Call for proposals - Research platform for induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) cells
The discovery of induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) cells is a major breakthrough in stem cell research. iPS cells are created through the reprogramming of differentiated cells by the addition of a discrete set of genes, as first demonstrated in mice by Shinya Yamanaka in Kyoto University in 2006. This has more recently been recapitulated in humans, opening up the possibility that human iPS cells might offer a valuable new approach towards the application of stem cell technology.
To support the emergence of this technology in the UK and provide a platform for future work in this area, the Medical Research Council (MRC) and Biotechnology and Biosciences Research Council (BBSRC) are calling for proposals for pump-priming activities to promote the development of human induced Pluripotent Stem (iPS) cells.
This call is targeted towards current MRC and BBSRC grant holders working on human stem cell research.
For further information on this call, please see the ‘Call for Proposals’ section of the website.
