Researchers from The Roslin Institute at Edinburgh University have taken up residence in a new purpose purpose-built centre with partners from the SAC (Scottish Agricultural College).
Date:
Thu, 30 Jun 2011
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University of Edinburgh
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Design
The building was officially opened in a ceremony attended by Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond.
The iconic building - with a design based on a pair of chromosomes - encourages collaboration among the 500 scientists who work there.
DesignA rainbow progression of coloured panels link offices with research laboratories, as well as open plan spaces with break out areas to discuss ideas.
The Roslin Institute building, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, has received key funding from the BBSRC.
It has received a commendation from Architecture Scotland and been nominated for a number of additional building and design awards.
Research
The research is aimed at improving the health and welfare of livestock animals and the sustainability of the livestock sector.
Expertise covers areas such as immunology and infectious disease, clinical sciences, genetics and genomics, developmental biology and diseases affecting the nervous system.
Scientists address issues from reproduction and fertility to the threats of diseases such as avian flu and tuberculosis.
Researchers at the Institute also place a strong emphasis on comparative medicine where research can be applied to improve both animal and human health.
These high-quality facilities will enable scientists to do research that supports and enhances human and animal health, food security, and social and economic well being in the UK and beyond.
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