Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology (IRDB)

Under the direction of Professor Malcolm Parker, the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology was established by Professor Lord Robert Winston in 2001, and undertakes research in all aspects of reproductive biology.

The Institute 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 Institute 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: