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Strong cytotoxic T cell responses to an internal viral component are associated with mild COVID-19 disease

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COI prioritise funding support to the current crisis caused by novel coronavirus

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Unveiling the mystery: Scientists Reveal the Determinants That Control the Nuclear Import of HIV-1

Published in Nature Microbiology, a groundbreaking study reveals how HIV-1 breaches the cell’s most guarded barrier.

Visualising the SARS-CoV-2 Fusion Process and Its Inhibition Under Near-Native Conditions Using Cryo-Electron Tomography

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.

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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. 

CSC-COI student interviews in progress

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Upcoming COI Seminars

  • Tuesday, 09 September 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am

    Speakers: Prof Christopher Buckley

    Venue: Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Headington OX3 7BN

  • Tuesday, 23 September 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am

    Speakers: Dr Marco Fritzsche

    Venue: Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Headington OX3 7BN

  • Tuesday, 07 October 2025, 9.30am to 10.30am

    Venue: Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Headington OX3 7BN

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