New Director starts at The Roslin Institute

Friday 1st September 2017, 11:00am

We are pleased to welcome Professor Eleanor Riley, who takes up the role of Director of The Roslin Institute as of today, 1st September 2017.

Professor Riley has a background in veterinary medicine, human infectious diseases and global health. She has over 30 years of research experience including leading major multi-partner projects in the UK and Africa.

I am honoured and delighted to have been given the opportunity to lead The Roslin Institute. I look forward to guiding the Institute to continued success and to strengthening research collaborations at home and abroad.

Professor Eleanor Riley

Professor Riley succeeds Professor David Hume, who stepped down from the role of Director in January. Since then Professor Bruce Whitelaw, previously the Institute's Head of Division of Developmental Biology, has been serving as Interim Director.

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New Director starts at The Roslin Institute

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