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.
Study of Poxviruses Leads to New Treatment Avenues
August 2023
Published in Nature, a new study led by Prof Geoffrey L. Smith sheds light on how poxviruses evade host defences, and suggests a new way of treating these infections with existing drugs.
Girish Ram Mali joins the Dunn School
August 2023
The Mali group works on the assembly mechanisms of ciliary dynein motors, and is supported by an MRC Career Development Fellowship
Dunn School Goes Green: Big wins for sustainability efforts
July 2023
This June we were reminded of how our colleagues at the Dunn School fight to make our institute more sustainable – with many rewards to testify for their efforts!
New study sheds light on the conservation of the Serine ADP-ribosylation pathway
July 2023
A new collaborative study demonstrates the conservation of HPF1 across all clades of the animal kingdom, and underlines the importance of serine ADP-ribosylation in DNA damage response signalling.
Pedro Carvalho elected as a member of EMBO
July 2023
Prof. Carvalho’s contribution to our understanding of the role the ER plays in protein degradation and organelle biogenesis was recognized through his election to the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO).
Natalia Gromak secures prestigious MRC Senior Research Fellowship
June 2023
This highly competitive, 5 year fellowship will support the Gromak group’s investigation of R-loops in health and disease.
Don Mason Flow Cytometry Facility inaugurated at the Dunn School
June 2023
The facility, named in honour of the late Professor Donald W. Mason, who died in 2021, is a testament to his ground-breaking research and contributions to the field of immunology.
Drosophila study offers ground-breaking insights into the mechanisms governing the homeostasis of ovarian somatic stem cells
May 2023
Do Caspases regular other biological processes apart from apoptotic cell death?
Dunn School postdoc starts lab at the University of Exeter
May 2023
Dr Johannes Rack starts his lab at the University of Exeter thanks to prestigious MRC Career Development Award.
Emma Slack appointed new Professor of Molecular Immunology
March 2023
Professor Emma Slack is joining the Dunn School as the inaugural Barclay-Williams Professor of Molecular Immunology, in association with the Queen’s College.
Green group champions the University’s first green action week
February 2023
Highlights of the activities organised at the Dunn School for Green Action week - a push for a greener and sustainable future.
Philip Cobden and Wayne Swan nominated for a Vice-Chancellor’s professional services award
February 2023
The Dunn School’s very own safety officer and support services manager Philip Cobden, and facilities manager Wayne Swan, have been nominated for a Vice-Chancellor’s professional services award.
Dunn School Summer Studentship Program
January 2023
The Sir William Dunn School of Pathology is launching the 2023 summer studentship program. This program is aimed at undergraduate students excited about research in life sciences and looking for a hands-on experience.l