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Louise Kenny

@louiseckenny

Mum, medic (OBGYN) and academic. Pro Vice Chancellor Health and Life Sciences University of Liverpool. Homesick for the independent republic of Cork #MedSky

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It’s depressing that we have to write this but important to get the message across. This unfounded and outrageous statement from the Trump administration has led to unwarranted fear and guilt. Women deserve better.

02.10.2025 15:53 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Undermining confidence in one of the few safe and effective pain and fever relief drugs in pregnancy risks causing unintended harm."

Pregnant women are often excluded from clinical trials and evidence gaps enable unsubstantiated claims, @louiseckenny.bsky.social
www.bmj.com/content/391/...

02.10.2025 15:47 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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We are delighted to announce @hannahdavies.bsky.social Dr Ben Martyn & @louiseckenny.bsky.social will be speaking at our roundtable event on preventative health research, at @teamlabouruk.bsky.social Conference later this month.https://www.thenhsa.co.uk/events/labour-party-conference-2025-events/

05.09.2025 09:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One of my earliest memories was sitting on my Dad’s shoulders watching LFC bring the FA Cup home in 1974. Being home in Liverpool for this is very special 2/2

26.05.2025 14:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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At the magnificent Cunard Building for the #LFCParade- the atmosphere in the city centre is just magical! Bought my Mum with me. On days like this we miss my Dad- he would have loved everything about this season 1/2

26.05.2025 14:10 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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We would like to extend huge thanks to everyone who made our incredible #WomanoftheNorth Summit happen earlier this week - we have had overwhelmingly positive feedback, and it could not have been possible without the help of so many people 1/9

09.05.2025 11:08 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Delighted that the northern female mayors @kimmcguinness.bsky.social and @mayorofwy.bsky.social signed our #WomanOfTheNorth charter today with @louiseckenny.bsky.social @hannahdavies.bsky.social and Suzanne White from @leigh-day.bsky.social
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/health-and-w...

07.05.2025 14:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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@louiseckenny.bsky.social and partners from @leigh-day.bsky.social hosted workshops in Durham today at our #WomanOfTheNorth Summit around women's health, the workplace and women's rights

07.05.2025 13:37 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mayor of West Yorkshire @mayorofwy.bsky.social is having an β€œin conversation” session with @louiseckenny.bsky.social of @livuninews.bsky.social and @thenhsa.bsky.social Chair at our #WomanOfTheNorth Summit

07.05.2025 11:43 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Really insightful presentations from @louiseckenny.bsky.social & Suzanne White of @leigh-day.bsky.social discussing the wide ranging challenges faced by women from a health and legal perspective #WomanoftheNorth
@durham-university.bsky.social @leigh-day.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social

07.05.2025 10:35 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Next week, Suzanne White of @leigh-day.bsky.social & @louiseckenny.bsky.social will be delivering a workshop at the #WomanOfTheNorth Summit at @DurhamUni discussing women’s health & rights.

To sign up to the Summit and book your workshop place
www.healthequitynorth.co.uk/woman-of-the...

03.05.2025 19:42 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My lovely Dad would have loved today #YNWA

27.04.2025 21:39 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our CEO @hannahdavies.bsky.social has responded to today's #SpringStatement - read her full statement here www.thenhsa.co.uk/2025/03/nhsa...

26.03.2025 15:54 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I seem to be talking in Amsterdam on behalf of @thenhsa.bsky.social in June... which is cool. Want to know how to work with innovation active NHS and academic organisations across the north of England - come and take part.

@alderhey.nhs.uk @liverpooluni.bsky.social @louiseckenny.bsky.social

25.03.2025 14:37 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

How cool is this? Five exceptional researchers- all women. Something to celebrate!

20.03.2025 19:24 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Deep respect for Roger Tilling. No surname too complex- the hero these times need #UniversityChallenge

17.03.2025 20:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There can be no wealth for all without health for all. @thenhsa.bsky.social Institute for Preventive Health Research is a game changer that will deliver greater health equity across the north. Thanks @jimmcmahon.co.uk for your support.

28.02.2025 16:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThere can be no wealth for all until we have health for all” argues the @thenhsa.bsky.social’s Prof Louise Kenny, calling for an Institute for Preventative Health Research, based in the North πŸ’ͺ #COTN25

28.02.2025 15:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Delighted to hear at #COTN25 on behalf of the @thenhsa.bsky.social - this afternoon we are launching our game changing Institute for Preventive Health Research #strongertogether

28.02.2025 13:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are using the @healthequitynorth.bsky.social #WomanOfTheNorth report to inspire #NorthInnovationWomen suggestions including those tackling poverty. Post with:

🌟 #NorthInnovationWomen

🌟 Tag the person you want to suggest

🌟 List their name, role & institution

bit.ly/3WRZLu4

18.02.2025 09:57 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Two ladies stand next to each and smile for a photo. Behind them is a display of oil paintings on square canvases.

NEWS | A portrait of @louiseckenny.bsky.social has been unveiled at @dotart.bsky.social in an exhibition celebrating the contributions of women worldwide

Her portrait, created by artist Mariana Potetenko, honours her pioneering work in women’s health ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/02/14/p...

14.02.2025 14:29 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kevin Duala - 11/02/2025 - BBC Sounds Waking up Merseyside with music, laughter, and the day's essential information.

β€œYou can’t be what you can’t see...”

Today marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Listen to our EPVC @louiseckenny.bsky.social discussing her career, her role models, and the need for more diversity in science.

πŸ“» Catch the interview from 1hr18m: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

11.02.2025 16:28 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well done Rishi!

31.01.2025 20:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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An image with a white background that reads 'ISMIB receives gold Athena Swan Award' in navy blue text with the gold Athena Swan Gender Charter pictured to the right. Along the bottom is a navy blue banner with the 'Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology' text logo in white text.

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Gold #AthenaSwan Award from @advancehe.bsky.social!

Thank you to the ISMIB Athena Swan Team who made this all possible!

#GenderEquality | #TeamLivUni

bit.ly/4jcgcew

10.01.2025 10:25 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🏒 WE ARE HIRING 🏒

We are looking for an Executive Assistant for 6-9 maternity cover.

Salary up to Β£30,000 per annum pro rata (full time equivalent) depending on experience.

Apply and find out more at www.thenhsa.co.uk/contact/vaca...

09.01.2025 08:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
A man welcomes a lady into a lecture theatre. She walks with a goat on a lead. They are being filmed by a camera person for a TV programme. Text overlaid reads, 'NEWS: Health expert joins prestigious Christmas Lectures series'

A man welcomes a lady into a lecture theatre. She walks with a goat on a lead. They are being filmed by a camera person for a TV programme. Text overlaid reads, 'NEWS: Health expert joins prestigious Christmas Lectures series'

NEWS | Did you see @louiseckenny.bsky.social on the 2024 Christmas Lectures?

Prof Kenny (along with Juniper the goat🐐) joined Dr Chris van Tulleken to share insights into how the microbiome works in humans and animals.

Read more ⬇️

news.liverpool.ac.uk/2025/01/09/u...

@ri-science.bsky.social

09.01.2025 13:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Professor Louise Kenny recently presented a cheque to the Liverpool Women’s Charity’s Bereavement Suite Appeal. The funds were raised during a year of exciting challenges and events, with the Β£10k target surpassed!

Read more - bit.ly/49tT3jd

12.12.2024 09:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Our December newsletter is out now

In this edition we bring you:
- A celebration of our 2024 achievements
- Research looking at survival rates for larynx cancer
- Partnering with #HTIS in Europe

mailchi.mp/thenhsa/decn...

20.12.2024 10:13 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We have broadened the expertise in our leadership this year, with @louiseckenny.bsky.social appointed as Board Chair, @hannahdavies.bsky.social as our CEO and new board members Dr Louise Wood and Professor Mark Kearney recently appointed www.thenhsa.co.uk/2024/06/nhsa...

16.12.2024 10:17 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Can we take a moment to love and respect DIANNE. What an incredible teacher she has been 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

14.12.2024 19:17 πŸ‘ 491 πŸ” 15 πŸ’¬ 39 πŸ“Œ 1