Research Study Careers Search LSTM About LSTM was the first institution in the world dedicated to research and teaching in the field of tropical medicine HomeAbout Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), founded in 1898, was the first institution in the world dedicated to research and teaching in the field of tropical medicine. As a registered charity, we work across the world, often in very difficult circumstances, to fulfil our mission of reducing the burden of sickness and mortality in disease endemic countries. We do that through the delivery of effective interventions which improve human health and are relevant to the poorest communities. Our work in combating diseases such as TB, HIV/AIDS, malaria, dengue and lymphatic filariasis is supported by a research order book of well over £210 million. Our worldwide reputation and the calibre of our research outputs has secured funding to lead over 10 international consortia and product development partnerships aimed at reducing or eliminating the impact of diseases upon the world's poorest people. Our state-of-the-art facilities continue to develop new drugs, vaccines and pesticides which put us at the forefront of infectious disease research. As a teaching institution, we attract more than 600 students from 68 countries, from PhD research and Masters programmes to a range of professional courses, and work in partnership with health ministries, universities and research institutions worldwide to train the next generation of doctors, scientists, researchers and health professionals. The provision of technical assistance is a major component of LSTM's mission of promoting the improved health of the poor and disadvantaged peoples. LSTM consultancy improves health systems in developing countries whilst helping to inform our teaching and research agendas. We also provide pre- and post travel clinical services through our subsidiary Well Travelled Clinics Ltd (link is external) (opens in a new tab) , with centres in Liverpool and Chester. Director David Lalloo Since 1898 we have led the field in the fight against infectious, debilitating and disabling diseases. Read our Director's welcome We continue to be a leading international institution in the fight against infectious, debilitating and disabling diseases. Vision, mission and values Equality and Diversity Governance REF 2014 Where we work Decolonising the Curriculum People As a teaching institution, we attract more than 600 students from 68 countries, from PhD research and Masters programmes to a range of short courses, and work in partnership with health ministries, universities and research institutions worldwide to train the next generation of doctors, scientists, researchers and health professionals. Search people Explore our research themes and topics These significant areas of strength in LSTM draw upon expertise from across all four research departments Find us Find out about visiting us Contact us Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Pembroke Place Liverpool L3 5QA UK General: +44(0)151 705 3100 Well Travelled Clinic: 0151 705 3223 Fax: +44(0)151 705 3370 e-mail: info@lstmed.ac.uk Connect Facebook (opens in a new tab) YouTube (opens in a new tab) Twitter (opens in a new tab) LinkedIn (opens in a new tab) Cookies Disclaimer Privacy statement Sitemap Terms of use Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement Criminal Finances Act 2017 Web Accessibility Statement Working Safely during COVID-19 DORA Freedom of information © 2021 LSTM Website by Manta Ray Media (opens in a new tab) We use necessary cookies to make our site work. There are other reasons for using cookies, for example, analytics that measure how you use the site that help up improve the site. These other kinds of cookies will only be used if you accept.For more information about the cookies we use, see our Cookies page. (opens in a new tab) View more info Necessary cookies Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions. Analytics cookies We would like to set Google Analytics cookies to help us improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it. The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. For more information about these cookies, see our Cookies page. Other cookies We would like to set other cookies ... For more information about these cookies, see our Cookies page. Save preferences Accept all cookies