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.

Division Director and Deputy Director