Ranked #1
for research power in Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience.
More than 90% of UCL’s neuroscience research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent.
Our research is wide ranging, covering mental health, neuroscience, palliative care, epidemiology and applied clinical research.
Epidemiology and Applied Clinical Research Department
Our research investigates the distribution and determinants of mental illnesses to develop the evidence base for interventions and services for people with mental health problems.
Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department
We focus on palliative care for patients with dementia and 'hard to reach' groups, systematic reviews, prognostication, communication and symptom control in end-of-life care.
Mental Health Neuroscience Department
Our research spans a range of mental health illnesses, investigating molecular genetics, cell biology and neuroimaging research – including neurophysiology.
Mental Health of Older People Department
The Division of Psychiatry is an international leader in dementia research, and we have major grant funding from the MRC, Wellcome Trust, NIHR, local trusts and industry.
Discover our featured research
Empathy might be retained in Alzheimer’s disease
People with Alzheimer’s disease may retain their ability to empathise, despite declines in other social abilities.
Genetic links with bipolar disorder identified
In the largest genome-wide study of bipolar disorder to date, an international team has identified 298 regions of the genome containing DNA variations that increase risk for the disorder.
Personalised hearing support shows promise in protecting brain health in older adults
A personalised intervention for hearing care could help protect cognitive health in older adults at risk of dementia, according to a pilot study.
Useful contacts
Heads of Departments
- Epidemiology and Applied Clinical Research: Professor James Kirkbride & Professor Bryn Lloyd-Evans
- Mental Health of Older People: Professor Suzanne Reeves
- Mental Health Neuroscience: Professor Andrew McQuillin
- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research (MCPCRD): Dr Libby Sallnow
Administrators
- Executive Assistant to the Division: Seema Duggal
- Senior Departmental Administrator, MCPCRD: Kemi O'Grady