How Liverpool could be a lighthouse for post-pandemic cities

Liverpool in the northwest of England is home to a new Pandemic Institute focused on research to prevent, prepare for and respond to any future pandemics.

The medical, academic and civic partnership brings together the University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool City Council, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and Knowledge Quarter Liverpool (KQ Liverpool).

Professor Matthew Baylis, Director of the Pandemic Institute, said the initiative will be unique in that it will take a holistic view, from looking at future threats through to the response of communitie...