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Research themes

Our world-leading research teams conduct high-impact research across eighteen different themes listed below.
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Bone and joint 
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Cancer 
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Cardiovascular disease 
Brain scans
Cerebrovascular disease 
Neurons
Dementia 
The pituitary gland
Endocrinology 
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Enhancing the potential of learners 
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Epilepsy 
Scientific research equipment
Genomic Medicine & Bioinformatics 
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Imaging 
DNA strand
Immunity 
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Infection 
Nerve cells
Motor neuron disorders 
SITraN secures industry partnership to accelerate novel treatments for Parkinson’s and ALS
Parkinson's disease 
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Primary medical care 
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Reproduction 
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Social accountability 
Neuroscience mysteries of the brain
Translational neuropsychology 
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