A new network for lymph node research training and collaboration

Discover the UK’s leading research network, UKRI MRC funded with 10 specialist sites across the UK, and collaborators around the world. Meet the multi-disciplinary team changing the way we look at Lymph Nodes.

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Our Vision

To transform our understanding of human immunity through pioneering methods in lymph node research, creating a unique platform for scientific discovery and advances in healthcare.

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Our Mission

To build and lead a coordinated network of excellence in lymph node research and human experimental medicine, developing expertise that advances our understanding of human immune function in health and disease.

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Our Values

  • Excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Innovation
  • Integrity
  • Inclusivity
  • Impact

  Latest News

Unlocking Data Integrity: The FAIR Data Principles in Lymph Node Research Webinar

Online, 7th October 2026

A national webinar dedicated to embedding world-class data stewardship into immunological science: "Navigating FAIR Data Principles in Modern Lymph Node Immunology." 

USS workshop

Empowering the Future of Precision Oncology : A Landmark Success at the National Imaging Academy of Wales

Pencoed, 30th September 2026

A pioneering and highly successful national training workshop focused on Ultrasound-Guided Lymph Node Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) for Research was held at the state-of-the-art National Imaging Academy of Wales (NIAW).

Bioinformatics workshop

Advancing Data-Driven Immunology: The GW4 & LNRUK Systems Bioinformatics Workshop

Online, 23rd September 2026

A specialist national Bioinformatics Workshop for Multi-Omic Analysis in Lymph Node Immunology led by Cardiff University addressed the rapidly growing need for advanced computational skills in immunological research

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Navigating Excellence, the Clinical Governance in Lymph Node Research Workshop

Cardiff, 2026

To ensure that our translational research maintains the highest standards of safety, ethics, and regulatory compliance, we organised a dedicated Clinical Governance in Lymph Node Research Workshop.

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Lymph Node Research UK launches with national network of ten specialist research centres

Oxford, 16 June 2026

A new £1.7 million UK-wide research network dedicated to unlocking the role of lymph nodes in infection, immunity and inflammatory disease has launched, bringing together ten specialist centres across the country.  

  Events

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November 2026

GW4 Lymph Node Research Consortium Away Day: Grant & Fellowship Development

Join the GW4 Lymph Node Research Consortium Away Day on 20 Nov 2026 for a hands-on grant & fellowship workshop. Travel support available.

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November 2026

Lymph node research satellite symposium : BSI Glasgow 2026

Inviting the European Federation of Immunological Societies (EFIS) Lymphoid Structures: Orchestrators of Immunity Study Group