Facilities and infrastructure

The CRF is where the latest developments first enter the clinic, both from our own laboratories and from leading companies.

The BRC takes new discoveries, treatments and technologies into the clinic, using our unique tools, facilities and world-leading expertise.

The WISH laboratory provides bespoke translational research services to regulatory standards.

Our extensive cancer research facilities support new advances in knowledge, treatments and care to improve the lives of people with cancer.

Muscle, bone and joint conditions and injuries affect the lives of millions of people. We combine clinical services with research to better prevent and treat them.

LifeLab is a state-of-the-art teaching laboratory for school students to learn the science behind health messages.

The SETT Centre catalyses research and innovation focused on NHS needs in emerging areas with vanguard potential for clinical service development and substantial growth opportunity.

The remit and aim of SCREI is to ensure that our research engages effectively with those intended to benefit from, use or enable its outcomes, across public, NHS workforce, policy and industry groups.

The R&D Central Office provides research management and governance support for UHS research. The office works closely with the equivalent functions in the University of Southampton and R&D management and governance colleagues in Wessex.

SoAR aims to nurture the potential of our research workforce to drive the next generation of clinical discoveries, enabling them to advance knowledge and improve healthcare.

Marie Nelson, R&D head of nursing and health professions, alongside lead matrons Jennifer Allison and Lisa Berry lead our research nursing and healthcare professions team.

ARC Wessex conduct research with partners, alongside patients and the public, to address the immediate issues facing the health and social care system. They bring research evidence into practice and help train our local workforce.