We have a wide variety of current studies including:

• Combatting antibiotic resistance
• Point of care testing for rapid diagnosis
• Developing and evaluating clinical tests and intervention strategies to reduce the impact of ageing on individuals and society.

Research expertise

Current areas of specialism include:

• Point of Care test development, evaluation and implementation
• Genitourinary tract infection and inflammation
• Epidemiology and management of sepsis
• Improving infection control and antimicrobial stewardship
• Management of clotting disorders
• Management of autoimmune disorders

Strategic focus

• Continuing to deliver major grants and PhDs
• Working with Chief Investigators for larger grants, as well as establishing reputation and developing our investigators
• Expanding our portfolio (building on key publications in the Lancet and New England Journal of Medicine), building relationships with key investigators and supporting next stages of studies – including funding for full trials
• Contributing to industry through well-designed studies working with Point of Care Testing (POCT) companies and the health sector.

Collaboration with Chief Investigators

We provide opportunities for joint working and development – with new or seasoned Chief Investigators. We work to support appropriately resourced trials and studies across a range of funders (in the UK and internationally) with strategic support of smaller studies. We have an open door policy, and will consider any well-designed research study or trial idea, even those currently outside scope.

Division Director and Deputy Director