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This article was published on 2024-02-26

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  1. Regenerative Medicine PhD

    Study PhD in Regenerative Medicine at the University of Edinburgh. Our postgraduate doctoral programme, based at the Centre for Regenerative Medicine studies stem cells, disease, and tissue repair to advance human health.

  2. PhD Opportunities

    MSc By Research: Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair Programme. Our MSc by Research in Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair is a one-year, full-time, on-campus Masters programme structured around two laboratory-based research projects and a research proposal writing component.

  3. PhDs

    PhDs. Depending on the field of study you are interested in, you may be able to apply for a pre-defined PhD project, or you may need to develop your own research idea. Research in the fields of medicine, science and engineering tend to require you to: apply for a project that already has specific, pre-defined aims.

  4. Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair MScR

    Study Regenerative Medicine and Tissue Repair at the University of Edinburgh. Our postgraduate research degree programme provides cross-disciplinary biomedical training across areas of regenerative medicine, stem cell biology, neurology, reproductive health, inflammation and cardiovascular science.

  5. Stem Cell Research

    Study PhD in Stem Cell Research at the University of Edinburgh. Our postgraduate doctorate degree programme is world-leading in its research of mammalian stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, and looks …

  6. University of Edinburgh, Institute of Stem Cell Research PhD

    Embarking on a PhD with the University of Edinburgh is an extraordinary adventure that will develop your skills, deepen your knowledge and open unexpected opportunities. Our PhDs are designed to help you achieve your potential through 3 to 4 transformative years of research.

  7. Clare Blackburn (FRSE)

    We are particularly interested in the regulation of epithelial progenitor/stem cells in the fetal and adult thymus. Our overarching aim is to restore thymus function in immunocompromised patients, using cell replacement or regenerative strategies based on fundamental science.

  8. The University of Edinburgh

    Our scientists and clinicians study stem cells, disease and tissue repair to advance human health. Find out more about the Centre and our research. Follow us on Twitter & Linkedin. Latest news. Specialised sensory cell structures could be key to improved liver transplant success.

  9. People and research centres

    Research themes at CRM include stem cell development and formation of the niche, tissue maintenance and repair, degeneration and regeneration, reprogramming of somatic cells to induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) and disease modelling using stem cells.

  10. Professor Elaine Dzierzak

    Elaine Dzierzak's lab aims to identify the molecules involved in the generation of haematopoietic stem cells (HSC) and to generate patient-specific HSCs for clinical cell replacement therapies to treat blood-related genetic diseases and leukaemia.