UK International Development Minister visits the Jenner Institute
6 February 2025
The Rt Hon Anneliese Dodds MP, Minister of State for Development, Minister of State for Women and Equalities and Oxford East MP, visited the Jenner Institute last week to discuss the very latest in malaria vaccine science.
Dr Matthew Bottomley selected for Cancer Research UK campaign
5 February 2025
Dr Matthew Bottomley from the CAMS Institute Oxford has been selected as the January winner of Cancer Research UK’s Research is Beautiful Photography campaign.
Oxford and GSK launch £50m programme to advance cancer research
27 January 2025
Global biopharma company GSK invests up to £50 million in a collaboration with Oxford to advance the understanding of how cancer develops, which could inform future development of vaccines to prevent cancer.
Oxford tops THE subject ranking in medicine for 14th consecutive year
24 January 2025
The University of Oxford has once again been named the top institution in the Times Higher Education (THE) Subject Rankings for Clinical, Pre-Clinical, and Health, marking an impressive 14th consecutive year in this prestigious position.
Unlocking cellular symmetry could revolutionise understanding of disease
20 January 2025
Led by Professor Yvonne Jones at the Division of Structural Biology and Professor David Strutt at the University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences, this £3.7 million Wellcome Trust-funded project brings together cutting-edge technology and world-class expertise.
The Global Health Network reaches 1 million members
15 January 2025
The Global Health Network has achieved a remarkable milestone: one million members worldwide. This dynamic and inclusive community of healthcare professionals and researchers is addressing two of the most pressing challenges in global health. By equipping teams to tackle everyday diseases of poverty and strengthening the ability to detect and respond to emerging threats, The Global Health Network is saving lives and safeguarding the future of global health.
Professor Sarah Gilbert appointed as Deputy Head of Department
13 January 2025
The Department wishes to announce that Professor Dame Sarah Gilbert has been appointed to the role of Deputy Head of Department of the Nuffield Department of Medicine for a five-year term.
Ben Schuster-Böckler elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology
6 January 2025
The Royal Society of Biology have recognised Associate Professor Benjamin Schuster-Böckler from NDM's Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research as a Fellow in their January 2025 nominations round.
Dr Lennard Lee featured in Fujifilm anniversary documentary series
17 December 2024
NDM’s Dr Lennard Lee has been featured in Fujifilm Europe’s 90th Anniversary celebration documentary series, which honours 20 exceptional innovators helping to shape the future across Europe. Dr Lee has been recognised as a UK exemplar for his groundbreaking contributions to the cancer vaccines research field, accelerating the uptake of digital trials, and demonstrating a faster, simpler, and more efficient model for clinical trials.
Prof Anneke Lucassen to lead Public and Community Engagement with Research
12 December 2024
Professor Anneke Lucassen will chair the Public and Community Engagement with Research Advisory Board and launch the 2024-2029 strategy as the new Academic Champion for Oxford University.
Md Zakiul Hassan recognised as 2024 ISID Emerging Leader
10 December 2024
PSI researcher Md Zakiul Hassan, the inaugural Oxford-MoH Foundation DPhil Scholar, has been recognised as 2024 ISID Emerging Leader in International Infectious Diseases. The award from the International Society for Infectious Diseases acknowledges early-career excellence in the field.
Dr Xin Hui Chan awarded BIA Barnett Christie Lecture
4 December 2024
Dr Xin Hui Chan has won the competitive 2024 Barnett Christie Lecture award of the British Infection Association. As part of the award, Dr Chan delivered a lecture entitled ‘Drugs for Tropical Infections: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Infectious Disease Physician’.
KEMRI renews collaboration with Oxford University and Wellcome Trust
29 November 2024
The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has signed a seven-year memorandum of agreement with the Wellcome Trust and the University of Oxford. Under this collaboration, Wellcome has awarded £91 million (KES 15 billion) to support research over the next seven years. KEMRI have been collaborating with the Wellcome Trust and the University of Oxford on improving health through research for over 35 years.
Dr Nicky Whiffin awarded Balfour Lecture 2025
25 November 2024
Nicky Whiffin, Associate Professor and Sir Henry Dale Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Big Data Institute and Centre for Human Genetics, has been awarded the 2025 Balfour Lecture by the Genetics Society.
NDM unit awarded £11m to address antimicrobial resistance
22 November 2024
The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has awarded the Modernising Medical Microbiology consortium £11 million to address major public health threat, antimicrobial resistance. The Oxford Health Protection Research Unit (HPRU) in Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance, hosted by the Nuffield Department of Medicine since 2014, is one of 13 HPRUs funded by NIHR as part of an £80 million funding boost.
Pandemic Sciences Institute partners with Universiti Malaysia Sabah
20 November 2024
The Pandemic Sciences Institute has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), to advance a shared understanding of the risks of emerging viruses in regions rich in biodiversity.
University of Oxford unveils new vaccine development partnership
18 November 2024
Oxford Cancer, the Oxford Vaccine Group and the Pandemic Sciences Institute have announced a new collaboration with Belgian biotech innovator Univercells.
Three new Fellows join the Institute of Molecular and Computational Medicine
14 November 2024
Last month the final two Oxford-GSK Institute of Molecular and Computational Medicine (IMCM) Fellows were welcomed to NDM’s Centre for Human Genetics. Dr Martina Hallegger and Dr Charmaine Lang join Dr Steph Fowler to build capacity in neurodegenerative disease research at the Centre.
Professor David Aanensen awarded 2025 Translational Microbiology Prize
7 November 2024
Professor David Aanensen, Principal Investigator at the Pandemic Sciences Institute and Big Data Institute, has been honoured with the 2025 Translational Microbiology Prize in recognition for his work in the areas of translational microbiology and genomic epidemiology.
Professor Andrew Brent appointed Visiting Professor
5 November 2024
Prof Andrew Brent has been granted the title of Visiting Professor of Infectious Diseases and General Medicine, in recognition of his successful collaboration with the University of Oxford.