Major achievements

These projects supported by the Wellcome Trust show how our funding is having a practical impact on health and elsewhere.

Malaria treatment A drug based on an ancient Chinese remedy is offering new hope in the fight against malaria.

Human genome Wellcome Trust-funded researchers played a key role in deciphering the human genome, the 'recipe book' of life.

Cheap, effective diagnostics A diagnostic test for chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted infection, will benefit Western and developing countries.

Saving premature babies The discovery that steroids accelerate development of the lungs has saved the lives of countless premature babies.

Supporting teachers The Science Learning Centres network will help teachers provide a science education for the 21st century.

Clinical Research Facilities Hospital-based sites for research will enable new knowledge to be applied to protect and improve human health.

Cognitive therapy for bulimia A psychological therapy for bulimia nervosa developed and tested by Trust-funded researchers is being introduced into the NHS.

A gene for skin cancer The BRAF gene is associated with many cases of an aggressive form of skin cancer, malignant melanoma.

A library treasure A manuscript first presented to Queen Elizabeth I is one of many treasures preserved and freely available to view in the Wellcome Library.

Genes for heads and tails Research on fruit flies is uncovering some of the basic mechanisms of life.