Running Mad Professor

22/06/2026

We often talk about the importance of learning from outbreaks. Are we doing enough to learn from those who have lived through them?

A thought-provoking read from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine - LSTM on the role of Ebola survivors in preparedness, response and recovery.

https://lstmed.ac.uk/news/ebola-survivors-are-essential-partners-in-outbreak-preparedness-response-and-recovery/

New LSTM research, using survivor testimonies from Uganda and Liberia, shows Ebola survivors are trusted messengers and vital partners in outbreak response.

16/06/2026

Are you able to help? Please share with your networks.

Are you a healthcare professional, physician, or researcher working with paediatric patients affected by encephalitis, meningitis, or meningoencephalitis sequelae? 🧠

Your expertise is needed! 🙌 Share your input into a Core Outcome Set to help shape and improve outcomes for children worldwide 🌍

👉 https://isaricresearch.github.io/Core-Outcome-Sets/cosmems

A Delphi consensus project initiated by the WHO 🌐 in collaboration with ISARIC.

12/06/2026

What does it take to truly stay ahead of emerging neurological infections in a rapidly shifting global landscape?

I’m pleased to be attending the ANZAN Annual Scientific Meeting, a key forum for clinicians and researchers from Australia and New Zealand focused on sharing current work and discussing developments in neurology.

I’ll be presenting on:
• “Tackling Emerging Neurological Infectious Disease” (Day 2)
• “Challenging Neurological Infectious Diseases - interactive clinical cases” (Day 4)

Both sessions focus on real-world complexity - from recognising early signals of emerging infections to working through diagnostic and management dilemmas in interactive case-based discussion.

Looking forward to catching up with colleagues and hearing the latest developments.

More information: https://www.anzanasm.com.au/

On behalf of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Neurologists (ANZAN) Council, Judy Spies and Mark Parsons, chairs of the Scientific Program Committee, and I would like to invite you to attend the ANZAN Annual Scientific Meeting to be held in Sydney, 23rd-26th of June, 2026 at the Internat...

12/06/2026

More fun at the gym!

12/06/2026

🆕 A free 2-dose MenB vaccine will be available for a limited time from end of July.
Who can have it:
🏫 All current Year 13s
🧑‍🎓 Anyone either starting university as an undergrad or moving into further education halls for the first time in autumn 2026, aged under 25