Hi, new member here.
Probably a stupid question: Is there is a method to personalize the “latest topics” list?
It seems dominated a bit by “pharma” topics - and I have zero interest in those, so just wondered if there exists some option I have overlooked.
Not really. Latest will always show the, um, latest threads being replied to. Pharma might be a bit more active recently but I don’t think it generally dominates the top of the page. Could just as easily be stuff in Off-Topic, PWI, BSL, etc.
In any case, go into your profile: Preferences… Categories… Muted…
That should keep anything in that forum from appearing for you.
Thank you - this was precisely what I was after.
Pharma & T-replacement muted - it worked like a charm. 
(Pretty cool function actually. )
On this topic, has there been an option to ignore users implemented? I miss that.
Yep, same part of your user profile: Preferences… Users… Ignored/Muted.
I believe ignore is the “bigger” version of blocking because it hides their posts and all possible contact. Muted just prevents them from tagging you.
Sweet! Thanks.
All those years you thought you were on mute with posters. Turns out you were right.
I just assume he muted me 
