Research

£25 million funding awarded to leading disease prevention projects

The investment marks the first ever funding round of the UKPRP.

9 May 2019
UK-led study marks shift towards genetic era in tackling TB

A landmark study, part-funded by the MRC, may herald a quicker, more tailored treatment for people living with tuberculosis.

26 Sep 2018
Study identifies potential therapy for a common cause of dementia

The study in rats reversed changes due to cerebral small vessel disease

5 Jul 2018
Gene therapy restores paw function in rats with spinal cord injury

Rats with spinal cord injuries relearned front paw movements after gene therapy.

14 Jun 2018
Mouse study identifies new target for human accelerated ageing syndrome

A potential therapeutic target has been identified for a rare genetic disease.

27 Apr 2018
Patients regain sight after receiving engineered retinal tissue

A new treatment from stem cells for wet age-related macular degeneration

20 Mar 2018
Scientists create functioning kidney-like tissue from stem cells

The human kidney-like tissue is able to produce urine.

9 Feb 2018
First 'cell map' of 20,000 cells in mammalian embryo

Pioneering single-cell technology reveals all the cell types present.

8 Jan 2018
Molecule role discovery gives cell production in lab a boost

Researchers uncover the boosting role two molecules play in cell reprogramming.

27 Nov 2017
Stem cell-derived liver models develop new techniques for the potential treatment of liver disease

Stem cells are used to create a liver 'model' to research drug-induced toxicity.

1 Nov 2017
Successful restoration of ovarian function in a young woman with cancer

The young woman gave birth following the use of the new technique.

1 Nov 2017
Gene therapy successfully treats 'Bubble Boy disease' in children

This led to the launch of Orchard Therapeutics to further develop gene therapy.

1 Nov 2017
Prizes for interdisciplinary team science

Special merit prizes for two regenerative medicine researchers

29 Aug 2017
Study reveals cells can be reprogrammed to repair severe liver injury

Bile duct cells can switch to become normal liver cells to help repair the liver.

12 Jul 2017
Future of regenerative medicine looks bright with new funding boost

The three partners have committed a further £17m over five years to build on the Platform's successes

31 Mar 2017
New UK-Japan medical research collaboration

A new agreement between the UK and Japan aims to promote international medical research collaboration.

2 Feb 2017

Spotlight on: Regenerative medicine

About regenerative medicine

Regenerative medicine is a branch of science that seeks to repair or replace damaged and diseased human cells and tissues. This may involve transplanting stem cells or tissues that have been grown in the lab or stimulating the body to repair itself.

Regenerative medicine research is helping us to develop completely new types of treatments for a wide range of debilitating conditions.

Read more about regenerative medicine and the MRC’s work in this area.

Recent media

Professor Robin Ali, Professor of Molecular Genetics at University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital, talks about his work on gene therapy for eye degeneration.

Recent blogs

Regenerative medicine: from the lab to the clinic, and back
Two researchers explain why continued support for regenerative medicine – from the early discovery stage to translation into the clinic – will help deliver life-changing treatments for currently incurable conditions.
Watering the strawberry fields of the mind
Max Perutz Science Writing Award runner up, PhD student Sophie Quick, of the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, explains why her research matters.