Liverpool Science
From Nobel Prize-winning discoveries to cutting-edge research in particle physics, tropical medicine, and supercomputing, Liverpool is a city of scientific excellence.
Nobel Laureates
Liverpool has been home to groundbreaking scientists whose discoveries changed the world.
Sir Ronald Ross
Physiology or Medicine
Discovery of the malaria parasite transmission by mosquitoes
Born in Almora, India; conducted research at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
Sir Charles Sherrington
Physiology or Medicine
Discoveries regarding the functions of neurons
Professor at the University of Liverpool
Sir James Chadwick
Physics
Discovery of the neutron
Professor of Physics at the University of Liverpool
Har Gobind Khorana
Physiology or Medicine
Interpretation of the genetic code
Research fellow at the University of Liverpool
Daresbury Science Park
A world-class science and technology campus at the heart of the Liverpool City Region.
Hartree Centre
Home to one of the UK's most powerful supercomputers for data-intensive research
Sci-Tech Daresbury
Science and innovation campus hosting over 150 companies
STFC Daresbury
World-leading accelerator science and particle physics research
Research Institutions
University of Liverpool
Russell Group university with world-leading research in physics, chemistry, and life sciences.
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
The world's first institution dedicated to tropical medicine research and teaching.
Daresbury Laboratory
Major science and technology hub with world-class accelerator science and supercomputing facilities.
Liverpool John Moores University
Strong applied research focus with the Astrophysics Research Institute operating the Liverpool Telescope.
Current Research Excellence
Particle Physics
CERN collaboration, antimatter research
Tropical Medicine
Malaria vaccines, neglected tropical diseases
AI & Data Science
Machine learning, healthcare AI, Hartree Centre
Materials Science
Advanced materials, battery technology
Cancer Research
Liverpool Cancer Research Centre, clinical trials
Astronomy
Liverpool Telescope, exoplanet discovery
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