Name: Open Doors - Sir William Dunn School of Pathology| Afternoon tour
Start: 2025-09-13T13:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-13T14:30:00+01:00
Location: Sir William Dunn School of Pathology

Open Doors - Sir William Dunn School of Pathology| Afternoon tour

Join us for a guided tour of the building and learn about 100 years of discoveries, our notable alumni, and hear about our current research.
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Open Doors - Sir William Dunn School of Pathology | Morning session

The Sir William Dunn School of Pathology is one of Oxford’s leading biomedical research departments, where history was made with the development of penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic. Opened in 1927, the Dunn School played a crucial role during WWII, transforming Alexander Fleming’s chance discovery into a lifesaving medical revolution. Led by Sir Howard Florey, alongside Prof. Ernst Chain and Dr. Norman Heatley, the team purified penicillin, paving the way for its global impact.

Over the past century, our research has saved millions of lives, from pioneering flu vaccines to ground-breaking treatments for haemophilia and multiple sclerosis. Today, with over 35 cutting-edge research groups, we continue shaping the future of medicine, from cancer biology to infection and immunity.

Join us on Saturday 13th September for an exclusive look inside both our historic and modern buildings. Our guided tours will show you our laboratories, introduce you to the room where key penicillin experiments took place, and give you the chance to hear from our current researchers working on bacteria and tackling antimicrobial resistance today.