Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Department of Clinical Sciences (DoCS) is a cornerstone of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine’s mission to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations across the globe. Our department is a hub for translational research, where scientific innovation is transformed into practical solutions—from laboratory discovery through clinical trials to evidence synthesis, teaching, policy change, and real-world health impact.
Our work addresses some of the most pressing health challenges of our time, with a focus on improving the management of important diseases in the tropics, key areas of research include:
- Tuberculosis
- Malaria
- Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR)
- Emerging Infections & Sepsis
- Global Child Health
- Girl’s & Women’s Health
DoCS brings together leading researchers, clinicians, educators, and professional support teams who work across a wide spectrum of clinical science disciplines. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary approach is designed to generate actionable evidence that informs health policy and improves clinical practice in both low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and the UK.
We are proud to support research skills units:
- Experimental Medicine (HCF)
- Health Economics
- Global Health Trials
- Institute for Resilient Health Systems
- Clinical Diagnostic Parasitology Laboratory (and post travel advice and clinic)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Dr Michael Abouyannis
- Clinical Sciences - Senior Clinical Lecturer
- Centre for Neglected Tropical Diseases
- Centre for Snakebite Research & Interventions
Person: Teaching and research
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Dr Victor Akelo
- Clinical Sciences - Senior Director for Science, Site Strategy and Implementation Unit
- Faculty of Education
- International Public Health
- KEMRI-LSTM Kenya
Person: Research only, PhD
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Mr Segun Akinwande
- Clinical Sciences - Clinical Trials Data Manager
- Global Health Trials Unit
Person: Not an academic contract
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13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine-induced B cells produce serotype 6B but not serotype 3 capsule-specific IgG antibodies in young Malawian adults
Tembo, G., Hoving, D., de Kroon, A. C., Chimgoneko, L., Nthandira, T., Galafa, B., Thole, F., Nsomba, E., Dula, D., Ngoliwa, C., Toto, N., Makhaza, L., Muyaya, A., Kudowa, E., Chirwa, A. E., Henrion, M. Y. R., Chikaonda, T., Urban, B. C., Ferreira, D. M. & Jambo, K. C. & 2 others, , 22 Jan 2026, In: Vaccine. 75, 128269.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adapting health systems to men’s realities: An intersectional exploration of men’s barriers to TB care in Nigeria’s peri-urban communities
Ugwu, C., Kolawole, G., Ringwald, B., Bimba, J., Squire, B. & Wingfield, T., 4 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: SSM - Health Systems. 100188.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Adiposity and reproductive characteristics across the lifespan: a multi-ethnic population-based study in Northwest China
Zhang, B., Mi, B., Li, C., Xu, K., Cai, J., Kang, Y., Wang, D., Pei, L., Shi, G., Liu, Y., Zeng, L., Li, Q., Shen, Y., Zhao, Y., Xiao, S., Dai, J., Zhang, Y., Zhao, Y., Wang, X. & Ma, F. & 5 others, , 7 Jan 2026, In: Reproductive Health. 23, 1, 32.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Datasets
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Dataset for the article: Prevalence of subclinical pulmonary tuberculosis and its association with HIV in household contacts of index tuberculosis patients in two South African provinces: a secondary, cross-sectional analysis of a cluster-randomised trial
Carter, N. (Creator), Webb, E. L. (Creator), Lebina, L. (Creator), Motsomi, K. (Creator), Bosch, Z. (Creator), Martinson, N. A. (Creator) & MacPherson, P. (Creator), tbc, 18 May 2023
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Dataset for 'β-lactamase expression induces collateral sensitivity in Escherichia coli'
Rodriguez-Beltran, J. (Creator), tbc, 24 Apr 2024
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Dataset for the article: Effectiveness of social distancing measures and lockdowns for reducing transmission of COVID-19 in non-healthcare, community-based settings
Murphy, C. (Creator), Lim, W. W. (Creator), Mills, C. (Creator), Wong, J. Y. (Creator), Chen, D. (Creator), Li, M. (Creator), Xie, Y. (Creator), Gould, S. (Creator), Xin, H. (Creator), Cheung, J. K. (Creator), Bhatt, S. (Creator), Cowling, B. J. (Creator) & Donnelly, C. A. (Creator), tbc, 2 Jun 2023
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.6677632.v1
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Student theses
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Active Case Finding for Tuberculosis in Nepal
Gurung, S. (Author), Caws, M. (Supervisor), Squire, B. (Supervisor) & Lonnroth, K. (Supervisor), 2023Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Acute multimorbid hospital presentations and breathlessness in sub-Saharan Africa
Spencer, S. (Author), Rylance, J. (Supervisor), Morton, B. (Supervisor), Gordon, S. (Supervisor) & Dark, P. (Supervisor), 24 Oct 2025Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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Adaptation to flooding in the Resistencia city region, Argentina: Planning and its impact upon the poor
Whittingham, N. (Author), O'Dempsey, T. (Supervisor) & Munslow, B. (Supervisor), 2019Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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