Stem cells and regenerative medicine

Stem cells represent one of the most advanced areas of life sciences with significant potential for therapeutic treatment, through regenerative medicine, of diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, organ failure and hearing and vision loss.

Edinburgh is home to a number of key commercial players in the sector. The city also hosts a significant volume of academic and collaborative research into stems cells and regenerative medicine in world-class institutes such as the Institute of Stem Cell Reseach and the Roslin Institute. The new Scottish Centre for Regenerative Medicine, under Professor Ian Wilmut, will build on this, enhancing Edinburgh’s reputation as a hub of pioneering research and development in the field.