In Conversation with Lister Fellow Dr Hayley Sharpe

We spoke to 2020 Fellow Dr Hayley Sharpe about what it was like to apply for – and win – the Prize during a global pandemic and how she’s using the funding to propel her research forward.

Simon Bullock publishes paper pointing to cellular mechanism behind devastating neurodegenerative diseases

Lister Fellow Dr Simon Bullock has recently published a new research paper in Science Advances, which suggests the cellular mechanism behind the devastating neurodegenerative diseases frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and motor neuron disease.

Royal Society of Edinburgh announces both Lister Fellow and SAC Member as 2021 Fellows

We are absolutely delighted to share the news that two scientists associated with the Lister Institute have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

In Conversation with Lister Fellow Dr Tim Blower

We caught up with Dr Tim Blower to talk about what winning the Fellowship meant to him and to find out how he’s using the funding to expand research in his lab.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Naomi King retires from the Lister Institute after 20 years

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

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.

Festive greetings from the Lister Institute and farewell to 2020

We bid farewell to 2020 and the successes achieved by the Lister and its Fellows in the past year.

Reflecting on 2020’s successful Summer Studentships

We take a look back on the Summer Studentships that still went ahead in 2020.