Judging panel announced for 2010 Wellcome Trust Book Prize
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…
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Moderate changes in Indian diets could benefit both health and the environment
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…
Wellcome Trust Book Prize 2011 shortlist announced
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.
'Keeper' by Andrea Gillies wins first ever Wellcome Trust Book Prize
A thoughtful and moving book that takes the reader on a journey into dementia has won the first Wellcome Trust Book Prize.
Wellcome responds to Labour's plan for the life sciences sector
Wellcome's response to the Labour party's plan for the life sciences sector.
How to survive in the world’s largest refugee camp
A million Rohingya refugees in crowded shelters with poor sanitation – ideal conditions for infections to spread. Here’s how to stop these deadly outbreaks.
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Gaia Vince
Listening to scientists from across Africa to develop our next Mental Health Data Prize
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…
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Ekin Bolukbasi
Media statement in response to next UK Minister for Science and Investment Security
Reaction to the announcement of Nusrat Ghani as the next UK Minister for Science and Investment Security.
Media statement in response to the UK rejoining Horizon Europe
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…
A new approach for treating schizophrenia
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…
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Lynsey Bilsland
Media statements in response to the next UK Prime Minister
Reaction to the announcement of Liz Truss as the next UK Prime Minister.
Media statement on Horizon Europe: Urgent resolution needed
Media statement on UK-EU discussions on association to Horizon Europe
Cheryl Moore to leave Wellcome in April
Cheryl Moore has decided to leave Wellcome at the end of April after three successful and productive years as Chief Research Programmes Officer.
Strep A bacteria kill half a million a year. Why don’t we have a vaccine?
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…
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- Emily Sohn
Finding the next generation of mental health treatments and approaches
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 …
The vaccine journey: from idea to immunisation
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…
Diversity and inclusion: helping more ideas thrive
Science and health research should be open to anyone with a great idea.
Wellcome appoints two new Board members
Sir Stephen Lovegrove and Diana Noble will join Wellcome’s Board of Governors this month.
When will the world be vaccinated against Covid-19?
How should the global community prioritise the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines to give us the best chance of ending the pandemic and saving lives? Could booster…
Wellcome releases annual results for 2022/23
Wellcome’s annual charitable spend in 2022/23 rises to £1.7bn supporting science to improve health and save lives globally