Liverpool professor returns to Edinburgh Fringe with ‘Covid for Kids’ show
The University of Liverpool’s Professor Tom Solomon is returning to the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year with his new family show, Covid for Kids. The show follows the adventures of Corry the Coronavirus who causes chaos and misery around the work until brought under control by the Science Superheroes. Along the way the audience will learn why viruses emerge, what happens in a pandemic, and how such threats can be tackled in the future. “This has been a really
Professor Tom Solomon appointed Director of The Pandemic Institute
Professor Tom Solomon CBE, Chair of Neurology at the University of Liverpool and Director of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit in Emerging and Zoonotic Infections has been appointed Director of The Pandemic Institute, as it puts out its first research funding call on monkeypox. Professor Solomon will replace Professor Matthew Baylis who has served as Interim Director of The Pandemic Institute since June 2021 ahead of the officia
Professor Tom Solomon recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours June 2021
Professor Tom Solomon CBE Professor Solomon’s CBE is in recognition of his services to neurological and emerging infections research, including during the COVID-19 response. After joining the University in 1998 from the University of Oxford, Professor Solomon established the multi-disciplinary Liverpool Brain Infections Group and was appointed Chair of Neurological Science in 2007. He is also an Associate Pro-Vice-Chancellor in the University’s Faculty of Health and Life Scie
Professor Tom Solomon elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences
Professor Tom Solomon is among 50 world-leading UK researchers to be elected to the prestigious Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences. The new Fellows have been selected for their exceptional contributions to the advancement of medical science through innovative research discoveries and translating scientific developments into benefits for patients and the wider society. Professor Solomon is Chair of Neurology and Director of the National Institute for Health Research
Professor Tom Solomon launches Scouse Science coronavirus podcast
Award-winning science communicator, doctor and infectious diseases researcher Professor Tom Solomon is launching a new video podcast series looking at COVID-19 and its impact on science and society in Liverpool. The Scouse Science Podcast will be broadcast live and see Tom talking to leading Liverpool researchers about scientific progress being made to tackle the virus and chatting about the wider impact of the pandemic with some famous local faces. The series launches on Wed
