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The effects of temperature increases are already being felt, with increasingly frequent and severe extreme weather events such as this year’s record heatwaves, droughts and forest fires.
Professor Sir Nicholas White OBE KCMG FRS
3 February 2026
The University of Oxford and the Nuffield Department of Medicine greatly mourn the death of Professor Sir Nicholas White, a distinguished clinician and scientist who was internationally recognised as the leading figure in improving the treatment of malaria worldwide, and whose work has made a lasting contribution to global health research - saving millions of lives worldwide. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
Oxford researchers join Novo, Gates, and Wellcome to tackle antimicrobial resistance
22 January 2026
Oxford researchers from the Nuffield Department of Medicine are part of a major new international initiative with the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome and the Gates Foundation to accelerate the discovery of urgently needed antibiotics. The Gram-Negative Antibiotic Discovery Innovator (Gr-ADI) brings together global expertise to tackle drug-resistant Gram-negative infections, one of the most serious threats to global health.
Oxford licenses Rift Valley fever vaccine candidate amid West Africa outbreak
13 January 2026
The University of Oxford has licensed an investigational Rift Valley fever vaccine candidate to the Serum Institute of India (SII) as outbreaks of the disease continue in parts of West Africa.
NDM scientists recognised in New Year Honours 2026
5 January 2026
Professor Nicholas Day has been recognised for his long-standing contribution to global health research in the Kings New Years Honours 2026, while Dr Nicky Whiffin has been named in the Times Alternative Honours for her research in rare disease, reflecting the important contribution to global human health from within the Nuffield Department of Medicine.
Oxford University and Brazil Ministry of Health Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Cancer Care Across Brazil
15 December 2025
The Ministry of Health of Brazil and Oxford’s Centre for Immuno-Oncology, part of the Nuffield Department of Medicine, have signed a Letter of Intent establishing a broad collaboration to advance cancer research, innovation and clinical translation. The agreement builds on the UK-Brazil Government Health Partnership signed earlier this year, and reflects a shared commitment to accelerating research that will lead to improvements in cancer care across Brazil.
Oxford researchers develop first live-cell assay linking cancer tumour metabolism to drug effectiveness
9 December 2025
Scientists at the Centre for Medicines Discovery, part of Oxford University’s Nuffield Department of Medicine, have developed a biosensor that, for the first time, allows researchers to directly measure how experimental cancer drugs engage their target inside living cells dependent on co-factors and metabolites.
Dr. Yi-Ling Chen (COI) awarded prestigious ERC Starting Grant
16 September 2025
Dr. Yi-Ling Chen, COI Career Development Fellow, awarded a prestigious ERC Starting Grant to Investigate the Role of CD1c-reactive T Cells in Post-streptococcal Disease. The ERC Starting Grant supports early-career researchers with 2-7 years of experience since completion of their PhD, providing up to €1.5 million over five years to establish independent research teams and pursue high-risk, high-reward science.
Nigeria rolls out new Oxford R21 malaria vaccine
18 October 2024
On Thursday, Nigeria announced the regulatory approval and launch of the new R21/Matrix-M™ malaria vaccine that will be freely administered to recipients. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s fight against the deadly disease.
Developing the first cancer prevention vaccine for Lynch syndrome
10 September 2024
Scientists from the Centre for Human Genetics at Nuffield Department of Medicine are taking the initial steps in developing the UK’s first vaccine to prevent cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, thanks to funding from Cancer Research UK.
PSI collaborates with Oxford's History of Science Museum on new exhibition
12 August 2024
The Pandemic Sciences Institute, in collaboration with the Ethox Centre, has supported a new exhibition at Oxford’s History of Science Museum. The exhibition, entitled "A Healthy Future for All?", explores the science driving advancements in healthcare
Côte d’Ivoire becomes first nation to deploy R21 malaria vaccine
16 July 2024
Côte d’Ivoire will become the first country to roll-out the new R21/Matrix-M™ vaccine with the first child vaccinated in Abidjan, marking a critical step and historic milestone in the global fight against malaria. 15 African countries are expected to introduce malaria vaccines with Gavi support in 2024, and countries plan to reach around 6.6 million children with the malaria vaccine in 2024 and 2025. The new vaccine has been authorised by Ghana, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and the Central African Republic, and many others are preparing to receive shipments.
Caesar Atuire appointed International Association of Bioethics President
6 June 2024
Many congratulations to Dr Caesar Atuire who has been appointed President of the International Association of Bioethics.
Bangladesh Health Minister visits the Centre for Medicines Discovery
27 May 2024
The Minister of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh, the Honourable Dr Samanta Lal Sen, and the Bangladesh High Commissioner to the UK, Her Excellency Ms Saida Muna Tasneem, paid a visit to the Centre for Medicines Discovery at NDM last week.
Pandemic computer simulations to guide future vaccine trials
23 May 2024
Researchers from the Pandemic Sciences Institute at NDM are launching a new computer simulations project to model vaccine clinical trial designs and strengthen global response to pandemic threats.
Academy of Medical Sciences elects two NDM researchers as new Fellows
21 May 2024
The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected two medical scientists from the Nuffield Department of Medicine to its fellowship in 2024.
NDM scientists elected as Royal Society Fellows
16 May 2024
Two academics from the Nuffield Department of Medicine have joined the Royal Society as Fellows.
Prof Yang Shi elected to the US National Academy of Sciences
3 May 2024
Professor Yang Shi from the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research at NDM has been elected as a member of the National Academy of Sciences in the United States.
Melanoma research in the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
2 May 2024
For Skin Cancer Awareness Month, the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research looks at recent research into melanoma from Professors Richard White, Professor of Genetics, and Colin Goding, Professor of Oncology.
Unveiling of Medawar Nobel Prize medal
30 April 2024
The Oxford immunology community celebrated the donation of Sir Peter Medawar’s Nobel Prize medal to the University.