Pioneering animal biosciences. Our aim is to achieve sustainable agriculture, control diseases and enhance health. Part of the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies at the University of Edinburgh. Also on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.https://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mvaso724n52sJoin us for the second annual scientific lecture to celebrate the legacy of Professor Sir Ian Wilmut. Booking is essential for this talk by Professor Hans Clevers of Utrecht University, pioneer of tissue stem cell-based organoids, at 3pm on 12 October at the Roslin Institute. edin.ac/4yucuU211 Sep 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvaso724n52shttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3muzbbfzynh22Professor Mike McGrew, an internationally renowned specialist in bird biology, is the subject of our latest interview. He talks about career highlights and challenges, and his belief in good communication, empathy, and the value of diversity. edin.ac/4r9s4lJ #CareersInSTEM #AvianBiology https://edin.ac/4r9s4lJ08 Sep 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3muzbbfzynh22https://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mupesdq3sk2sStem cells have been used to develop a source of immune cells in the lab, enabling the study of African Swine Fever. The disease causes lethal infection in domestic pigs but only limited illness in their wild counterparts. #AfricanSwineFever #ASFV @pirbrightinst.bsky.social edin.ac/4x6ef8S https://edin.ac/4x6ef8S04 Sep 2026 16:23 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupesdq3sk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3muozgjwkb22vWe were pleased to invite colleagues from academia and industry to the XVIIIth Avian Immunology Research Group (AIRG) meeting, which represented the strength and breadth of research in the field. Thank you to all who contributed. edin.ac/46EHDZ404 Sep 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3muozgjwkb22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mtw2qj76ka2yA €1.25m European collaboration aims to speed the eradication of BSE. The team, led by the Roslin Institute, will seek to understand the origins of disease and the cause of modern-day cases, and inform targeted strategies to improve disease detection and control. Read the full blog: https://edin.ac/45O9FkF25 Aug 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtw2qj76ka2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mtbhsytaba2vA renewed five-year funding award will support the Roslin Institute and The Pirbright Institute in the second phase of their Livestock Antibody Hub. The Hub studies antibody responses to infection in cattle, pig and poultry, to aid development of vaccines and diagnostics. edin.ac/4bO3Nv417 Aug 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbhsytaba2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mt2trqiaeb24Global food security forecasts may be improved by accounting for advances in livestock science against the effects of climate change. This economic modelling study highlights the importance of reflecting developments in livestock science in forecasts to inform food security and climate policy. https://vet.ed.ac.uk/roslin/news-events/2026/livestock-insights-could-aid-food-security-forecasts14 Aug 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2trqiaeb24https://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mrp2d74vry2qToday marks World Nature Conservation Day, highlighting the importance of protecting the biodiversity that underpins healthy ecosystems. Our researchers are working to develop tools that could support the conservation of critically endangered eastern black rhinos. edin.ac/43dFy4O28 Jul 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrp2d74vry2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mr62gcc7zs2wRoslin researchers showcased 27 papers at the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production, with many selected for oral presentation. The research spanned genomics, breeding, animal health and sustainability, demonstrating the breadth of science at the Institute. #Genetics #WCGALP21 Jul 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr62gcc7zs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mqtykneikt2oWe joined colleagues at the National Museum of Scotland to celebrate Dolly the Sheep's 30th birthday with an evening exploring her remarkable history and enduring legacy. Dr Christine Tait-Burkard joined a discussion panel reflecting on how Dolly's birth opened the door to bioscience research.17 Jul 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqtykneikt2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mqoxmt2ep62h‘To pursue a question and advance to a eureka moment – for me that is freedom.’ Dr Adriana Vallejo-Trujillo was surrounded by science from an early age, and pursues her life-long interest in genetics by studying adaptation and resilience in animals. Read our interview: edin.ac/4w0up3Z15 Jul 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqoxmt2ep62hhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mq7yvzngn62dThe Roslin Institute has joined the National Research Organisations (NRO) Group, launched with support from Science Minister Lord Patrick Vallance. It brings together more than 100 leaders from government, research, academia, industry and funding organisations. https://edin.ac/4eXzbrC09 Jul 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7yvzngn62dhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mq7fn2youc27Prof Bruce Whitelaw, former Roslin Director, was awarded the Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland’s silver medal by James Logan, Chair of RHASS, and Prof Julie Fitzpatrick, Lothian Director of RHASS, for his outstanding contribution to animal biotechnology and genetics in Scotland.09 Jul 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq7fn2youc27https://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mq4v5yd6wr2kNew viruses capable of infecting humans continue to be discovered every year, according to a global study involving Roslin researchers. The most comprehensive catalogue of human-infective viruses to date supports disease surveillance, as well as outbreak prediction and preparedness. https://edin.ac/4y6hj6G08 Jul 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq4v5yd6wr2khttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mpvdrcek7q2fTo celebrate 30 years since the birth of Dolly the Sheep, we asked colleagues across our campus what the world's most famous sheep means to them. Here's a selection of their responses. What does Dolly mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments. 🐑 #DollyTheSheep #199605 Jul 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpvdrcek7q2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mpqnd663422xRoslin Reels - The Roslin Institute's Chrissy Rochus talks about her team's work on DNA diversity in livestock. For more information on our research, check out our website: www.roslin.ed.ac.uk #RoslinReels #LivestockHealth #GeneticResearch #FarmAnimals03 Jul 2026 13:22 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpqnd663422xhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mpirh2kfhe2pStudies of a transmissible cancer in sheep could improve livestock health and welfare, prevent losses, and aid understanding of human lung cancer. The large animal model is advancing research into Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA), and offers insights into human disease. edin.ac/4eNiAXH30 Jun 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpirh2kfhe2phttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mofkvzb3it2jCongratulations to our former director Professor Bruce Whitelaw, who has been made an OBE in the King’s birthday honours. Professor Whitelaw worked at the Roslin Institute for almost four decades, and served as Director from 2022 until 2025. #BirthdayHonours #OBE https://edin.ac/3Qkl3ka16 Jun 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mofkvzb3it2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mnwxcjqxhp2zProf Neil Mabbott discusses the latest developments in using AI towards designing a universal vaccine, in The Conversation. edin.ac/4ukwwxT #Vaccines #AI https://theconversation.com/worlds-first-ai-designed-vaccine-explained-28466810 Jun 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnwxcjqxhp2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mnrweoxg4g2fProf Kenny Baillie, a pioneer in understanding and treating infectious diseases including Covid-19, gave an overview of his career at a recent inaugural lecture showcase. He shared the stage with Prof Jim Wilson, who studies genetic influences on disease risk. Watch again: edin.ac/3RLUswP https://edin.ac/3RLUswP08 Jun 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnrweoxg4g2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mnowr4t6ux2kProf Mark Stevens studies bacteria that cause foodborne diseases, such as salmonella and E. coli. His team seeks to understand how to manage these organisms in livestock, and inform development of vaccines or treatments to mitigate them. Watch our Roslin Reel to learn more. #WorldFoodSafetyDay07 Jun 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnowr4t6ux2khttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mnjw4qo64c2yProf Rowland Kao uses data science to understand the intersection between responses to climate change and the spread of infectious diseases in people, livestock and wild animals. Find out more in this Roslin Reel. #WorldEnvironmentDay #ClimateChange05 Jun 2026 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnjw4qo64c2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mnctl76qdx2lGenomic tools could help support the long-term management of critically endangered eastern black rhinos in Kenya. This will help conservation teams make evidence-based decisions as rhino numbers continue to recover. #WildlifeConservation edin.ac/43dFy4O02 Jun 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnctl76qdx2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mnaciewx2o2pRoslin Reels - Tim Connelley talks about his team's work on developing animal vaccines. For more information on our research, check out our website: www.roslin.ed.ac.uk #AnimalHealth #VaccineDevelopment01 Jun 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnaciewx2o2phttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mn7tvzv4ee2wA bacteria linked to mastitis in dairy cattle has evolved to access nutrients in milk, enabling it to sustain infection in cows' udders, scientists have shown. Their findings highlight potential ways to control the infection in livestock. #WorldMilkDay edin.ac/463lu7b01 Jun 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn7tvzv4ee2whttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mmwbakygyz2nBreeding poultry to shed less virus through feather dust could help improve flock-level protection against Marek’s disease. Our scientists found that vaccination reduced virus shedding and helped protect susceptible flock mates, while genetic resistance did not reduce spread. @uoe-eid.bsky.social https://edin.ac/4wU6eVT28 May 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwbakygyz2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mmtqrngzj42eEfforts to expand woodland in Scotland should consider disease risks linked to increased contact between wildlife and livestock, research suggests. The findings highlight the importance of careful planning to support environmental goals and livestock health. #LandManagement @uoe-eid.bsky.social https://vet.ed.ac.uk/roslin/news-events/2026/land-policies-should-consider-disease-risk-study-finds27 May 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmtqrngzj42ehttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mmh6h2x7pd2dRoslin scientists are joining a UK initiative to study Andes hantavirus, following an outbreak of disease on a cruise ship. The team will use an established protocol to enable rapid, standardised data and sample collection. https://edin.ac/4f2AI1y22 May 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmh6h2x7pd2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mmh4dbg37h2dOur scientists will join a multi-disciplinary effort to address a major gap in pandemic preparedness around the world. The Edinburgh Pandemic Research Forum aims to improve understanding of the impacts of pandemics on people, communities, businesses, services, and the environment. edin.ac/4dqhDVR https://edin.ac/4dqhDVR22 May 2026 14:09 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmh4dbg37h2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/roslininstitute.bsky.social/post/3mm54lfcvfq2mPigs could help scientists better understand toxoplasmosis, a common parasitic infection that can cause serious illness in vulnerable people. Humans and pigs use similar immune responses to fight toxoplasma infection, strengthening the case for pigs as a model for studying the disease. https://vet.ed.ac.uk/roslin/news-events/2026/pigs-offer-insights-into-human-parasite-infection18 May 2026 14:47 +0000at://did:plc:vbk3id2ii4kxckc77sicf7wo/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm54lfcvfq2m