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Visualising the SARS-CoV-2 Fusion Process and Its Inhibition Under Near-Native Conditions Using Cryo-Electron Tomography
26 June 2025
Researchers at the Division of Structural Biology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Oxford Institute, Nuffield Department of Medicine have visualised the full membrane fusion process of SARS-CoV-2 under near-native conditions, capturing elusive intermediate states that occur as the virus enters host cells. Published in Nature Communications, the study presents a comprehensive structural timeline of how the viral spike protein drives fusion and how this process can be blocked by S2-targeting neutralising antibodies.
MOU Signed Between the University of Oxford and The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University
16 June 2025
The University of Oxford and The Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University (XTH) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) , this is an extension to the previous MoU, and will support the future research collaborations between the two institutes etc etc.
CSC - CAMS/PUMC - Oxford High-level Innovative Talent Scholarships
The Chinese Scholarship Council, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences/Peking Union Medical College and the University of Oxford collaborate together for a programme of scholarship cooperation.
The main purpose of this programme is to train the next generation of leaders in the medical sciences field. By combining the strength of our partners, it is aimed at students with a clinical background with an interest in pursuing research in a scientific field related to medicine.
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Upcoming COI Seminars
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Tuesday, 09 September 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am
Speakers: Prof Christopher Buckley
Venue: Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Headington OX3 7BN
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Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am
Speakers: Dr Marco Fritzsche
Venue: Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Headington OX3 7BN
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Tuesday, 07 October 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am
Venue: Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Headington OX3 7BN