We are excited to share our latest publication! Led by Ricky Sinharay from the Boyle lab, and carried out in collaboration with teams across the University Hospital Tübingen and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, the study substantially expands our knowledge of hepatitis B virus (HBV) peptides presented on HLA class I molecules relevant in regions where the virus is prevalent. Hepatitis B virus remains one of the major causes of chronic liver disease worldwi

This fresh addition to our website offers a glimpse into our daily lab experiences. Science is more than just experiments and results. It involves people working together, sharing ideas, and creating a space where curiosity thrives. On our new lab life page, you can browse through curated photo galleries to get an impression of our team in the lab, at conferences, beyond the bench, and of the lab spaces we use.

With nearly 1000 visitors, the 2026 Family Day at the Department of Pathology was a great success! This year, we organised our first Neurospicy 🌶️ Science 🧬 Hour 🕘. This allows children and families to experience the activities we host at Pathology during the Family Day in a calmer, more predictable environment. It is all about making science accessible and enjoyable for everyone. ​​ Our team also hosted a Game Room ​ 🎮 where participants could relax in our beanbag corne

On 28 March 2026, the Department of Pathology (Tennis Court Road) will be hosting the Family Day. Visit us between 10am-4pm to build a virus 🧬, microbe clue hunt 🔍, virus fighters 🎮, lego cafe 🧃, and more! Feel free to drop in, most activities don't require booking in advance. During this event you will meet researchers who study tiny things called microbes - like bacteria and viruses - and how our immune systems protect us from these bugs. With fun games, they want to sh

Join us for Neurospicy Science Hour during the Department of Pathology Family Day for a calm, curiosity-led science experience designed for wonderfully wired minds. 📍Department of Pathology, Tennis Court Road 📆 28 March 2026 🕘 9-10am Neurospicy Science Hour is a bookable, quieter session created for children and families who benefit from a more predictable, low-sensory environment. During this hour, the space will be closed to the general public, helping to keep noise leve

Ever wondered how viruses outsmart our immune system? Our review ‘Viral manipulation of the HLA class I antigen processing and presentation pathway’ provides a comprehensive updated overview of the field. Understanding immune evasion is key to develop better therapies. We are very excited that this work is now published in Frontiers in Immunology !

It was great to attend the British Society for Immunology (BSI) annual Congress 2025 in Liverpool! Fantastic to see Dominic present his poster and engaging in insightful discussions about our research. The meeting featured inspiring talks, and it was wonderful to reconnect with fellow immunologists and make new connections. We left the congress full of new ideas and excited about the collaborations that lie ahead.

The revised version of our manuscript Reanalysis of Immunopeptidomics Datasets Provides Mechanistic Insight into TAPBPR-Mediated Peptide Editing on HLA-A, -B and -C Molecules has now been published in Wellcome Open Research!

We’re excited to share some updates to our team! 📘 Welcome to our new MPhil student Jade joined our lab last week. She is an MPhil student in the Infection Biology and Molecular Immunity (IBaMI) programme. 🎓 From RA to PhD Dominic (Research Assistant in the lab since March 2024) has officially started his PhD journey! 🔬 New Research Assistant In October we also welcomed a new Research Assistant to the team! Stay tuned for updates as our research progresses! Want to learn

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With >600 visitors, the Family Day at the Department of Pathology was a huge success! A massive thank you to everyone who attended and made it memorable. If you missed it, don't worry! You can still experience the fun by playing the Infection Game online.

Arwen received a Royal Society Research Grant 🎉

We are excited that The Infection Game 🦠🎮 is now available as a TES teaching resource at GCSE and A level.

We had a great time at the 2024 Cambridge Festival, bringing our science to the public at the Schools Day and the Family Day at the Department of Pathology.

Welcome to the lab, Dominic Nolan!

New publication in Wellcome Open Research:

Version 1.3.1 of The Infection Game is now available (release date: October 2023)

Arwen received a Wellcome Early-Career Award! Her Fellowship focusses on MHC-I antigen processing and presentation in viral immune...