New grant to study the role of immune cells in lung regeneration
9 November 2018
Many congratulations to Prof Ling-Pei Ho, who was awarded £872K to study an exciting new research avenue in lung fibrosis.
Applications invited for the role of Institute Director
6 November 2018
#NOvemberNOplastic
1 November 2018
Graduate students launch a new initiative to reduce the use of single-use plastic across the MRC WIMM.
An immunologist’s reflection on this year's Nobel Prize
30 October 2018
Melissa Bedard, a PhD student in the Cerundolo lab at MRC HIU, writes for the Oxford University Science blog about cancer immunotherapy.
"That’s fascinating!"
22 October 2018
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From inflatable brains to jelly balls, activities by MRC WIMM researchers shone at this year’s Oxford Science and Ideas Festival, engaging the public on topics such as genome editing and the science of blood.
Celebrating Women in Science
9 October 2018
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MRC WIMM researchers mark Ada Lovelace Day by sharing their messages of support.
Dr Kathryn Robson featured in BBC programme
2 October 2018
Dr Robson explains how a genetic mutation leads to haemetochromatosis, 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
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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.