Our strengths in health research
Our established strengths in health research include cancer, neuroscience, rare diseases, eye health, immunology and infection. These are areas where decades of investment have built genuine capability, and where ongoing work is already changing patient outcomes for the better.
In cancer, breakthroughs include immunotherapy, lung cancer screening and precision therapies. In neuroscience, we’ve pioneered work in dementia prevention, Huntington’s disease, stroke treatment and Parkinson’s diagnosis. In eye health, our gene therapies are restoring sight in children. And we currently conduct 49% of the UK’s academic advanced therapy trials, with our research leading to breakthrough gene therapies now in clinical use.
Alongside this vital work, UCL is a global leader in population health, and well placed to support the NHS 10 Year Health Plan’s three shifts – from analogue to digital, from sickness to prevention, and from hospital to community.
Our faculties
Our four life and medical science faculties, Brain Sciences, Medical Sciences, Population Health and Life Sciences are at the core of our health research, alongside our Institute of Healthcare Engineering, which pushes the boundaries of engineering to transform patient care.
But health at UCL extends across all 11 of our faculties, united by partnerships with NHS trusts.
Brain Sciences
A global leader in research and education into the mind and brain, and home to some of the most influential and creative academics in the field.
Life Sciences
From cells to ecosystems, UCL Life Sciences tackles life’s biggest questions with world-class research and innovation.
Population Health Sciences
We deliver outstanding research and teaching for improved human health and wellbeing worldwide.
Institute of Healthcare Engineering
We’re here to amplify, connect, and catalyse healthcare engineering research, partnerships and community engagements.