Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine's (LSTM) mission is to improve health outcomes in disadvantaged populations globally through partnership in research and education. We excel in translating leading academic research outputs into measurable benefits to health, and were ranked 2nd for research impact in the REF2021 exercise. We recognise that how we do research is as important as the outputs of the research itself and our values illustrate our commitment to equitable partnerships, integrity and inclusivity in all we do.
Our Strategy is built around four core themes;
- Research - We will focus on enhancing our knowledge and understanding of cross-cutting global issues that pose a threat to human health and development, and on responding to the existing and emerging global health challenges faced by disadvantaged people in society.
- Education - We will develop and nurture the global health leaders of the future; graduates who understand the sensitivities of working and undertaking research in resource-constrained environments. LSTM graduates will be known as innovators; curious and outstanding professionals, highly sought after for their impact in health and health-related sectors.
- Partnerships - We will nurture, develop and expand our equitable partnerships, working with those who share our vision for sustainable development and health equity. We will actively seek out equity within our partnerships, collaborating with those who can help realise our ambitions and amplify the potential of our research for the communities who most need it.
- Investing in our future - We will create an environment and culture in which all LSTM staff feel valued and their achievements are recognised. We will continue to evolve and develop our organisational resources and capabilities and focus our strategic investment to achieve our mission and guarantee the future sustainability of LSTM.
At LSTM, research takes place across and between Faculties, Departments, and Research Centres, allowing for a blend of specialised approaches and interdisciplinary innovation.
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 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
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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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 Africa's vector surveillance systems to monitor gene-drive mosquitoes in malaria control
Okumu, F. O., Finda, M., Odero, J. O., Aboagye-Antwi, F., Adeogun, A., Atta-Obeng, C., Baldini, F., Bouyer, J., Burkot, T. R., Churcher, T. S., Dadzie, S. K., Diabaté, A., Ferguson, H. M., Govella, N. J., Habtewold, T., Hancock, P. A., Kahamba, N., Kaindoa, E. W., Kayondo, J. K. & Lawniczak, M. K. N. & 31 others, , 13 Apr 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Trends In Parasitology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review 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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Datasets
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Universal in Principle, Unequal in Practice: A Participatory Qualitative Study of Healthcare Access among Syrian, Iranian, Eritrean and Sudanese Refugee and Asylum-Seeking Communities in Liverpool, England
Essale, N. (Creator), Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2026
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Dataset for the article: A long-term observational study of paediatric snakebite in Kilifi County, south-east Kenya
Abouyannis, M. (Creator), Boga, M. (Creator), David, A. (Creator), Ouma, N. (Creator), Nyaguara, A. (Creator), Mturi, N. (Creator), Berkley, J. A. (Creator), Adetifa, I. M. (Creator), Casewell, N. R. (Creator), Lalloo, D. (Creator) & Hamaluba, M. (Creator), tbc, 17 Jul 2023
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0010987.s002
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Student theses
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Accessibility and Quality of Sexual and Reproductive Health services for Adolescents in The Gambia
sanyang, Y. (Author), Desmond, N. (Supervisor), Mgawadere, F. (Supervisor) & Cham, M. (Supervisor), 20 Mar 2026Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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A CRITICAL REFLECTION WITH PEOPLE ON HOW URBAN DEVELOPMENT-INDUCED DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION PROCESS INFLUENCE THE WELLBEING OF PEOPLE RESETTLED FROM INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS IN AHMEDABAD, INDIA.
Jukur, S. (Author), Tolhurst, R. (Supervisor), 8 Oct 2025Student thesis: Doctoral thesis
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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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