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1、Sumithra RobsonResearch Lead,Infectious DiseaseMRC CMM Medical Mycology Partnerships Summit,12thNovember 2025CaptionCredit:XXXXwellcome.org|wellcometrust By enabling people to ask questions about life,health and wellbeing,we will discover new knowledge with the potential to transform health in the f

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3、g|wellcometrustObjectivesCatalyse research&innovation into fungi and fungal adaptionConvene&build partnerships to catalyse further investments&move fungi up the research agendaOutcomesNew insights uncovered into relationship between fungi&ecosystemIdentify mechanisms of fungal adaptation to differen

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6、al Drug Discovery Programme Discretionary Award:Clinical trial on combination therapy for candidaemia Discretionary Award:Toolkits for fungal research(Cultivarium)Comms activities Community Engagement Convening of funders and stakeholdersTackling big research challenges and unblocking barriers to pr