Our mission is to improve the lives of people living with genetic disease and cancer through research. At the Institute of Genetics and Cancer, we seek to understand the development of disease by using the latest approaches in genetic, genomic, cellular and clinical science. Our focus is on research into human genetics and cancer, and on training the next generation in an outstanding environment for basic discovery science and translation.The Institute constitutes one of the largest aggregates of human molecular genetics and biology research capacity in the UK with more than 80 Principal Investigators, 500 staff and 120 PhD students. By pooling resources and multidisciplinary skills, we bring together the scientific expertise, technology and support services needed to maximise scientific discovery. Our expertise and facilities enable rapid translation of basic scientific discoveries into new treatments, clinical guidelines and innovative products that have significant impact on society in the UK and worldwide. School of Genetics and Cancer: The Head of School and Director of Professional Services describe the work of the School of Genetics and Cancer. GovernanceThe Institute sits within the School of Genetics and Cancer and constitutes an integral part of the University of Edinburgh. Its activity is overseen by the Institute Director Professor Joris Veltman, supported by the Institute Executive Group to ensure effective management and oversight. Executive GroupThe main decision-making body in the School with responsibility for developing and delivering strategy. It meets every six weeks.Membership:Joris VeltmanDirector, Institute of Genetics and CancerStephen LissamanDirector of Professional ServicesAngela IngramService ManagerWendy BickmoreDirector, MRC Human Genetics UnitCharlie GourleyDirector, Cancer Research UK Scotland CentreNeil CarragherDirector of TranslationSara Brown Disease Mechanisms Theme LeadNick Gilbert Cell and Genome Biology Theme LeadRiccardo Marioni Epidemiology and Clinical Trial Theme LeadLiz Patton Therapy Discovery Theme LeadMartin Taylor Biomedical Genomics Theme LeadKevin MyantPostgraduate DirectorLesley StarkDirector of TeachingIona MasseyBusiness ManagerHelen NickersonScience and Strategy ManagerThe Executive Group is supported by the Academic Management Group and Operations Group as well as a number of sub-committees.Major FundersCancer Research UK, as part of the CRUK Scotland Centre and Brain Tumour Centre of ExcellenceMedical Research Council, which funds the MRC Human Genetics UnitScottish Higher Education Funding Council, with substantial contributions to the University’s submission to Unit of Assessment 1 (Clinical Medicine) in the most recent national assessment of research excellence This article was published on Monday 23 September 2024
