Translational and Clinical Research Institute
Transforming our research into life-changing treatments and improving patient outcomes.
Our mission
Our research aims to improve outcomes for patients in our city, our region and worldwide.
We translate the understanding of fundamental disease mechanisms from the laboratory into patients. We achieve this through clinical observational studies and interventional trials.
In addition, our work in human illness and disease identifies new areas for mechanistic study. This covers work in the laboratory and healthcare delivery evaluation.
Patient needs and outcomes guide our research.
Thriving research environment
Our scientists, clinical academics and NHS clinicians form a thriving interdisciplinary research environment. They share knowledge and expertise in the pursuit of:
- new diagnostics
- therapeutics and medical interventions
- generating impact through clinical implementation and adoption
The NIHR Biomedical Research Centre is a central pillar in our translational research activities. The Institute delivers high-quality medicine studies alongside:
- NHS partner organisations
- industry
- funders
Research themes
The Institute leads on the following cross-cutting research themes:
- Discovery of Medicines
- Immunity and Inflammation
- Mechanisms and Management of Long Term Conditions
- Mental Health, Dementia and Neurodegeneration
- Mitochondrial and Neuromuscular Diseases
- Precision Medicine, Genomics and Informatics
- Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells and Transplantation
Our innovation hubs provide advanced methodology. They also offer access to the latest infrastructure for:
- basic medical research
- clinical medical research
- applied medical research
Institute staff
Dean
Email: Andrew.Blamire@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: 0191 208 5633
Deputy Deans
Email: sophie.hambleton@ncl.ac.uk
Email: volker.straub@ncl.ac.uk
Head of Operations
Liz Wood
Email: Liz.Wood@ncl.ac.uk
Tel: 07590 468022
Deputy Heads of Operations
Lorna Nelson
Email: Lorna.Nelson@newcastle.ac.uk
Sarah Kendall