In conversation with Vilaiwan Fernandes

Lister Fellow Vilaiwan Fernandes speaks passionately about the importance of mentors in her career, and why the fruit fly could help crack the mysteries of neuronal reprogramming.

Lister welcomes new members to its Governing Body

Our newest trustees, Anne Rosser and Jane Hillston, talk about the power of community and their readiness to help the Lister navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.

In conversation with Dr Yuval Elani

Yuval Elani combines membrane engineering, biochemistry and abiotic mechanisms to create precisely specified synthetic cells with potential for many novel biomedical applications.

To boldly grow: Summer Studentships build skills and deliver results

Discover how our Summer Studentships develop people's research skills and experiences to shape their next steps.

ReNU-ed hope: Nicky Whiffin honoured for leading discovery of new syndrome

The Sunday Times celebrates Lister Fellow Nicky Whiffin in its Alternative Honours List 2025.

Breaking records and building biomedicine

The Lister Institute's Chair, Professor Sir John Iredale, reflects on a very busy year of change and growth.

Stability with innovation: leadership at the Lister Institute

How do outgoing Director Sally Burtles and incoming Director Julie Goodley find the balance between supporting “business as usual” and adapting to continuous change in the research funding landscape?

Behind the scenes with the Lister Institute Scientific Committee

Our Scientific Committee is responsible for assessing the many applications we receive for the Lister Prize each year…

Shining a light on the Lister Institute’s connection to the University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is home base for a number of valued Lister Fellows and Former Fellows, the…

A Prize Visit to Kirby Swatek at the University of Dundee

Earlier this month, our Chair Professor Sir John Iredale and Director Dr Sally Burtles visited 2023 Lister Fellow…

In conversation with Nicky Whiffin

Dr Nicky (Nicola) Whiffin is one of 2024’s Lister Prize Fellows. She leads the Computational Rare Disease Genomics…

In conversation with Professor Darren Monckton

Former Lister Fellow Darren Monckton is Professor of Human Genetics at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses…