About the department:
The Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department (MCPCRD), established 1999, brings together experts from multiple disciplines using a wide range of inclusive methods. We work together with diverse partners to transform experiences, address challenges, and build equity in caring, dying, and grieving for people affected by serious illness.
Our Research Projects
Our research focuses on improving end-of-life care for patients and supporting their families. A full list of our active projects can be found on our research page.
Our Seminar Series
We hold a regular seminar and networking opportunity that is open to anyone who is interested in palliative care research. Find out more on our upcoming and previous events.
Key Contacts:
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Dr Libby SallnowHead of Department | Dr Nicola WhiteDeputy Head of department | Kemi O'GradyDepartment administrator |
MCPCRD News
Dr Libby Sallnow appointed as new Head of Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department
Dr Libby Sallnow will be a Marie Curie Associate Professor of Palliative and End-of-Life Care, within UCL Division of Psychiatry.
27 Mar 2024
Critical care admissions for people with dementia are increasing in their last year of life
Researchers from two London universities have found that while critical care admissions for people with dementia are going down overall, they are increasing during the last year of life.
08 Sep 2023