Matthew Freeman wins Biochemical Society Centenary Award
April 2026
Congratulations to our Head of Department for this prestigious award, recognising his contributions in the field of intramembrane proteases and pseudoproteases, as well as his commitment to supporting and nurturing talent within the scientific community.
Monika Gullerova recognised in the MIT-Royalty Pharma Faculty Founder Prize Competition
March 2026
Monika is one of six Oxford finalists of a unique Oxford-MIT initiative that supports entrepreneurs in biotech.
2025 Marvellous Mentor Awardees
March 2026
Running for its second year, the award recognises outstanding mentors among the Dunn School community.
Dunn School marks international women’s day in partnership with Suffrage Science
March 2026
The event also marked the department’s 99th birthday and the countdown to our centenary in 2027.
Prof Natalia Gromak receives funding for Friedreich’s Ataxia research
March 2026
A recent study from the Gullerova lab led by Dr Alagia reveals an important mechanism by which cells repair DNA damage.
Upcoming Seminar
Proteolysis-driven immunity: New insights into the role of proteasome-cleaved peptides in adaptive and innate immunity
15/05/2026 3:00 pm
Prof Yifat Merbl
Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel
Departmental Seminar series
Our Research
We carry out world-leading research on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying human health and disease. We recruit the brightest minds and provide them with a supportive environment and the best facilities so that they can reach their full potential.
Our Centenary
Celebrating 100 years of life-saving research and discovery – from penicillin to tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Join us as we mark our centenary.