Research

Inherited cardiomyopathies
Over the past decade Institute of Cardiovascular Science research findings have impacted on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with inherited cardiomyopathies.

Empyema in children
The management of childhood pleural empyema has been standardised and improved as a direct result of research at the UCL Institute of Child Health.

Antiretroviral therapy for infants
Research has impacted on guidance around antiretroviral therapy to treat HIV-infected infants.

Redressing social inequalities in health
The Marmot Review has fundamentally shifted discourse on health inequalities in the UK and internationally.


UCL research in the area of population health received outstanding results in the Research Excellence Framework 2021. With a submission rate of 96% of eligible staff, UCL was ranked first in the UK for research power in Medicine, and first among the Russell Group for Public Health.
Key themes
- Cohort studies
- Data science for health
- Global health
Our work with the NHS
Researchers across our faculty work closely with clinical partners to improve health care and outcomes for patients. Watch three researchers discussing their links with the NHS below: