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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 oversee 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.
      2025 Prize Winner
      The Lister Institute New Fellows selected for the 2025 Lister Prize.
      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

  • Data Modelling and Big Data, Epidemiology, Genomics

Professor Anthony Khawaja

Title of Research Project Translating genomic discovery into clinical prediction tools for glaucoma Other Information Promoted to Professor of Ophthalmology, 2023 Website

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  • March 7, 2024
  • Epidemiology, Infection, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology/ Therapeutics

Professor Christopher G Dowson

Fellow 1991-1996 Research Interests Bacterial population genetics and the evolution of antibiotic resistance and virulence. Other Information Promoted to Grade III of the Research and Analogous Faculty Salary Scale, 1.9.93 Reader in Microbiology, School of Biological Sciences, University of Warwick…

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  • March 7, 2024
  • Cancer, Cell Biology, Diagnostics, DNA/RNA, Epidemiology, Gastrointestinal, Genetics /Epigenetics, Genomics

Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald

Fellow 2008-2013 Research Interests Translational research programme for prevention of oesophageal adenocarcinoma Other Information Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences, 2013 Elected a member of the Institute 2014 Member of the Governing Body for 6 years, 2015

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  • March 7, 2024
  • Epidemiology, Genomics, Mental health/Psychiatry

Professor Daniel Smith

Research Interests Investigating the overlap between hypertension and bipolar disorder to identify new and repurposed medications for bipolar disorder

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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.
Learn more about Research Prizes
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