Scottish Mechanotransduction Consortium

The Scottish Mechanotransduction Consortium (SMTC) aims to increase understanding of mechanically responsive cells. We have wide range of facilities available for use by external parties.

All of the body’s tissues experience mechanical forces and the SMTC aims to increase the understanding of these mechanically responsive cells to bring about improved treatments for a range of disorders.

Based at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, and using techniques at the interface between biology and engineering, SMTC has wide range of facilities available for use by external parties, including:

• MicroCT
• Timelapse microscope
• Mechanical testing facilities

Please get in touch for more information on available equipment and services.