Zebrafish embryo, 9 hrs post fertilisation at 90% epiboly. Embryonic cell layers spread out from the animal pole to engulf the yolk. Image provided by Dr Anna Klingseisen Scientific Aims - What is our role?

The Medical Research Council Human Genetics Unit is at the forefront of research into human genetics. Its role is to advance the understanding of genetic factors implicated in human disease and normal and abnormal development and physiology. The Unit's programmes of work cover the themes of developmental genetics, common disease genetics, chromosome biology and models for human genetic diseases. The unit is one of the largest MRC research establishments supporting approximately 220 scientists, support staff, fellows, PhD students and visiting scientists.

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Chancellors fellowship 2012 Chancellor's Fellowships, College and Veterinary Medicine

The University of Edinburgh is appointing up to 100 Chancellor's Fellowships across the University's 22 Schools as an investment in the future of teaching and research... Jan 2012  

zebrafish embryo, 9 hours post fertilisation at 90% epiboly. Embryonic cell layers spread out from the animal pole to engulf the yolk. Cell membranes of the enveloping layer are stained for beta-Actin (green) and all nuclei with DAPI (blue). Image provided by Dr Anna Klingseisen STARLAB Scientific Image Prize for Unit

Congratulations to Dr Anna Klingseisen, who's image was chosen for the 2012 Calendar Competition run by the lab equipment supplier STARLAB UK... Jan 2012  

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The Unit is delighted to be part of the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (IGMM) in association with The Centre for Molecular Medicine and Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre