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Dr Kathryn Robson featured in BBC programme
2 October 2018
Dr Robson explains how a genetic mutation leads to haemochromatosis, where people have too much iron.
Detailed map of colon cells in health and disease
27 September 2018
Researchers at MRC HIU examined the large intestine using sophisticated single cell technology, in work that paves the way for better treatments for IBD.
Deutsche Bank to help fund new Therapy Acceleration Laboratory
25 September 2018
On Thursday 27th September, in Blood Cancer Awareness Month, Deutsche Bank employees across the UK will be invited to donate a day’s salary to its two UK Charities of the Year through the bank’s ‘One Day’ initiative.
New grant to study pre-cancerous blood disease
28 August 2018
Dr Anna Rose at the MRC Molecular Haematology Unit will study disease pathogenesis and prognosis in a subset of patients with Myelodysplastic Syndromes.
Inspiring the next generation of scientists
15 August 2018
MRC WIMM hosts its first work experience programme for under-represented students
Congratulations to our new Professors
7 August 2018
Congratulations to Adam Mead and Peter McHugh, who were awarded the title of full professor in the recent Recognition of Distinction.
Controlling infection essential to tackle global anaemia
2 August 2018
New proposals published today by MRC HIU suggest that iron supplements on their own are not enough to efficiently tackle this disease.
European licence for migraine prevention drug
31 July 2018
MRC WIMM research underpins the first treatment designed specifically for the prevention of migraines
‘Family trees’ of AML treated with enasidenib mapped for the first time
16 July 2018
The study led by MRC WIMM researchers as part of an international team aims to understand what happens when patients stop responding to treatment.
From the bench to VR
11 July 2018
Computational Biologist Stephen Taylor and his team were awarded an Innovation grant to develop a software package that allows researchers to use virtual reality for scientific research and public engagement.
Dialling down inflammation in psoriasis
9 July 2018
A collaborative study between the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine and the Kennedy Institute identifies a new pathway that limits the severity of inflammatory skin disease.
Taking science to the supermarket
25 June 2018
MRC WIMM researchers participated in this year’s MRC Festival of Medical Research by talking about their research using genome editing.
New research makes progress towards general Salmonella vaccine
21 June 2018
Work by researchers at MRC HIU zeroes in on the mechanisms by which T cells respond to Salmonella infections.
New guidelines to monitor blood cancer in Down Syndrome babies
19 June 2018
The recommendations result from research by Prof Irene Roberts and Prof Paresh Vyas, published today in the British Journal of Haematology.
World’s largest autism grant will transform research landscape
18 June 2018
The largest research grant ever given for neurodevelopmental conditions has been awarded by the Innovative Medicines Initiative to an international consortium that includes the participation of Prof Zameel Cader.
Facebook LIVE: What is a virus?
14 June 2018
Layal and Mirjam in the Rehwinkel lab were live on Facebook to talk about their research on viruses.
“A wonderful start to a great conversation”
1 June 2018
The launch of a new patient engagement group for those with blood conditions brought together patients, clinicians and researchers to discuss patient involvement.
Oxford Centre for Neuroinflammation launched
30 May 2018
The new centre, located at the MRC WIMM, aims to shed light on the causes of neurodegenerative diseases and uncover new treatment pathways.
Matt Dickinson awarded a Cumberland Lodge Scholarship
21 May 2018
A unique opportunity to take part in an engaging programme of conferences, retreats and seminars to explore cross disciplinary topics.
Taking MRC HIU research to schools
14 May 2018
A workshop for local teachers explored practical activities on microscopy and immunology that aim to enrich the delivery of the science curriculum.