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!
Dunn School members awarded prestigious postdoc fellowships
April 2025
Many congratulations to all Dunn School postdocs recently awarded fellowships!
Boosting vaccines with harmless bacteria to fight intestinal pathogens
April 2025
Published in Science, a ground-breaking study by the Slack group reveals how combining vaccines with friendly bacteria can boost vaccination efficacy and potentially reduce reliance on antibiotics.
From the Dunn School to Westminster: Dunn School researcher participates in prestigious pairing scheme
March 2025
Dr Isaac Wong shadowed MP Adam Thomson as part of the Royal Society Pairing Scheme.
Foster group contributes to popular children’s science programme
March 2025
The Dunn School group brought the science of the microbiome to ‘Operation Ouch!’, a popular BBC programme presented by Doctors Chris and Xand Van Tulleken.
Dunn School announces first Marvellous Mentor Award
January 2025
Mentors play pivotal roles in all of our lives and careers. To recognize the extraordinary mentors who have generously shared their knowledge to help students learn, fostered growth, and inspired students to become better scientists and people, the Dunn School Graduate Student Association introduced the Marvellous Mentor Award.
Developing an AI Powered Platform for RNA-drug discovery
January 2025
Monika Gullerova, Professor of Molecular Medicine and Tutor in Medicine, has secured seed funding to develop an AI powered platform for RNA-drug discovery.
New advances towards optimising the antigen sensitivity of CAR-T cells
January 2025
A new paper by the group of Omer Dushek makes important advances towards improving CAR-T technology.
Recognising Excellence: Dunn School Apprentices Among University’s Best
December 2024
Teresa Thurston joins prestigious EMBO Young Investigator Programme
December 2024
Teresa joins a group of 25 other young group leaders selected this year.
Dunn School Celebrates Renewal of Silver Athena Swan Accreditation
December 2024