Global research projects

Global health research project to decrease the cost of vaccines
A low-cost manufacturing platform has the potential to save millions of lives worldwide.

Sri Lankan hospitals survey
A team of UCL researchers carried out a structural survey on Sri Lanka's south coast hospital to assess their vulnerability to storms and tsunami.

Robot-automated system can accurately diagnose malaria
FASt-Mal system uses machine learning to enable diagnosis in hard to reach areas.

Using mobile technologies to test and treat HIV
Mobile phone-connected HIV tests, which link to online prevention and medical care are being developed for use in South African communities affected by HIV.

Developing wheelchair-accessible maps of Delhi
The international project will make navigating Delhi easier for wheelchair-users.

Shedding light on infant brain development
The BRIGHT project studies the effect that living in a low-resource environment has on children's brain

Improving maternal health in Nepal
In collaboration with local women, researchers developed an app to improve health resilience

mHealth intervention and community mobilisation help Bangladesh battle diabetes
Health information is being disseminated through mobile technology and cutting diabetes risk.

Encouraging better use of antibiotics in Nigeria
A mobile app is helping Nigeria doctors make the best prescription decision.

A community-led intervention for undernutrition
UCL researchers worked with Indian colleagues to develop a culturally-appropriate intervention for child malnutrition.