Inside the Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences

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Postcard: Dr Judi Humphreys on dentistry in Egypt Postcard: Dr Judi Humphreys on dentistry in Egypt

Postcard: Dr Judi Humphreys on dentistry in Egypt

In collaboration with the Egyptian Orthodontic Society, University of Liverpool School of Dentistry's Dr Judy Humphreys and Professor Sondos Albadri delivered a series of presentations and visited healthcare sites in Cairo to understand more about how dentistry is delivered in Egypt, and how we can work together to improve the standard of care. Dr Humphreys spoke about her trip below:

Posted on: 19 March 2024

Postcard: Science in ViennaPostcard: Science in Vienna

Postcard: Science in Vienna

Dr Emily Clarke, recently visited Vienna to take part in a four week long training programme on Orthopaedic Microsystems. Dr Clarke has shared her experiences of the trip and how the training will benefit her research in the future.

Posted on: 8 March 2024

Navigating Sustainability: My ILCaMS energy-saving questNavigating Sustainability: My ILCaMS energy-saving quest

Navigating Sustainability: My ILCaMS energy-saving quest

We spoke to Dr Christina Birch to discuss a unique project that aims to better understand our environmental impact as an Institute. This study was produced from the findings in the recent staff and student travel survey, as well as examining the energy consumption in the William Henry Duncan Building.

Posted on: 26 February 2024

Postcard: Professor Andrew Weeks Visits COPE Study SitesPostcard: Professor Andrew Weeks Visits COPE Study Sites

Postcard: Professor Andrew Weeks Visits COPE Study Sites

Professor Andrew Weeks, of the ILCaMS Department of Women’s and Children’s Health and specialist in international maternal health, has been on a UK wide journey to visit the sites enrolled in the potentially life-saving COPE Study.

Posted on: 9 February 2024

Meet our School of Dentistry Student taking her skills to the ArmyMeet our School of Dentistry Student taking her skills to the Army

Meet our School of Dentistry Student taking her skills to the Army

A student from the School of Dentistry, Libby Moor, has recently been successful in securing a prestigious Dental bursary for a 2026 entry as an Army Dentist. She began the process in August last year and has taken the time to share with us her experience of the application process and her career ambitions.

Posted on: 19 January 2024

CIMA celebrates ten years of research with CMARCIMA celebrates ten years of research with CMAR

CIMA celebrates ten years of research with CMAR

The joint CIMA/CMAR conference recently took place at the University of Birmingham celebrating the 10-year anniversary of both centres. The theme of the meeting was 'Musculoskeletal ageing research – from discovery to improved health'.

Posted on: 8 June 2023

Spotlight: Paediatric research at Alder HeySpotlight: Paediatric research at Alder Hey

Spotlight: Paediatric research at Alder Hey

Dedicated to improving the healthcare of children around the world, the ‘Institute in the Park’ at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust aims to bring together experts in education, research and technology, to focus on improving the care and understanding of children and their health needs.

Posted on: 24 May 2023

Spotlight: The 10/40 Model for Palliative CareSpotlight: The 10/40 Model for Palliative Care

Spotlight: The 10/40 Model for Palliative Care

ILCaM's Professor John Ellershaw, specialist in Palliative Care, is Chairman of the International Collaborative for Best Care for the Dying Person. Ten years ago, the group developed the 10/40 model to guide and improve the treatment of those undergoing end of life care.

Posted on: 5 May 2023

ILCaMS PhD Student follows up award with prestigious national medalILCaMS PhD Student follows up award with prestigious national medal

ILCaMS PhD Student follows up award with prestigious national medal

ILCaMS' Devon Crouch has followed up his Gold Medal award at the recent STEM for Britain Conference, and been awarded the Westminster Medal for overall best presentation at the event.

Posted on: 28 April 2023

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