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« Back to NewsA summer of science and engagement
26 Aug, 2026
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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.
MRC WIMM Sustainability Team recognised at LEAF Oxford Forum
12 Jan, 2026
Congratulations to the Sustainability Committee and Working Group, who received an award for ‘Community and Culture’ at the LEAF Oxford Forum 2025.
New ‘off-the-shelf’ immunotherapy shows promise for treating high-risk childhood leukaemia
3 Sep, 2025
Scientists at the University of Oxford, together with colleagues at Imperial College London and the University of Glasgow, have developed a new type of immunotherapy that could improve outcomes for infants and children with high-risk leukaemia.
The Kaiya Foundation to fund leukaemia research at University of Oxford
1 Sep, 2025
The foundation has awarded one of its first major research grants to Dr Emily Neil and Professor Anindita Roy from the Childhood Leukaemia Research Group in the MRC Molecular Haematology Unit.
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.
WIMM Day 2024
28 Jun, 2024
On Thursday 20th June 2024, the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine came together to share their research and celebrate the MRC WIMM community at Saïd Business School for WIMM Day 2024.
MRC WIMM early career researchers present to Parliament
7 Mar, 2024
Four members of the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine reached the final of STEM for Britain 2024, where they presented their research to Members of Parliament.
World Cancer Day 2024: Highlighting Cancer Research at the MRC WIMM
4 Feb, 2024
This World Cancer Day, we heard from four Group Leaders at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine about their work and how their groups are helping in the fight against cancer.
Anindita Roy appointed Professor of Paediatric Haematology
13 Sep, 2023
The Department of Paediatrics at the University of Oxford is delighted to announce that Anindita Roy has been named Professor of Paediatric Haematology at the University of Oxford.
Irene Roberts delivers Ham-Wasserman Lecture
13 Jan, 2023
Presented at the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting, the award and lectureship recognises individuals from outside the United States who have made significant contributions to Haematology.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
3 Oct, 2022
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, where our Childhood Leukaemia research group have taken action to help raise awareness for this cause.