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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · 4d

An exciting new £3.83 million Wellcome Discovery Award aims to transform the treatment of autoimmune diseases by halting chronic inflammation at its source.

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Prof Calliope Dendrou, alongside 2025 Nobel Prize Winner, aims to ‘stop the clock’ on chronic inflammation

Teaming up with scientists and clinician-scientists at the University of Birmingham, and with 2025 Nobel Prize winner Professor Shimon Sakaguchi from Osaka University, Professor Calliope Dendrou from ...

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · 6d

On Monday 13 October, Dr Mauro Gaya will join us to present 'B cell immunity to mucosal antigens'. Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/9c9...

A purple and white poster reads "The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology External Seminar: B cell immunity to mucosal antigens". The speaker is Dr Mauro Gaya from the Luminy Center for Immunology. 13 October 2025, in the Kennedy Lecture Theatre, 12:00-13:00. Open to all members of the University of Oxford. Hosted by Tal Arnon.

Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · 7d

On Friday 10 October, Prof Alessio Lanna will present 'transfer biology in the end tale of T cells'. Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/dd8...

A purple and white poster reads "the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology external seminar: transfer biology in the end tale of T cells". The speaker is Prof Alessio Lanna from UCL and Sentcell Ltd. 10 October 2025, in the Kennedy Lecture Theatre, 12:00-13:00. Open to all members of the University of Oxford. Hosted by Mike Dustin.

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Yang Luo @y-luo.bsky.social · 11d

🌟 Postdoc Opportunity – MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology 🌟
Join us to explore how the exposome shapes complex disease risk using multi-omics & global biobank data. @kiroxford.bsky.social , @exposomeimmunology.bsky.social

✅ Apply: lnkd.in/gJHJDvKn

🗓️ Deadline: 12pm, 30 Oct 2025

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · 12d

On Monday 6 October, Dr Francesco Boccellato will join us to talk about "Epithelial barrier homeostasis and response to infections". Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/0e0...

A purple and white poster reads "The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology External Seminar: epithelial homeostasis and response to infections". The speaker is Dr Francesco Boccellato from the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research. The seminar will take place on 6 October 2025 in the Kennedy Lecture Theatre from 12:00-13:00. It is open to all members of the University of Oxford and will be hosted by Jethro Johnson.

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Fan Zhang, PhD @fanzhangphd.bsky.social · 17d

It was a great honor to be invited to give a talk at @kiroxford.bsky.social University of Oxford today. Many thanks to Dr. @y-luo.bsky.social for the kind invitation. I truly enjoyed the inspiring discussions with the brilliant scientists here!

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · 19d

On Monday 29 September, Dr Jenna Cash from the University of Edinburgh will visit us to talk about "Derailed Cellular Choreography in the Skin Ulcer Niche: Roadblocks to Repair". Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/743...

A purple and white poster reads "the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology External Seminar: derailed cellular choreography in the skin ulcer niche: roadblocks to repair". The speaker is Dr Jenna Cash from the University of Edinburgh. The seminar will take place on 29 Sept 2025 in the Kennedy Lecture Theatre from 12:00-13:00. It is open to all members of the University of Oxford, and is hosted by Adrien Hallou.

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · 20d

Thinking of applying for a PhD (DPhil) with us?

Join our DPhil Open Day to meet our group leaders and chat with other students!

🗓️ Friday 24 October
⏰ 1 – 5pm
📍 Kennedy Institute

Find out more and register for your place 👉https://www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/study-with-us/open-day

A blue and white poster reads "Kennedy open day - lab tours, meet our students, taster lectures". It has photos of a lab, a group of students, a building, and a microscopy image. It states a URL as www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/open-day

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · 21d

Do you have:
✅ A background in histology?
✅ Experience with processing a wide range of samples?

Join us as a Research Assistant in Histology - apply by 30 September!

www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/researc...

Research Assistant in Histology (181780)

We're looking for a research assistant to provide histology support, including tissue preparation, analysis, data presentation, technique development, and training within the Kennedy Institute of Rheu...

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · 22d

Monthly social events are a highlight of our calendar, bringing the Kennedy Institute community together, often over cake and good conversation! 🍰

This month the Powrie lab hosted a bake-off in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. Thanks to all our star bakers!

The Powrie Lab @powrielab.bsky.social · 23d

September meant it was the Powrie labs turn to organise an institute social! We hosted “The Great Kennedy Bake Off” and had lots of tasty entries, as well as a cake decorating competition! Congratulations to our winners - Lynn for best bake and Osheen for best decorating!🍰🍪🧁
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The Powrie Lab @powrielab.bsky.social · 25d

We had a fab time at our student symposium (KISS2025) this week! We really enjoyed everyone’s talks and poster presentations, with some super exciting keynote speakers! Amit, Natasha, and Rachel gave great overview talks and poster presentations on their DPhil projects👩‍🔬🧠
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mdphdintraining.bsky.social @mdphdintraining.bsky.social · 25d

The Kennedy Institute Student Symposium | Day 1 💡

Hosted by the kiroxford.bsky.social!

Such a brilliant day filled with science, multidisciplinary ideas, and inspiring presentations.

It was wonderful to hear about everyone’s projects and to get thoughtful feedback on my own!

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · 25d

On Monday 22 September, Dr Gregory Sands will join us to present 'Explorations in microstructural imaging of the heart and other tissues'. Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/b87...

A purple and white poster reads 'The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology External Seminar: Explorations in microstructural imaging of the heart and other tissues. The speaker is Dr Gregory Sands from the University of Auckland. The seminar will take place on 22 Sept 2025 in the Kennedy Lecture Theatre at 12:00-13:00. It is open to all members of the University of Oxford. It is hosted by Mark Coles.

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · 25d

Calling all families with science-enthused kids!

Our microbiome researchers are hosting a free online quiz all about poo. Learn facts about animal poos, and how our amazing digestive system works! 💩

Sign up below. 👇

Kate Coldwell @katecoldwell.bsky.social · 28d

#PooTriviaQuiz is coming up for #BiologyWeek

Sponsored by Wooclap - helps people teach and learn.

Register at pootriviaquiz.eventbrite.co.uk

It's free and family-friendly but you do need to register to reserve a space on the Zoom call.

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Oxford Clarion @oxfordclarion.bsky.social · 28d

Researchers from the Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies are inviting families to a Poo Trivia Quiz for Biology Week 2025. The online event is a free, family-friendly quiz created by poo scientists. They aim to help everyone learn more about what happens in the gut.
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NDORMS, University of Oxford @ndorms.bsky.social · 29d

🔬 🧫 🧬 🩻 Applications are now open to study at NDORMS next year! 🥼 🩺 🎓

Join us at our world class University of Oxford research institutes, the Kennedy @kiroxford.bsky.social and the Botnar @botnaroxford.bsky.social for your DPhil!

https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/study

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The Oxford skyline
Fully-funded PhD studentships available at NDORMS, University of Oxford

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The Powrie Lab @powrielab.bsky.social · Sep 5

We had a great time at Kennedy Lab to Clinic conference this week! It was especially exciting to be there for a session devoted entirely to Regulatory T cells🧫💉
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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · Sep 4

We're hiring a Laboratory and Facilities Assistant!

You'll be responsible for helping to look after common lab areas, organising pipette calibration, and helping to maintain health and safety.

Apply by 17 September. 👇

www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/laborat...

Laboratory and Facilities Assistant (181705)

As a Laboratory and Facilities Assistant you will be responsible for helping the Health and Safety Officer monitor and maintain general health and safety within the laboratories.

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · Sep 4

On Monday 8 September, Dr Jonathan Marchini will present 'Using human genetics at scale to power drug discovery'. Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/c42...

A purple and white poster reads 'The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology external seminar: using human genetics at scale to power drug discovery'. The speaker is Dr Jonathan Marchini from Regeneron Cancer Centre. The seminar will take place on 8 September 2025 in the Kennedy Lecture Theatre - 12:00 to 13:00. It is open to all members of the University of Oxford. It is hosted by Yang Luo.

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · Sep 4

Thinking of applying for a PhD (DPhil) with us?

Join our DPhil Open Day to meet our group leaders and chat with other students!

🗓️ Friday 24 October
⏰ 1 – 5pm
📍 Kennedy Institute

Find out more and register for your place 👉https://www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/study-with-us/open-day

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · Sep 3

Did you know that we have:
📆 A packed external seminar series, open to anyone from the University of Oxford.
🎊 Themed, fun monthly social events for Kennedy staff and students.
🙋 Support for Kennedy researchers to run their own events.

Check out what we do! www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/events

Events

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · Sep 2

Want to coordinate our exciting seminar series, and be the go-to person for events at the Kennedy Institute?

We're hiring an Administrative Assistant (Meetings, Events, and Communications!)

Apply by 12 Sept. 👇

www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/adminis...

Administrative Assistant (Meetings, events, and Communications) (181623)

The Administrative Assistant will lead the scheduling and administration of external and internal seminars, with management and faculty meetings, social events, and special events such as institute re...

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Yang Luo @y-luo.bsky.social · Sep 1

🎓 New PhD opportunity in our lab @kiroxford.bsky.social @oxforduni.bsky.social We're exploring host–microbiome genetic interactions in IBD using population-scale data 🧬🦠
🔗 kennedy.ox.ac.uk/.../deciphering-host2013microbiome-genetic-interactions-in-inflammatory-bowel-disease #PhD #Genetics

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · Aug 27

Experience a 'week in the life' of a Research Assistant with this insightful article from Gracie Mead!

Gracie writes about cancer immunology, scheduling efficient experiments, & chatting with world-leading scientists over sandwiches. 🥪

www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/news/blog/an...

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An immersive week as a research assistant!

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Research Assistant? What your responsibilities might be? How will you achieve your ambitions? In this article I am going to give you an insight into a typical week. ...

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Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology @kiroxford.bsky.social · Aug 27

Congratulations to Jelena Bezbradica Mirkovic & Audrey Gerard, who have both been awarded the title of Professor of Immunology! 🎉

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NDORMS researchers honoured in the Recognition of Distinction Scheme 2025

Jelena Bezbradica Mirkovic, Audrey Gerard, Karthik Ramasamy and Sarah Snelling have been awarded the title of ‘Full Professor’ in the University of Oxford’s 2025 Recognition of Distinction exercise.

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