Medicine and Health
Welcome from Professor Mark Kearney
Our schools are consistently highly ranked, nationally and internationally, and have maintained a global reputation for academic excellence, world-class research and technology-enhanced learning. Our acclaimed strength in both teaching and research attracts the best clinicians and academics to work with us.
We push the boundaries of fundamental science underpinning health, development and disease of humans, animals, plants and microbes. We apply these discoveries to global challenges including sustainable agriculture and ecosystems, healthy ageing and the prevention and treatment of infectious and non-infectious disease, as part of a collective effort to inspire the next generation and build global resilience for the future.
Professor Mark Kearney, Pro-Vice Chancellor - Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Research and innovation
Across our four medical schools we undertake leading research to drive forward understanding within our fields, whilst improving the provision of care and delivering meaningful impact for our partners and collaborators. This is enabled by world-renowned research staff and state-of-the-art facilities. Our vision is to apply our research, education and practice to improve health outcomes and quality of life for individuals and societies.
News and events
New trial helps high-risk blood cancer patients live longer
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Alum Senthilmani Rajendran recognised for improving oral cancer detection
Senthilmani Rajendran (MSc Health Informatics 2025) has been named a national…
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Funding boost expands healthcare PhD training across the North
Working with its partners in the north, the University of Leeds has secured…
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