We now have over 320 ambassadors signed up to our programme from a diverse range of sectors and specialisms. Here’s information about some of the people we have worked with over the last 10 years.
Professor Southern is the Chief Investigator on two national studies that aim to improve the lives of people with CF. He is the Director of the European Standards of Care team, improving the quality of care for people with CF.
"It has been a frenetic time in the world of cystic fibrosis and the conference in Liverpool in 2019 was an important catalyst to much of the progress we have seen since."
Sondos is a professor and honorary consultant in paediatric dentistry at the University of Liverpool and Alder Hey Children Hospital. Her research focuses on prevention, care pathways and the link between oral health and overall health outcomes in children with complex needs. She is president elect for the British society of paediatric dentistry.
"The Society ran a new event in Spring 2022 in Liverpool which was the 1st opportunity for our members to meet face to face. This gave us the opportunity to showcase the city and our research and clinical quality improvement."
Mark has been an academic at the School of Sport & Exercise Science since 2006. His research helps to understand the consequences of the forces experienced by the human body in both clinical and sporting contexts.
"Hosting ISBS 2022 in Liverpool provided LJMU’s School of Sports and Exercise Science the opportunity to showcase our world leading research."
Jiafeng has been with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Electronics, University of Liverpool since 2013. His past and current research interests include microwave power amplifiers, filters, electromagnetic compatibility, frequency selective surfaces, energy harvesting and wireless power transfer.
"Hosting an academic conference in Liverpool is a perfect opportunity to raise awareness of our research."
Claudia’s research field is the ‘Evolution of Cognitive Abilities in Birds’ with a strong interest in the interaction between behaviour and ecology, particularly cognitive ecology. She investigates how evolutionary forces such as ecological factors, social organization, and life-style have shaped information gathering, learning, and memory on the species, population and individual (personality traits) level.
"Being part of the ambassador’s programme allows you to formally connect with all the help that’s available in the city for hosting events."
Socio-Legal Studies Association International Conference
Venue: University of Liverpool
Ambassador: Marie Fox
European Association for the Study of Diabetic Eye Complications Meeting
Venue: St. George’s Hall
Ambassador: Simon Harding
World Congress of the International Academy of Oral Oncology
Venue: ACC Liverpool
Ambassador: Richard Shaw
International Beam Instrumentation Conference
Venue: University of Liverpool
Ambassador: Carsten Welsch
British Science Festival
Venues across University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University
Ambassador: Keith George
Perspectives on Actuarial Risks in Talks of Young Researchers event
Venue: University of Liverpool
Ambassador: Corina Constantinescu
European College of Equine Internal Medicine Congress
Venue: The Spine
Ambassador: Fernando Malalana
Hands On! International Conference
Venue: Eureka! Science + Discovery
