Winners in life sciences

Professor Sir Ian Wilmut has been honoured for his contribution to life sciences in Scotland.

The University’s Director of the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine was one of three Edinburgh-connected winners in the annual Nexxus awards.

Sir Ian (right) received the 2009 Nexxus Annual Lifetime Achievement Award (East).

This award is given to an individual who has made significant contributions to enhancing the reputation of central Scotland as a hub for life sciences.

Early-career honour

Sir Ian’s MRC colleague, Dr Keisuke Kaji, was also presented with a Nexxus prize.

He won the 2009 Nexxus Annual Young Life Scientist of the Year Award (East).

Dr Kaji received the award for his work in cellular reprogramming, changing adult cells into stem cells.

Innovative technology

University of Edinburgh spin-out ImmunoSolv has also been recognised.

It picked up the 2009 Nexxus Annual Life Science Award for Innovation (East).

ImmunoSolv earned the accolade for its Dead-Cert technology.

This technology uses magnetic nanoparticles to remove dead and dying cells from laboratory cell populations without trauma to living cells.

Photo credit: Tom Finnie Photography, courtesy of Nexxus

I am delighted that the award recognises the importance of basic research. Advances in basic research are essential for the future development of life sciences in Scotland.