Institute of Genetics and Cancer

Facilities

The Institute of Genetics and Cancer provides access to state-of-the-art scientific facilities, scientific infrastructure and business support.

Acknowledging Facilities in Publications

Acknowledging the contribution of our research facilities provides a mechanism to demonstrate their success thus increasing their visibility internally and externally.

Advanced Imaging Resource

IGMM imaging
Access to and support with visualisation and quantification of samples using cutting edge imaging technologies.

Animal Models

IGMM zebrafish facility
Dedicated facilities ensuring animal welfare and the principles of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement are applied in every area of our animal research.

Bioinformatics analysis core

IGMM Bioinformatics Analysis Core
Bioinformatics support, advice and training.

DNA Sequencing Facility

MRC Human Genetics Unit facilities technical services
Sequencing facility, data and analysis.

Edinburgh Cancer Informatics Programme

Cancer Informatics
We are using data to help patients at front line of NHS cancer care.

Edinburgh CRUK Tissue Group

CRUK Clinical Fellowships
Tissue collection and biobanking for the research and development of novel cancer treatments and interventions.

Flow cytometry facility

State-of-the-art Flow cytometry equipment, training and expertise.

The Genomic Data Analysis Centre

The Genomic Data Analysis Centre is a University facility located at the Institute of Genetics and Cancer, supported by the MRC Human Genetics Unit.

Glioma Cellular Genetics Resource

Glioma-cellular-resource
A collection of cellular models and associated data to underpin the next era of studies into the biology and treatment of glioma.

Histology

The histology laboratory provides equipment and consumables for Institute researchers to prepare and section their own samples.

HTPU microarray services

HTPU microarray services
Providing insights into the genetic and molecular basis of disease.

Mass spectrometry

IGMM facilities
Providing insights into the genetic and molecular basis of disease.

MRC HGU Genome Engineering Resource

The MRC HGU Genome Engineering Resource supports our ambition is to link genotype to phenotype, connecting genetic variation to dysfunction across scales to comprehensively interpret the human genome as a platform for better diagnosing and treating human disease.

Scientific infrastructure

Scientific infrastructure and services to support our Institute's research.

Business support

IGMM finance
Professional services, including Design and Communications, Finance, Human Resources and Studentships support.