Research

Believe what you do in the lab improves patient lives? You'll find many like minds at St George's. 90% of our research is internationally recognised, and over half rated internationally excellent or world-leading

 
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St George's is recognised globally for the quality of the biomedical and clinical research that is undertaken here, with a high reputation in areas such as infection, diseases of the heart and circulation, cell signalling, and epidemiology. Other areas of expertise include genetics, health and social-care sciences and mental health.

Our close partnership with St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, as well as the diverse population of south-west London, presents opportunities for translational research of the highest national and international standards.
News

Drug-related deaths in the UK continue to rise

Drug-related deaths reported in the UK have risen by 11.8 per cent to 2,182 in a year, reveals a report released today by St George’s, University of London.

Smokers trying to give up – don’t stop thinking about cigarettes

Blocking thoughts of cigarettes helps reduce smokers’ intake at first, but means they smoke more than usual when they stop suppressing, according to new research.

New book tells the history of nursing at St George's

From ear bashings from militant matrons to yapping Pekinese dogs on the ward, the memories of nurses have revealed the last 80 years of nursing history in a new book.

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