MRC WIMM Centre for Computational Biology

Using computational biology to help understand complex biological systems and combat diseases, from blood disorders to cancer and diabetes.

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CCB High Performance Computing Facility

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The Oxford Omics Data Camp 2024: Spatial Transcriptomics

The MRC WIMM Centre for Computational Biology recently hosted the inaugural Oxford Omics Data Camp at Jesus College. The camp featured cutting-edge discussions, hands-on workshops and a two-day hackathon.

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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.

Wellcome Career Development Award For Agne Antanaviciute

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

Training

The MRC WIMM Centre for Computational Biology offers training courses in basic data science skills and computational biology methods.

MRC WIMM researchers win 2024 RDM Graduate Prize

Congratulations to Charlotte Brierley and Patrick Pflughaupt, who were both awarded the 2024 RDM Graduate Prize after completing their PhDs at the MRC WIMM.