @kchorton.bsky.social @nswartwood.bsky.social journals.plos.org/plosmedicine...
PLOS Medicine@plosmedicine.org · 4mo agoIn this systematic review & meta-analysis, Mortazavi & colleagues (@petermacp.bsky.social) investigate urban vs rural differences in #TB prevalence between 2000 and 2024 in 26 low- and middle-income countries, finding that TB epidemics have become increasingly urbanized 🧪 #MedSky plos.io/3O79BqY
In this systematic review & meta-analysis, Mortazavi & colleagues (@petermacp.bsky.social) investigate urban vs rural differences in #TB prevalence between 2000 and 2024 in 26 low- and middle-income countries, finding that TB epidemics have become increasingly urbanized 🧪 #MedSky plos.io/3O79BqY
Urban and rural prevalence of tuberculosis in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, Seyed Alireza Mortazavi and colleagues investigate urban versus rural differences in adult pulmonary tuberculosis prevalence between 2000 and 2024 in 26 low- ...
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In meta-analysis of national and subnational #TB prevalence surveys, we found that between 2000-2024, tuberculosis epidemics are rapidly urbanising. doi.org/10.1371/jour... @plosmedicine.org @uofgshw.bsky.social @kchorton.bsky.social
Urban and rural prevalence of tuberculosis in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, Seyed Alireza Mortazavi and colleagues investigate urban versus rural differences in adult pulmonary tuberculosis prevalence between 2000 and 2024 in 26 low- ...
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New study led by @alexandra-richards.bsky.social. Reducing men’s TB risk and improving treatment access could have big impacts on #TB incidence and deaths for men, women, and children. www.nature.com/articles/s43... @kchorton.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social @lightontb.bsky.social
The LIGHT Consortium @lightontb.bsky.social · 4mo agoWhat if targeting TB in men could benefit entire populations? This new modelling study from @alexandra-richards.bsky.social suggests exactly that 👇 ✔️ More treatment coverage ✔️ Address social & structural risks 👉 Big reductions in TB incidence & mortality 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s43...
What if targeting TB in men could benefit entire populations? This new modelling study from @alexandra-richards.bsky.social suggests exactly that 👇 ✔️ More treatment coverage ✔️ Address social & structural risks 👉 Big reductions in TB incidence & mortality 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s43...
This #WorldTBday is a honour to be in Blantyre, Malawi, where we kicked off recruitment into the @wellcometrust.bsky.social funded ZAMSA-TB study. The team are developing new epidemiological methods to measure future vaccine effectiveness in the community.