Our world-leading collaborative research areas include:

• Applied Health Research

  Our internationally leading experts help to tackle global societal challenges, from occupational health risks in the UK and Europe to childhood obesity in China.

• Cancer and Genomic Sciences

  We make a powerful contribution to understanding how genetic abnormalities within cancer cells lead to disease.

• Cardiovascular Sciences

  We are world leaders in several areas of cardiovascular work, including research into the behaviour of platelet cells, white blood cells, atrial fibrillation and angiogenesis.

• Clinical Sciences

  We deliver world leading innovation and excellence through research undertaken at the interface of healthcare disciplines, translating discovery science to patient care.

• Immunology and Immunotherapy

  We have a strong history of immunology research dating back 30 years, with one of the greatest concentrations of scientists and doctors in the world.

• Inflammation and Ageing

  From basic science to community exercise classes, we cover every aspect of research into and treatment of inflammation-driven illnesses.

• Metabolism and Systems Research

  Changing lives and advancing knowledge through innovative metabolism, maternal health and hormone research

• Microbiology and Infection

  With one of the largest groupings of microbiologists in the world, we are at the vanguard of innovative research into combatting antimicrobial and antibiotic resistance.