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Lucy's story: a journey between different disciplines

Few careers are straightforward. Lucy took two years' break from academia, changed disciplines to return – and became a new parent just as she started her postdoc.
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Grant fundingGuidance

Using an engaged research approach

We believe using an engaged research approach improves research and makes it more impactful. This guide outlines what we mean by engaged research and provides resources and…
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News and announcementsExplainer

How climate change affects vector-borne diseases

As climate change alters temperatures and weather patterns around the world, the risk of vector-borne diseases like dengue fever and Zika virus will increase. Here’s what…
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News and announcementsExplainer

How can the world adapt to Covid-19 in the long term?

Covid-19 is here to stay. However, with careful management we can prevent future outbreaks and move from pandemic to endemic. But what does…
News and announcementsExpert perspective
News and announcementsExpert perspective

How directed funding is tackling barriers to progress in research

Christiane Hertz-Fowler, our Head of Directed Activity, outlines what we mean by directed funding, the types of initiatives it supports and how it can drive major advances in…
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What is a variant? An expert explains

Delta, Omicron, Alpha. Covid-19 variants keep appearing. But this isn't surprising. All viruses naturally mutate and new variants of a virus are expected to occur over time.…
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News and announcementsExpert perspective

This is TB's moment and it must be seized

Two scientific breakthroughs and a global meeting mean there is an opportunity to move TB from the doldrums.
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Involving young people in health research

This study explores the role, benefits and potential of young people’s involvement in health research, with a focus on mental health, infectious diseases and global heating.
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Why is a global Covid-19 vaccine rollout vital?

The Covid-19 pandemic is global, and to bring the pandemic to a close, a collaborative, global approach is needed. But why is it so important that all countries have access…
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Press release

Brains: The mind as matter

Wellcome Collection’s major new exhibition looks at one of the most complex entities in the universe. ‘Brains: The mind as matter’ (29 March to 17 June 2012) explores what…
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News and announcementsExpert perspective

Value people as well as papers to improve research culture

As scientists, we try to make sure our research is rigorous so that we can avoid costly errors. We should take the same approach to tackle issues in research culture, says…
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What we doOur work

Directed funding

Tackling some of the biggest challenges in research requires a long-term perspective and a sizeable focus. We call this area of work our directed funding. Learn more about…
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Wellcome’s gender and ethnicity pay gaps

Wellcome reports gender and ethnicity pay gaps each year. We use the data to measure progress towards our goals for equity, diversity and inclusion.