MRC Human Genetics Unit
Medical Research Council Human Genetics Unit

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Learn about the work happening across the Institute in response to COVID-19.

Scientists to develop antibody fingerprint serology test in fight against COVID-19

LifeArc and Medical Research Scotland have recently awarded funding to a multidisciplinary cross-College research team for a new project called TEST-COVID: July 2020

Home DNA test data wanted to boost coronavirus fight

A research team including scientists from the MRC Human Genetics have launched a new COVID-19 study using data from home genetic-testing kits: June 2020

IGMM to support NHS by testing Covid-19 samples

Scientists, laboratory space and equipment from the University of Edinburgh are being used at IGMM to support NHS Lothian’s testing efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic: April 2020

CovidLife survey launched

Survey launched to gauge Covid-19’s impact on our everyday lives. April 2020.

Clinical Fellow Acts as Scotland Lead for UK Coronavirus Cancer Monitoring Programme

Edinburgh researchers contribute to the UK Coronavirus Cancer Monitoring Programme: April 2020