UCL Centre for Clinical Research in Infection and Sexual Health (CRISH)
Advancing research and education to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases and sexual health through clinical, behavioural, and population studies.
About the Centre
The UCL Centre for Clinical Research in Infection and Sexual Health is dedicated to advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases and improving sexual health outcomes. Our research spans clinical, behavioural, and population-level interventions, including antiviral therapies, antibiotics, vaccines, and strategies to enhance testing and early diagnosis.
We explore the pathogenesis and natural history of infections, assess treatment impacts at scale, and develop evidence-based approaches to improve public health.
Strategic Priorities
Research
- Lead high-impact clinical research addressing priority questions in sexual health, HIV, and infectious diseases.
- Collaborate across UCL, NHS partners, and global networks to design and deliver multicentre intervention studies and service evaluations using diverse methodologies.
Engagement
- Enhance study delivery by working with partners to reduce participant enrolment and increase the proportion of the eligible population who are offered access to studies.
- Expand our research portfolio through strategic partnerships within IGH, UCL, and affiliated NHS Trusts.
Teaching
- Support teaching and training in clinical research in infectious diseases and sexual health.
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in infection and sexual health in IGH, while attracting research students and clinical fellows to join our dynamic research environment.
Centre leadership team
Our work is led by a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, and community partners.
