News 2019
An archive of Centre news from 2019
Open approach to animal research earns accolade
The University’s work on communicating how animals are used in research has won a national award: December 2019
House of Lords Science and Technology Committee’s Ageing Inquiry
Dr Riccardo Marioni gave evidence to a House of Lords Inquiry into Ageing. Nov 2019
IGMM welcomes the public inside for Doors Open Day
The MRC Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine opened its doors to the public for its fourth Doors Open Day last month, hosting almost 200 visitors: October 2019
DNA findings suggest improved way to predict gout
Genetic data from half a million individuals informs on gout prediction and biological underpinning of high urate levels: October 2019
Charlie Lees awarded UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
Dr Charlie Lees has been awarded a highly prestigious URKI-funded Future Leaders Fellowship, joining the Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine at the University of Edinburgh in November 2019
Scotland’s genetic landscape echoes Dark Age populations
The DNA of Scottish people still contains signs of the country’s ancient kingdoms, with many apparently living in the same areas as their ancestors did more than a millennium ago, a study shows: September 2019
Lothian Birth Cohort study suggests ageing process accelerated by DNA changes
MRC Human Genetics Unit and Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine study with University of Glasgow links somatic mutations to a general measure of biological ageing: August 2019
Genetic and Epigenetic Biomarkers of Protein Level in Neurological Disorders
Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine scientists identify genetic and epigenetic biomarkers associated with neurological disorders. July 2019
Shining a Light on Genetics Disorders
On 18 June the public joined researchers, clinicians and patients at the MRC IGMM for ‘Shining a Light on Genetics Disorders’, part of this year’s MRC Festival of Medical Research: June 2019
Testing Osteoporosis Treatments in a Clinical Setting
An observational study of patients with osteoporosis prescribed the drug Teriparatide confirms its effects on spinal bone. June 2019
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors for Interferonopathies
A recent award of a £1.7 million MRC Experimental Medicine Challenge grant to Professor Yanick Crow will assess a novel drug treatment approach for Aicardi-Goutières syndrome. May 2019
CGEM Scientific Away Day 2019
The Centre for Genomic and Experimental Medicine held a scientific away day in the Royal Society of Edinburgh with speakers from across the Centre and beyond. May 2019.
From Green Bench to Lab Bench
Carol Monaghan MP took a walk in the shoes of an Edinburgh health data scientist as part of the Royal Society's pairing scheme for scientists and MPs. April 2019
DNA modifications associated with poor lung function and COPD
DNA is modified by the environment and genetics to affect the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. April 2019
Parliamentary Partnerships: From lab bench to back bench
Glasgow MP welcomed CGEM health data scientist to Parliament in Royal Society pairing scheme. April 2019
A real-world, observational study of a new drug therapy for control of Type 2 Diabetes
Using data from a large Scottish database, researchers investigated the potential of a new drug to control Diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors. April 2019.
First research publication attributed to the XDF Programme
One of our XDF Programme Fellows, Dr Chantriolnt-Andreas Kapourani, authored an exciting research paper in “Genome Biology”: April 2019
Only a few days left to apply for cross-disciplinary fellowships
The application deadline for the MRC/UoE Cross-Disciplinary Post-Doctoral Fellowships (XDF) is 29 March 2019.
Science at the Interface to Industry
Workshop running from 24 - 26t April located at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine: March 2019
Shining a light on genetic disorders
The importance of the Patient Voice: February 2019
Developing and demonstrating public presentation skills
The IGMM Heat of the 3MT Competition and “Do Your Looks Betray You?”: February 2019
Understanding the genetic basis of stress-sensitivity and depression
In recent papers published in PLOS One and Translational Psychiatry, Dr Pippa Thomson describes work from her lab on the genetics of stress response and depressive symptoms. February 2019
Patients engage with research on Paget's Awareness Day
Professor Stuart Ralston’s Bone Group, in collaboration with the Paget’s Association, invited patients with Paget’s disease to attend a buffet lunch, followed with presentations on Friday 11 January 2019.