Faculty of Medicine

Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology (IRDB)

Wolfson and Weston Research Centre for Family Health

Contact information

Institute of Reproductive & Developmental Biology 
Imperial College London
Hammersmith Hospital Campus
Du Cane Road
London, W12 0NN
Tel: 020 7594 2176
Fax: 020 7594 2154
Email: m.parker@imperial.ac.uk

Established by Professor Lord Robert Winston in 2001, the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology (IRDB) was set up to undertake research in all aspects of reproductive biology.

The IRDB is located within the new purpose-built 'Wolfson and Weston Research Centre for Family Health' on the Hammersmith campus of Imperial College. Being adjacent to the new Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, it is ideally placed to facilitate the translation of research into improvements for the treatment of infertility and pregnancy related disorders.

Outstanding molecular and cell biology resources are available and supported by central core services and ‘state-of-the-art’ laboratories.

The IRDB provides a centre for research training for postgraduate students and research fellows with opportunities for registration for higher degrees. PhD studentships and post doctorate positions are available. In addition, there are opportunities for postgraduate students to study for an MSc in Reproductive and Developmental Biology.

Please click here for current vacancies in the IRDB.

The Institute comprises about fifteen research groups and  Professor Malcolm Parker has been appointed as the first Scientific Director.

The major areas of research and their group leaders are as follows:

Gonadal Development

 

Uterine Biology

 

Stem Cell Biology

Fetal and Maternal Medicine

 

Cell Signalling and Gene Expression

 

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Research

The complementary expertise of reproductive biologists, molecular biologists and clinical researchers provides superb opportunities for multidisciplinary research. Many of the researchers are leaders in their fields and have received both national and international awards. Substantial external funding is received by the Institute including awards from the Medical Research Council, the Wellcome Trust and the Wellbeing Charity.