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Coronavirus Action Fund

Your donation will help our experts to contribute to national and international efforts to tackle coronavirus.

Investigating sudden deaths

St George’s has established itself as the UK’s primary site for investigating deaths in the young caused by sudden cardiac arrests. Find out more.

Knowledge excellence framework (KEF)

The KEF scores universities against strict criteria allowing them to better understand and improve their own performance.

Research Excellence Framework

This framework is a national assessment of the impact and quality of research in UK universities. Read some of St George's examples of leading research.

Transformation Stories

Read about the international impact of the research being conducted by St George's scientists.

Transformation stories

See how our research transforms people's lives in our community, throughout the UK and around the world

Bringing hope to people with lymphoedema

Dr Pia Ostergaard and Dr Kristiana Gordon are investigating the genetic roots of primary lymphoedema, a condition that causes parts of the body to swell.

Fighting cryptococcal meningitis with better treatments and improved access

Professor Tom Harrison is improving survival rates for African patients with cryptococcal meningitis by developing new drug combinations and lobbying for cost-effective availability across the continent.

Developing vaccines to protect mothers and babies

Dr Kirsty Le Doare is researching how maternal vaccines can prevent mothers and infants from developing deadly diseases including whooping cough, sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia.

Making one-stop sexual health a reality

Professor Tariq Sadiq works with companies developing rapid tests for sexually transmitted infections so patients can get the right treatment on their first visit to a clinic.

Simple solutions may me our best defence against malaria

Professor Sanjeev Krishna suggests that we can win the battle against malaria with the help of combination therapies and straightforward treatment options.

Tackling the challenge of antimicrobial resistance in children and babies

St George’s Professor Mike Sharland is developing new tools and treatments to fight infections in children and halt the spread of antibiotic resistance.

Tackling rising levels of asthma in Latin America

Programs in Latin America led by Professor Philip Cooper aim to improve management and access to essential asthma medications to prevent life-threatening asthma attacks.

Understanding the painful progression of osteoarthritis

Professor Nidhi Sofat credits the symbiosis between St George’s University of London and St Georges University Hospitals NHS foundation trust for helping her uncover the secrets of osteoarthritis, pointing towards new diagnostic tools and drug development.

Using artificial intelligence to spot the signs of diabetic eye disease

Professor Alicja Rudnicka is evaluating whether advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) software can help to detect eye problems in people with diabetes and reduce the burden on national eye screening programs.

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Education transformation project

Noise Network Plus: The £1.8 million initiative to engineer a quieter future

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