Sanger Life

  • 8 September 2026

    Navigating unexpected turns, discovering her passion and striving for work with real-world impact – reflections from Vanessa Burns, PhD student at the Wellcome Sanger Institute.

  • 11 August 202610.3 min read

    From aspiring dentist to sequencing specialist, Ashleigh Williams, Advanced Research Assistant at the Wellcome Sanger Institute shares how following her curiosity led to a career full of cutting-edge technologies and unexpected turns.

  • 7 July 202611.6 min read

    Dr Joe Christopher, clinician scientist in Dr Raheleh Rahbari’s team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, is contributing to efforts to uncover cancer at its earliest stages – guided by patients, driven by curiosity and built on the belief that the biggest breakthroughs come from working together.

  • 24 June 20267.4 min read

    Cecilia Kyany’a studies the fascinating microbiology of the airway microbiome, especially in people living with cystic fibrosis. As part of her PhD research, Cecilia is uncovering the hidden microbial worlds that shape this complex condition.

  • 11 June 20267.6 min read

    Reading in all its forms underpins research and discovery, with the library playing a key role in making knowledge accessible, usable and impactful.

  • 19 May 202610.8 min read

    At the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Xiaotian Liao navigates a world of protein puzzles, global experiences and furry friends, blending curiosity and computation into a journey that stretches far beyond the lab.

  • 29 April 202611.5 min read

    Our research changes the world for the better, and so should the way we do it. Explore how the Wellcome Sanger Institute embeds sustainability and care for the environment at the heart of its scientific work.

  • 23 April 202614.3 min read

    What do robots, genomics and a lot of very precise pipetting have in common? At the Wellcome Sanger Institute, they are all part of a normal day’s work for Shelly-Ann Coutts, Advanced Laboratory Automation Specialist, who helps keep the science moving by automating tasks within the lab.