Infection, Inflammation and Immunity Division

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.