The first Covid-19 vaccine may not be the magic bullet that returns life to 'normal'
As we'll soon start to see the results of the first vaccines coming through late-stage clinical trials, Jeremy Farrar explains why we should be cautiously optimistic.
Why we're changing to wellcome.org
This month, Wellcome is changing its digital identity from 'wellcome.ac.uk' to 'wellcome.org'.
More than a health crisis: Covid-19 impacts are far-reaching and long-term
Covid-19 is already causing wider consequences for societies, national economies and global relations, and these will continue for years to come. Three experts share insights on how we can better respond to the pandemic.
Wellcome Photography Prize 2020: winning images provide a lens on human health
The Wellcome Photography Prize 2020 overall winner is Arseniy Neskhodimov for his series ‘Prozac’, a unique portrayal of living with depression.
How can we make social media a healthier platform for health information?
It’s time to see health misinformation differently. We’re calling for the health and research sector to step up and play its role in creating a healthier internet.
Our response to Covid-19 will help define the 21st century
The true impact of the Covid-19 pandemic will be felt beyond its immediate effects. Jeremy Farrar explains why the choices leaders make now will help define the 21st century.
ACT now, ACT together to end COVID-19
As global efforts continue to make sure COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines are available to those who need them the most, Will Hall writes about the importance of a coordinated global response, delivered locally.
How could COVID-19 change research culture for the better?
COVID-19 is transforming every aspect of society – and research is no exception. But how can we use what we’ve learned in the past six months to build a better research culture?
A lifeline for antibiotic development
The industry-led AMR Action Fund is a major step forward in tackling the spread of drug-resistant infections. Jeremy Knox explains why governments too need to do more to stimulate antibiotic development.
This virus isn’t going away. The only way to beat it is to work together
Six months on from the first case of COVID-19, the pandemic is accelerating and spreading into new areas. Jeremy Farrar talks about the lessons we learned and the long-term solutions.
Four lessons from past epidemics to guide us in the search for COVID-19 treatments
Recent history proves that even the deadliest viruses – like Ebola and HIV – can be made treatable, if we concentrate our efforts on research, development and access.