Y RNA fragments help cells repair DNA damage
June 2025
Published in Nucleic Acids Research, a new study by the Gullerova group reveals how cells can work together to survive DNA damage.
Remembering Dr Eric Sidebottom: Scientist, Teacher and Historian (1938 – 2025)
June 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dr Eric Sidebottom, a cherished member of the Dunn School community, who died peacefully at home with his family on Saturday the 7th of June 2025.
Jose Cabezas-Caballero awarded prestigious Physiological Society Prize
June 2025
The award recognises Jose’s research on T cell engineering, as well as his ability to engage a wide audience on the therapeutic potentials of this work.
Kevin Foster elected Fellow of the Royal Society
May 2025
Many congratulations to Kevin for this prestigious honour, recognising his contribution to integrate ecological and evolutionary principles into microbiology to understand the human microbiome and other microbial communities.
Dunn School Centenary Logo Competition
May 2025
The 11th March 2025 marks the 98th anniversary of the Dunn School’s official opening, and we are excited to begin the countdown to our centenary celebrations in 2027. To celebrate this milestone, we are launching a special competition!
Upcoming Seminar
Mechanisms of Genome Evolution in Cancer
11/07/2025 2:00 pm
Prof Sarah McClelland
Queen Mary University of London
Departmental Seminar series
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 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.