We are a world leading collaboration of research scientists, engineers, medical doctors and teaching professionals who deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in medicine, dentistry and health sciences.
We are a recognised national centre of excellence who bring together internationally respected research in clinical care, basic science and engineering in an innovative environment. We excel in tackling challenges in health and healthcare.
Our key areas of focus include ageing, stem cells, cancer, cell biology, genetics, drug development, medicine in society, and neuroscience.
Newcastle Biomedicine joins Newcastle University with the Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and embraces other academic institutions and NHS hospitals in the North East of England.
"Newcastle Biomedicine is at the forefront of the Translational Medicine revolution.
Its principal aim is to translate scientific advances made in the Faculties at Newcastle University into direct benefits for patients being treated in our partner NHS Trusts.
This strategy has already led to major advances in the healthcare of patients within the region, as well as nationally and internationally and I am delighted to say that our research excellence has been recognised through the RAE 2008"
Prof Chris Day
Director
Newcastle Biomedicine
"Newcastle Biomedicine is a virtuous circle:
excellence in research is rooted in excellence in healthcare, creating an environment
for further research excellence and leading to healthcare provision."
Sir Len
Fenwick
Chief Executive
Newcastle Hospitals
NHS Foundation Trust
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