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
Behind-the-scenes of conducting a randomised controlled trial
The Community Navigator Trial have written a blog series on conducting RCTs from 'Recruiting Research Participants' to 'Working as a Peer Researcher on a Clinical Trial'.
“We need to build death in to be part of life”: Dr Libby Sallnow on dying well
What does it mean to die well; and are we ready to talk about it? Dr Libby Sallnow, Head of the Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, talks to us about end of life care
How does our environment impact our mental health?
Our mental health is shaped by many factors; including the world we inhabit. To mark World Mental Health Day, we spoke with Professor James Kirkbride to explore what the latest research reveals.
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