Our research and teaching departments
Developmental Biology and Cancer
Research in Development Biology and Cancer aims to understand the fundamental mechanisms underlying childhood disease, with a view to improving clinical care and promoting children's health.
Developmental Neurosciences
The primary focus is to minimise the impact of nervous system disorders by studying injury and repair, enhancing diagnosis, evaluating therapies, and improving long-term functional outcomes.
Genetics and Genomic Medicine
Our aims are to deliver better diagnostics through identification of novel disease-causing genes and accurate disease biomarkers for targeting of therapies.
Infection, Immunity and Inflammation
We aim to deliver world-class research for children with infectious, immunological, and inflammatory disease; life-threatening respiratory disease, chronic pain, and critical illness in intensive care
Population, Policy and Practice
Through our research, teaching and translational activities, we aim to improve the health of children and young people now and throughout their adult lives.
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Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with the latest technologies, enabling high-quality, impactful research across a wide range of disciplines. Our expert researchers can provide advice.
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We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and short courses, leveraging our close links with clinical partner Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Find out moreZayed Centre for Research into Rare Disease in Children
The Zayed Centre for Research is a world-leading centre of excellence that will enable scientists and clinicians to more accurately diagnose, treat and cure young people with rare diseases.
Institute Strategy 2024-29
Children first, always, everywhere
Discover our 2024-2029 strategy – advancing global child health through pioneering research, education, and partnerships.