Epistemic Overview
The Ellison Institute of Technology, with a major campus in Oxford, focuses on interdisciplinary research in health, technology, and medicine.
Founded
2016
Director / President
Dr David Agus (founding Director and CEO)
Category
Institute / Donor-funded
Research Domains
Timeline
2016
The 'Lawrence J. Ellison Institute for Transformative Medicine' is founded in Los Angeles, funded by Larry Ellison.
Dec 2021
The Ellison Institute announces a major new international centre in Oxford, in partnership with the University.
Jan 2023
The Ellison Institute submits its planning application for a new 30,000 sq m campus at Oxford Science Park.
2024
The institute begins hiring key faculty in Oxford, focusing on AI, machine learning, and data-driven health research.
Nov 2025
The institute hosts 'Graduate Information Sessions' (webinars) to recruit for its first Oxford-based student cohorts.
Influential Papers / Notable Research
Focus on 'integrative biology' and using AI/ML to understand complex diseases, particularly cancer.
Research into AI-driven cancer prevention and early detection methods.
Development of technology-enabled 'smart' clinical trial platforms to accelerate discovery.