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New ‘cell map’ reveals intricate details of mammalian development

8 January 2018

Cambridge scientists have used cutting-edge technology to profile over 20,000 individual cells from the developing embryo to produce the first ‘cell map’ describing all of the major cell types present in early embryo development. The researchers used the map to identify an important new pathway involved in blood cell...

Prestigious MS Award for Prof Robin Franklin

14 December 2017

Professor Robin Franklin to receive the 2017 Barancik Prize for pioneering work to restore function for people with progressive Multiple Sclerosis New York, December 13, 2017 – Robin Franklin, PhD, a leading scientist at the University of Cambridge focusing on stimulating the brain’s repair mechanisms, is the winner of the...

Meritxell Huch awarded the Women in Cell Biology Early Career Medal

13 December 2017

Dr Meritxell Huch is the winner of the Women in Cell Biology Early Career Medal, awarded by the British Society for Cell Biology. The annual award recognises an outstanding female cell biologist to serve as inspiring role models for the next generation. Meritxell’s career started in Barcelona, Spain, where she obtained her...

Kimberley Evans - our Lab Hero 2017!

11 December 2017

Kimberley Evans, Káradóttir lab, is the winner of the Lab Heroes Award 2017. She was acknowledged for her hard work and dedication in her role as Lab Manager at the CSCI. Kimberley will receive $2000 Hello Bio vouchers, plus a $1000 travel grant. Commenting on the nomination, Dr Thóra Káradóttir said: “I nominate Kimberley...

ERC Awards for Stem Cell Scientists

30 November 2017

Cambridge stem cell researchers have been awarded prestigious European Research Council (ERC) funding to undertake pioneering research that can drive paradigm shifts in their designated fields. The sole criterion for selection is scientific excellence and the aim of the funding is to recognise the best ideas coming from...

New drug target discovered for acute myeloid leukaemia

28 November 2017

A study has found an unexpected new drug target for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) that could open new avenues to develop effective treatments against this potentially lethal disease. The collaborative study led by researchers at the Gurdon Institute, Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and Sanger Institute shows that inhibiting...

Successful 2nd Cambridge – Oxford – Sunway Biomedical Symposium

27 November 2017

This week saw a delegation of Cambridge researchers travel to Malaysia to partake in the 2 nd Cambridge – Oxford – Sunway Biomedical Symposium entitled Stem cells: from biology to therapy. The meeting explored the fundamental biology of stem cells and the progress being made towards translating basic research into stem...

CSCI at Postgraduate Open Day 2017

6 November 2017

Last Friday, the University of Cambridge opened up its doors for the 2017 Postgraduate Open Day, for prospective students to visit Cambridge, the Colleges, and its university departments. Jo Jack and some of our current 4-Year students, Fiona , Theresa , Anastasiya , Bao and Aracely , hosted a stand at the University...

New type of stem cell line produced offers expanded potential for research and treatments

11 October 2017

Researchers at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and their collaborators have created Expanded Potential Stem Cells (EPSCs) in mice, for the first time, that have a greater potential for development than current stem cell lines. These stem cells have the features of the very first cells in the developing embryo, and can...

Brewing a taste for stem cell research