Equitable and sustainable health

Discover a determined, compassionate community dedicated to the possibility that everyone can reach their full health potential. 

Why Bristol?

5th

for Veterinary Sciences

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6th

for Medicine

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3rd

for Dentistry

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8th

for Biological Sciences

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Unlocking the power of engineering biology

Find out how we are putting engineering biology on the global map - accelerating pioneering research discoveries through deep collaboration and AI. With £150m in funding, multiple spinouts and access to the UK’s fastest supercomputer, Bristol connects researchers, industry and technology to address global health challenges.

Improving survival rates for head and neck cancer patients

Head and neck cancers affect the mouth, nose, throat, and voicebox. Survival rates are low, and treatment often brings life-changing consequences. At Bristol Dental School, patients are followed for up to 10 years post-diagnosis. This helps us better understand long-term quality of life, the role of genetics and other factors influencing outcomes. It also provides a powerful global resource for researchers worldwide.

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Millennium Medal awarded to preeminent British health scientist

One of the most influential figures in modern epidemiology, Professor George Davey Smith, has been awarded the UKRI Medical Research Council’s prestigious personal award for his exceptional contributions to improving human health through world-class medical research. Professor Smith is credited with revolutionising the use of genetic data to understand causal relationships in population health.

Spotlight on...

…the Elizabeth Blackwell Institute (EBI) and its single mission to improve health for all. EBI is a world-leading hub driving innovation in health by nurturing world-class research from discovery to real-world health improvements. It supports researchers and brings together people with diverse knowledge, experience, and skills to predict, prevent, and address global health challenges.