Life at the pivot point

How to identify outstanding early-career researchers on the cusp of breakthrough science.

In conversation with Mark Hanson

Evolutionary biologist and Lister Fellow Mark Hanson studies why closely related fruit fly species respond so differently to the same infections.

A legacy that lasts

By leaving a legacy to the Lister in a will, you could be part of our incredible story.

Freedom to follow the science

Fellows reflect on the power of flexible funding and a lifelong community of peers and mentors.

Responsible investment for maximum impact

Learn how we balance ethical considerations, scientific ambition, and the need to steward our financial resources for future generations.

In conversation with Johnathan Cooper-Knock

The first MND Association Rob Burrow Professor in Translational Neurobiology, Johnathan Cooper-kock is accelerating research underpinning new treatments for people with motor neurone disease.

In conversation with James Thaventhiran

Lister Fellow James Thaventhiran talks about his recent investigations on mRNA vaccine reading frame mutations and the immunological responses they can generate.

Backing research rising stars in Ireland

Introducing our initiative to raise the Lister Institute's profile across the island of Ireland in our mission to support stellar early-career biomedical research leaders.

In conversation with Chris Hill

Lister Fellow Chris Hill discusses his scientific journey, his team’s latest discoveries, and the impact of the Lister Prize on his work.

Prestigious new honours for Lister community members

We celebrate the new Fellows of the Royal Society and the Academy of Medical Sciences elected from the Lister community.

Resilience through rejection: embrace the long game

Lister Fellows Chris Stewart and Tim Blower share their pain and hard-won insights from unsuccessful past Lister Prize applications.

In conversation with Fränze Progatzky

Lister Fellow Fränze Progatzky talks about how peripheral glia in barrier organs such as the gut, skin and lung sense change and orchestrate immune and repair responses.