Excellence in plant and microbial science
The UK’s foremost research agencies and institutes have come together to launch the National Research Organisations (NRO) Group, a new alliance of 35 organisations (including the John Innes Centre) dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of people, communities, the economy and national priorities.
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An investigation into cellular components in bacteria has unexpectedly uncovered a feature with relevance across many life forms, paving the way for diverse research, biotechnical and medical applications
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Following an international search, we are delighted to announce that Dr Hassan Salem will be joining the John Innes Centre in early 2026.
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The past few months have been a truly memorable time in the life and career of Dr Miguel Montez. The John Innes Centre scientist achieved double success by having his research appear in two academic papers published within a few weeks of each other.
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The pioneering science of Professor Cathie Martin FRS and Professor Anne Osbourn FRS has been recognised in a publication listing the world’s most highly cited researchers
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Dr Myriam Charpentier has received a prestigious international award from the Academia Europaea for her groundbreaking research into plant-microbe interactions
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Ruth studied at the John Innes Centre from 2009 to 2013 after completing a Biology degree at the University of Manchester and working for the Food and Environment Research Agency. We spoke with Ruth about her love of plant pathology which has taken her career from Cereal Pathologist at RAGT to Disease Control Scientific Expert at Syngenta.
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The Rotary Club of Norwich has donated 2,000 purple crocus corms to the John Innes Centre to mark World Polio Day (24 October)
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Dr Philippa Borrill, a group leader at the John Innes Centre, visited Italy recently to accept the Carlotta Award at the International Conference From Seed to Pasta V
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