UCL Centre for Molecular Epidemiology and Translational Research

The Centre for Molecular Epidemiology and Translational Research incorporates molecular and 'omics' technologies into large-scale population and clinical studies.

Strategic Priorities

Our work brings together experts across disciplines to tackle infectious diseases from every angle—biological, clinical, social, and technological. We focus on six key priorities:

• Fostering Transdisciplinary Collaboration. We serve as a hub for collaboration between population health researchers, microbiologists, clinicians, basic scientists, and computational biologists.
• Building Large-Scale, Data-Rich Studies. We support and develop major epidemiological studies that integrate sociodemographic, clinical, and environmental data with cutting-edge molecular and 'omics' technologies.
• Understanding Disease Dynamics. By combining epidemiological methods with 'omics' approaches, we aim to uncover how infectious diseases are transmitted, progress, and evolve over time.
• Advancing Microbiota Research. We are developing population-level expertise in microbiota studies to better understand the role of microbial communities in health and disease.
• Driving Innovation for Impact. We generate evidence to inform the development of new technologies and interventions including those designed to reach and benefit the most disadvantaged populations.
• Training the Next Generation. As a centre of excellence in infectious disease epidemiology, we provide training and mentorship for postgraduate, doctoral, and postdoctoral researchers.