Research Department of Targeted Intervention
About us
Head: Professor Ramani Moonesinghe
Location: Bloomsbury
We are creating unique image-guided diagnosis and therapy centres which combine clinical translational expertise in tissue and energy with medical bioengineering expertise within the UCL Department of Engineering. This will enable us to develop novel, minimally invasive surgeries and other medical interventions.
Our work
Each of our research areas has an interest in minimally invasive approaches, innovative technologies, and biomarkers of risk, for use in diagnosis and therapy. From bench to bedside, we are involved in the very earliest proof of concept studies within the laboratory, right through to large clinical trials on the hospital ward.
Our teaching
Colleagues from this department contribute to our specialist MSc programmes, which includes the following.

Anaesthesia and Perioperative Science MSc
For life science graduates or healthcare professionals. This MSc gives you the academic and professional qualities for the role of Anaesthesia Associate.

Pain Management MSc
This specialist MSc is aimed at clinical professionals from all backgrounds involved in the delivery of integrated pain services in primary or secondary care.

Performing Arts Medicine MSc
A distance-learning programme offering specialised training for health professionals to work with musicians, dancers, actors, circus artists and other performers.

Perioperative Medicine MSc
Become a specialist in perioperative medicine on this innovative online master's. Get equipped to lead services or enter senior positions in healthcare management.

Sports Medicine, Exercise & Health MSc
A programme for clinicians who want to gain a deeper understanding of sports medicine, sports injuries, and exercise medicine.
Our centres
- Centre for 3D Models of Health and Disease
Our staff
- Prof. Umber Cheema (Head)
- Dr Darren Player
- Dr Alvena Kureshi
- Dr Susan Heavy
- Dr Pierre Gelat
- Prof. Vivek Mudera
- Dr Eirini Velliou
Associated research themes
- Centre for Perioperative Medicine (CPOM)
Our staff
Associated research themes
- Gastroenterological Intervention Centre (GENIE)
Our staff
Associated research themes
- Head & Neck Academic Centre
Our staff
- Prof. Mark McGurk (Director)
- Prof. Ghassan Alusi (Director)
- Mr Paul Stimpson
- Ms Safina Ali
- Mr Jonathan Hughes
- Mary Lee
- Dr Roganie Govender
- Jessica Harris
- Florence Cook
- Kate Glen
- Dr Simon Morley
- Dr Gopinath Gnanasegaran
- Ms Clare Schilling
- Dr Nicholas Hamilton
Associated research themes
- Sport and Exercise Medicine Group
Our staff
Associated research themes