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The UK’s proteostasis capability has been bolstered by the award of a BBSRC Network Grant to support the future development of the UK Proteostasis Network from 2025-2028. Proteostasis, an umbrella term that describes the synthesis, folding, trafficking and degradation of proteins, is essential to maintaining the correct...

The Department has again taken part in the Aspiring Scientist Training Programme (ASTP). Run by the Gurdon Institute, ASTP is designed to give A-level biology students a chance to experience what a career as a biologist entails, from bespoke workshops with experts in the sector, to networking opportunities with scientists...

Our research groups continue to be at the forefront of pharmacological research development, particularly in the area of vaccine technology. One of these areas of advancement is in a new biological concept - Click Biology. A Nobel Prize in 2022 was awarded for Click Chemistry: reactions that are simple and super-efficient...

From Monday 12 May – Friday, 16 May 2025, we celebrated Mental Health Awareness Week with members of the wider Addenbrooke's Neighbourhood. For 2025, the theme was “community.” Our team planned a range of events to cover the week, which were: • Cake decorating • Plant Potting • Botanical Walk and Quiz • Yoga • Painting...