Development, Regeneration and Neurophysiology

Our success is founded on excellent research income, state-of-the-art facilities, and interdisciplinary collaborations with academic and industrial partners.

Zebrafish head
Head of a two-day-old zebrafish, one of the key model organisms used in our research. The red stain highlights neurons in the developing central and peripheral nervous systems. Image credit: Stone Elworthy, Sarah Baxendale and Nick van Hateren.

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We examine how a single cell can give rise to an entire organism, knowledge that helps us understand health and ageing, which is fundamental to the development of new medicines.

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Research and impact

Microscopic image of a culture of STEM cells

Mitigating the risks of stem cell therapy

An international workshop of scientists, regulators, and industry experts led by Professor Ivana Barbaric convened to address the risks of genetic mutations in stem cell therapy.
Scientist pipetting cells into a multi well plate

Understanding the genetic roots of aggressive childhood cancer

Scientists have secured £1.5 million from Cancer Research UK (CRUK) to investigate the genetic secrets behind neuroblastoma - aiming to improve treatments for this aggressive childhood cancer.
Doctor audiologist using otoscope while examining ear of his senior adult patient in doctor's office

First-in-human trial for regenerative cell therapy for SNHL

Rinri Therapeutics, a world-leading spinout company, has received approval to begin its first-in-human clinical trial to transform sensorineural hearing loss.

First-in-human trial for regenerative cell therapy for SNHL

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PhD projects

We have a number of self funded PhD projects available for application.

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Research, Partnerships & Innovation

Uniting academic experts from science with colleagues from the public and private sectors, to develop new products, processes and services.

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