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Overview
We are the main basic surgical science research group in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
This research group is led by Professor James A Ross.
Research questions
The process of differentiation of an individual hepatocyte from its stem cell origins is still poorly characterised.
Areas of investigation
We are investigating the self-renewing properties of human foetal stem cells, particularly those isolated from the foetal liver.
Imaging and delivery
We have designed and manufactured a lipid-encapsulated contrast microbubble.
This article was published on Mar 15, 2012