Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology
@kiroxford.bsky.social
An inflammatory sciences centre @ox.ac.uk @ndorms.bsky.social. Bridging discovery and clinical research, focused on the biology of tissue health and chronic disease.
A new major initiative in our understanding of pain aims to redefine human-based research models for greater understanding of disease and the acceleration of new medicines!
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...
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Oxford researchers to redefine new human-based research models of pain
Professor Tonia Vincent is part of an interdisciplinary team from Oxford University leading a major new initiative which aims to redefine human-based research models for greater understanding of disea...
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November 11, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A new major initiative in our understanding of pain aims to redefine human-based research models for greater understanding of disease and the acceleration of new medicines!
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/news/oxford-...
We are hiring a Research Assistant in Lymphoid Tissue Immunology to join a group analysing tissue by high-plex spatial phenotyping, spatial transcriptomics, multi-modal single-cell genomics.
Apply by 14 November!
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
Apply by 14 November!
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
Research Assistant in Lymphoid Tissue Immunology (182775)
Suitable for someone with prior hands-on wet lab experience, you will join a research group that utilises transplant organ donor tissue for high-plex spatial phenotyping, spatial transcriptomics, mult...
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November 10, 2025 at 2:44 PM
We are hiring a Research Assistant in Lymphoid Tissue Immunology to join a group analysing tissue by high-plex spatial phenotyping, spatial transcriptomics, multi-modal single-cell genomics.
Apply by 14 November!
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
Apply by 14 November!
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/researc...
On Monday 10 November, Prof Ellie Tzima will join us to present 'Mechanotransduction in vessels: guiding inflammation and atherosclerosis.' Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/a0d...
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
On Monday 10 November, Prof Ellie Tzima will join us to present 'Mechanotransduction in vessels: guiding inflammation and atherosclerosis.' Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/a0d...
Researchers from the Kennedy Institute are part of a UK-wide consortium awarded a £644K BBSRC Network Grant to establish the Microbiome Innovation Network!
Microbiome science is relevant to some of the world's most pressing health and environmental challenges.
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/news/new-mic...
Microbiome science is relevant to some of the world's most pressing health and environmental challenges.
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/news/new-mic...
New Microbiome Innovation Network to drive UK Bioscience Research
Researchers from the Kennedy Institute are part of a UK-wide consortium that has been awarded a £644K BBSRC Network Grant to establish the Microbiome Innovation Network (Microbiome-Net).
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk
November 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Researchers from the Kennedy Institute are part of a UK-wide consortium awarded a £644K BBSRC Network Grant to establish the Microbiome Innovation Network!
Microbiome science is relevant to some of the world's most pressing health and environmental challenges.
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/news/new-mic...
Microbiome science is relevant to some of the world's most pressing health and environmental challenges.
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/news/new-mic...
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It was wonderful to see all the exciting science going on at @kiroxford.bsky.social! It has nothing to do with me but check out this fantastic postdoc opening with @y-luo.bsky.social and their MRC CoRE www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/postdoc...
If I was 15 years younger, would be jumping at the chance.
If I was 15 years younger, would be jumping at the chance.
November 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It was wonderful to see all the exciting science going on at @kiroxford.bsky.social! It has nothing to do with me but check out this fantastic postdoc opening with @y-luo.bsky.social and their MRC CoRE www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/postdoc...
If I was 15 years younger, would be jumping at the chance.
If I was 15 years younger, would be jumping at the chance.
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Interested in joining the Powrie Lab? We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to study the neutralisation capacity of human anti-IL-10 autoantibodies. You’ll be part of our new MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology!🧫🦠
Find out more here & apply by 11th Nov: bulletin.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/c/126QDJVBd0...
Find out more here & apply by 11th Nov: bulletin.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/c/126QDJVBd0...
bulletin.ndorms.ox.ac.uk
October 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Interested in joining the Powrie Lab? We’re looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to study the neutralisation capacity of human anti-IL-10 autoantibodies. You’ll be part of our new MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology!🧫🦠
Find out more here & apply by 11th Nov: bulletin.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/c/126QDJVBd0...
Find out more here & apply by 11th Nov: bulletin.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/c/126QDJVBd0...
On Monday 3 November, Prof Mike Inouye will join us to present 'Genetic prediction and multi-omics: Towards disease prevention'. Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/b6e...
October 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
On Monday 3 November, Prof Mike Inouye will join us to present 'Genetic prediction and multi-omics: Towards disease prevention'. Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/b6e...
We are #hiring a postdoc as part of the new MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology!
The role will systematically explore the impact of the exposome on complex disease risk, through the lens of multi-omics data.
Apply by 5 Nov 👇
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/postdoc...
The role will systematically explore the impact of the exposome on complex disease risk, through the lens of multi-omics data.
Apply by 5 Nov 👇
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/postdoc...
Postdoctoral Research Assistant - MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology (182449)
You will lead on the delivery of the assigned CoRE research project and manage own academic research and administrative activities, using initiative to drive these forwards in a rigorous, efficient an...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:32 PM
We are #hiring a postdoc as part of the new MRC CoRE in Exposome Immunology!
The role will systematically explore the impact of the exposome on complex disease risk, through the lens of multi-omics data.
Apply by 5 Nov 👇
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/postdoc...
The role will systematically explore the impact of the exposome on complex disease risk, through the lens of multi-omics data.
Apply by 5 Nov 👇
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/jobs/postdoc...
On Monday 27 October, Dr Felix Hartmann will join us to present 'Spatial Proteomics Relates Metabolic T Cell Flexibility to Successful Cancer Immunotherapy'. Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/13e...
October 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
On Monday 27 October, Dr Felix Hartmann will join us to present 'Spatial Proteomics Relates Metabolic T Cell Flexibility to Successful Cancer Immunotherapy'. Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/13e...
On Monday 20 October, Dr James Peters will join us to present 'The promise of proteomics: insights into autoimmune disease pathogenesis and translational potential'. Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/ef1...
October 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
On Monday 20 October, Dr James Peters will join us to present 'The promise of proteomics: insights into autoimmune disease pathogenesis and translational potential'. Our External Seminars are open to any member of the University of Oxford. Don't miss it! talks.ox.ac.uk/talks/id/ef1...
An exciting new £3.83 million Wellcome Discovery Award aims to transform the treatment of autoimmune diseases by halting chronic inflammation at its source.
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/news/prof-ca...
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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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October 10, 2025 at 8:17 AM
An exciting new £3.83 million Wellcome Discovery Award aims to transform the treatment of autoimmune diseases by halting chronic inflammation at its source.
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/news/prof-ca...
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk/news/prof-ca...
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...
October 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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...
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...
October 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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...
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🌟 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
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
October 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
🌟 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
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
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...
October 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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...
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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!
September 26, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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!
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...
September 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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...
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
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
September 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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
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
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...
✅ 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...
www.kennedy.ox.ac.uk
September 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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...
✅ 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...
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!
This month the Powrie lab hosted a bake-off in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. Thanks to all our star bakers!
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!🍰🍪🧁
@kiroxford.bsky.social
@kiroxford.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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!
This month the Powrie lab hosted a bake-off in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support. Thanks to all our star bakers!
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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👩🔬🧠
@kiroxford.bsky.social
@kiroxford.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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👩🔬🧠
@kiroxford.bsky.social
@kiroxford.bsky.social
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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!
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!
September 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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!
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!
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...
September 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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...
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. 👇
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. 👇
#PooTriviaQuiz is coming up for #BiologyWeek
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It's free and family-friendly but you do need to register to reserve a space on the Zoom call.
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.
September 18, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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. 👇
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. 👇
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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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September 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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.
pootriviaquiz.eventbrite.co.uk
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