Research Spotlights
Learn more about the work and life of our Roslin Institute scientists in our series of interviews.
Dr Vicky MacRae on bone formation and calcified arteries
Similarities and differences of bone formation and calcified arteries, and the importance of a happy work environment.
Dr Gerry McLachlan on Cystic Fibrosis
Gene therapy treatments for cystic fibrosis in humans, challenge of engaging the public and his dream of being Kenny Dalglish.
Dr Mark Barnett on the genetics of bees
The creation of the campus apiary and how whole genome sequencing, bioinformatics and breeding could help honey bee health.
Dr Megan Davey on how embryos grow
Why we have five fingers, recreating 250 million years of evolution, Sonic the Hedgehog and the wish of being a fiction writer.
Dr Rob Ogden on conservation genetics
How genetic research helps wildlife conservation, the importance of involving communities and his dream of being a football player.