The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research

Applications for our new Transition Fellowship are now open!

🌟 All-round superstar, they said! 🌟 My department has been one of my biggest cheerleaders on this wild and wonderful PhD journey at the University of Oxford. Today marks TWO incredible years, and I can’t wait to share the highlights! Curious about the full scoop? Check out the blog on our department's website—link below! ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dx3RqUwQ As I shared in my blog, to every African scholar following in my footsteps—I want you to know that YOU belong here, too. 🌍💫 Africa Oxford Initiative Oxford University Africa Society Reuben College, University of Oxford Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology University of Oxford, NDORMS The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research #Clarendon

We are excited that Dr Kate Coldwell has joined us to study the links between liver disease and gut bacteria! Kate was awarded the Daphne Jackson Fellowship, and is co-funded by The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research and the Medical Research Council. https://lnkd.in/enbKCue5

Watch this fantastic video to learn about the Africa Oxford Initiative and how to apply for an AfOx DPhil studentship at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology funded by the Kennedy Trust.

Over 30 years ago, the Kennedy Trust supported the early research and clinical trials that led to the discovery of anti-TNF therapy, a groundbreaking treatment that has improved the lives of millions of patients with musculoskeletal and inflammatory diseases across the globe. Recognising the importance of conserving this historic impact journey for prosperity, we recently undertook a 2-year project to catalogue the original research papers relating to the discovery. The Kennedy Trust Archive is now publicly available at the Wellcome Collection thanks to the work of our dedicated archivist Annie Lord. To mark the completion of this archiving project, and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first licencing of infliximab in the US and EU, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our new booklet “Building on a breakthrough: the lasting impact of biologic therapy.” The booklet chronicles the revolutionary anti-TNF discovery story and highlights the rich history of the Kennedy Trust and our ongoing efforts to further the field of musculoskeletal and inflammatory disease research. Read the booklet online here: https://lnkd.in/eFmTX6Je

We are working with The Kennedy Trust to #appoint their #Trustees. The Kennedy Trust’s mission is to provide sustainable funding for medical research into rheumatic and related musculoskeletal, immunological, and inflammatory diseases. The focus is on unmet needs, with the longer-term objective of achieving a meaningful impact in the development of disease treatments and preventative approaches for these debilitating conditions across the lifecourse. This strategic vision has been advanced through the support of world-class research undertaken at The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology, now based at the University of Oxford. While continuing support for The Kennedy Institute, the funding also extends nationwide across thirteen UK universities, supporting talented scientists at every stage in their careers, from doctoral students to senior research leaders. The Trust recognizes the extraordinary potential of UK science and aims to nurture and retain the very best talent to further its mission by funding the highest quality research to deliver the most meaningful results. The Kennedy Trust is now seeking to appoint up to two scientific Trustees to its Board. The new Trustees will bring a breadth of experience at a senior strategic level, including experience of working at board level and helping shape strategy and organisational direction. The Trust is particularly interested in recognised leaders in medical/life sciences research and individuals with experience in the translation and commercialisation of research, potentially from within an industry setting. This is an exciting opportunity for potential Trustees to play an instrumental role in guiding the Trust in its mission to have an impact through the development and translation of the scientific research it funds. ➡ The deadline for all applications is Monday 2nd September 2024 at 23:59 BST. If you have the relevant skills and experience, visit the website and read more below 👉 bit.ly/3Ynlk7v

Last week we hosted a dinner to thank The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research for its generous support and endowment of two new professorships in translational medicine. The positions will support our mission to develop transformative therapies for chronic inflammatory and musculoskeletal conditions. https://lnkd.in/eFQWSaJ7

How I spend days ‘off work’ - with fabulous people wanting to meaningfully integrate the patient voice into rheumatology research! Thank you Stephen Simpson, Zoe Montanaro, and Danny Sheehan from The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research for convening today’s patient and public involvement focus group to listen, reflect, and begin to plan how people with lived experience can be better embedded into the work of the Trust. It is always refreshing to work with executive teams who realise they don’t have all of the answers, but are willing to take bold and transformative steps in collaboration with the real experts - patient research partners. Apologies for not grabbing a selfie earlier in the day with the whole group - we got carried away sharing ideas and planning world domination! Linda Stone, Yarunnessa Khan, Danny Sheehan, Stephen Simpson, Harinder Singh, Zoe Montanaro, Georgina McMasters, Karen Keates, Amanda Clark, Gemma Winsor, Liam Gilchrist, Henna Patel, and Simon Turpin. #PatientEngagement #PatientInvolvement #PatientsIncluded #PatientsInvolved #Patients #Carers #Parents #MedicalAffairs #MedicalCommunications #PatientAdvocacy

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 If you are passionate about how the immune system fine-tunes antibody responses to fight off pathogens, then join our dynamic team King's College London where we investigate the molecular mechanisms of antibody maturation. Through genetic screens, we have identified new factors regulating somatic hypermutation and germinal center physiology and we are looking for a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral researcher to characterize their roles in adaptive immunity and autoimmune disease. This project us funded by the UKRI BBSRC and The Kennedy Trust for Rheumatology Research. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬? 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Be part of a leading research institution with cutting-edge facilities and highly collaborative culture. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Gain valuable experience to propel your scientific career. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: Contribute to research that has the potential to transform our understanding of the immune system and improve human health. 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: Engage with a diverse and dynamic scientific community, both within our institution and through our extensive network of collaborators. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 For complete details of the position and how to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/d_bNhUfp. 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐫𝐢 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: https://lnkd.in/dfYDJDmk For inquires about the position or project, please email 𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐝.𝐩𝐚𝐯𝐫𝐢@𝐤𝐜𝐥.𝐚𝐜.𝐮𝐤