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Stem Cell Physical

28 November 2016

As part of the month-long focus on research on stem cells, SCI Researchers Kevin Chalut and Ben Simons bring their perspective as physicists to the spotlight. One of the many mysteries surrounding stem cells is how the constantly regenerating cells in adults, such as those in skin, are able to achieve the delicate balance...

Research Horizons - Spotlight on Stem Cells

28 November 2016

Spotlight on Stem Cells in the latest issue of Research Horizons. Research Horizons Issue 25

Big Biology Day 2014

28 November 2016

On Saturday 18th October the Institute will be participating in the ‘Big Biology Day Cambridge’. At the Institute's stand you can find out about the amazing world of stem cells! You will be able to look after your own flask of stem cells in our 'Stem Cell Pet' experiment, race to the finish line in our stem cell board game...

The 'ultimate' stem cell

28 November 2016

In the earliest moments of a mammal’s life, the developing ball of cells formed shortly after fertilisation ‘does as mother says’ – it follows a course that has been pre-programmed in the egg by the mother. Extraordinary as this is, what happens then is even more remarkable. Just before implantation in the uterus, the ball...

Three key admin vacancies

28 November 2016

Three key admin roles are currently available at the SCI: Business and Operations Manager Coordinator Public Engagement Officer For more information on each of these posts, please visit our Jobs section.

Help us grow 3D lung tissue from stem cells to uncover more about the biggest cancer killer

28 November 2016

Dr Michaela Frye and Dr Feride Oeztuerk-Winder are using 3D techniques to create accurate in vitro culturing models of human lung. Up until now we've only been able to study the lung and lung cancer in 2D, so the extra understanding of how the lung works in 3D, and what happens when lung cancer is introduced, could have a...

Ben Simons awarded the Franklin Medal and Prize

28 November 2016

Congratulations to Ben Simons who has been awarded the 2014 Franklin Medal and Prize! The Institute of Physics has reconised his research for the application of non-equilibrium statistical mechanics to provide fundamental new insights into mechanisms that regulate stem cell behaviour in tissue maintenance and disease.

PhD Opportunity in 'The Physical Biology of Stem Cells'

28 November 2016

A 4-Year (1+3) PhD Programme opportunity is available, funded by the Medical Research Council: 'The Physical Biology of Stem Cells'. Application Deadline : Wednesday 4th February 2015 Interview Date : Wednesday 4th March 2015 For full details, visit the Study section.

Interview with Austin Smith

28 November 2016

Check out Austin Smith's interview for the Scientific Council - Stem Cells. The interview was conducted by Mariana Alves, a summer student from the Silva Lab. To listen to the interview, please here click

Morteza Jalali signs a book contract with Elsevier

28 November 2016

Morteza Jalali, a clinical PhD student in the Vallier lab has signed a contract with Elsevier for a book on basic science research methods aimed at students and clinicians who are embarking on laboratory-based science. There is a global move towards recruiting and training future clinician scientists, such that medicine...

Stem Cell Physical

Research Horizons - Spotlight on Stem Cells

Big Biology Day 2014

The 'ultimate' stem cell

Three key admin vacancies

Help us grow 3D lung tissue from stem cells to uncover more about the biggest cancer killer

Ben Simons awarded the Franklin Medal and Prize

PhD Opportunity in 'The Physical Biology of Stem Cells'

Interview with Austin Smith

Morteza Jalali signs a book contract with Elsevier

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