UKCMRI will be one of the most significant developments in UK biomedical science for a generation. Its goal will be to understand the basic biology underlying human health, finding ways to prevent and treat the most significant diseases affecting people today.

Preparing a sample to run on a genome sequencer.

About us

UKCMRI was founded by four of the UK’s largest and most successful scientific and academic institutions – the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK, the Wellcome Trust and UCL (University College London). It will be established as an independent charity.

UKCMRI stall at the 2010 START festival in Somers Town.

Community

UKCMRI is committed to being a good neighbour and has been consulting with the local community throughout its development. Since April 2008 we have held more than 70 public events, attended by more than 500 people.

Influenza virus imaged by electron cryotomography.

Scientific vision

UKCMRI will be an entirely new institute with a distinctive vision of how medical research should be conducted. It will play a key role in creating the foundation of knowledge on which this century’s improvements in health will be based.

View across the Brill Place-Midland Road junction.

The building

A state-of-the-art research facility that supports the scientific goals of the institute and promotes public engagement. UKCMRI consulted local people on the design of the building and made some changes as a result of feedback.

News

02 September 2010

UKCMRI submits plans for world-leading medical research institute

Planning application submitted to Camden Council on 1 September 2010.

15 July 2010

Paul Nurse to head world-leading centre

The Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse is to become UKCMRI’s first Director and Chief Executive.

21 June 2010

Unprecedented step in science leadership

UKCMRI has released its scientific vision for the institute and designs for the building.

24 May 2010

UKCMRI welcomes Government commitment

UKCMRI welcomes government commitment to funding.

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