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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.

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11 February 2026

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.

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14 January 2026

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.

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9 December 2025

In conversation with Dr Stephen John Sammut

Dr Stephen John Sammut's research is transforming our understanding of breast cancer, particularly the aggressive triple negative subtype.

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11 November 2025

Neurobiology meets AI

Lister Fellow Srikanth Ramaswamy shares insights from his pioneering work at the interface of neurobiology and AI.

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21 October 2025

In conversation with Kelly Nguyen

Kelly chats about her journey from chemistry to biology, and how the Lister Prize supports bold research questions.

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21 August 2025

Curiosity at the core: how Lister Fellows pursued bold questions

As their Lister Fellowships end, three top researchers reflect on discoveries shaped by the freedom to follow their curiosity.

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5 August 2025

How mice remember the cold

Lister Fellow Tomás Ryan’s says animals can form lasting memories of cold, redefining the interplay between physiological regulation and neuroscience.

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The bigger picture: Lizzy Rosser’s quest to understand childhood arthritis and eye disease

Lizzy Rosser wants to understand joint and eye inflammation in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis—whilst nurturing meaningful relationships with young patients and their families.

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A warm welcome to our 2025 Lister Fellows

We received a large number of high quality applications this year, and as a result we have decided…

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In conversation with Alex Borodavka

Dr Alex Borodavka is a 2024 Lister Prize Fellow and a virologist specialising in the RNA mechanisms behind…

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28 April 2025

Congratulations Chris Stewart, 2025 Blavatnik Laureate for Life Sciences

Lister Fellow Chris Stewart recently received a UK Blavatnik Award for his work on the microbiome in infants…

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