Our group leaders
We have 12 group leaders in the Institute, plus 4 associate group leaders whose labs are based elsewhere.
Group leaders
Follow the links for each group leader to learn more about their research area, key publications and biography, and team members.
Ben Simons
Director
Mechanisms of stem cell fate in tissue development, maintenance and disease
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Senior group leader
Developmental regulation of chromatin structure and function
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Group leader
Understanding and harnessing the regenerative potential of the brain
More infoAndrea Brand
Head of Wellcome laboratories
Time to wake up: regulation of stem cell quiescence and proliferation
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Associate group leader
Building simple predictive models of complex biological processes
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