North East England Stem Cell Institute (NESCI)
NESCI is based in North East England.
We are involved with a range of activities. We:
- Carry out scientific research;
- Work with clinicians to investigate health solutions for degenerative diseases;
- Engage with the public in debates and dialogue on ethical issues;
- Work closely with commercial partners to help create jobs and wealth in the North East
We have received substantial funding and other support from our Regional Development Agency, One North-East.
Mission Statement
'The Institute draws together the North-East's Universities and NHS Trusts, the Centre for Life and the Regional Development Agency (ONE NorthEast) in a unique interdisciplinary collaboration to convert stem cell research and technologies into cost effective, ethically robust 21st century health solutions to ameliorate degenerative diseases, the effects of ageing and serious injury. To achieve this goal, the Institute will train a new generation of basic science and health professionals, host stem cell researchers from outside the UK as part of an international consortium for stem cell research, foster the emergence of new healthcare companies in the North East of England and provide transparent access for public engagement in the ethical debate surrounding the use of human stem cell technologies.'
