LSTM in Conversation

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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

9 episodes

3 weeks ago

Send us a text In this episode of LSTM In Conversation, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and Professor of Molecular Virology Professor Jonathan Ball sits down with LSTM alumnus Professor Kevin Marsh, a world-renowned malariologist whose career has helped shape the scientific landscape across Africa. Professor Marsh reflects on his early inspiration to study malaria while at LSTM, the mentors who guided him, and his journey in establishing the KEMRI–Wellcome Trus...

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Episodes (9/9)

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Professor Kevin Marsh on Leadership, Malaria, and the Future of Global Health

3 weeks ago

27 minutes

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Fighting Misinformation, Building Trust: Lessons from Dr Ifeanyi Nsofor

Send us a text In this episode of LSTM In Conversation, Dr Laura Dean speaks with alumnus Dr Ifeanyi Nsofor, public health physician, behavioral science researcher, and global health equity advocate. Together, they explore Dr Nsofor’s journey from aspiring surgeon to championing preventive health, his experiences tackling misinformation during the Ebola response, and the power of technology and social media in shaping health narratives today. The discussion highlights the importance of breaki...

2 months ago

34 minutes

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Equity, Leadership, and Global Health Impact: Dr. Bertha Simwaka in Conversation

Send us a text In this episode of LSTM In Conversation, Professor Sally Theobald reconnects with LSTM alumna Dr. Bertha Simwaka, now Senior Fund Portfolio Manager for Zambia at the Global Fund. Together, they explore Bertha’s career journey from her PhD at LSTM, embedded in Malawi’s health systems, to leading multi-million dollar HIV, TB, and malaria programmes across Zambia and India. Bertha shares her reflections on the importance of gender equity, multidisciplinary approaches, and the role...

3 months ago

31 minutes

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LSTM In Conversation EXTRA: Frank Cottrell-Boyce on Telling the FEPOW Story.

Send us a text In this bonus episode of LSTM In Conversation, writer Frank Cottrell-Boyce reflects on adapting The Railway Man and sharing the powerful story of FEPOW survivor Eric Lomax. He explores the challenges of portraying trauma, the complexity of forgiveness, and the importance of remembering untold histories.

4 months ago

15 minutes

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Captive Memories: The Enduring Legacy of the FEPOW Project

Send us a text This powerful episode of LSTM In Conversation explores the long-running Far East Prisoners of War (FEPOW) Project, a unique research and remembrance initiative chronicling the health, trauma, and lived experiences of former FEPOW during and after WWII. Alumni, Emeritus Professor Geoff Gill and Meg Parkes share highlights from decades of groundbreaking work in tropical medicine, and psychological care, alongside emotional oral histories, revealing how Liverpool School of Tropica...

4 months ago

43 minutes

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From the frontlines to the lab: tackling antimicrobial resistance

Send us a text This episode of LSTM in Conversation podcast features an interview with Dr. Kennedy Uadiale, an alumnus of Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and a current PhD student. The discussion explores Kennedy's career journey from a medical doctor to his extensive work with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) across Africa and Asia, and his recent return to LSTM. Kennedy's PhD research is part of the NIHR-funded Optimising Antibiotic Usage to Mitigate Antimicrobial Resistance project, wi...

5 months ago

33 minutes

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Environmental health and equity: A conversation with Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe

Send us a text In this episode of LSTM in Conversation, Dr. Martha J. Chinouya, Director of Global Health Studies and Reader at LSTM, engages in a conversation with Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary for Health Services & Environment in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Together, they explore the intersection of public health, environmental stewardship, and global health leadership. Dr. Fasawe shares her journey from LSTM alumnus to a high-impact leader in public health an...

7 months ago

25 minutes

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Tiny healers: the science and promise of maggot therapy.

Send us a text Join Professor Hilary Ranson, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Research, Culture, and Integrity at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, as she engages in a conversation with Professor Yamni Nigam, a Biomedical Sciences expert at Swansea University and an LSTM alumna. Yamni shares her pioneering work on maggot therapy, a revolutionary yet ancient treatment for chronic wounds, and its role in combating antimicrobial resistance. Discover the science behind maggot therapy, patient and clin...

8 months ago

45 minutes

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Health equity, policy reform, and Africa's future: A conversation with Dr. Olusoji Adeyi

Send us a text Expect an engaging and insightful dialogue between Professor Bertie Squire and Dr. Olusoji Adeyi, an LSTM alumnus and global health expert. Dr. Adeyi shares his journey from growing up in Nigeria to becoming a leader in global health policy. He reflects on pivotal moments in his career, including his time at LSTM, his work with WHO and the World Bank, and his focus on health equity and policy reform. The conversation covers topics like the influence of social determinants on he...

9 months ago

38 minutes