Edinburgh BioQuarter

Edinburgh BioQuarter Edinburgh BioQuarter is a pioneering health innovation and research community in Scotland's capital.

Would your little one be able to draw your job? 🎨We asked the children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren of people who ...
16/09/2026

Would your little one be able to draw your job? 🎨

We asked the children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren of people who work at Building Nine to show us what they think their loved ones get up to at work - and the results have certainly brightened up our walls!

From labs and offices to their own imaginative interpretations, the drawings offer a wonderful glimpse of BioQuarter through younger eyes.

Now proudly displayed near the cafe, the artwork celebrates the incredible people who make up our BioQuarter community and the important work they do every day. 🧪

Recognise your little artist's handiwork? Let us know what your job is in the comments.

How are new approaches to non-clinical testing shaping the future of advanced therapies? Join Cell and Gene Therapy Cata...
10/09/2026

How are new approaches to non-clinical testing shaping the future of advanced therapies?

Join Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and Scottish Enterprise on Wednesday 23 September at the Surgeons Quarter in Edinburgh for The Future of Non-Clinical Testing: Evidence generation with new approach methodologies (NAMs) and advanced approaches.

We’ll hear from a fantastic line-up of speakers, including Rayomand Khambata, Non-clinical Assessor at the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, who will join the final panel discussion to share a regulatory perspective.

This event is open to anyone working across the advanced therapies and life sciences sectors. Spaces are limited, so register soon to secure your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-of-non-clinical-testing-tickets-1997697377633

đź“… Wednesday 23 September
⏰ 16:30–19:45
đź“Ť Surgeons Quarter, The Prince Philip Building, Edinburgh

✨ BioQuarter Spotlight ✨ Did you know the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) is home to researchers working to ...
31/08/2026

✨ BioQuarter Spotlight ✨

Did you know the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) is home to researchers working to tackle some of the world’s biggest health challenges, including cancer?

Based at Edinburgh BioQuarter, the IRR brings together scientists, clinicians and industry partners to develop new ways to treat and prevent disease. From regenerative medicine and reproductive health to inflammation and cancer research, their work is helping shape the future of healthcare.

What makes the IRR so special is its close connection with the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, allowing researchers and healthcare professionals to work side by side to turn discoveries into real benefits for patients.

It’s another brilliant example of the collaboration and innovation happening every day across Edinburgh BioQuarter.

Find out more about the IRR here:
https://regeneration-repair.ed.ac.uk/

Yesterday, we hosted Kaitlyn Bodsworth, a high school technician and trainee teacher intern who is working alongside the...
30/07/2026

Yesterday, we hosted Kaitlyn Bodsworth, a high school technician and trainee teacher intern who is working alongside the BioQuarter Community Impact Team on an exciting partnership to develop new practical resources for the Higher Human Biology curriculum. The project is part of the Edinburgh Medical School 300 programme.

The collaboration with SSERC will contribute to the creation of new experiment protocols that will be shared with teachers across Scotland and incorporated into future Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions.

During the visit, Kaitlynn met researchers from the Institute for Regeneration and Repair and The University of Edinburgh's Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research, whose work uses techniques such as protein electrophoresis, and topics such as diabetes and fat digestion. Conversations like these are incredibly valuable in highlighting how to connect real biomedical research that takes place here at BioQuarter to science learning in the classroom. 🏫

Hands-on science is a powerful way to spark curiosity, build confidence and encourage more young people to consider careers in STEM. We're proud to support partnerships like this that connect education with real-world research and inspire the next generation of scientists. 👨‍🔬

Celebrating 10 years of our Summer Internship Programme! Last week, a group of young people from four local schools comp...
23/07/2026

Celebrating 10 years of our Summer Internship Programme!

Last week, a group of young people from four local schools completed internships across the Institute for Regeneration and Repair and The University of Edinburgh's Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research.

From gaining hands-on experience in research labs to exploring careers in clinical studies and medical imaging, the programme gave the interns a valuable insight into the many pathways available within science and healthcare.

The programme concluded with a celebration event, where each intern shared what they had learned with family, friends, mentors and colleagues.

Over the past ten years, this programme has grown from a single internship into an opportunity that has inspired local young people to explore STEM careers and ensure access to opportunities isn't defined by postcode.

A huge thank you to our interns, internship hosts, mentors and partners, including funding partners SSERC, for helping make this year's programme such a success. We can't wait to see what our interns do next! 🌟

💫 BioQuarter Spotlight 💫This month, we’re shining a light on the The Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic - a pion...
14/07/2026

đź’« BioQuarter Spotlight đź’«

This month, we’re shining a light on the The Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic - a pioneering centre bringing together patients, researchers and clinicians to tackle some of the most challenging neurological conditions, including multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and Parkinson’s disease.

🧠 By combining world-leading research with patient-centred care, the clinic is helping drive discoveries that could lead to better treatments and improved quality of life for people living with neurodegenerative conditions.

As part of the wider BioQuarter community, the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic is a fantastic example of how collaboration across healthcare, research and innovation can create real-world impact for patients and families.

đź“Ť Interested in the other organisations and facilities at Edinburgh BioQuarter? Visit our website:
https://edinburghbioquarter.com/about/whats-at-bioquarter/

Could you help save a life?The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service - SNBTS will be holding a blood donation sess...
07/07/2026

Could you help save a life?

The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service - SNBTS will be holding a blood donation session at the Usher Building on Thursday, 23 July, with appointments available from 9:30am-12pm and 1:30pm-4pm.

Every blood donation can help up to three different patients in Scotland. Whether it’s supporting someone undergoing cancer treatment or major surgery, or helping patients recover from trauma or childbirth complications, your donation could make a life-changing difference.

Only around 2% of people who are eligible to donate blood currently do so, so every donation really counts.

If you've been thinking about becoming a donor, or it's time to donate again, this is a great opportunity to do so right here at BioQuarter.

đź“… Book your appointment at www.scotblood.co.uk and search for Edinburgh, BioQuarter or Little France.

You can also book by calling 0345 90 90 999 or emailing [email protected], quoting Usher Building EA063.

🔬Another fantastic year of Science Buddies has come to an end.This year, 24 amazing volunteers from across the BioQuarte...
01/07/2026

🔬Another fantastic year of Science Buddies has come to an end.

This year, 24 amazing volunteers from across the BioQuarter community delivered 20 hands-on science sessions in five local primary schools, reaching more than 200 pupils.

From extracting DNA and using microscopes to creating lava lamps and exploring how the brain works, pupils had the opportunity to get stuck into science through fun, interactive activities. 🧪

Science Buddies is about so much more than experiments. Through regular visits, our volunteers became trusted mentors and role models, helping children build confidence, ask questions, and discover that science can be exciting, accessible and relevant to their lives.

The feedback from pupils and teachers has been incredible, with many children describing the sessions as "fun", "exciting" and asking when the Science Buddies will be back!

A huge thank you to every volunteer who gave their time, energy and enthusiasm this year. Programmes like Science Buddies help inspire curiosity, broaden horizons and nurture the scientists, researchers and innovators of tomorrow.

Discover more about our Science Buddies initiative here: https://edinburghbioquarter.com/science-buddies/

đź©ş Supporting the next generation of healthcare professionalsAs part of our Community Impact programme, we partnered with...
25/06/2026

đź©ş Supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals

As part of our Community Impact programme, we partnered with Liberton High School to support the delivery of its new National 5 Skills for Work: Health Sector course for S4 pupils.

Designed to give young people practical insight into careers in healthcare, the course combines hands-on learning with employability development. Our Community Impact team worked closely with the school to bring those opportunities to life.

Pupils visited the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) to take part in a mock interview experience for a Technical Support role. From checking in at reception to interviewing with a professional panel, the pupils impressed everyone involved with their confidence, preparation and thoughtful answers. đź‘Ź

The class returned to BioQuarter for sessions on medical devices and cardiovascular health, led by fifth-year medical students from Edinburgh Medical School as part of their SSC5 course. In the clinical skills lab, pupils learned CPR and explored medical devices in a real hospital environment — creating a brilliant two-way learning experience for both the school pupils and the medical students.

Programmes like this are so important in helping young people build confidence, develop employability skills and explore future careers in health and science. 🧬

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the programme such a success!

💫 BioQuarter Spotlight 💫This month, we’re shining a light on the Usher Building - a striking addition to Edinburgh BioQu...
16/06/2026

đź’« BioQuarter Spotlight đź’«

This month, we’re shining a light on the Usher Building - a striking addition to Edinburgh BioQuarter that has recently been recognised as one of the 2026 The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Award winners. 👏

Home to the Usher Institute - The University of Edinburgh, the building brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, students and industry partners to develop innovative solutions that improve health and care.

Designed to encourage collaboration, the Usher Building provides a shared space where people from different disciplines can work together to tackle some of society’s biggest health challenges - from health inequalities to the needs of an ageing population.

Its recent RIAS award recognition celebrates not only the building’s design, but also its role in supporting innovation, learning and real-world impact.

đź“Ť Want to explore more of the organisations and facilities based at Edinburgh BioQuarter?
https://edinburghbioquarter.com/about/whats-at-bioquarter/

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