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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.

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.

Diabetes UK Early Career Investigator Award for Dr Thomas Hill

Congratulations to Dr Thomas Hill who has received a Diabetes UK Early Career Investigator Award at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference.

Daniela Nasteska showcases diabetes research in new Oxford Sparks video

RDM’s Dr Daniela Nasteska introduces the colourful world of diabetes research via a brand-new video produced by Oxford Sparks.

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.

EAS Young Investigator Fellowship for Michail Mavrogiannis

Congratulations to Michail Mavrogiannis who has been awarded an EAS Young Investigator Fellowship.

Landmark study finds no benefit of routine use of cerebral embolic protection devices on TAVI stroke risk

Researchers say the devices cannot be recommended for routine clinical use in the UK.

New study reveals details of key immune mechanism

An international collaboration, initiated by the Jackson Group at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, 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 Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine has identified an ancient connection between metabolic and transcriptional control of erythropoiesis.

Catch up on RDM Day 2025

Over 300 staff and students gathered to connect and celebrate the inspirational science happening across our Department.

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.

Announcing our new Principal Investigators 2025

Following the RDM’s annual call for researchers to apply for Principal Investigator (PI) status, we are delighted to announce the designation of five new PIs for 2025.

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.

Prestigious Professor Heimburger Award for Dr Jeries Abu-Hanna

Congratulations to Dr Jeries Abu-Hanna who has been selected as one of the five winning recipients for the Professor Heimburger Award 2025 in the field of inherited haemophilia.

2024 RDM Award for Excellent Supervision Winners

Congratulations to Professor Leanne Hodson and Dr James Grist who have each received the RDM Award for Excellent Supervision 2024.

New research findings help identify those most at risk of developing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Two new research papers, published in Nature Genetics, jointly led by RDM’s Professor Hugh Watkins, have further advanced our understanding of the genetic basis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

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.

Clinical trials begin for a first-in-class, inhaled gene therapy for people with cystic fibrosis

An inhalable medicine with the potential to improve lung disease in people with cystic fibrosis, irrespective of their mutation type, is being tested in human trials in the UK and Europe.

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