The largest independent comprehensive medical research charity in Scotland has an impressive track record in supporting the country's most promising researchers at an early stage in their careers. We know we make a difference to them and also to the health of the nation.

Our grants fund research which aims to improve:

• the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of diseases like cancer, diabetes and stroke
• understanding of basic disease processes
• medical technology

High quality research

We are committed to supporting clinical and biomedical research of the highest quality. We are not restricted to any one disease or condition, so applications are welcome from early career researchers in any of the clinical, biomedical, physical or engineering sciences related to medicine, including from those in the nursing, midwifery & allied health professions.

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New Members appointed

The recent appointment of three new Members received formal approval at the full meeting of the Trust held on Friday, 27th August 2010. The new Members are as follows:

• Professor Catherine M. Abbott, Professor of Mammalian Molecular Genetics, School of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, University of Edinburgh
• Professor Andrew H. Baker, Professor of Molecular Medicine, BHF Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, University of Glasgow
• Mr Scott Johnstone, CEO, Antoxis Ltd & Director, BioIndustry Association (BIA) Scotland

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary:

"There is no doubt that the grant from Medical Research Scotland helped my promotion to Registrar."

University of Aberdeen:

"Without this funding, I could not have made the collaboration which is now so vital to my research."

University of Glasgow:

"... crucial to my career and transformed me very quickly into an independent researcher."

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