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New technology helps decode the genetic changes behind disease
7 Oct, 2026
Researchers from the Milne, Hughes and Davies Groups have developed a new technology that can reveal new therapeutic targets from common genetic variants linked to disease.
A summer of science and engagement
26 Aug, 2026
- Centre for Computational Biology
- Department of Oncology
- MRC MHU
- MRC TIDU
- NDM
- NDWRH
- PPIE
- Paediatrics
- RDM
This summer, researchers at the MRC WIMM have taken part in a variety of public engagement activities, leading a stand at Cheltenham Science Festival and welcoming students for the Institute's summer work experience programme.
WIMM Day 2026: connecting people, ideas and scientific discovery
26 Jun, 2026
- Centre for Computational Biology
- Department of Oncology
- Grants & Awards
- MRC MHU
- MRC TIDU
- NDCN
- NDM
- NDWRH
- RDM
On Tuesday 23rd June, the MRC WIMM community came together at Saïd Business School for the Institute's annual away day, sharing research, professional achievements and much more.
Kevin Rue-Albrecht to lead BioFAIR Pathfinder Project
22 Apr, 2026
Congratulations to Dr Kevin Rue-Albrecht, who has been selected as one of BioFAIR’s inaugural Pathfinder Projects.
Verena Korber receives CRUK Career Development Fellowship
1 Apr, 2026
Congratulations to Dr Verena Korber, who has been awarded a Career Development Fellowship from Cancer Research UK.
Kevin Rue-Albrecht receives Software Sustainability Institute Fellowship
12 Dec, 2025
Congratulations to Dr Kevin Rue-Albrecht, who has been awarded a Fellowship to improve accessibility and reusability of research software.
It's beginning to look a lot like Gutmas!
28 Nov, 2025
Congratulations to Vy Wien Lai, whose image was chosen for 1st place in the MRC/MRF 2025 Festive Science Image Competition.
Oxford scientists map the cells that drive Crohn’s disease fistulas
12 Nov, 2025
Researchers at the MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit have identified how rare populations of abnormal cells drive the formation and persistence of fistulas - painful, tunnel-like tracts that develop in around 30% of people with Crohn’s disease - paving the way for targeted treatments.
Oxford scientists capture genome’s structure in unprecedented detail
5 Nov, 2025
RDM scientists have achieved the most detailed view yet of how DNA folds and functions inside living cells, revealing the physical structures that control when and how genes are switched on.
Unravelling T-Cell Recognition: Insights from Immunology and AI
13 Oct, 2025
From 29 September to 1 October 2025, researchers from across the world gathered in Oxford for a unique conference and hackathon exploring how advances in artificial intelligence can deepen understanding of T-cell biology.
MRC WIMM researchers receive full Professor title
1 Oct, 2025
James Davies and Bethan Psaila have been awarded the title of Full Professor in the University’s 2025 Recognition of Distinction exercise.
Celebrating science, collaboration and excellence at WIMM Day 2025
1 Jul, 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.
Study identifies key immune structures in the gut that may drive coeliac disease
6 May, 2025
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.
Wellcome Career Development Award For Agne Antanaviciute
2 Apr, 2025
Dr Agne Antanaviciute has won a Wellcome Career Development Award for her research investigating early-life immunity.
MRC WIMM researchers win 2024 RDM Graduate Prize
28 Jan, 2025
Congratulations to Charlotte Brierley and Patrick Pflughaupt, who were both awarded the 2024 RDM Graduate Prize after completing their PhDs at the MRC WIMM.