Sten Eirik W. Jacobsen retires from the Bass Professorship
26 June 2025
On 30 June Professor Sten Eirik W. Jacobsen is retiring after 19 years as the Bass Professor of Developmental and Stem Cell Biology at the University of Oxford. His work has unravelled novel insights into normal and malignant haematopoietic stem and progenitor cell biology.
RDM announces a further three Principal Investigators for 2025
26 June 2025
We are delighted to announce the designation of three new Principal Investigators (PIs).
New research reveals druggable target arising from chromosomal rearrangement in aggressive leukaemia
10 June 2025
RDM researchers have uncovered a potential new therapeutic target in a particularly aggressive and hard-to-treat form of leukaemia.
Congratulations to our new Associate Professors
5 June 2025
RDM is delighted to announce that the title of Associate Professor has been conferred on four of our researchers.
New research will map the impact of sleep and circadian rhythm disruption on cardiometabolic disease
4 June 2025
In the UK more than 4.3 million people live with Type-2 Diabetes, and 2.4 million more are at increased risk of developing the disease. Type-2 Diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and fatty liver disease frequently cluster together in the same individuals. It is becoming clear that sleep and body clock problems have a role to play in this ‘cardiometabolic multimorbidity’, but its exact nature is under-researched.
Professor Charalambos Antoniades elected as new Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
22 May 2025
The Academy of Medical Sciences has elected five University of Oxford biomedical and health scientists to its fellowship in 2025, including Charis Antoniades.
Study identifies key immune structures in the gut that may drive coeliac disease
6 May 2025
Researchers in Oxford have found structures of immune cells in the gut that may be driving the response to gluten in people with coeliac disease and could provide a target for future therapies.
RDM researchers edit new edition of seminal haematology textbook
1 May 2025
Professor Adam Mead is Editor-in-Chief and Graham Collins and Deborah Hay two of the editors for the eighth edition of this key reference work, now in its sixth decade.
Diabetes UK Early Career Investigator Award for Dr Thomas Hill
30 April 2025
Congratulations to Dr Thomas Hill who has received a Diabetes UK Early Career Investigator Award at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference.
Daniela Nasteska showcases diabetes research in new Oxford Sparks video
29 April 2025
RDM’s Dr Daniela Nasteska introduces the colourful world of diabetes research via a brand-new video produced by Oxford Sparks.
Wellcome Career Development Award For Agne Antanaviciute
2 April 2025
Dr Agne Antanaviciute has won a Wellcome Career Development Award for her research investigating early-life immunity.
Technician Champion appointed in RDM
2 April 2025
Facility Manager Michalina Mazurczyk, based in the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, has been appointed as Technician Champion for the second year.
EAS Young Investigator Fellowship for Michail Mavrogiannis
1 April 2025
Congratulations to Michail Mavrogiannis who has been awarded an EAS Young Investigator Fellowship.
Landmark study finds no benefit of routine use of cerebral embolic protection devices on TAVI stroke risk
31 March 2025
Researchers say the devices cannot be recommended for routine clinical use in the UK.
New study reveals details of key immune mechanism
25 March 2025
An international collaboration, initiated by the Jackson Group at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, has uncovered new information that could help in the development of drugs to block conditions such as autoimmunity and inflammation.
Ancient genomic linkage regulates red blood cell development
24 March 2025
A collaboration between the Drakesmith and Higgs Groups at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine has identified an ancient connection between metabolic and transcriptional control of erythropoiesis.
Catch up on RDM Day 2025
24 March 2025
Over 300 staff and students gathered to connect and celebrate the inspirational science happening across our Department.
Wellcome Career Development Award For Sumana Sharma
14 March 2025
Dr Sumana Sharma has won a Wellcome Career Development Award for her research investigating receptors in T cells.
Adam Wilkinson wins 2025 ISEH Janet Rowley Award
13 March 2025
Associate Professor Adam Wilkinson has received the 2025 Janet Rowley Award from the International Society for Experimental Haematology for his outstanding contributions in the field of hematopoietic stem cell biology.
Announcing our new Principal Investigators 2025
12 March 2025
Following the RDM’s annual call for researchers to apply for Principal Investigator (PI) status, we are delighted to announce the designation of five new PIs for 2025.