2012 Lister Institute Research Prize to Dr David Lyons

Dr David Lyons,has been awarded a Lister Institute Research Prize.

Dr David Lyons, BBSRC David Phillips Fellow, Centre for Neuroregeneration, has been awarded a prestigious Lister Institute Research Prize to work on myelination, demyelination and remyelination in zebrafish. Each year the Lister Institute awards 3-4 "Research Prizes" to investigators who have between 3 and 10 years of postdoctoral research experience working in any area of biological or biomedical research. The Research Prize provides a lump sum payment of £200,000 that can be spent at the investigator's discretion at any point over the course of a five year period.

Prize holders also become part of a community of leading researchers that includes a growing number from the University of Edinburgh.

I am absolutely delighted to have been awarded a Research Prize from the Lister Institute. In addition to the obvious advantages that come with essentially "no strings attached" funding, being incorporated into the outstanding Lister research community who meet annually at a scientific meeting of the highest quality is a truly special privilege. I would encourage any investigator who is eligible to apply for this fantastic opportunity.