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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13 Oct 2026

First paper from the Scarpa Lab observes cell migration

Neural crest nuclear shape dynamics differ along the AP axis of the embryo.

17 Sep 2026

Anatomy prizes awarded to Cambridge medical students

Phedra Kingston and Meggie Bunter

17 Aug 2026

Cambridge Open Lab Summer School: Open Science in Practice

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17 Aug 2026

Dr Wen Tong awarded the 2025 Early Investigator Prize

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17 Aug 2026

Royal Society Fellowship awarded to Professor Kathy Niakan

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17 Aug 2026

News from the Human Anatomy Centre

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