Research in the School of Health, Sport and Bioscience
About us
Our research has impact both locally and globally.
Our internationally-renowned institutes, regularly carry out research across the UK and overseas. Our Reach Pregnancy programme works with Barts Health NHS Trust to improve access to antenatal care for pregnant women living in areas with high levels of poverty and high ethnic diversity.
Other key research groups in HSB include our Medicines Research Group led by Dr Mukhlesur Rahman, the Applied Sport Sciences Research Group, led by Dr Andy Galbraith, and the Infection and Immunity Research Group, led by Sally Cutler.
Research Groups
Applied Sport Sciences Research Group (ASSRG)
The Applied Sport Sciences Research Group (ASSRG) investigates topics within sport and exercise physiology, biomechanics and psychology, along with strength & conditioning.
Infection and Immunity Research Group
Research within the Infection and Immunity Group explores the interactive role between the host immune response and pathogen thereby elucidating mechanisms that may play a role in causing disease pathologies.
Medicines Research Group (MRG)
Founded in 2007, the Medicines Research Group has grown significantly over the years with research expertise including drug discovery and development.
The Clinical Research Group
The CRG is a core of health and bioscience expertise in translational and interdisciplinary research into the impact and alleviation of human chronic disease. The CRG organises our clinical research base in our School of Health Sport and Bioscience (HSB) and fosters collaboration to potentiate clinical practice for a variety of chronic conditions that detract from a healthy physical life and wellbeing.