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Lister Institute

Nurturing the future leaders in biomedical research

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  • About Us
    • The Organisation
      Learn more about Lister Institute's organisation and leadership.
      Finance and Investment Committee
      They oversees the preparation and monitoring of the Institute’s budget.
      Our History
      The Institute was originally established in 1891 as The British Institute of Preventive Medicine.
      Our Work
      The Lister Institute funds biomedical researchers through annual prize grants.
      Research Achievements
      Lister Institute research staff and fellows have made discoveries that have made significant impacts on human health
      Governing Body
      Our Governing Body is made up of the trustees of the charity.
      Scientific Committee
      They advise the Governing Body on medical and scientific matters relating to the Institute.
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      Each year we publish annual reports and accounts to give insights into our operations. 
      Scientific Strategy
      Learn about the Lister Institute's Scientific Strategy.
      Lister Institute 125th Anniversary
      In 2016 the Lister Institute celebrated its 125th anniversary.
      Lister Institute 125th Aniversary
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  • Research Prizes
    • How to Apply
      The awards are aimed at researchers in the early years of running their own groups.
      Eligibility & T&Cs
      Check if you are eligible for the Lister Institute Prize fund.
      Frequently Asked Questions
      If you have any questions about the Lister Research prizes click here.
      Lister Reflections
      We asked what Former Fellows what winning the prize meant to them
      What it meant to me
      How the Lister Institute has helped individuals with mentorship and prizes and what it meant to them.
      How to Apply
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  • Summer Studentships
    • How to Apply
      Learn about the Lister Summer Studentship programme.
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      Terms and Conditions
      Lister Summer Studentship – Terms and Conditions
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      If you have any questions about the Lister Summer Studentships click here.
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Lister Institute

Nurturing the future leaders in biomedical research

  • Cancer, Endocrinology, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology/ Therapeutics

Professor Barry V L Potter

Fellow 1987-1995 Area of Current Research Interests Chemistry of signal transduction and calcium signalling pathways involving IP3, cADPR and NAADP. Using a variety of synthetic, medicinal and biological chemistry methods to investigate enzyme inhibition, drug design and endocrinology, primarily in…

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  • March 7, 2024
  • Cell Biology, Endocrinology, Hepatology, Metabolism (inc diabetes and obesity)

Professor Stephen J Yeaman

Fellow 1984-1989 Area of Current Research Interests Signal transduction with emphasis on the control of metabolism. Specific interests are insulin action, the biochemistry of obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Other Information Promoted to Senior Lecturer from 1.8.87. Appointed Professor of…

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  • March 7, 2024
  • Endocrinology, Metabolism (inc diabetes and obesity), Pharmacology/ Therapeutics

Professor Jonathan P Fry

Fellow 1983-1988 Area of Current Research Interests Characterising the steroids present in nervous tissue, studying their levels and source (peripheral endocrine glands and endogenously produced) and the mechanisms which regulate their production. Other Information Appointed Senior Lecturer, 1992. Elected a…

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  • March 7, 2024
  • Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Imaging, Metabolism (inc diabetes and obesity), Molecular Biology

Professor Gwyn W Gould

Fellow 1992-1998 Area of Current Research Interests Regulation of glucose transport in insulin-sensitive tissues in health and disease. Single molecule imaging of plasma membrane proteins. Cellular and Subcellular analysis of metabolic processes. Other Information Appointed Senior Lecturer retrospectively from l.7.92.…

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  • March 7, 2024
  • Endocrinology, Neurobiology, Physiology, Reproductive/Foetal

Professor Allan E Herbison

Fellow 1992-1997 Area of Current Research Interests The neural regulation of reproductive functioning, specifically looking at the role of different neuronal cell types in the regulation of fertility using molecular, cellular and whole animal studies. Other Information Lister Institute-Jenner Fellow…

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  • March 7, 2024
  • Cancer, Cardiovascular, Cell Biology, Endocrinology, Gastrointestinal, Hepatology, Metabolism (inc diabetes and obesity), Physiology

Dr James G McCormack

Fellow 1988-1990 Area of Current Research Interests Signalling pathways in cancer and normal cells; insulin signalling and its defects in type II diabetes; mechanisms of insulin action and of glucose uptake and resistance; insulin secretion and its control. Mitochondrial metabolism,…

  • leigh
  • March 7, 2024
  • Cardiovascular, Cell Biology, Endocrinology, Genetics /Epigenetics, Metabolism (inc diabetes and obesity), Molecular Biology, Physiology, Reproductive/Foetal

Professor Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri

Title of Research Project Biomarkers of materno-fetal health: role of placental endocrine mediators in normal and obese pregnancies Other Information Awarded the Hans Sigrist Prize, 2020

  • leigh
  • March 7, 2024
  • Cancer, Cell Biology, Data Modelling and Big Data, Developmental Biology, Endocrinology, Molecular Biology

Professor, Cynthia Andoniadou

Fellow 2016- 2021 Area of Current Research Interests Regulation of stem cell potential in the mammalian pituitary gland Other Information: Elected to membership of the Institute, 2021Promoted to Professor, 2024

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  • March 7, 2024

Research Prizes

The Lister Institute’s competitive research prizes give young scientists the opportunity to develop their potential through flexible funding over a five-year period. The awards are aimed at younger,  researchers in the early years of running their own groups, for whom receipt of the prize would make a significant difference to their research work.
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