Dr Thomas Lamb
Consultant, Infectious Diseases.Dr. Thomas Lamb is a Consultant in Infectious Diseases at North Manchester General Hospital, part of the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT).
He has extensive clinical experience with snakebite envenoming in countries such as India, Bangladesh, and the UK, which has fueled his commitment to improving antivenom availability and affordability. tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk
Professional Background and Contributions:
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Antivenom Research: Dr. Lamb serves as a Project Coordinator for antivenom research at the Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU) in Myanmar. In this role, he leads dose-finding studies for novel lyophilized Daboia siamensis antivenom produced in Myanmar, aiming to optimize dosing to reverse venom effects while minimizing severe adverse reactions. tropicalmedicine.ox.ac.uk
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Academic Contributions: He has co-authored several research publications, including studies on the management of secondary bacterial infections complicating Mpox (Monkeypox) using telemedicine services and exploring the views of infection consultants in England on novel funding models for antimicrobials.
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A systematic review of variables associated with snakebite risk in spatial and temporal analyses. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2025 Jan 16:trae131. doi: 10.1093/trstmh/trae131.
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Assessment and management of secondary bacterial infections complicating Mpox (Monkeypox) using a telemedicine service. A prospective cohort study. Int J STD AIDS. 2023 Jun;34(7):434-438. doi: 10.1177/09564624231162760.
- Exploring the views of infection consultants in England on a novel delinked funding model for antimicrobials: the SMASH study. Baltas I, Gilchrist M, Koutoumanou E, Gibani MM, Meiring JE, Otu A, Hettle D, Thompson A, Price JR, Crepet A, Atomode A, Crocker-Buque T, Spinos D, Guyver H, Tausan M, Somasunderam D, Thoburn M, Chan C, Umpleby H, Sharp B, Chivers C, Vaghela DS, Shah RJ, Foster J, Hume A, Smith C, Asif A, Mermerelis D, Reza MA, Haigh DA, Lamb T, Karatzia L, Bramley A, Kadam N, Kavallieros K, Garcia-Arias V, Democratis J, Waddington CS, Moore LSP, Aiken AM. JAC Antimicrob Resist. 2023 Aug 1;5(4):dlad091. doi: 10.1093/jacamr/dlad091. PMID: 37533762; PMCID: PMC10391702.
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Educational Engagement: Dr. Lamb actively participates in educational initiatives, sharing his expertise on challenges in snakebite diagnostics and management. youtube.com
Dr. Lamb’s dedication to clinical practice, research, and education underscores his commitment to advancing the field of infectious diseases and improving patient outcomes globally.
GMC: 7039762
