Microscopes 4 Schools – a Lister-funded initiative inspiring school-age scientists

Microscopes 4 Schools is a community science project that introduces children to the microscopic wonders of the natural world.

What is it like to be a Lister Summer Student? Five 2023 students reflect

The studentships provide valuable support to the Fellows’ research and give students a chance to pursue a project of interest and gain a real-world insight into life as a scientist.

Lister Annual Meeting 2023 – a dazzling array of cutting-edge science talks

Lister Fellows, friends and members of the committee met for two days of lectures, conversation and conviviality at Corpus Christi College, Oxford on September Thursday 7th and Friday 8th.

In conversation with former Lister Fellow M Madan Babu

Madan spoke with us about his current work as Director of the Centre for Excellence for Data Driven Discovery at St Judes Children’s Research Hospital in the USA, his time as a Lister Fellow, and his views on the importance of community in science.

What it meant to me: Srikanth Ramaswamy

Lister Fellow Dr Srikanth Ramaswamy describes his experience receiving the Lister Prize, how he plans to use the funding, and what advice he’d give to a future applicant.

Celebrating Lister Prize Fellow Marco Di Antonio

2022 Lister Prize Fellow Dr Marco Antonio welcomed guests to a seminar and presentation ceremony at the Chemistry Department of Imperial College London.

An illuminating visit with Dr Elizabeth Ballou

On 11 July, 2022 Lister Prize Fellow Dr Elizabeth Ballou welcomed our Chair John Iredale and Director Sally Burtles to a celebratory event at the University of Exeter’s Medical Research Council Centre for Medical Mycology (MRC CMM). Elizabeth was formally presented with the Lister Prize and shared an update on her research with the assembled guests.

Two Lister Fellows of past and present elected as EMBO members

Former Fellow Professor Muzlifah Haniffa, and current Fellow Dr Thomas Baden, joined the international network of over 2,000 members in recognition of their scientific excellence.

In conversation with 2022 Fellow Dr Amanda Chaplin

Dr Amanda Chaplin received the Lister Prize in 2022. A year on, we catch up with her to learn more about her work and discover how the award will help her pursue her research goals.

Announcing our 2023 Lister Fellows

With the 2024 Prize shortly opening for applications, we are delighted to announce the researchers who have been awarded the 2023 Fellowship.

Spring Lister Fellowship Lectures, new paper, and funding success

We recently enjoyed Lister Fellowship Lectures from two of the 2022 cohort and a rather overdue one from 2020 Fellow, Dr Rebecca Lawson. These talks also coincided with some exciting news...

From Lister Fellow to Chief Scientific Advisor: Q&A with Professor Robin May

Professor Robin May was appointed Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) of the Food Standards Agency in July 2020. We sat down with him to find out more about this unique role.