Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience

The Department hosts a vibrant community of over 40 research groups, focussing primarily in 3 major areas: Cell and Developmental Biology, Physiology and Reproduction, and Neuroscience. We are based across the Anatomy Building and Physiology Building on the Downing site in the centre of Cambridge.

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Research in PDN is primarily in three major areas: Cell and Developmental Biology, Physiology and Reproduction, and Neuroscience

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26 Jun 2026

First use of precision editing to study human embryo development reveals role of master gene

Two human embryos, with (left) and without (right) the gene NANOG

11 Jun 2026

Kavli Prize awarded to Professor Christine Holt

8 Jun 2026

Starling Early Career Medal for Research Excellence awarded to Dr Eleanor Raffan

18 May 2026

Dr Jonathan Holmes marks 50 years teaching Veterinary Anatomy at Cambridge.

29 Apr 2026

Racism and socioeconomic stress may alter pregnancy biology, leaving black women nearly three times more likely to die

Pregnant woman visiting a dr

20 Apr 2026

"Good Air, Bad Air" at the Cambridge Science Festival

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