Kuang-Yu Chen receives Wellcome Trust Early Career Award
September 2023
Contributions of Dr Kuang-Yu Chen to our understanding of host adaptation of SARS-CoV-2 earned her an esteemed Wellcome Trust grant.
Sumana Sanyal awarded title of Professor of Molecular Pathology
September 2023
Recognising her research on the cell biology of viral infection, as well as her teaching contributions, Sumana Sanyal has been awarded the title Professor of Molecular Pathology by the University of Oxford.
Applications now open for our PhD programme
September 2023
Applications are now open to apply for our four year, fully-funded PhD programme in Molecular Cell Biology in Health and Disease.
Herman Waldmann awarded Royal Society Medal
August 2023
The honour recognises our previous Head of Department’s pioneering work in fundamental and therapeutic immunology research, which spearheaded the development of engineered antibodies for treatment of cancer, multiple sclerosis and other immune disorders.
“The Unknome”: The database of neglected proteins created by Dunn School researchers
August 2023
A new collaborative study led by Matthew Freeman shows that a fifth of the human genome remains poorly characterised, and further highlights that many of these mystery genes could have vital functions in diverse biological processes.
Upcoming Seminar
Moving Folded Proteins Across Membranes: a Tale of Two Transporters
04/10/2023 11:00 am
Professor Ben Berks
Department of Biochemistry, University of Oxford
Research Seminar
Our Research
Over 30 groups work to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying disease, in a supportive environment with access to state-of-the-art scientific facilities.
Prospective graduate students
Doing a PhD in Molecular Cell Biology in Health and Disease at the Dunn School is the best way to kick start your research career.