Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine

Scotland is at the vanguard of stem cell sciences. Home to one of the defining breakthroughs in science in the last century - the astonishing cloning of Dolly the sheep - Scotland is only continuing 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 they need more talented scientists to help them.

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Scottish strengths in stem cell and regenerative medicine 

• Specially built and well-equipped stem cell research laboratories.
• Strong interdisciplinary university stem cell research.
• Established centres of excellence in genetics, medicine and cloning technology such as the Edinburgh Centre for Regenerative Medecine.
• Well developed university and industry links that encourage the translation of stem cell research into therapeutic applications.
• A supportive legislative framework backed by the highest ethical standards for the use of stem cells.
• A community of expert scientists at the forefront of the industry - including Professors Austin Smith, Prof Sir Ian Wilmut and Dr Paul de Sousa.