Tuesday 1 April 2025

• 09:30 - Structure-guided design of blood-stage malaria vaccines
  Prof Matthew Higgins (University of Oxford)
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars
• 09:30 - Discovery and functional characterisation of non-canonical translation events during neuronal differentiation.
  Dr Owen Rackham (University of Southampton), Dr Julie Aspden (University of Leeds)
  BDI/CHG Genomics Seminar Series
• 11:00 - Making ends meet: Repair fate mapping illegitimate recombination
  This is a hybrid event - with the speaker attending in-person and on Teams 'viewing mode' only.
  Dr Richard L. Frock (Department of Radiation Oncology, Stanford University)
  Molecular Haematology Unit, WIMM
• 13:00 - Understanding and intercepting somatic clonal evolution in blood
  Although this series offers hybrid option, please note the talk will be displayed in 'viewing mode' only, meaning that the Q&A session and meeting chat will be disabled. Any questions following each seminar should be sent to mhu-pa@imm.ox.ac.uk. Attendees in person will be able to ask questions at the end of the talk as usual.
  Prof George Vassiliou (Cambridge Stem Cell Institute)
  Molecular Haematology Unit, WIMM

Wednesday 2 April 2025

• 14:00 - Chemical Decoding of Spatial-Temporal Biology
  Prof Peng Chen (Peking University)
  Ludwig Institute Seminar Series

Thursday 3 April 2025

• 11:00 - GCN2 Activation Through Ribosome Traffic Chaos: A Contributor to Resistance in Ovarian Cancer
  Prof Zoya Ignatova (University of Hamburg)
  Ludwig Institute Seminar Series

Monday 7 April 2025

• 12:00 - Synovial lining macrophages are specified in the first weeks of life
  In person
  Rebecca Gentek (University of Edinburgh)
  Kennedy Institute Seminars

Tuesday 8 April 2025

• 13:00 - From Stem Cells in Leukemia to Neurons in Pancreatic Cancer
  This is a hybrid event - with the speaker attending in-person and viewable on Teams.
  Professor Andreas Trumpp (German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), Heidelberg)
  Molecular Haematology Unit, WIMM

Thursday 10 April 2025

• 12:30 - ORNN Seminar Series
  Dr Phalguni Rath (University of Oxford)
  ORNN Seminar Series (Old Road Neuroscience Network)
• 14:00 - Understanding the Impact of Cytotoxic T Cells in Human Virus Infection and Cancer
  Prof Tao Dong (CAMS Oxford Institute, University of Oxford)
  HWB EDI Committee Seminars

Tuesday 15 April 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  Prof Eric O'Neill (Department of Oncology, University of Oxford)
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Wednesday 16 April 2025

• 11:00 - Inflammatory pDC in Liver Fibrosis and Cancer: Lessons from HIV-1
  Prof Lishan Su (University of Maryland)
  Ludwig Institute Seminar Series

Wednesday 23 April 2025

• 12:00 - The Knotty Problem of Neurofibrillary Tangles
  Professor Kenneth S. Kosik (UC Santa Barbara)
  OPDC Seminar Series (DPAG)
• 13:30 - 'Rare typicals and non-classical pathotypes: Insights from the genomes of enteric bacteria isolated in Nigeria' presented by Professor Iruka Okeke
  This talk is for PSI staff and students. Members of the University who are not at the PSI are welcome to join, but please contact us beforehand to let us know (events.psi@ndm.ox.ac.uk).
  Professor Iruka Okeke (Pharmaceutical Microbiology at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria)
  Pandemic Sciences Institute seminar series
• 14:00 - What can your shopping basket say about your health?
  Dr Anya Skatova (University of Bristol)
  Digital Phenotying

Thursday 24 April 2025

• 16:30 - TGLU: SIREN – Stomach inflammation and its impact on related early neoplasia by Dr Jan Bornschein, Oxford
  Dr Jan Bornschein (University of Oxford)
  TGLU Seminars

Monday 28 April 2025

• 13:00 - Anti-bacterial vaccination in the context of gut ecosystem
  Prof Emma Slack (Oxford, Pathology)
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Tuesday 29 April 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  TBA
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars
• 17:30 - The discovery of ReNU syndrome
  Nicola Whiffin (University of Oxford), Yuyang Chen (University of Oxford), Professor Stephan Sanders (IDRM, University of Oxford), Dr Susan Walker (Genomics England), Dr Sarah Wynn (Unique)
  Centre for Personalised Medicine Seminars

Wednesday 30 April 2025

• 13:30 - Title TBC
  in-person only
  Dr Andreas Wack (The Francis Crick Institute, London)
  MRC TIDU Wednesday Seminar Series

Thursday 1 May 2025

• 11:00 - Enhancer variation and chromatin folding, shaping the face in evolution and disease
  Dr Hannah Long (University of Edinburgh)
  Ludwig Institute Seminar Series

Friday 2 May 2025

• 08:00 - Surgical Grand Rounds
  TBA
  Surgical Grand Rounds
• 09:15 - Title TBC
  in person only
  Dr Audrey Gerard (The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology)
  MRC TIDU Friday Morning Lab Meetings

Tuesday 6 May 2025

• 17:00 - Book Talk: 'Pro-vax: Supporting Vaccines through Activism, Petitions, and Trials' with Samantha Vanderslott
  Dr Samantha Vanderslott (University of Oxford)

Thursday 8 May 2025

• 12:00 - Genetic diseases of chromatin: mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities
  Robert Beagrie (University of Oxford)
  ORNN Seminar Series (Old Road Neuroscience Network)
• 13:00 - Hands on Science Engagement (in-person)
  Dive into the world of experiential learning with our immersive course, 'Hands-On Science.' This programme is designed to equip you with the practical skills and insights needed to effectively communicate your research through engaging desktop activities.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)

Friday 9 May 2025

• 08:00 - Surgical Grand Rounds - Plastics
  TBA
  Surgical Grand Rounds
• 09:15 - Title TBC
  in person only
  Udalova Group (University of Oxford)
  MRC TIDU Friday Morning Lab Meetings
• 13:00 - Developmental programmes in cancer
  Professor Richard White (Ludwig Cancer Research, University of Oxford)
  DPAG Head of Department Seminar Series

Monday 12 May 2025

• 13:00 - Malaria and febrile coma cohort study
  Dr Stephen Ray (Oxford, Paediatrics/OVG)
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Tuesday 13 May 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  Prof Andy Sewell (Systems Immunity Research Institute, University of Cardiff)
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Friday 16 May 2025

• 08:00 - Surgical Grand Rounds - Global Surgery
  TBA
  Surgical Grand Rounds
• 09:15 - Title TBC
  in person only
  Dong Group (University of Oxford)
  MRC TIDU Friday Morning Lab Meetings
• 13:00 - Pathways for the entry and exit of solutes and proteins into and from the brain. Implications for neurological diseases
  Professor Roxana Carare (University of Southampton)
  DPAG Head of Department Seminar Series

Monday 19 May 2025

• 13:00 - The meningococcal B vaccine journey and beyond
  Prof Mariagrazia Pizza (Imperial College London)
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Tuesday 20 May 2025

• 12:30 - Research Data Management (in-person)
  Research data is often at the heart of scientific projects, it’s what you spend hours in the lab generating or in the field collecting. It forms the basis of your analysis and underpins your arguments in papers and theses.
  Oliver Bridle (Radcliffe Science Library, University of Oxford)

Wednesday 21 May 2025

• 09:30 - Advanced presentation skills (in-person)
  This session is for people who have experience of presentations and want to hone their skills.
  Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Thursday 22 May 2025

• 11:00 - Dr Damien Grégoire - title TBA
  Dr Damien Grégoire (IGMM Montpellier)
  Ludwig Institute Seminar Series
• 12:30 - ORNN Seminar Series
  Dr Steph Fowler (University of Oxford)
  ORNN Seminar Series (Old Road Neuroscience Network)
• 16:30 - Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis public information event: What’s new in inflammatory bowel disease?
  Various Speakers
  TGLU Seminars

Friday 23 May 2025

• 08:00 - Surgical Grand Rounds - Neuroradiology
  TBA
  Surgical Grand Rounds
• 09:15 - Title TBC
  in person only
  Barnes Group (University of Oxford)
  MRC TIDU Friday Morning Lab Meetings
• 13:00 - Revisiting oxygen transport by red cells: getting excited about the most boring cell
  Professor Pawel Swietach (Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics (DPAG), University of Oxford)
  DPAG Head of Department Seminar Series

Tuesday 27 May 2025

• 09:30 - Introduction to Presentation Skills (in-person)
  The course will cover the key principles of planning and delivering a successful talk, and help to build your confidence. Each subject area in the MPLS Division has its own specific requirements for research presentations: please note that this course does not seek to address these.
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  TBA
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Thursday 29 May 2025

• 10:00 - Putting stories to work
  This builds on the introductory workshop (Telling Stories that Matter) and introduces new elements of great storytelling including clarity, summary and message.
  Robert Holtom (Narrative Coach)
• 11:00 - Dr Ozgen Deniz - title TBA
  Dr Ozgen Deniz (Queen Mary University of London)
  Ludwig Institute Seminar Series

Friday 30 May 2025

• 08:00 - Surgical Grand Rounds - Urology
  Professor Ola Bratt (University of Gothenburg)
  Surgical Grand Rounds
• 09:15 - Title TBC
  in person only
  Simmons Group (University of Oxford)
  MRC TIDU Friday Morning Lab Meetings

Monday 2 June 2025

• 13:00 - Avian and human influenza
  Prof Wendy Barclay (Imperial College London)
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Tuesday 3 June 2025

• 09:30 - Scientific Writing: Getting Your Paper Published (in-person)
  This course will look at the aspects you need to consider when constructing your paper; demystify peer reviewed journals by giving insider insights from science journal editors and show you what they really want.
  Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Wednesday 4 June 2025

• 10:00 - Three Minute Thesis - The Oxford Final
  3MT is a competition which challenges doctoral students to explain their research in just 180 seconds.
  Various Speakers

Thursday 5 June 2025

• 09:30 - Interviewing for podcasts
  You are behind the mic, ready to record your first podcast ... but wait! What do you ask? This hands-on training session helps you navigate the world of podcast interviews.
  Emily Elias (Podcast Producer)
• 12:00 - Decoding the molecular role of TDP-43 condensation in neurodegeneration using transcriptomics and biophysics
  Martina Hallegger (University of Oxford)
  ORNN Seminar Series (Old Road Neuroscience Network)

Friday 6 June 2025

• 08:00 - Surgical Grand Rounds - Quality, Reliability, Safety and Teamwork Unit
  TBA
  Surgical Grand Rounds
• 09:15 - Title TBC
  in person only
  Knight Group (University of Oxford)
  MRC TIDU Friday Morning Lab Meetings
• 13:00 - Oxygen Homeostasis – new insights into an ancient problem
  Dr Tom Keeley (DPAG, University of Oxford)
  DPAG Head of Department Seminar Series

Monday 9 June 2025

• 13:00 - Better treatment for tuberculosis
  Prof Stewart Cole (Oxford, IOI; Institut Pasteur)
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series
• 13:00 - Title TBC
  Prof Chris Drakeley (London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine)
  Jenner Seminars

Tuesday 10 June 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  Prof. Chris Garcia (Stanford)
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Wednesday 11 June 2025

• 10:00 - Getting started in policy engagement (in-person)
  In this session, you will benefit from a combination of presentations, short exercises, and opportunities to discuss with peer researchers your motivations, plans, and challenges when it comes to engaging with policymakers and the public policy world.
  Naomi Gibson (Medical Sciences Division), Jose Rojas Alvarado (Oxford Policy Engagement Team)

Thursday 12 June 2025

• 09:30 - Podcast your science (in-person)
  From inception to publication this practical session delivered by Emily Elias, journalist and producer of the Oxford Sparks podcast series, is a whirlwind tour through the basics of how to share your research in an engaging manner through podcasting.
  Emily Elias (Podcast Producer)

Friday 13 June 2025

• 08:00 - Surgical Grand Rounds - Intensive care
  TBA
  Surgical Grand Rounds
• 09:15 - Title TBC
  in person only
  Cornall Group (University of Oxford)
  MRC TIDU Friday Morning Lab Meetings

Monday 16 June 2025

• 13:00 - The burden of drug resistant infections, the GRAM project
  Prof Christiane Dolecek (Oxford, NDM)
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Wednesday 18 June 2025

• 09:30 - Networking: A strategic approach (in-person)
  Do you feel shy and uncomfortable at conferences? Do you feel networking is self-seeking and smacks of using people? On the contrary: “The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity.” Keith Ferrazzi
  Dr David Jones (Dr David Jones)

Thursday 19 June 2025

• 11:00 - Getting Started with Public Engagement with Research (online)
  Dr Catherine Seed (University of Oxford)
• 12:30 - ORNN Seminar Series
  Charmaine Lang (University of Oxford)
  ORNN Seminar Series (Old Road Neuroscience Network)
• 13:00 - Combined Medical-Surgical Grand Rounds
  TBA
  Surgical Grand Rounds

Friday 20 June 2025

• 09:15 - Title TBC
  in person only
  Uhlig Group (University of Oxford)
  MRC TIDU Friday Morning Lab Meetings

Monday 23 June 2025

• 12:00 - OPDC Seminar - talk title tbc
  Associate Professor Antony Cooper (Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Australia)
  OPDC Seminar Series (DPAG)

Tuesday 24 June 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  TBA
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Friday 27 June 2025

• 09:15 - Title TBC
  in person only
  Dushek Group (University of Oxford)
  MRC TIDU Friday Morning Lab Meetings

Thursday 3 July 2025

• 11:00 - Dr Elisa Oricchio - title TBA
  Dr Elisa Oricchio (Swiss Institute of Experimental Cancer Research)
  Ludwig Institute Seminar Series

Friday 4 July 2025

• 09:15 - Title TBC
  in person only
  Drakesmith Group (University of Oxford)
  MRC TIDU Friday Morning Lab Meetings

Tuesday 8 July 2025

• 09:30 - Unsupervised Approaches to Decode the Functional Impact of Genetic Variation
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  Professor Nathan Palpant (The University of Queensland)
  BDI/CHG Genomics Seminar Series

Thursday 17 July 2025

• 11:00 - Dr Konstantinos Tzelepis - title TBA
  Dr Konstantinos Tzelepis (Cambridge Stem Cell Institute)
  Ludwig Institute Seminar Series

Tuesday 5 August 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  TBA
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Tuesday 19 August 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  TBA
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Monday 1 September 2025

• 11:00 - Systems biological assessment of human immunity to vaccination and infection
  Prof Bali Pulendran (Stanford School of Medicine)
  Jenner Seminars

Tuesday 2 September 2025

• 10:00 - New Vaccine Designs to Induce HIV Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies
  Prof Barton Haynes (Duke University School of Medicine)
  Jenner Seminars

Tuesday 9 September 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  Prof Christopher Buckley (University of Oxford)
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Tuesday 23 September 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  Dr Marco Fritzsche (University of Oxford)
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Monday 6 October 2025

• 13:00 - IDEU Seminar - Title TBC
  TBA
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Tuesday 7 October 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  TBA
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Monday 13 October 2025

• 13:00 - IDEU Seminar - Title TBC
  TBA
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Monday 20 October 2025

• 13:00 - IDEU Seminar - Title TBC
  TBA
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Tuesday 21 October 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  TBA
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Monday 3 November 2025

• 13:00 - IDEU Seminar - Title TBC
  TBA
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Tuesday 4 November 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  TBA
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Monday 10 November 2025

• 13:00 - IDEU Seminar - Title TBC
  TBA
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Monday 17 November 2025

• 13:00 - IDEU Seminar - Title TBC
  TBA
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Tuesday 18 November 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  TBA
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Monday 24 November 2025

• 13:00 - IDEU Seminar - Title TBC
  TBA
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Monday 1 December 2025

• 13:00 - IDEU Seminar - Title TBC
  TBA
  IDEU Infectious Disease Seminar Series

Tuesday 2 December 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  TBA
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars

Tuesday 16 December 2025

• 09:30 - Title TBC
  Status: This talk is in preparation - details may change
  TBA
  CAMS Oxford Institute Seminars