Centres of excellence

Roslin Cells

Scotland-based company, Roslin Cells provides ethically sourced, pluripotent human cells manufactured to the highest quality available according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP standards).

This level of quality is critical to their intended use in therapeutic applications.

By operating to such high standards, Roslin Cells is able to supply our partners and collaborators, premier quality pluripotent cell lines that are extensively characterised and tested.

The Roslin Cell Therapy Partnership Program helps and supports academic and commercial researchers in the development of regenerative medicine cell therapies.

University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh BioQuarter

One of the most significant new developments in Scotland’s life science sector in recent years has been the establishment of the Edinburgh BioQuarter, which stands as an important landmark to Scotland's commitment to excellence in biotechnology.

This supports Scotland’s expertise in translational medicine and positions Edinburgh as one of the world’s foremost centres for biomedical research and development.

Institute of Stem Cell Research – has pioneered key advances in biology and manipulation of stem cells

MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine – led by Professor Ian Wilmut, creator of ‘Dolly the Sheep, this centre houses the UK's most advanced pilot-scale embryonic stem cell clinical manufacturing facility  

Division of Oncology – involved in stem cell transplantation 

MRC Centre for Inflammation Research – developing high quality grade embryonic cells

University of Glasgow 

Section of Experimental Haematology and Haemopoietic Stem Cells – carries out specialist cancer research 

Western Infirmary, Department of Surgery – carries out research into biological ageing processes 

Stem Cells Glasgow – an inter-disciplinary research group supporting collaboration from across the University of Glasgow, CR-UK Beatson Institute and regional hospitals

More on how we help support stem cell research in Scotland