Research Centres

CRUK Convergence Science Centre

CRUK Convergence Science Centre

The mission of the CRUK Convergence Science Centre is to bring together engineering, physical sciences, life sciences and medicine to develop innovative ways to address challenges in cancer research to benefit cancer patients. 

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Centre for Health Policy

Centre for Health Policy

The Centre for Health Policy's vision is to catalyse the development, uptake and diffusion of innovative, evidence-based health policy around the world.

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Centre for Performance Science

Centre for Performance Science

The Centre for Performance Science takes a strongly interdisciplinary approach to investigate performance, accessing expertise and facilities across the Royal College of Music and Imperial College London.

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Helix Centre

Helix Centre

The Helix Centre for Design in Healthcare is a collaboration between Imperial's Institute of Global Health Innovation and the Royal College of Art with a vision to transform healthcare using design, making the UK a global business hub for low-cost and high-impact innovation.

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Imperial Centre for Engagement and Simulation Science

Imperial Centre for Engagement and Simulation Science

Through combining clinical practice and simulation technology with rigorous scholarship, the Centre aims to develop a new science where the perspectives of clinicians, bioscientists, patients and publics come together to address challenges which affect us all.

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Imperial Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre

Imperial Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre

Funded by Cancer Research UK and the National Institute for Health Research this Centre is developing novel imaging, biomarker and therapeutic approaches for cancer, with a particular focus on reversing drug resistance and aiding personalised treatments.

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Ovarian Cancer Action Research Centre

Ovarian Cancer Action Research Centre

The Ovarian Cancer Action Research Centre’s translational research is driving new and targeted treatments into the clinic.

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Patient Safety Translational Research Centre

Patient Safety Translational Research Centre

This Centre is a partnership between Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust and Imperial College London. PSTRC comprises a highly specialised set of research groups, working together to improve patient safety and the quality of healthcare services.

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What is a research Centre?


A designated research unit within the Department, or Imperial, formed to advance study in a particular thematic area. Some are partnerships with external bodies, such as NHS Trusts and charities; others are cross-disciplinary.