This theme is focused on understanding how cells and organisms develop, and how this is regulated on a cellular level.
Major Areas of Existing Expertise and Excellence
- Cell and signalling biology
- Developmental biology
- Epigenetics
- Neuroscience
- Nutrition
- Plant science
- Regenerative medicine
- Fundamental aspects and mechanisms of disease
Specialist Centres of Excellence
MRC Centre for Cognitive Ageing and Cognitive Epidemiology (Edinburgh)
MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine (Edinburgh)
MRC Centre for Reproductive Health (Edinburgh)
MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit (Dundee)
The MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (Edinburgh)
Wellcome Centre for Cell Biology (Edinburgh)
Industrial Links
- Medical devices and technologies
- Pharmaceuticals
- Precision medicine / diagnostic tools
SULSA Scientific Advisors
University of Aberdeen
Professor Lynda Erskine and Professor Iain McEwan (Theme Lead)
University of Dundee
University of Edinburgh
Dr Steven Spoel
Dr Alistair McCormick
Dr Joe Rainger