Learn about our purpose, history, governance and support for placental research across Cambridge.
Explore our research vision, priorities, major discoveries and wider contributions to placental science.
Discover our flagship programme supporting future leaders to establish independent research in Cambridge.
Applications are open for the Loke CTR PhD studentship
Fully funded 4-year Cambridge PhDs in placental biology, early development and pregnancy. All nationalities welcome.
Deadline: 3 November 2026.
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Explore opportunities to study, train, collaborate or build your research career through the Centre.
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18 Aug 2026
Royal Society Fellowship awarded to Loke CTR Director Professor Kathy Niakan
2 Jul 2026
First use of precision editing to study human embryo development reveals role of master gene
25 Jun 2026
Professor Ashley Moffett elected as Fellow of the Royal Society 2026
25 Sep 2025
Cambridge marks centenary of IVF pioneer Sir Robert Edwards’ birth
23 Sep 2025
Azim Surani awarded Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize
8 Sep 2025
£2m boost for research to prevent malaria deaths in pregnancy
