The MRC National Mouse Genetics Network

A package of distinctive research clusters drawing from the specialist facilities and capabilities of the Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell to accelerate our understanding of human disease.

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A humanised mouse can accelerate drug discovery

A new paper in PNAS demonstrates how a mouse line extensively humanised for genes involved in drug metabolism can be used to accelerate infectious disease drug discovery and development.

Capitalising on the UK’s excellence in genetics, the Network will drive:

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Research integration

Basic science research in genetics, cell and tissue systems, and deep phenotyping will be integrated with clinical findings and requirements

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National partnerships

Coordination within and between areas of interest in challenge-led clusters will help address priority disease areas

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Promotion of the 3Rs

Methods for the optimised production, archiving, and sharing of genetically altered mice will be shared to ensure welfare and high quality science

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Resource sharing

Resources, data, and access to world-class practical and theoretical training courses will be shared through the Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell

Challenge-Led Research Clusters

Distributed clusters provide a platform to support ambitious, multi-dimensional and thematically-focused research that brings together mouse genetics with complementary capabilities across human, cell, tissue, and in silico systems. Our 8 Clusters are: Ageing, Cancer, Congenital Diseases, Degron Tagging, Haem, Microbiome, Mitochondria, and MURIDAE.

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Congenital Anomalies Cluster

Patient-led functional genomics – generation of precisely engineered mouse models of gene variants identified in patients and improved automated monitoring of early life.

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Degron Tagging Cluster

Precision control of protein dosage – our cluster aims to translate degron technologies into mouse models of human disease and share protocols with the community.

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Microbiome Cluster

Mouse models of barrier immunity dysfunction will allow investigation of the impact of the microbiome in human diseases involving barrier surfaces and new drug development.

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Keep up with the latest news, events, publications and more from the Network

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March 12, 2024

A humanised mouse can accelerate drug discovery

A new paper in PNAS demonstrates how a mouse line extensively humanised for genes involved in drug metabolism can be used to accelerate infectious disease drug discovery and development.

February 29, 2024

York, 7th –9th of February…

February 22, 2024

Sharing advances in technology for…

How your research can benefit from the Network

Apply for funding opportunities, scientific collaboration and resource sharing all available through the network

Connectivity

Connect with other researchers working on your disease of interest or in related areas and form collaborations that can accelerate and benefit your investigations

Training

World-class practical and theoretical training courses in genetics, genome editing, and all areas of laboratory animal science to support the development of your team

Resources

Gain access to a range of resources, including mice and data, that are available to all members of the Network

Discussions

Discussions and information on the best use of in vivo resources and opportunities for replacement, reduction, and refinement (3Rs)

Any questions? Get in touch with The Network

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