Professor David Lalloo, Vice-Chancellor of Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, has been appointed Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George (CMG) in The King’s Birthday Honours List.
Professor Lalloo has been recognised for services to Global Health and International Development, and leadership in Higher Education.
The Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is a UK national honour that recognises service in a foreign country, or in relation to foreign and Commonwealth affairs.
The King’s Birthday Honours list recognises the achievements and service of people across the UK, from all walks of life.
Over thirty years, Professor Lalloo has been a leading figure in infectious disease research and global health, and his work is widely recognised as delivering a positive impact on disadvantaged communities across the globe.
Professor Lalloo said: “I am delighted and privileged to receive this honour and do so on behalf of LSTM and the scientific research and global health communities whose tireless commitment and skill help to build healthier lives across the world.
“Global health research and education are collective endeavours, underpinned by trusted, equitable partnerships in countries most affected by the burden of disease. This award would not have occurred without the advice, support and collaboration of so many inspirational colleagues.”
Professor Lalloo has led LSTM since 2019 and was named as its first Vice-Chancellor last year. He is also an Honorary Consultant at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital and maintains an active research portfolio in HIV related infections, snakebite and malaria.
He has held significant national and international advisory roles and his research has influenced WHO treatment guidelines, with his work on snake envenoming over three decades contributing to the recognition of snakebite as a neglected tropical disease. In 2024, he was elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
During his tenure as LSTM head, LSTM ranked second for impact in its first solo REF submission, was nominated for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards and received a prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize. He has overseen a huge capital redevelopment, including as a key part of the team to deliver the groundbreaking CREATOR medical research and training facility at the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme.
Jim McKenna, Chair of the Board of Trustees at LSTM, said: “This award is richly deserved. David is an inspirational leader, not just at LSTM but on a global stage, dedicating his career to improving the health and life chances for some of the world’s poorest communities.
“Over three decades, David has led groundbreaking research, provided strategic counsel to governments in moments of national crisis, and mentored the next generation of clinicians, scientists and researchers.
“His work has had a real impact, and on behalf of LSTM’s Board I would like to congratulate him for this achievement.”