Cambridge to lead new £20m MRC Hub to transform development of new medicines using stem cells and AI

Cambridge to lead new £20m MRC Hub to transform development of new medicines using stem cells and AI Craig Brierley Wed, 08/12/2026 - 08:00 The Hub builds on the expertise of the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, in particular around advanced human in vitro models, including organoids and other stem cell-derived systems. It will combine this with AI-powered approaches, bioengineering and clinical research to create more accurate and predictive ways of studying human disease and testing potential treatments before they reach patients. The Hub will be led by Professor Matthias Zilbauer and Professo