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MRC Human Immunology Unit rebrands to the MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit

The MRC Human Immunology Unit has changed its name to the MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit to reflect the unit’s current research focus on understanding the molecular pathways in human immune-mediated diseases.

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New machine learning model developed for improved detection of immune targets

A study published in Genome Medicine led by Koohy Group has developed a novel deep learning-based workflow to predict the immune targets of CD8+ T-cells.

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New study disentangles a long-standing link between inflammation and cancer progression

The study led by the Mead Group, published in Nature Genetics, has demonstrated a previously unknown effect of chronic inflammation on TP53-mutant haematopoietic stem cells.

Making progress towards 'heart in a dish' cardiac microtissue models

Dr Abdullah O. Khan, a Sir Henry Wellcome Fellow who recently joined the MRC WIMM, has co-authored a study published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, which reports an innovative method for creating cardiac microtissues.

Professor Anne Goriely appointed as RDM’s inaugural EDI Academic Lead

Professor Goriely will take up her new role from 1 October 2023.

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New study provides insight into the causes of ageing in blood cells.

Collaborative study from researchers at the MRC Molecular Haematology Unit, the Wellcome-MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, published in Molecular Cell, sheds light on the causes of blood cell ageing.

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10 research teams receive LEAF Sustainability awards

The Laboratory Efficiency Assessment Framework (LEAF) aims to support research laboratories to embed sustainability into their work.

Linking Fundamental Research to Clinical Innovation

Leading research with the aim of improving human health.

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The MRC WIMM's core mission is to improve human health through the pursuit of fundamental research, the development of new technology, and the translation of discoveries to the clinic.