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T cell responses to monkeypox play a part in protecting against infection

A new study, led by researchers at the MRC TIDU in the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, NDM's CAMS Oxford Institute, the Centre for Human Genetics, the Kennedy Institute and the Dunn School of Pathology, has found that specific T cells could have an impact on the long-term protective responses to future infection.

Study identifies key immune structures in the gut that may drive coeliac disease

Researchers in Oxford have found structures of immune cells in the gut that may be driving the response to gluten in people with coeliac disease and could provide a target for future therapies.

Professor Andrew McMichael elected to the US National Academy of Sciences

Four academics from the University of Oxford have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences in the US this year as international members, including former Institute Director Andrew McMichael.

RDM researchers edit new edition of seminal haematology textbook

Professor Adam Mead is Editor-in-Chief and Graham Collins and Deborah Hay two of the editors for the eighth edition of this key reference work, now in its sixth decade.

New study finds common virus may improve skin cancer treatment outcomes

A new study led by the Fairfax Group at the University of Oxford has revealed that a common and usually harmless virus may positively influence how skin cancer patients respond to current treatments.

Wellcome Career Development Award For Agne Antanaviciute

Dr Agne Antanaviciute has won a Wellcome Career Development Award for her research investigating early-life immunity.

Technician Champion appointed in RDM

Facility Manager Michalina Mazurczyk, based in the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, has been appointed as Technician Champion for the second year.

Bannard Group receives Wellcome Discovery Award

Professor Oliver Bannard has been awarded funding for an 8-year research programme investigating how our immune systems establish antibody-mediated immunity following vaccination and during infection.

New study reveals details of key immune mechanism

An international collaboration, initiated by the Jackson Group at the MRC WIMM, has uncovered new information that could help in the development of drugs to block conditions such as autoimmunity and inflammation.

Ancient genomic linkage regulates red blood cell development

A collaboration between the Drakesmith and Higgs Groups at the MRC WIMM has identified an ancient connection between metabolic and transcriptional control of erythropoiesis.

Wellcome Career Development Award For Sumana Sharma

Dr Sumana Sharma has won a Wellcome Career Development Award for her research investigating receptors in T cells.

Adam Wilkinson wins 2025 ISEH Janet Rowley Award

Associate Professor Adam Wilkinson has received the 2025 Janet Rowley Award from the International Society for Experimental Haematology for his outstanding contributions in the field of hematopoietic stem cell biology.

International Women's Day 2025

For International Women's Day on 8th March 2025, women from the MRC WIMM reflect on why this day is so important, the barriers and biases women can face in their careers, and which women have inspired them.

Rare Disease Day 2025

For Rare Disease Day on the 28th February, we spoke to three of our researchers about their work, discussing both the challenges and importance of researching and treating rare diseases.

Therapy Acceleration Lab granted UKAS accreditation

The Therapy Acceleration Lab (TAL) at the MRC WIMM was recently accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to the ISO 17025:2017 Standard as a testing laboratory, No. 28562.

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