Funding round up: August – September 2026
Congratulations to all members of the Department who have recently been awarded research grants. Here is our round-up of the latest funding successes.
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Publications round up: July and August 2026
Congratulations to members of the Department who have recently had their research findings published. Here’s our round-up of the latest publication successes.
Patients, Clinicians and Researchers Come Together for Vasculitis and Kidney Disease Education Event
The Imperial College London Vasculitis Centre, Imperial College NHS Trust Renal and Rheumatology Teams, and the Prendecki-McAdoo Lab were delighted to host a collaborative patient education event on Sunday 26 July 2026 at Chiswick Town Hall, bringing together patients, healthcare professionals and researchers for an afternoon of learning, discussion and shared experiences.
Meet Martina Williams, Winner of MSc Immunology Scholarship for students of Black heritages (2025)
Martina is one of the recipients of the 2025 MSc Immunology Scholarship for Students of Black Heritage by the Department of Immunology and Inflammation and recently won the Richard Batchelor’s Prize for best research project.
Meet Savannah Gordon, Winner of MSc Immunology Scholarship for students of Black heritages (2023)
Savannah is the first recipient of the MSc Immunology Scholarship for Students of Black Heritage by the Department of Immunology and Inflammation.
Meet Elita Peters, Winner of MSc Immunology Scholarship for students of Black heritage (2024)
Elita is the second recipient of the MSc Immunology Scholarship for Students of Black Heritage by the Department of Immunology and Inflammation.
Meet Dora Vrkic, Section Manager for the Centre for Inflammatory Disease
In this blog post, Dora Vrkic shares her journey from academic research to building a career in research operations at Imperial. She discusses the importance of supporting researchers behind the scenes, settling into the department, and the hobbies that keep her busy outside of work.
Publications round up: March 2026
Congratulations to members of the Department who have recently had their research findings published. Here’s our round-up of the latest publication successes.
The Great Exhibition Road Fesitval: An Exciting Educational Experience
In this blog, MRes Experimental Biomolecular Sciences student Laura Lysaght shares her experience of the Great Exhibition Road Festival, including its fascinating history and her time volunteering on the ‘What’s in your blood?’ stand, developed by members of the Centre for Haematology in the Department of Immunology and Inflammation.
Meet Dr Calum Gabbutt, Assistant Professor in Data Science in Haematology
In this Q&A, Dr Calum Gabbutt discusses his journey from physics to cancer research, and how mathematical modelling and machine learning can be combined to better understand cancer evolution. He shares insights into his research as well as his ambitions to improve early prediction of treatment outcomes in blood cancers.