Home — MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine

Woman reaching out to touch a holographic 3D rendering of an intestine.

Thelior Bio: rethinking gut health from the inside out

A new spinout company, formed from research conducted at the MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit, aims to develop a new class of therapies for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Translating Our Research

Leading research with the aim of improving human health. World-leading research from scientists at the MRC WIMM has been developed into commercial ventures to translate our discoveries into clinics and benefit patients.

Microscopic view of human tissue showing red and blue stained cells.

New tool allows researchers to track how mutations arise in tissues

Researchers at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) have developed a new method to analyse how our tissues evolve as we age.

Discover. Translate. Advance.

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.

Celebrating science, collaboration and excellence at WIMM Day 2025

The MRC WIMM community gathered for its flagship annual event, WIMM Day, on Tuesday 24th June. Held at the Saïd Business School, the day showcased the breadth and impact of research across the institute and celebrated achievements in mentorship, public engagement and more.