Medical Research
The Disconnected Mind
Six eminent scientists from various parts of the University have joined together to investigate the ageing mind. Using data collected in the Scottish Mental Surveys of 1932 and 1947 the group will conduct the first comprehensive study of its kind. Determining the causes of cognitive decline can...
Clinical Research Imaging Centre
2010 saw the opening of a unique research imaging facility which will help researchers and doctors improve diagnosis and treatments for a range of illnesses.
The £20 million Clinical Research Imaging Centre (CRIC) is a collaboration between the University and NHS Lothian. The first fully-...
Autism, Fragile X and Intellectual Disabilities
The Patrick Wild Centre for Research into Autism, Fragile X Syndrome and Intellectual Disabilities
The mission of the Patrick Wild Centre is to understand the neurological basis of, and to test new therapies for, autism, fragile X syndrome and intellectual disabilities by fostering collaborations...
Regenerative Medicine
The Centre for Regenerative Medicine brings together world leading basic stem cell research with established clinical excellence to deliver a "bench-to-bedside" approach aimed at developing new treatments for major diseases including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, degenerative diseases such as...
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
The Royal Dick School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh (The ‘Dick Vet’) has a vision is to build upon its proud history of excellence and become a world leader in veterinary education, research and practice.
The major expansion plans include uniting key facilities on the Dick...