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Plans approved for visionary institute
Plans to build a world-leading medical research institute at St Pancras in London have been approved by councillors at Camden Town Hall.
16 December 2010
Paul Nurse becomes President of the Royal Society
Sir Paul Nurse has begun his five year term as President of the prestigious Royal Society
01 December 2010
MPs to review UKCMRI’s plans
MPs on the Commons Science and Technology select committee have announced an inquiry into the progress of UKCMRI.
18 November 2010
Agreement signed to establish UKCMRI
The consortium behind the UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation (UKCMRI) has formally agreed to build the new institute.
09 November 2010
CABE review gives support for UKCMRI designs
The architectural watchdog, CABE have given their backing to the designs for UKCMRI.
29 October 2010
UKCMRI founders play key role in treatments for genetic diseases
Ten years after scientists cracked our genetic code, genome sequencing is being used to treat genetic diseases and improve people’s lives.
27 October 2010
Government sees UKCMRI as a key part of the future economy
UKCMRI is to play a central role as part of the UK’s first ever National Infrastructure Plan launched by Prime Minister, David Cameron, on Monday 25 October.
25 October 2010
Government confirms UKCMRI funding
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has confirmed Government funding for the UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation.
20 October 2010
Paul Nurse named most influential in British science
UKCMRI’s Chief Executive and Director-designate, Paul Nurse, has been named the most influential person in British science by The Times’ Eureka magazine.
07 October 2010
Informing the consultation
As Camden Council continues its consultation on UKCMRI’s planning application, representatives joined a public meeting to answer queries about the project.
06 October 2010
Planning application registered
UKCMRI’s application has now been formally registered with Camden Council.
16 September 2010
UKCMRI submits plans for world-leading medical research institute
Planning application submitted to Camden Council on 1 September 2010.
02 September 2010
Science Minister supports UKCMRI
David Willetts MP voiced his support for UKCMRI at the All Party Parliamentary Group for Medical Research.
02 August 2010
Paul Nurse to head world-leading centre
The Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse is to become UKCMRI’s first Director and Chief Executive.
15 July 2010
Unprecedented step in science leadership
UKCMRI has released its scientific vision for the institute and designs for the building.
21 June 2010
UKCMRI welcomes Government commitment
UKCMRI welcomes government commitment to funding.
24 May 2010
Government to invest £250m in UKCMRI
The Government is to invest £250 million in the project to build a world class research centre that will tackle some of the biggest biomedical challenges.
25 March 2010
Development Control Forum
Senior members of the UKCMRI team will meet Camden residents to discuss plans for the new institute at a public meeting in February.
31 January 2010