Wellcome–MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute

The Wellcome - MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute at the University of Cambridge is a research centre for the nature and potential medical uses of stem cells. It is located on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus in Cambridge, England.

Wellcome - MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute
AffiliationUniversity of Cambridge
DirectorProfessor Tony Green
Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Websitewww.stemcells.cam.ac.uk

The Centre is funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Medical Research Council. The main areas of study include pluripotent and neural stem cells,[1] as well as epidermal stem cells.[2][3] Key advances in stem cell science at the centre include the elucidation of the role of the nanog protein in pluripotency[4] and work on inhibiting cellular differentiation.[5] It also conducts human embryo work as approved by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.[6][7]

References
  1. "Incredible discoveries hint at wonder of scientific mysteries yet to be unravelled". The Times. London. 10 May 2008.
  2. "Skin - the key to medical cures?". BBC News. 24 July 2010.
  3. http://www.cscr.cam.ac.uk/research/fwatt.html
  4. http://www.fiercebiotech.com/press-releases/new-research-gives-insight-how-stems-cells-develop-other-types-cells
  5. "Scientists uncover secret of eternal youth". The Daily Telegraph. London. 23 May 2008.
  6. http://www.hfea.gov.uk/1584.html
  7. "Wellcome Trust Centre for Stem Cell Research". Retrieved 13 November 2009.



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