Research focuses and centres in the School of Medicine
Population Health and Genomics (PHG)
We aim to improve population health through our core activities.
Population Health and Genomics research
Cardiovascular
Our cardiovascular research reaches across the translational spectrum from bench to bedside, including laboratory-based, clinical trials and outcomes-focused research.
Cancer
Our cancer research has a focus on understanding fundamental biology and its translation into clinical studies, leading into better personalised cancer treatment approaches.
Diabetes, Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology
Our diabetes, endocrinology and reproductive biology team forms a translational research division with activities ranging from discovery science to precision medicine and patient-oriented prevention.
Diabetes, Endocrinology and Reproductive Biology research
Neuroscience
Our neuroscience researchers undertake clinical trials and translational studies on a range of brain disorders: including neurodegenerative diseases, brain vascular disease, chronic pain, and neuropsychiatric illnesses.
Respiratory and Gastroenterology
Our researchers undertake translational science research focusing on the interaction between host tissue and environmental factors in the lung and gastrointestinal tract. This includes clinical trials, early cancer detection, innovations in chronic liver disease treatment, and the development of new medical devices.