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About CRUK Scotland Institute

Find out what we do, how we do it and why we do what we do.

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History

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Organisation Governance

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Scientific Advisory Board

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Sources of Funding

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Life in Glasgow

Find out about living and working in Glasgow and Scotland.

Our Research

Explore the science at CRUK Scotland Institute. Our research groups, the people who lead them, and how we work.

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Research Groups

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Vision and Strategy

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Research Integrity

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Grant Support

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Sustainability

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Use of Animals

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Annual Reports

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AI and Computational Biology

Advanced Technologies

State-of-the-art facilities and specialist expertise supporting research across the Institute.

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Technologies overview

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Beatson Advanced Imaging Resource

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Translational Molecular Imaging

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Flow Cytometry

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Mass Spectrometry

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Molecular Technology

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Deep Phenotyping

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Histology Service

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Transgenic Models of Cancer

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Transgenic Technology

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Data Science and Data Management

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Bioinformatics and Data Science

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Translational Research Collaborations Unit

Operations

The teams and services that keep the Institute running and support our research.

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Finance

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Information Services

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People and Culture

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Research Management

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Support Operations

Partners

The networks and organisations we work with to accelerate cancer research.

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Cancer Research UK Scotland Centre

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CRC Stars

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MRC National Mouse Genetics Network

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CRUK SI-UoG-Indonesia PhD Programme

Careers & Study

Jobs, studentships and opportunities for students at every stage at our world-renowned cancer research institute.

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Careers & Study Overview

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Current Vacancies

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Studentships

PhD opportunities at the Institute
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Studentship Vacancies

Open studentships to apply for
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CRUK SI-UoG-Indonesia PhD Programme

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John Paul Career Award

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Internships

For undergraduate and masters students
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High School Students

Events

The Institute hosts a range of seminars and meetings bringing international cancer researchers to Glasgow.

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All Events

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Glasgow Cancer Seminar Series

Advanced Technologies

Our advanced technology facilities give researchers across the CRUK Scotland Institute access to state-of-the-art equipment and specialist expertise. Each facility is led by experienced scientists who work closely with research groups, from experimental design through to data analysis, and several also support collaborators beyond the Institute.
Browse our facilities below, or search by facility name or lead.
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Beatson Advanced Imaging Resource

Group Leader:
Prof Leo Carlin

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Bioinformatics and Data Science

Group Leader:
Prof Crispin Miller

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Data Science and Data Management

Group Leader:
Dr Ross Gray

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Deep Phenotyping

Group Leader:
Prof John Le Quesne

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Flow Cytometry

Facility Manager:
Jennifer Cassels

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Histology Service

Group Leader:
Colin Nixon

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Mass Spectrometry

Group Leader:
Dr David Sumpton

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Molecular Technology

Group Leader:
Dr Graeme Clark

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Transgenic Models of Cancer

Group Leader:
Prof Karen Blyth

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Transgenic Technology

Group Leader:
Douglas Strathdee

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Translational Molecular Imaging

Group Leader:
Prof David Lewis

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Translational Research Collaborations Unit

Group Leader:
Dr Valeria Pavet

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