Professor Robin Ali PhD, FMedSci
Professor of Human Molecular Genetics
- Director of the Centre for Gene Therapy & Regenerative Medicine
- Director of the NIHR Guy’s and St Thomas’ Biomedical Research Centre
- Academic Lead in the Gene Therapy Vector Facility
Biography
Professor Robin Ali is the Centre Director and Academic Lead in the Gene Therapy Vector Facility, Kings College London. He is also Director of the Centre for Gene Therapy & Regenerative Medicine and Director of the NIHR Guy’s and St Thomas’ Biomedical Research Centre.
Research
From Developmental Biology to Regenerative Medicine
Understanding organ development and tissue regeneration provides a framework for elucidating disease mechanisms as well as for developing new therapeutics.
Ocular Cell and Gene Therapy Group
A large, coordinated research programme to develop cell- and gene-based therapies for the treatment of retina and neurodegeneration
News
King's academics recognised in 2025 Birthday Honours
Academics from the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine have been recognised in The 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list, receiving OBEs for their outstanding...
Celebrating King's colleagues recognised in 2025 Birthday Honours
Congratulations to everyone who recieved an honour in the King's 2025 birthday honours
Genetic therapy brings life-changing vision improvements for infants
Four young children have gained life-changing improvements in sight following treatment with a pioneering new genetic medicine.
Research
From Developmental Biology to Regenerative Medicine
Understanding organ development and tissue regeneration provides a framework for elucidating disease mechanisms as well as for developing new therapeutics.
Ocular Cell and Gene Therapy Group
A large, coordinated research programme to develop cell- and gene-based therapies for the treatment of retina and neurodegeneration
News
King's academics recognised in 2025 Birthday Honours
Academics from the Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine have been recognised in The 2025 King’s Birthday Honours list, receiving OBEs for their outstanding...
Celebrating King's colleagues recognised in 2025 Birthday Honours
Congratulations to everyone who recieved an honour in the King's 2025 birthday honours
Genetic therapy brings life-changing vision improvements for infants
Four young children have gained life-changing improvements in sight following treatment with a pioneering new genetic medicine.