Dame Kay Davies to become Deputy Chairman of the Wellcome Trust
The Wellcome Trust has today announced that Dame Kay Davies, Dr Lee’s Professor of Anatomy at the University of Oxford, has been appointed as its Deputy Chairman. Dame Kay,…
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SAMBA II offers on-the-spot HIV testing to millions in Africa
A new transformative point-of-care diagnostic which gives rapid results for the detection of HIV genetic material is being rolled out across Africa.
'Forensics: The anatomy of crime' opens at Wellcome Collection
Following a £17.5 million development, Wellcome Collection has opened a major exhibition exploring the history, science and art of forensic medicine. 'Forensics: The anatomy…
Landscaping international longitudinal datasets
This report identifies longitudinal datasets from around the world and highlights some that offer promising opportunities for research into depression, anxiety and psychosis…
First Pathfinder Awards announced tackling rare and orphan diseases
The first two projects to be funded under the Wellcome Trust’s new Pathfinder Awards are announced today, tackling rare and orphan diseases for which there are currently no…
EU gives green light for while-you-wait Hepatitis B test
An inexpensive new test for the detection of Hepatitis B virus has been given regulatory approval for use in the European Union. The test delivers accurate results while you…
Forensics: The anatomy of crime
Following a £17.5 million development, Wellcome Collection will open a major exhibition in February 2015 exploring the history, science and art of forensic medicine. '…
Late-stage trial for tuberculosis vaccine candidate underway in South Africa
The Phase 3 clinical trial to assess the efficacy of the M72/AS01E tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate is now underway, with first doses given in South Africa, where TB takes…
Grants awarded: Strategic Translation Award
Project summaries of Wellcome grants awarded under the scheme ‘Strategic Translation Award’.
Career Development Award Interview Panel
This panel interviews candidates shortlisted for Wellcome Career Development Awards.
Human Cell Atlas: shaping the future of our health
The Human Cell Atlas aims to map all the cells in the human body. In what ways can these maps shape the future of our health? Learn more from Dr Sarah Teichmann and Prof…
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Monkeys provide malaria reservoir for human disease in South-east Asia
Monkeys infected with an emerging malaria strain are providing a reservoir for human disease in South-east Asia, according to research published today. The Wellcome Trust-…
Carol Morley awarded prestigious Wellcome Trust Screenwriting Fellowship in partnership with BFI and FILM4
The fellowship, worth £30,000 , includes a curated journey into a world of scientific discovery. The award is designed to bring film and science closer together.
2017 Wellcome Image Awards
Winning images from the 2017 Wellcome Image Awards.
Grants awarded: People Awards
Project summaries of Wellcome grants awarded under the scheme ‘People Awards’. People Awards have been replaced by the Public Engagement Fund.
Graduate development programme
As part of our Early Careers offering, we offer a Summer Internship programme, an Apprenticeship scheme and both general and specific Graduate development programmes.
Michaela Coel awarded the prestigious Wellcome Screenwriting Fellowship in partnership with BFI and FILM4
Award-winning screenwriter, playwright, actress and poet Michaela Coel (Chewing Gum) receives the 2017 Wellcome Screenwriting Fellowship, in partnership with BFI and Film4.…