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Read more at: Call for contributions: Wellcome Image Awards 2015
Call for contributions: Wellcome Image Awards 2015

Call for contributions: Wellcome Image Awards 2015

28 November 2016

Wellcome Images is now accepting submissions for next year’s Wellcome Image Awards Any images submitted between now and 30th September will be considered for the Awards, which will be held in March 2015. Wellcome Image Awards are organised each year to celebrate the best science-imaging talent and techniques. In 2015 the...


Read more at: Spotlight on Stem Cells
Spotlight on Stem Cells

Spotlight on Stem Cells

28 November 2016

The University of Cambridge starts today with a month-long focus on research on stem cells. To begin, Professors Austin Smith and Robin Franklin discuss how Cambridge scientists are helping to provide a stream of new knowledge about how our bodies are made and maintained, and how stem cells can fulfil the promise of being...


Read more at: PhD Programme - Application Open
PhD Programme - Application Open

PhD Programme - Application Open

28 November 2016

We are currently offering two PhD opportunities. To apply for our ' 4-Year (1+3) Wellcome Trust PhD Programme in Stem Cell and Medicine ' or our ' 4-Year (1+3) MRC PhD ' The Physical Biology of Stem Cells '' please click the links below or visit our Study section for more info.


Read more at: Stem Cell Awareness Day 2014
Stem Cell Awareness Day 2014

Stem Cell Awareness Day 2014

28 November 2016

Wednesday 8 October 2014 marks Stem Cell Awareness Day this year. Co-ordinated by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, it's "a unique global opportunity to foster greater understanding about stem cell research and the range of potential applications for disease and injury, which brings together organizations...


Read more at: SCI Researchers explain their work on MS in Medical Xpress
SCI Researchers explain their work on MS in Medical Xpress

SCI Researchers explain their work on MS in Medical Xpress

28 November 2016

If we see the workings and structure of the human brain in terms of this orchestra, when it is affected by a condition such as multiple sclerosis (MS), "the brain's tightly orchestrated biological functions become discordant – the conductor begins to fail at their job and several instruments go out of tune," said Professor...


Read more at: Stem Cell Physical
Stem Cell Physical

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...


Read more at: Research Horizons - Spotlight on Stem Cells
Research Horizons - Spotlight on Stem Cells

Research Horizons - Spotlight on Stem Cells

28 November 2016

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


Read more at: Big Biology Day 2014
Big Biology Day 2014

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...


Read more at: The 'ultimate' stem cell
The 'ultimate' stem cell

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...


Read more at: Three key admin vacancies
Three key admin vacancies

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.