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The judging panel for the 2010 Wellcome Trust Book Prize has been announced. Chaired by Clive Anderson, former barrister, comedy writer and presenter, the panel includes…

Moderate changes to typical Indian diets could help to ‘future proof’ the Indian food system against the predicted decline in availability of groundwater over the coming…

The Wellcome Trust Book Prize today announces its third ever shortlist for works of fiction and non-fiction on the theme of health, illness or medicine.

A thoughtful and moving book that takes the reader on a journey into dementia has won the first Wellcome Trust Book Prize.

A million Rohingya refugees in crowded shelters with poor sanitation – ideal conditions for infections to spread. Here’s how to stop these deadly outbreaks.

Wellcome's response to the Labour party's plan for the life sciences sector.

A new treatment for schizophrenia – backed by Wellcome-funded research – has been approved by the FDA and has the potential to change the lives of millions of people living…

Our first Mental Health Data Prize is generating exciting new research opportunities for data scientists primarily in the UK. Read about how we’re tailoring our next prize…

Reaction to the announcement of Nusrat Ghani as the next UK Minister for Science and Investment Security.

Professor Rachel McKendry has been appointed as Executive Director of Discovery, Professor Charlotte Watts the Executive Director of Solutions, and Maggy Chan as Wellcome’s…

Wellcome responds to the announcement from the UK Government will rejoin Horizon Europe, the EU's scientific research scheme and world’s largest research collaboration…

Cheryl Moore has decided to leave Wellcome at the end of April after three successful and productive years as Chief Research Programmes Officer.  

Media statement on UK-EU discussions on association to Horizon Europe

Reaction to the announcement of Liz Truss as the next UK Prime Minister.

Strep A is among the deadliest pathogens in the world – yet we’ve never prioritised making a vaccine. Emily Sohn uncovers the cost of ignoring this problem, and meets those…

There is an ever-growing range of treatments to support mental health. Yet, we know little about what helps prevent or treat anxiety and depression …

Researchers may well identify a safe, effective vaccine for COVID-19 before too long, but all that fantastic work could count for nothing unless we also invest in the next…

Wellcome’s annual charitable spend in 2022/23 rises to £1.7bn supporting science to improve health and save lives globally 

Sir Stephen Lovegrove and Diana Noble will join Wellcome’s Board of Governors this month. 

Science and health research should be open to anyone with a great idea.