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New study reveals how blood cell production responds to parasite infection

Research led by the Nerlov Group in the MRC Molecular Haematology Unit provides the first detailed explanation of how parasite-fighting immune cells are selectively increased following infection.

Oxford research highlights the global challenge of iron deficiency

Iron deficiency affects more than a billion people worldwide and remains a leading cause of anaemia. Oxford researchers are uncovering how iron levels shape immunity and infection - insights that could inform safer, more effective strategies to tackle iron deficiency globally.

New bone marrow model offers scalable platform for next-generation drug discovery

Researchers at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine have developed the first combined human bone and bone marrow organoid platform capable of modelling long-term blood and immune cell production in a fully human 3D system.

Oxford scientists map the cells that drive Crohn’s disease fistulas

Researchers at the MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit have identified how rare populations of abnormal cells drive the formation and persistence of fistulas - painful, tunnel-like tracts that develop in around 30% of people with Crohn’s disease - paving the way for targeted treatments.

Unravelling T-Cell Recognition: Insights from Immunology and AI

From 29 September to 1 October 2025, researchers from across the world gathered in Oxford for a unique conference and hackathon exploring how advances in artificial intelligence can deepen understanding of T-cell biology.

Immunology at the MRC WIMM

For International Day of Immunology 2024, three scientists from the MRC Translational Immune Discovery Unit speak about their research.

New study provides framework for optimising the design of antibody therapeutics

World Cancer Day 2024: Highlighting cancer research at the MRC WIMM

This World Cancer Day, we heard from four Group Leaders at the MRC Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine about their work and how their groups are helping in the fight against cancer.