College of Life Sciences
Institutes and centres
Research institutes
Institute for Precision Health (IPH)
The Institute for Precision Health's vision is to enhance Leicester’s reputation as an international centre of excellence in precision health, uncovering disease mechanisms, developing novel diagnostics and therapies and translating them for patient and societal benefit. Working closely with the University of Leicester’s Biomedical Research Centre, we strive to enhance our portfolios in clinical and fundamental science, diagnostic expertise, data science and artificial intelligence, advancing research across priority areas including cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory disorders, diabetes, ethnic health, and infectious diseases.
Leicester Institute for Structural and Chemical Biology (LISCB)
The Leicester Institute for Structural and Chemical Biology brings together established strengths in structural biology, chemical biology and single-molecule research. The Institute takes advantage of synergies in research technologies and approaches to deliver major advances in both fundamental and translational research. LISCB hosts the Midlands regional cryo-electron microscopy facility.
Research centres
Leicester Cancer Research Centre
In the Leicester Cancer Research Centre, basic scientists and clinicians lead new discoveries in chemoprevention, early detection and personalised medicine.
Diabetes Research Centre
The Diabetes Research Centre is delivering excellence in clinical care underpinned by innovative and world leading clinical research, particularly in the areas of: early detection; prevention; structured education; new therapies and teaching and training for both patients and health care professionals.
Leicester Microbial Sciences and Infectious Diseases Centre (LeMID)
The Leicester Microbial Sciences and Infectious Diseases Centre is an interdisciplinary network focussed on: dynamics of infection (health, immunity, infection control, food safety and microbiomics) and bacterial physiology and genetics (antimicrobial drug resistance, bacteriophages, genomics, drug development and food production).
Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare
Funded by the Stoneygate Trust, the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare is pioneering a robust new approach to medical education and professional development training that positions empathy at the heart of healthcare delivery, fostering healthcare services that are fit for the future and happier, healthier patients. Our research investigates measures to assess the impact of empathy training and practice; how training can enhance student and practitioner wellbeing; and an exploration of the enablers to empathic care.