Roslin Institute
Dates
- Existence: 1993-:
Biography
Roslin Institute was created on 1 April 1993 from the former Edinburgh Research Station of the Institute of Animal Physiology and Genetics Research (IAPGR-ERS). At the same time, the Cambridge Research Station of IAPGR became the Babraham Insitute. Grahame Bulfield, former Head of Station at IAPGR-ERS, was appointed Director of Roslin Institute in June 1993. Roslin was an independent, but wholly owned, Institute of the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). In 1995 Roslin Institute became a company limited by guarantee and a Scottish Charity sponsored by BBSRC.
The previous seven scientific departments of IAPGR-ERS became amalgamated into four larger divisions: Development and Reproduction, Environment and Welfare, Genetics and Biometry and Molecular Biology. A new post of Assistant Director (Science) was also created, with Harry Griffin being appointed to this role in September 1993.
Roslin Institute's research focused on basic and strategic research relevant to farm animal production. It was the major centre in the UK for research on molecular and quantitative genetics of farm animals and poultry science, with major programmes on development, growth and reproduction and animal welfare. In 1997 it made world headlines when the birth of Dolly the sheep, the world's first cloned animal, was announced.
In April 2007, Roslin Institute was integrated with the Neuropathogenesis Unit formerly of the Institute for Animal Health, and in April 2008 the combined organisation became a part of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies (RDSVS) of the University of Edinburgh.
Found in 19 Collections and/or Records:
Copies of letters from organisations to Roslin Institute about potentially funding research, March 1997
Photocopies of letters are accompanied by a cover letter from John Withers to John Clark, Peter Sharp and Ian Wilmut.
Copy of a 'Review of Farm Animal Research Facilities' prepared by Roslin Institute, Moredun Research Institute, the Scottish Agricultural College and the University of Edinburgh Veterinary School, December 2002
Comprises records of Roslin Institute which relate to governance, administration, finance, legal, estates, human resources, external relations, events and publicity. Also contains some research data. The majority of these records originate from the office of the Institute Secretary, with a number from the Director and Assistant Director. In the latter cases this is noted in the catalogue.
File regarding the application for HFEA license R0158-1-a for the project 'Derivation of human embryo stem cells by cell nuclear replacement technology development and the study of Motor Neuron disease', 2004-2005
Contains a copy of the application form and related correspondence, and a copy of the report of the inspection visit by the HFEA to Roslin Institute's Department of Gene Expression and Development on 2 November 2004.
Notes from Roslin Institute meetings about nuclear transfer and 'Dolly' initiatives, 1995-1998
Much of this material has been annotated with additional information by Bulfield at a later date, prior to donation.
Papers of Grahame Bulfield
Much of this material has been annotated with additional information by Bulfield at a later date, prior to donation.
Papers of Ian Wilmut
Papers relating to Roslin Institute and its predecessor IAPGR-ERS, 1988-2014
Much of this material has been annotated with additional information by Bulfield at a later date, prior to donation.
Records of Roslin Institute, 1993-2010
Comprises records of Roslin Institute which relate to governance, administration, finance, legal, estates, human resources, external relations, events and publicity. Also contains some research data. The majority of these records originate from the office of the Institute Secretary, with a number from the Director and Assistant Director. In the latter cases this is noted in the catalogue.
Records of Roslin Institute and predecessor institutions
This collection comprises the administrative records of Roslin Institute and predecessor institutions. The records cover a range of areas and include meeting papers, reports, financial and legal documents, staff files, research data and press cuttings.
The majority of the records originate from the institutional Secretary's office, although there are a number of files from the Director and some from individual scientists. This information is captured in the catalogue.
Research institute's work can lead to benefits for all farm animals [letter to editor], 23 July 1994
Located in Roslin Institute Staff Papers 1994. Part 2.
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- Archival Object 14
- Collection 5
- Subject
- Animal Genetics 9
- Midlothian (Scotland) 7
- Research Institutes 4
- Genetics 3
- Biotechnology 2
- Cloning 2
- Genomics 2
- Poultry 2
- Research 2
- Sheep 2
- Animal embryology 1
- Animal welfare 1
- Conferences 1
- Embryonic Stem Cells 1
- Gene mapping 1
- Genetics--History 1
- Grants and funding 1
- Livestock 1
- Motor Neuron Disease 1
- Nuclear Transfer Techniques 1
- Quantitative genetics 1
- Regenerative Medicine 1
- Scientific Experiments 1
- Slides (Photography) 1
- Stem cells 1
- Transgenic animals 1 + ∧ less