Our multidisciplinary approach, researchers, collaborations and funding. ResearchersThe Institute of Genetics and Cancer brings together engineers, scientists and clinicians from fields as diverse as mathematics, computer sciences, bioinformatics, chemistry, biology and medicine to study human health and disease using modern multidisciplinary approaches.More than 70 research groups, 500 staff and 100 PhD students are working together in a single, scientific endeavour. Our national and international partnerships with industry, academia and healthcare help drive our research and its translation to impact.Our Institute receives core funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC Human Genetics Unit) and CRUK (as part of the CRUK Scotland Centre and Brain Tumour Centre of Excellence). Research Groups A-Z Find a researcher. Research Areas Our research institute is dedicated to advancing the full spectrum of translational science, from foundational research in basic biology to the development of novel therapies. Networks and Collaborations Our major connections and collaborations with others across and outwith the University. This article was published on 2024-09-23