Liverpool Science
From Nobel Prize winners to world-leading research institutions, Liverpool has been at the forefront of scientific discovery for over a century.
Nobel Laureates
Liverpool's universities and research institutions have produced multiple Nobel Prize winners.
Sir Ronald Ross
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1902)
Discovery that malaria is transmitted by mosquitoes. Ross conducted his groundbreaking research at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.
Charles Glover Barkla
Nobel Prize in Physics (1917)
Discovery of characteristic X-rays of elements. Barkla was born in Widnes, Merseyside, and conducted research at the University of Liverpool.
James Chadwick
Nobel Prize in Physics (1935)
Discovery of the neutron. Chadwick studied and later taught at the University of Liverpool.
Har Gobind Khorana
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (1968)
Research on the genetic code. Khorana conducted significant work at the University of Liverpool.
Research Institutions
World-class institutions driving scientific discovery.
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Founded 1898
The world's first institution dedicated to tropical medicine research and teaching. Founded by Sir Alfred Lewis Jones, it has been at the forefront of combating infectious diseases including malaria, tuberculosis, and neglected tropical diseases for over 125 years.
University of Liverpool
Founded 1881
A founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Liverpool has produced multiple Nobel laureates and pioneered research in areas from X-ray crystallography to veterinary science. Its Veterinary School was the first in the UK.
Liverpool John Moores University
Founded 1823
Originating from the Liverpool Mechanics' Institution, LJMU is renowned for its Astrophysics Research Institute, which operates the world's largest robotic telescope network.
Alder Hey Children's Hospital
Founded 1914
One of Europe's largest children's hospitals, Alder Hey is a pioneering centre for paediatric research, including cardiac surgery and the development of 3D printed organs.
Scientific Breakthroughs
Tropical Disease Research
Liverpool researchers identified the mosquito transmission of malaria (1897), developed treatments for sleeping sickness, and continue to lead global health initiatives.
X-ray Crystallography
William and Lawrence Bragg, with Liverpool connections, pioneered X-ray crystallography, which later enabled the discovery of DNA's structure.
Nuclear Physics
James Chadwick's discovery of the neutron at the University of Liverpool fundamentally changed our understanding of atomic structure.
Veterinary Science
Liverpool established the UK's first veterinary school (1904), revolutionising animal health and food safety.
Cancer Research
The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre in Wirral was the first UK hospital to use proton beam therapy, a pioneering cancer treatment.
Robotic Telescopes
Liverpool John Moores University operates the Liverpool Telescope in La Palma, the world's largest fully robotic telescope dedicated to professional astronomy.
Current Research Focus
Liverpool's research institutions continue to tackle global challenges.
Infectious Disease
COVID-19, antimicrobial resistance, neglected tropical diseases
Materials Science
Advanced manufacturing, nanotechnology, sustainable materials
Health Data Science
AI in healthcare, genomics, personalised medicine
Environmental Science
Climate change, marine biology, sustainable energy
Astrophysics
Exoplanets, time-domain astronomy, gravitational waves
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