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Professor Adam Mead is joining Professor Alison Simmons as a Deputy Director of the WIMM in May 2026.

Adam Mead and Alison Simmons

Adam and Alison will work closely with the MRC WIMM Director and the MRC WIMM Administrator to shape the Institute's future direction and success. This enhanced senior leadership team will support the Institute's mission to deliver impactful discoveries in immunology and haematology, by guiding research priorities, securing funding, and enhancing collaboration.

Professor KJ Patel, Director of the MRC WIMM, said: 'Adam's and Alison's expertise, leadership, and dedication to scientific advancement make them ideally suited to help shape the Institute's future.'