Novel pairing of integrins improves action of T cells on cancer cells to control tumour growth
3 April 2024
CAMS Oxford Institute MRC TIDU NDM RDM
New research published in Nature Immunology showcases the collaborative efforts of MRC TIDU researchers to describe a novel pairing of integrins which could improve T cell control of cancer.
MRC TIDU Spotlight Series: Dong Group
29 November 2023
CAMS Oxford Institute MRC TIDU NDM TIDU Spotlight Series
In the sixth instalment of the MRC TIDU Spotlight Series, we're taking a look at Tao Dong's Group.
MRC TIDU Spotlight Series: Ho Group
27 October 2023
MRC TIDU NDM RDM TIDU Spotlight Series
In the next instalment of the MRC TIDU Spotlight Series, we are focusing on the Ho Group.
Tao Dong appointed the Brigitte (Ita) Askonas Professor of Translational Immunology
20 July 2023
CAMS Oxford Institute MRC HIU NDM
With effect from 1st May 2023, Professor Tao Dong, has been appointed the Brigitte (Ita) Askonas Professor of Translational Immunology.
New UK research consortium formed to tackle monkeypox outbreak
24 October 2022
Investigation of the T cell responses against monkeypox virus will be led by Prof. Tao Dong at the CAMS-Oxford Institute and MRC Human Immunology Unit.
Ziqi Long receives NDM Prize
3 October 2022
DPhil student Ziqi Long has been commended in the category NDM Overall Prize at the annual Nuffield Department of Medicine (NDM) Awards
Learn about cutting-edge research at Oxford Open Doors 2022
5 September 2022
On Saturday 10th September 2022 12.30-4 pm, the MRC WIMM will be joining colleagues from the Medical Sciences Division at the Old Road Campus Research Building (ORCRB) as part of the Oxford Open Doors programme. This event is open to everyone.
Fundraising for award in memory of Dr Ling Felce
1 September 2022
Centre for Computational Biology MRC HIU NDM
The Ling Felce award will promote cross-disciplinary excellence in bioinformatics.
Study of T-cell receptor activation leads to surprising discovery
18 August 2022
A study from Davis Group is the first to describe the structure of the T-cell receptor when bound to an activating ligand. The findings shed light on an important trigger in the immune system, and suggest a completely new process by which cell receptors can be activated.
Defining the role of resident memory B cells in the fight against influenza
31 March 2022
Researchers at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology and the MRC Human Immunology Unit have used 3D and live-imaging to show how resident memory B cells boost antibodies to fight influenza.