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u-CARE exhibit accepted to Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition

Scientist in lab coat using fibre optic laser technology
The u-CARE research group, which sits within the Centre for Inflammation Research, has been selected for a prestigious exhibition place at the Royal Society’s annual Summer Science Exhibition (SSE) in London.

IRR South building opened by The Princess Royal

Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, has opened the Institute for Regeneration and Repair South building (IRR South).

Critical care trial hoping for first participant involvement this winter

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CIR researchers have opened the first precision medicine trial of critically ill patients in the UK and are hoping to now recruit its earliest participants.

£30M study paves the way for new treatments for people with cirrhosis

Professor Quentin Anstee in lab with scientists
The most extensive clinical study into liver cirrhosis ever conducted worldwide has been announced by Newcastle University, University of Edinburgh and leading research-driven global biopharmaceutical company, Boehringer Ingelheim.

Cancer Research UK funds search for pancreatic cancer test

3D scientific illustration of digestive system with the pancreas highlighted.
CIR scientists are to receive £97,289 from Cancer Research UK to search for a blood test to detect pancreatic cancer.

Local North Berwick fundraisers raise money for IBD research

IBD Fundraisers visit to QMRI - Gwo-tzer Ho and guests - Spring 2023
A North Berwick ceilidh group have raised over £2000 for Crohn's and colitis research.

“Big Data” liver disease database launched to improve outcomes for liver disease patients

A collaborative Scotland-wide project has compiled patient data from nearly 1000 patients with liver disease to create a secure, searchable, open resource.

Academic Promotions - Researcher Highlights

David Ferenbach, Mohini Gray, Prakash Ramachandran, Steve Jenkins, Sonja Vermeren, Calum Bain
Six members of staff at CIR were promoted in the most recent round of academic promotions.

Study shines light on cause of chronic kidney disease

Image of kidney fibrosis
Fresh insights into a protein that causes damage in kidneys and hearts could open up new treatment options for chronic kidney disease, research shows.

Two CIR Professors appointed to the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Headshots of Sarah Walmsley and Ewen Harrison
Professors Sarah Walmsley and Ewen Harrison are joining the Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, as part of the 2023 cohort.

New EU funded technology could improve inflammatory bowel disease diagnosis

IBDSENSE plate assay, demonstrating fluorescent technology
A new European Innovation Council Transition project, IBDSENSE, aims to improve diagnosis and monitoring of inflammatory bowel disease.

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