Sex, drugs & emerging viruses | Prof. Tom Solomon | TEDxLiverpool

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. A global research leader on infectious diseases such ebola, Professor Tom Solomon helps us understand these diseases, how they're spread and suggestions on how to react.

Infectious diseases are the planet’s number one killer and Liverpool is leading the way to contain and combat these savage health risks. Tom Solomon is very much on the front lines of this growing battle. He is Professor of Neurology at the Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust and Director of the University of Liverpool’s Institute of Infection and Global Health. When not seeing patients, teaching or doing research, he is raising public awareness about encephalitis and other brain infections as the Guinness World Record winning @RunningMadProf.

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[kieranryan]

Funny, witty and tip top bedside manner or rather public speaking talent.. plus he has valuable first hand on-the-job experience to share 👍

[anakarydas]

Just found out this Ted talk with Dr. Solomon who I know thru Encephalitis Society….I, m in Houston, Texas USA…. great presentation btw…. :)