MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
One of the world's leading research institutes, our scientists are working to advance understanding of biological processes at the molecular level - providing the knowledge needed to solve key problems in human health.
“The Babraham Institute has received the funds from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. The project will study how changes to lymphocyte, a white blood cell, contribute to weakening immune systems. The institute will carry out the research over five years with partners from Cambridge University and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology.” More…
“Deirdre Gribbin will be working with scientists at LMB, including computational biologist Dr Sarah Teichmann, to create a new work for string quartet called ‘Hearing your Genes Evolve’. Deirdre will be in residence at LMB from January 2012.” This article is no longer available from the source website
“Sean Eddy, a leader in computational genomics at the Howard Hughes Medical Institutes who is facing his first cyclical review, says the uncertainty over his future never keeps him up at night. He adds that tenure, which is especially coveted in the US, comes with its own job-related anxieties. The campus’ chief executive Gerry Rubin points out that the cyclical review model is not new. It is based in large parts on similar models at established institutions such as the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology” More…
“Jillian Barlow from LMB’s PNAC Division is recognized for excellence in respiratory, inflammation and autoimmunity research at MedImmune’s 6th Annual Research Abstract Competition.” More…
“The culmination of three decades of research in Cambridge, including pioneering work at LMB, has resulted in the exciting prospect of a new transformational treatment for multiple sclerosis.” More…
“LMB’s Philippa Smith is running the Athens Classic Marathon in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.” This article is no longer available from the source website