Professor Sir Robert Lechler (Vice-Principal [Health]) and Professor Fiona Watt (Director, Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine) welcomed guests from King's, and the wider scientific community, to celebrate the official launch of CSCRM. Extensive refurbishment of the Centre, which enjoys enviable views from the 28th floor of Guy's hospital tower, has resulted in a world-class research facility for scientists investigating mechanisms of stem cell regulation. The Centre currently attracts funding from sources including the Wellcome Trust and MRC.

RegMedNet, an online network uniting the regenerative medicine community, is featuring the Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine in their 'spotlight' this month. Simply sign up online (for free) to view exclusive video content - including an interview with Professsor Watt in which she discusses her experiences in the field, current research and hopes for the Centre's achievements.

During the Montagna Symposium on the Biology of Skin, held in Salishan (Oregon, USA), Wattlab postdoc Kif Liakath-Ali was delighted to receive the "Eugene M. Farber Travel Award for Young Investigators" from the Society for Investigative Dermatology.