How does the EBRC work?
450 scientists from The Roslin Institute, the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, the Moredun Research Institute and the SAC, will work through the EBRC to streamline research on animal diseases and its implications for human health.
EBRC research will have a large focus on animal and human health and this will include identifying new and emerging diseases that can pass from livestock and wild animals to humans and understanding the ways in which these diseases work.
The establishment of the EBRC creates a powerful alliance of basic research, applied research and clinical veterinary expertise. EBRC scientists with common and complimentary interests in research will work closely together to develop effective disease controls and treatments, improved food safety, improved animal welfare and sustainable management of farm animals.
The EBRC offers mechanisms and forums for sharing resources and expertise as well as providing an outstanding environment for teaching and training scientists at all stages of their careers. This pooling of resources will be further strengthened following the completion of a £58 million building for The Roslin Institute in 2010, at which point the EBRC will be based around the University’s Easter Bush campus and the Pentlands Science Park with the benefits of its scientists being able to pool resources.
