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« Back to NewsHow an 'optional' amino acid is required for an optimal immune response
3 January 2025
A new study conducted by researchers at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology has uncovered a pivotal role of asparagine metabolism in regulating B cell homeostasis and immune response.
Paul Kubes joins the Kennedy Institute as the Newton-Abraham Visiting Professor
9 December 2024
Paul joined the Kennedy Institute in September 2024 as part of the Newton-Abraham Visiting Professorship, a prestigious award given by the University of Oxford to the most distinguished scholars in the biological, chemical or medical sciences.
First Kennedy Institute DPhil Open Day attracts prospective students
11 November 2024
The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, together with the nearby Institute of Developmental and Regenerative Medicine (IDRM), hosted an Open Day on 25th October for prospective DPhil students. The event provided an exciting opportunity for potential applicants to get an idea of what it would be like to do a DPhil at Oxford.
Cellular roadmap reveals new paths to treating inflammatory bowel disease
22 October 2024
In a world first, researchers at the Kennedy Institute, Oxford have mapped the cellular dynamics following treatment with the most commonly used advanced therapy in autoimmune diseases. They have discovered why some patients benefit from this therapy while others do not, potentially paving the way for new therapies.
The role of mechanical forces in T cell activation
9 October 2024
A perspectives piece published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) sheds light on the importance of mechanical forces in the early activation of T cells, a critical part of the immune response.
Lab to Clinic Conference Celebrates 25 Years of Biological Therapies
23 September 2024
This August, the annual ‘From the Laboratory to the Clinic’ conference celebrated 25 years since the first biological therapies were approved for rheumatoid arthritis. The conference brings together a global audience of clinicians and academic and industrial scientists, facilitating discussions to bring novel treatments from bench to bedside.
Dr Kate Coldwell awarded Daphne Jackson Fellowship to study links between liver disease and gut bacteria
17 September 2024
Dr Kate Coldwell has joined the Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies at the Kennedy Institute to study the links between liver disease and gut bacteria, having been awarded the Daphne Jackson Fellowship, co-funded by the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research (KTRR) and the Medical Research Council.
Kennedy scientists honoured with Royal Society Medal
16 September 2024
Professor Sir Ravinder Maini and Professor Sir Marc Feldmann have jointly received The Royal Society’s Royal Medal (Applied) for inventing anti-TNF therapy to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), bringing it from bench to bedside in one of the biggest success stories of modern medicine.
Kennedy Institute retreat 2024 - a whirlwind of ideas and inspiration!
9 September 2024
The Kennedy Institute retreat took place in July 2024 at the Saïd Business School, Oxford. Over two jam-packed days, attendees met new colleagues, learned about scientific advances and of course, had fun!
New microscopy method can pinpoint molecular interactions in cell membranes
21 August 2024
A new microscopy technique, developed by researchers at the Kennedy Institute, enables detailed analysis of molecular interactions in live cell membranes, overcoming previous limitations in sensitivity and accessibility.
CRUK funding will help develop new targets for ovarian cancer
21 August 2024
Irina Udalova has received funding from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) to study the diverse role of neutrophils in ovarian cancer.
Celebrating two new professorships at the Kennedy Institute
25 July 2024
The Kennedy Institute at the University of Oxford recently hosted a dinner to celebrate and thank the Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research for its generous support and the endowment of two new professorships in translational medicine at the Institute.
Adrien Hallou joins Franco-British Young Leaders Programme
9 July 2024
The Franco-British Council has announced Dr. Adrien Hallou as one of its 20 new Young Leaders for 2024.
New network aims to bring together microbiome researchers across Oxford
4 June 2024
The Oxford Microbiome Network (OMiN) aims to facilitate collaborations, knowledge sharing, and access to resources for microbiome researchers across Oxford. OMiN is co-led by researchers in the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology and the Department of Biology. The network officially launched on 20th May 2024 with an event at Keble College.
The Kennedy Institute welcomes Distinguished Investigator Dr Alan Sher
4 June 2024
Alan has spent two months at the Kennedy Institute as a guest of Professor Dame Fiona Powrie. During his visit he has spent his time collaborating with researchers at the Kennedy and other departments in the University, and mentoring young investigators on their career development.
Oxford researchers contribute to report on the future of healthcare
23 May 2024
Prof. Michael Dustin was one of 17 researchers from across Oxford's Medical Sciences and Maths, Physics and Life Sciences Divisions that have contributed to a new report on the future of healthcare, compiled by Citi Global Perspectives & Solutions (Citi GPS).
NDORMS researchers awarded Associate Professor title
9 May 2024
The University of Oxford has awarded the title of Associate Professor to Calliope Dendrou and Siim Pauklin.
Kennedy DPhil selected for 2024 Schmidt Science Fellow program
7 May 2024
Dr Ashwin Jainarayanan has been selected to become a 2024 Schmidt Science Fellow – an honour bestowed on only 32 exceptional early career researchers worldwide.
British Heart Foundation Programme grant will explore the molecular immunology of heart and vessel disease
23 April 2024
A new programme of research led by Professor Claudia Monaco and funded by the British Heart Foundation aims to unpick the inflammatory processes behind cardiovascular disease so that immune-targeted therapies may be developed in future.
Connects-UK launches to foster scientific collaborations between EU and UK researchers in a post-Brexit era
10 April 2024
Connects-UK, a new pan-European network dedicated to advancing scientific collaborations between researchers in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), was officially launched at an event in London yesterday. The network, led by a diaspora of EU researchers working in the UK, seeks to bridge the gap created by Brexit and ensure that collaboration, innovative research, funding, and knowledge exchange continue to thrive in the post-Brexit era.