University of Edinburgh · INCR
Exploring Metabolism
Dive into our research at Edinburgh Metabolism. Discover how we strive to unravel the secrets of metabolic health throughout life.
Our Mission
Edinburgh Metabolism, within the newly formed Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Research (INCR) at the University of Edinburgh, brings together basic and clinical scientists dedicated to understanding and improving metabolic health.
We focus on cutting-edge research to explore how metabolic processes support health, how they fail and lead to disease, and how novel approaches can reduce risk and improve treatments for metabolic disorders.
Our Research: Advancing Cardiometabolic Health
Our work spans five connected research themes.
Collaborations
Connecting expertise across Edinburgh and beyond.
Across Edinburgh
We collaborate across the University of Edinburgh through the Edinburgh Diabetes Network and with the Institute for Regeneration and Repair, Institute of Genetics and Cancer, Usher Institute, Edinburgh Neuroscience and Edinburgh Pregnancy Research Team.
Across Disciplines
Our connections bring together expertise in biomedical research, data science, One Health and physical sciences. These include DataLoch, the Large Animal Research and Imaging Facility (LARIF) and colleagues at the University’s King’s Buildings campus.
International Partnerships
Our international collaborations include partnerships with the University of Copenhagen and the Danish Diabetes and Endocrine Academy (DDEA) in Denmark, alongside research partnerships in Malawi supported by NIHR funding.
From Our Community
Latest Updates
Research, opportunities and news from Edinburgh Metabolism.
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Our Funders & Partners
We appreciate the invaluable support of our funders, whose contributions enable ground-breaking research and initiatives to advance metabolic health and improve outcomes for affected individuals.
Media
Podcasts
ZOE Science & Nutrition ·
Insulin Resistance with Professor Rob Semple
Rob joins ZOE to discuss how insulin works, why insulin resistance develops, and its relationship with metabolic health.
Explore the episode and transcript on ZOE
BBC Radio 4 · In Our Time
Hormones with Professor Rebecca Reynolds
Rebecca joins Melvyn Bragg and his guests to explore hormones and their role in the body.
Listen on BBC Sounds