Year 2021

March 23, 2021
Lister Institute Fellows

Professor Daniel Smith appointed Head of the Division of Psychiatry at the University of Edinburgh

Currently Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Glasgow, Daniel will soon move to become Head of the Division of Psychiatry within the Centre for Clinical Brain Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.

March 4, 2021
Lister Institute Fellows

Lister Fellow Sherif El-Khamisy publishes new paper on DNA repair in zebrafish

This new finding could help scientists develop treatments for diseases associated with ageing, such as cancer and dementia.

February 25, 2021
Lister Institute Fellows

Dr Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri awarded 2020 Hans Sigrist Prize

Lister Prize Fellow Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri has been awarded the prestigious Hans Sigrist Prize for 2020, for her work in reproductive physiology.

February 8, 2021
Lister Institute Fellows

Lister Fellow Rebecca Lawson publishes findings on the brain’s response to uncertainty

Dr Lawson's lab has identified that the brain chemical noradrenaline drives our response to uncertain situations - helping us to learn quickly and adapt our behaviour.

January 26, 2021
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Naomi King retires from the Lister Institute after 20 years

Everyone at the Lister wishes our former administrator, Naomi, a very happy retirement!

January 12, 2021
Lister Institute Fellows

Professor Wendy Bickmore appointed CBE in New Year Honours List

Professor Wendy Anne Bickmore has been awarded a CBE for services to biomedical sciences and to women in science in the New Year’s Honours list.

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Professor Daniel Smith appointed Head of the Division of Psychiatry at the University of Edinburgh

Lister Fellow Sherif El-Khamisy publishes new paper on DNA repair in zebrafish

Dr Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri awarded 2020 Hans Sigrist Prize

Lister Fellow Rebecca Lawson publishes findings on the brain’s response to uncertainty

Naomi King retires from the Lister Institute after 20 years

Professor Wendy Bickmore appointed CBE in New Year Honours List

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The Organisation

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Our History

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Scientific Strategy

Lister Institute 125th Anniversary

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Eligibility & T&Cs

Frequently Asked Questions

Lister Reflections

What it meant to me

How to Apply

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Professor Daniel Smith appointed Head of the Division of Psychiatry at the University of Edinburgh

Lister Fellow Sherif El-Khamisy publishes new paper on DNA repair in zebrafish

Dr Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri awarded 2020 Hans Sigrist Prize

Lister Fellow Rebecca Lawson publishes findings on the brain’s response to uncertainty

Naomi King retires from the Lister Institute after 20 years

Professor Wendy Bickmore appointed CBE in New Year Honours List

Research Prizes

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Lister Summer Studentship –
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