
Lister Fellow Dr Chris Stewart wins the WH Pierce Prize
Lister Fellow Chris Stewart was the recipient of the 2023 WH Pierce Prize for microbiology in recognition of his work on infant health and its relationship to the microbiome.
Lister Fellow Chris Stewart was the recipient of the 2023 WH Pierce Prize for microbiology in recognition of his work on infant health and its relationship to the microbiome.
Lister Institute Chair John Iredale has been named in 2024’s New Year Honours List as a Knight Bachelor of the United Kingdom.
Lister Fellow Professor Rickie Patani is leading a major new research project to explore the cellular mechanisms behind Motor Neurone Disease (MND). The project is funded by the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation (MNDF), a charity set up by Scottish rugby star Doddie Weir, who lived with the condition.
John Knight was awarded the Lister Prize in 2023. He is a Lecturer in Cancer Biology at the University of Manchester, where he leads a research programme identifying methods to improve colorectal cancer treatment and patient stratification.
Microscopes 4 Schools is a community science project that introduces children to the microscopic wonders of the natural world.
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.