Welcome to the Faculty of Health and Medicine at Lancaster University

A unique blend of biomedical, medical, and social science expertise, we integrate different disciplines, thereby adding value in our research, teaching and outreach portfolios.

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Research in the Faculty

Members of the Faculty of Health and Medicine have well-established reputations for conducting excellent academic research that is both interdisciplinary and translational.

Since contemporary approaches to health and medicine typically demand expertise from scientists with different substantive and methodological perspectives, we see considerable advantages in bringing together researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds.

Latest News

Studying the UK's biggest killer

Studying the UK's biggest killer

01.06.2013

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the UK, accounting for a third of all fatalities through illnesses

Cattle bacteria widespread in UK

Cattle bacteria widespread in UK

23.05.2013

Bacteria responsible for inflammation in cattle, also implicated in human Crohn's disease, are common in UK.

Budgets success in social care

Budgets success in social care

23.05.2013

Over 70% of people who hold a personal budget for social care said it led to greater independence and support.

Medical dilemma

Medical dilemma

01.05.2013

Research finds that managing menstrual problems of girls with learning and physical disabilities presents a medical dilemma.

Athena SWAN Bronze Award

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