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Research in Medical and Health Sciences

Research across the College of Medicine and Health is integrated within the Bangor Institute for Health and Medical Research (BIHMR). Our mission is to sustain and grow excellence in health and medical research. We aim to conduct research of the highest standard, with UK and international impact. This is achieved by building on methodological excellence; expanding interdisciplinarity; prioritising research to enhance patient outcomes; prioritising engagement with governmental, regulatory, NHS, local authority, and 3rd sector partners to enhance policy research; and expanding and promoting postgraduate research.

Research Centres

BIHMR brings together the research Centres from the School of Health Sciences and the North Wales Medical School, and provides a platform on which new alliances and collaborations between these research groups and others from across the College of Medicine and Health, and the wider University:

BIHMR hosts research Hubs and Special Interest Groups:

Our Centres receive support from Health and Care Research Wales, via its Units, Centres and infrastructure support networks:

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Research Excellence Framework

Integrated medical and health-related research are part of Bangor University’s leading Institute for Health and Medical Research. The institute prioritises research to enhance patient outcomes. Our portfolio contributes to the global programme of research into the COVID-19 pandemic. And our researchers engage with government, regulatory, NHS, and third sector partners to enhance policy research.

Human Sciences Impact Case Studies

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Contact Us

School of Health Sciences

Bangor University, Fron Heulog, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 2EF
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