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Researchers define fundamental molecular mechanism in DNA replication

24 July, 20242024

A new study from Tom Deegan’s lab, published in The EMBO Journal, describes a mechanism for how the…

Royal Society of Edinburgh grants awarded to IGC researchers

16 July, 20242024

Research projects by Dr Erika Kague (Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine), and Dr Carlos…

New Science Director at Edinburgh Cancer Research

04 July, 20242024

Professor Neil Carragher has been appointed as Director of Science at Edinburgh Cancer Research in…

Early Career Award for Andrii Iakovliev at European Human Genetics Conference

02 July, 20242024

Andrii, a Cross-disciplinary Fellow, receives award for outstanding research presentation: July 2024

Surgical resection outcome depends on ovarian cancer type

01 July, 20242024

A new paper shows the survival benefit associated with complete resection in ovarian cancer is…

Research findings could guide treatment which minimises mutations

13 June, 20242024

Research investigates the strand specificity of DNA damage, repair and its subsequent mutagenicity:…

Prestigious fellowships recognise talent of early career researchers

11 June, 20242024

Two early career researchers have been awarded Chancellor's Fellowships at the Institute of…

Under the Skin public lectures

07 June, 20242024

IGC hosted inaugural lectures showcasing the work of three skin experts: May 2024

hEDS-START project recognised with research impact award

07 June, 20242024

The hEDS-START project from the Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine has been awarded the…

Study shows how hormones and cancer drugs shape human genome

06 June, 20242024

New research shines a light on how hormones and cancer drugs sculpt 3D organisation of the human…

Project pilots new rehabilitation model for adults with advanced cancer

03 June, 20242024

The EU-funded INSPIRE project will guide future integrated palliative care and rehabilitation…

Study shows how hormones and cancer drugs shape human genome

03 June, 20242024

New research shines a light on how hormones and cancer drugs sculpt 3D organisation of the human…

New paper on digital mental health co-produced by young people in Scotland and Generation Scotland

03 June, 20242024

The paper, from authors including Generation Scotland research fellow Dr Zhuoni Xiao, outlines the…

Welcoming Professor Vincenzo D’Angiolella in the Institute of Genetics and Cancer

29 May, 20242024

Professor Vincenzo D’Angiolella, expert in protein degradation processes and brain cancer, joins…

New Institute of Genetics and Cancer research facilities

23 May, 20242024

Building works have completed at the Western General Hospital campus and the new building has been…

Yanick Crow elected as Royal Society Fellow

16 May, 20242024

Professor Crow has been elected as a Royal Society Fellow in recognition of his work on human…

Mutations to Medicine public lectures

14 May, 20242024

IGC hosted inaugural lectures spanning the origin of mutations, their role in genetic disease and…

New insights on inherited retinal disorders hold potential for drug treatment

01 May, 20242024

Using mouse models and advanced imaging techniques, Megaw et al reveal the role of RPGR in the…

Generation Scotland Launches Loneliness in the Digital World Study

01 May, 20242024

The study, designed in collaboration with young people, will examine how interactions online and in…

Early Career Prize for Scott Waddell

01 May, 20242024

Postdoctoral Research Fellow Dr Scott Waddell has won a Scottish Universities Life Sciences…