Stem cells and regenerative medicine
Scotland is at the forefront of stem cell sciences and is home to one of the defining breakthroughs in science in the last century — the astonishing cloning of 'Dolly' the sheep.
Scotland can continue its pioneering tradition with ground-breaking, internationally-acclaimed efforts in stem cells and regenerative medicine.
The advances in stem cell research made by scientists in Scotland continue to address the major medical challenges of the coming century, and more talented scientists are needed.
Scotland's strengths in stem cells and regenerative medicine
Scotland's key stem cells sciences and regenerative medicine strengths include:
- Home to Europe's largest and most highly regarded stem cell research community
- Specially built and well-equipped stem cell research laboratories
- Strong interdisciplinary university stem cell research
- Well developed university and industry links that encourage the translation of stem cell research into therapeutic applications
- Supportive legislative framework backed by the highest ethical standards for the use of stem cells
- Community of expert scientists at the forefront of the industry — including Professor Sir Ian Wilmut and Dr Paul de Sousa
Working in stem cell and regenerative medicine in Scotland
Scotland's strengths in this sector translates into job opportunities in companies such as
- CXR Biosciences
- Life Technologies
- Roslin Cells
- Millipore
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Education and research in stem cells and regenerative medicine
Scotland has established centres of excellence in genetics, medicine and cloning technology:
- Edinburgh Centre for Regenerative Medicine
- Institute for Stem Cell Research
- The Scottish Stem Cell Network links all academic, clinical and industry-based research groups in Scotland with an interest in stem cell biology