The aim of the visit was to demonstrate how translational research is taken from “bench to bedside”, and how discoveries made in the lab can eventually impact the treatments that patients receive.
During the day, Nicola met with Kathryn and the group and had the opportunity to discuss the group’s portfolio of research and see some of the different techniques used in the lab such as how stem cells are grown, and how cells are sorted and imaged. Nicola also visited the Oxford Transplant Centre where she met Professor Peter Friend and some of the staff and patients.
At the end of the day, Nicola tweeted: “Just spent an amazing day with Prof Wood's transplant & Immunology team at JR …”
For further information about Nicola Blackwood go to: http://www.nicolablackwood.com/
For more information about Professor Wood’s research please see Transplantation Research Immunology Group (TRIG)