We’re bringing together governments, international organisations and civil society to discuss what a new global health system should look like. Along the way, we’ll share updates on these discussions through a brand new newsletter, Healthier Futures. Subscribe ⤵️ wellcome.org/articles-and...

Genomics continues to revolutionise science. But there’s untapped potential for new discoveries through collaboration between genomics and the humanities, social sciences, bioethics and wider stakeholders.

If you could reimagine the global health system, what would it look like? We commissioned five thought leaders from around the world to share their vision for the future of global health. Five discussion papers outline their bold and ambitious ideas. Learn more ⤵️  wellcome.org/reports/bold...

Psychological and social interventions could play a crucial role in early intervention of anxiety, depression and psychosis for young people.      However, we need a better understanding of which interventions are effective in real-world settings — and how best to implement and scale them.

Cutting-edge life science can transform our health. That’s why people should be encouraged to question it. ”Society has agency. Public dialogue can make that even stronger,” writes @joyzhang.bsky.social‬. Learn more in ‘Behind the Research’ ⤵️ www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...

Another record broken in the UK. We must act on our changing climate. As the @metoffice.gov.uk confirms this summer as the hottest on record, we’re seeing that the UK isn’t immune to rising temperatures.

Are you looking for mental health research funding? We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of psychological or social interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people. Wellcome’s Dr Kim Donoghue explains more ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...

Leishmaniasis is 95% fatal if untreated — yet it’s still overlooked, and media coverage is low. Our new report shows what gets decision-makers to pay attention ⤵️ wellcomeopenresearch.org/documents/10...

Why do some leishmaniasis studies influence policy, and others don’t? Our new report explores how research gains traction with decision makers ⤵️ wellcomeopenresearch.org/documents/10...

We want to transform early intervention for youth mental health.    Our new funding award will help achieve this.     Across two phases, it aims to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of effective social and psychological interventions. 🧵[1/4]

Healthcare professionals bring unique perspectives to discovery research. That’s why we’re funding doctoral programmes for UK-registered healthcare professionals. Applications open in October. Find out how you can prepare ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...

This is a stark reminder of how fast antimicrobial resistance (AMR) can spread.   It's one of our greatest public health threats. But the global response remains too weak and fragmented.   We need more ambitious, collective, evidence-based action to control AMR. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

Psychological and social interventions could play a crucial role in early intervention of anxiety, depression and psychosis for young people.      However, we need a better understanding of which interventions are effective in real-world settings – and how best to implement and scale them.

New mental health funding open for applications! We’re supporting teams to accelerate the evaluation and roll out of social and psychological interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people. Wellcome’s Kim Donoghue explains more ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...

What can we learn following recent news of a pioneering IVF treatment reducing the risk of mitochondrial disease? This remarkable achievement shows how policy keeping pace with scientific innovation can save lives, writes Wellcome's Beth Thompson (@drbeththompson.bsky.social) ⤵️

Newly published research shows for the first time that eight healthy babies have been born in the UK following a pioneering IVF technique that reduces the risk of mitochondrial disease. We’re proud to have supported this work from the beginning: wellcome.org/news/mitocho...

The UK Government must recognise the power of research and development. If harnessed strategically, it can create economic growth in the UK, boost its soft power and make it healthier and safer. We’ve published a report outlining how. Read it here: wellcome.org/reports/uk-g...

Applications to our Accelerator Awards are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied! Learn more about this scheme that will support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage in the UK to advance their careers ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...

Today, we’re celebrating completion of the world’s largest whole-body imaging project by @ukbiobank.bsky.social.   The study gives science the most detailed look yet inside the human body – and could lead to new discoveries to transform health around the world.

The world is changing fast, with new threats — and new opportunities.      The UK Government faces a choice.      Will it retreat from the global stage — or step up to help solve the world’s most pressing shared problems? [1/3] 🧵

Only a week left to apply for our Mental Health Award ⏰ We’re funding researchers to use longitudinal data to find early signs of anxiety, depression and psychosis. Find out more and apply by 22 July ⤵️ wellcome.org/grant-fundin...

Researchers of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage in the UK are currently underrepresented in research.     We want to help researchers break through barriers that disproportionately affect them.    That’s where our Accelerator Awards come in. [1/3]

Our new mental health funding award opens soon!     We’re supporting teams to accelerate the development and roll out of psychological or social interventions for anxiety, depression and psychosis in young people.     Applications open July 28. Find out more ⤵️ wellcome.org/research-fun...

Science and technology are at the heart of the government’s 10-year plan for the NHS. It's an important shift. This recognition echoes the vision highlighted in our 'From Research to Reality' report. [1/5] 🧵⤵️

Scientists are taking the first steps towards the first synthetic human genome. We’re proud to announce £10 million funding for the SynHG project. Learn more ⤵️ wellcome.org/news/researc...

There’s less than a month left to apply for our Mental Health Award ⏰ We’re funding researchers to use longitudinal data to find early signs of anxiety, depression and psychosis. Find out more and apply by 22 July ⤵️ wellcome.org/grant-fundin...

We want to transform early intervention for youth mental health.    Our new funding award will help achieve this.     Across two phases, it aims to accelerate the development and roll out of effective psychological and social interventions. 🧵[1/4]

We're looking for a supplier to help design & facilitate the first cycle of a major new prize in mental health science. Interested suppliers must be able to run a global prize that is inclusive, impactful, academically rigorous & technically robust. Submit your EOI by 24 June! Find out more ⬇️

We’re launching a major new prize in mental health — and we’re looking for a supplier to help us run it.   Interested suppliers must be able to run a global prize that is inclusive, impactful, academically rigorous and technically robust. Learn more ⤵️ wellcome.org/about-us/wor...

It's Spending Review day! The Chancellor has announced £86bn for research over the next four years A big number, particularly in the economic context... ...but it also amounts to a reduction in ambition. Here's why 🎞

Longitudinal data has the potential to transform early intervention in mental health. That’s why we’re funding researchers to use it to find early signs of mental health problems. We're looking for diverse, interdisciplinary teams. Apply by 22 July ⤵️ wellcome.org/grant-fundin...

CRAC-Vitae and @technopolis-group.com on behalf of @wellcometrust.bsky.social, are conducting a landscape review of employment contracts and salary provision for academic researchers in Kenya, Malawi, South Africa, Thailand, and Vietnam. Get involved: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/vitae/stak...

Vaccines have untapped potential to help stop antimicrobial resistance (AMR). 🧵 [1/4]

The world has been in a cholera pandemic since 1961. New technology could help end it. ”Recent scientific progress means we have the tools to eradicate cholera,” writes Professor Iruka Okeke. “But we need to act urgently.” Learn more in ‘Behind the Research’ ⤵️ www.linkedin.com/pulse/techno...

Vaccines are powerful. But we’re missing a chance to use them to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Our latest report examines how they can reduce AMR and where more evidence is needed to guide policy. Read the report: wellcome.org/reports/vacc...

If you’re a researcher of Black, Bangladeshi or Pakistani heritage in the UK, our Accelerator Awards might be for you. This award is designed to support successful career progression in academia. Flexible funding can be used for research or research-adjacent activities. Learn more and apply ⤵️

Millions of people worldwide are held back by anxiety, depression and psychosis. But what if we could predict the onset or progression of these problems? This is the goal of our new Mental Health Award. [1/3]

Increasing temperatures can seriously affect our health, wellbeing and work. The good news? There are things we can do about it. Tune in to our livestream at the World Health Assembly on 21 May to learn how we can prepare and protect against extreme heat: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ff5ec...

We’re accepting applications for our Accelerator Awards. This opportunity aims to support researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK to undertake activities that help them build a stronger profile to make successful career transitions within academia. Find out more ⤵️

Our new Mental Health Award is all about longitudinal data. Mental health conditions are complex, involving many different factors. Longitudinal datasets can help us understand them. This could be key to transforming early intervention. [1/3]

Our Accelerator Awards are open for applications. We’re supporting researchers of Black, Bangladeshi and Pakistani heritage in the UK to undertake activities that put them in a stronger position to reach their next career stage within academia. Learn more and apply by 15 July 2025 ⤵️

Fungi are everywhere. They’re in the air, in the soil and inside our bodies. And as climate change drives fungi to adapt, their impact on our health is changing. www.ft.com/content/506f...

Genomics is revolutionising modern medicine. From improving cancer treatments to predicting diseases using genetic information, here are four ways our health is benefitting from genomics ⤵️ wellcome.org/news/genomic...

Could this be the first new TB vaccine in over a century? The phase 3 clinical trial for the M72 vaccine just hit an important milestone – 11 months ahead of schedule. The trial has now reached its target of recruiting 20,000 participants across 54 sites ⤵️ www.statnews.com/2025/04/28/m...

Fungi can protect the environment, grow food and even develop new medicines. 🍄 But they can also cause disease. As climate change spreads pathogenic fungi to new places, more people worldwide will be at risk. Learn more in our explainer ⤵️ wellcome.org/news/will-cl...

Our new Mental Health Award is open for applications. 📢 We’re offering up to £5 million per award to use longitudinal datasets to find early signs of anxiety, depression or psychosis. Learn more at our informational webinar on 7 May ⤵️ wellcome.org/grant-fundin...

This innovative solution has already protected 13.3 million people from dengue. It involves introducing the Wolbachia bacteria into mosquito populations to prevent them from transmitting viruses to humans. We’ve supported this ground-breaking initiative since 2014 ⤵️ wellcome.org/news/world-m...

In 2014, West Africa faced a deadly Ebola epidemic with no vaccines available. Five years later, an approved vaccine emerged for the dominant Zaire ebolavirus strain, drastically reducing cases and preventing future outbreaks.

Meet the Antibiotic Bandhu App – which means, friend of antibiotics. Supported by the Wellcome-funded Trinity Challenge, the OASIS project is working with rural healthcare providers to co-develop this innovative solution. It hopes to transform our understanding of AMR: wellcome.org/news/amr-wor...

Reflective roof paint is transforming lives in South Africa by combatting extreme heat. When it’s too hot, we can struggle to sleep. This can cause a range of health issues. As temperatures rise, we need solutions to stay cool at night to protect our health and wellbeing.