Lab research culture
Our History
Our History
Our History
The Davis Lab was established in 1996 by Ilan Davis at Edinburgh University when he obtained a Wellcome Trust Research Career Development Award. The lab has moved twice since then:
University of Edinburgh: 1996-2007
University of Oxford: 2007-2023
University of Glasgow: 2023-
Recruitment
Our History
Our History
We encourage applicants from under represented and at-risk groups. We consider all applications regardless of age, gender, identity, country-of-origin, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.
Training
Our History
Training
All staff (including the PI) undergo mandatory training, including: "racism in the workplace", "diversity in the workplace", "implementing reasonable adjustments" and "unconscious bias in HE". All lab members are encouraged to attend skills courses annually, such as advanced microscopy, data analysis, and programming, as well as at least one international conference each year.
Our research focus
Our research focus
Our research focus
RNA-based regulation of
gene expression in Drosophila
neural stem cells, synaptic plasticity
and viruses, in tissue culture,
organoids and patient samples
Our publications
Our research focus
Our research focus
- Drosophila neuroscience
- Virus infection dynamics
- Imaging Technology Development
- Career publication highlights
The Davis Team
Our research focus
The Davis Team
A friendly and collaborative team from a range of disciplines and backgrounds.
Join the Davis Lab
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Join the Davis Lab
Current Job Vacancies and details on how to apply to be a student in the Davis Lab.
For Non-Scientists
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Details on our work in straight forward language with simple explanations for non-scientists.
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Imaging Technology Development
We work on developing new hardware and software to answer new questions in biological research.
Photo and Video Gallery
Photo and Video Gallery
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Browse our photos from our amazing microscopy images to photos from our social events and lab retreats.
Public Engagement
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Public Engagement
We are dedicated to showcasing science in the wider community and are extremely happy to engage in outreach activities for all ages.
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Public Engagement
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