Research
Our focus is on developing translational research themes that answer important health questions, from an understanding of the basic mechanisms and genetics of disease through to clinical trials and from there to incorporation into clinical guidelines and evaluation within the broader health care community.
The Medical School has a vision to build a clinical and translational research programme of international standing based on the existing strengths of the Medical School, University of East Anglia (UEA), The Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) and the Norwich Research Park (NRP). The presence of 3 BBSRC research institutes on the Norwich Research Park (Institute of Food Research (IFR), John Innes Centre (JIC), The Genome Analysis Centre (TGAC) provides unique opportunities not available to other comparable medical schools.
Preventive medicine is a major goal for 21st century medicine. The role of diet in the prevention of a wide spectrum of disease will be a particular focus of our research. We will incorporate this with parallel strategies to understand the epidemiology and health economic impact of the conditions studied.
Cancer Studies
Research is primarily focused on prostate cancer.
Clinical Science and Trials
Research focuses on cerebrovascular disease, cardiovascular disease and chest medicine with an emphasis on clinical trials.
Epidemiology and Health Geography
Research focuses on the environmental, social, and policy influences on population health
Gastroenterology and Gut Biology
Research focuses intestinal inflammation and the interaction of the gut microbiome, intestinal epithelial cells and mucosal immune system.
Health Economics
Health economics research revolves around a central theme of decision-making in health care.
Health Evidence Research
Research investigates the effectiveness, efficiency, equity and acceptability of health care.
Medical Microbiology
Research ranges from fundamental molecular studies to public health and epidemiology of microbial disease focussing particularly on the gastrointestinal microbiology and public health issues in low income countries.
Medical Statistics
Medical statistics provides statistical support for a range of research activities within the Norwich Medical School including clinical trials and epidemiological studies and leads research into statistical methods for clinical trials
Musculoskeletal Science
The Musculoskeletal Science aims to improve musculoskeletal health in patients, the frail elderly and individuals subject to tissue injury.
Nutrition
Research is focused on contemporary public health problems in the UK, including conditions related to obesity, chronic diseases that are responsive to diet, and nutritional issues associated with the ageing population.
Primary Care and Epidemiology
Research combines clinical, epidemiological and social sciences to extend knowledge that addresses the core challenges of primary care.
Psychological Sciences
We undertake studies which underpin the development and evaluation of psychological interventions and aim to address the personal, economic and social impacts of severe mental illness.