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Blood stem cells study could pave the way for new cancer therapy
Mar 10People with leukaemia could be helped by new research that sheds light on how the body produces its blood supply.
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Further understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying blood disorders
Feb 26Blood stem cells are responsible for the production of blood and are crucial for treating patients suffering from diseases related to blood cancer. Researchers are exploring ways of generating blood stem cells in the laboratory, for example to overcome the shortage of matching blood stem cell donors.
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Facts and figures 2015
Jan 8The MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) was established in 2008 with the aim to gain fundamental understanding of stem cells and regeneration and to use this knowledge to improve human health and provide leadership in training and public engagement.
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Stem Cells Young Investigator Award for Prof Kamil R Kranc
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How signals tell cells what to become: progress towards cell replacement therapy for Diabetes
Dec 17Dr Gillian Morrison joined the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine in 2014 to work on stem cells and Diabetes. More specifically, she is looking at ways to make beta cells from pluripotent stem cells.
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£4M to further understand reprogramming of cells
Dec 15Dr Keisuke Kaji, researcher at the University of Edinburgh’s MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM), has been awarded a £4M Fellowship Award by the Medical Research Council.
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Cancer study identifies genes that stop onset of leukaemia
Dec 7Genes that act as brakes to stop the development of an aggressive form of leukaemia have been identified by researchers. Their findings offer fresh insights into how to tackle the disease and could lead to new therapies that prevent relapses.
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New Director
Dec 1Prof Stuart Forbes has been appointed as new Director of the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) at the University of Edinburgh.
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Stem cell study paves the way for patient therapies
Nov 26Stem cells that have been specifically developed for use as clinical therapies are fit for use in patients, an independent study of their genetic make-up suggests. The research – which focused on human embryonic stem cells – paves the way for clinical trials of cell therapies to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, age-related degeneration of the eyes and spinal cord injury.
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Liver cell therapies closer as study reveals key to mass production
Nov 25Stem cell scientists have made a key find that aids the quest to produce therapies for patients with liver damage. They have developed a new technique for growing liver cells from stem cells that is cost-effective and could be adapted for mass production of clinical grade cells.
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Skin scent offers Parkinson’s hope
Oct 22Researchers are to investigate whether Parkinson’s disease can be diagnosed from skin swabs.
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PhD student Alison McGarvey wins Wilmut Prize
Oct 5The MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) acknowledges the hard work of our PhD students and the contributions these students make towards the CRM and to the scientific community.
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New 'Tissue Repair' PhD programme
Sep 25The University of Edinburgh has been awarded a new 4yr PhD programme by the Wellcome Trust.
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CRM welcomes 18 new PhD students
Sep 18The MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM) offers an integrated and structured postgraduate PhD training programme to provide high-level training in theoretical and practical aspects of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.
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Immunity study signals new ways to treat liver failure
Sep 9Patients with liver failure could benefit from a treatment that helps the immune system to combat infections linked to the condition, research suggests.
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Liver regrown from stem cells
Jul 20Scientists have repaired a damaged liver in a mouse by transplanting stem cells grown in the laboratory.
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Golf stars in fundraising drive for multiple sclerosis research
Jun 11Golf champions from the Ladies European Tour have teamed up with amateur players to raise funds for multiple sclerosis (MS) research.
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Fundraising for research at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF)
Jun 1Jenny Thoms, a runner with close personal links to the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine (CRM), ran the full Edinburgh marathon at the weekend, while her auntie, Marjorie Thoms, ran the half-marathon, both raising funds for CRM and supporting our vital research into degenerative diseases.
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£2m funding for Edinburgh Centre for MS Research
Apr 27The MS Society today announced it is investing a further £2 million into a world-class MS research hub known as the Edinburgh Centre for MS Research.
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Transcription factors target tightly packed DNA to initiate reprogramming
Apr 16Tremendous advances in the field of stem cells have made it possible to convert cells into other types using transcription-factors-mediated reprogramming methods in the laboratory.