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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.
35 Years of the MRC WIMM
Innovation MRC MHU MRC TIDU NDCN NDM RDM
23 October 2024
In 1989, Sir David Weatherall founded the Institute of Molecular Medicine to bridge the gap between basic science and clinical medicine. To mark 35 years since the MRC WIMM opened its labs, we're looking back on some of our highlights and achievements.
New biomarker and therapeutic target identified for blood cancers
MRC MHU NIHR Oxford BRC RDM
10 October 2024
Research from the MRC Molecular Haematology Unit has revealed a protein called galectin-1 as a key marker for disease progression and as a promising therapeutic target for patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (a type of blood cancer).
Professor Ahmed awarded funding to create world’s first ovarian cancer prevention vaccine
NDWRH
4 October 2024
Researchers at the MRC WIMM have been awarded up to £600,000 from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) to create the world’s first vaccine to prevent ovarian cancer.
The Oxford Omics Data Camp 2024: Spatial Transcriptomics
Centre for Computational Biology
24 September 2024
The MRC WIMM Centre for Computational Biology recently hosted the inaugural Oxford Omics Data Camp at Jesus College. The camp featured cutting-edge discussions, hands-on workshops and a two-day hackathon.
Researchers develop new tool to better predict AML outcomes in older patients
17 September 2024
In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, an international research team has used machine learning to improve risk stratification for patients over 60 diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia, an aggressive type of blood cancer.
Senior Fellowship awarded to Beth Psaila
MRC MHU RDM
28 August 2024
Congratulations to Beth Psaila, who has been awarded a Senior Fellowship funded by Cancer Research UK in partnership with Rosetrees Trust.
Of Mice and Men - Researchers demonstrate evolutionary conservation of blood stem cell subtypes
MRC MHU OCH RDM
27 August 2024
Researchers from the MRC Molecular Haematology Unit (MHU) have shown that blood stem cell subtypes found in mice also exist in humans. This provides important information for research into therapies to alleviate the negative effects of aging.
MRC WIMM Researchers at IF Oxford - book now
22 August 2024
IF Oxford returns as a digital and in-real-life science and ideas Festival with events running throughout October 2024.
18 teams in the MRC WIMM receive LEAF Sustainability awards
Department of Oncology MRC MHU MRC TIDU NDCN RDM
17 July 2024
The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) aims to support research laboratories to embed sustainability into their work.
Yellowstone Biosciences spinout launches to advance cutting-edge cancer therapies
Innovation MRC MHU RDM
15 July 2024
Yellowstone Biosciences, a biotechnology spinout, has launched to pioneer new cancer treatments using advanced T-cell therapies based on groundbreaking research from the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine at the University of Oxford.
Professor Valentine Macaulay, 1955-2024
Department of Oncology
5 July 2024
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our former colleague Valentine (Val) Macaulay from cancer on Tuesday 2nd July.
WIMM Day 2024
Department of Oncology MRC MHU MRC TIDU Paediatrics RDM
28 June 2024
On Thursday 20th June 2024, the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine came together to share their research and celebrate the MRC WIMM community at Saïd Business School for WIMM Day 2024.
New study uncovers key details of clonal outgrowth in blood cells with ageing
MRC MHU RDM
25 June 2024
New Sculpture Unveiled at the MRC WIMM
MRC MHU
3 June 2024
On Wednesday 29th May, a small group of institute members gathered to witness the unveiling of a new ceramic sculpture of a cell made by former MRC WIMM Group Leader Veronica Dudley (Buckle).
Adam Mead Elected as Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
MRC MHU RDM
28 May 2024
Congratulations to Professor Adam Mead, who the Academy of Medical Sciences has elected to its fellowship.
PhD Researchers shine at MRC WIMM Student Presentation Day
MRC MHU MRC TIDU RDM
15 May 2024
On Tuesday 14th May, PhD students from across the institute gathered to present their research projects.
MRC WIMM CCB Researchers recognised in Vice-Chancellor’s Awards
Centre for Computational Biology RDM
14 May 2024
Cancer Cell study identifies possible ways cancer treatment can lead to harmful side effects
Centre for Computational Biology MRC TIDU RDM
13 May 2024