Wellcome priorities for 2023
Wellcome directors share their priorities and predictions for 2023, across discovery research, mental health, climate and health, infectious diseases, and strategy.
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Wellcome Director Dr Jeremy Farrar to step down in February 2023
Wellcome Director Dr Jeremy Farrar will take up the position of Chief Scientist of the World Health Organization after leaving Wellcome next year.
Wellcome clinical trial policy monitoring 2018 to 2023
We monitor compliance with our clinical trials policy and publish the cumulative results annually. Read our latest findings.
Media statement in response to WMO State of Climate Services 2023
Wellcome statement in response the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) annual ‘State of Climate Services’ report with this year’s edition focusing on health
Wellcome statement in response to the 2023 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change
Wellcome statement in response to the 2023 report of the Lancet Countdown on health and climate change
Wellcome statement in response to the WHO Global TB Report 2023
Wellcome statement in response to the World Health Organization Global Tuberculosis Report 2023.
Wellcome grants involving animal research 2023 to 2024
We support the use of animals in the research we fund if researchers can show that it is legally, ethically and scientifically justified.
Wellcome statement in response to the 2023 report of the Lancet Pathfinder Commission
Wellcome statement in response to the 2023 report of the Lancet Pathfinder Commission
Explained: how El Niño impacts health
Find out about the health effects of El Niño and why preparedness is critical to mitigating its impact.
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Beck Smith
Associate Director, Global Health Policy
Beck leads Wellcome's policy work across its mental health challenge area, focused on driving progress towards a world where no one is held back by mental health problems.
Beth Thompson
Executive Director, Policy & Partnerships
Beth is Executive Director, Policy & Partnerships, responsible for the work of the government relations and strategic partnerships and policy teams.
Jimmy Volmink
Executive Director, Equity
Jimmy joined Wellcome in 2023 and leads our work to become an inclusive funder. He works in partnership with the whole executive leadership team to support Wellcome in…
Rachel Huxley
Head of Mitigation
Rachel joined Wellcome in August 2023 to lead the research programme to support science and evidence generation of the health co-benefits of mitigation in order to drive low-…
Paul Schreier
COO (2019-2023), interim CEO (2023-2024)
Paul joined the Wellcome Trust as Chief Operating Officer, in 2019. He is responsible for finance, research funding, digital and technology, legal matters, Wellcome’s…
Grants awarded: Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training and Science Initiative II
The Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training, and Science in Africa II (DELTAS Africa II) programme funds 14 consortia in nine African countries, with partnerships and…
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Tuberculosis is curable and preventable – why do millions still die?
Over the last 100 years, tuberculosis research has saved millions of lives but it has failed to curb the epidemic. While some recent scientific developments are promising,…
Highlighting health impacts of climate change and climate solutions sparks public support for climate action
Highlighting the health relevance of climate change and the health benefits of climate solutions can generate support for climate action, a major review of evidence on the…
Wellcome announces new leadership of investment team with retirement of Nick Moakes
Nick Moakes to leave "the best investment job in the world" after 17 years.
Driving down carbon emissions: our net zero strategy for our investment portfolio
Wellcome's work to encourage and support the businesses we invest in to adopt a net zero strategy and reduce their carbon emissions.