Medical Research Council
The resources in this collection from the Medical Research Council (MRC) help to advance understanding of the latest advances in biomedical research.
The Medical Research Council funds cutting edge research in the UK. It also supports research across the biomedical spectrum, from fundamental lab-based science to clinical trials, and in all major disease areas. It works closely with the NHS and the UK Health Departments and gives a high priority to research that is likely to make a real difference to clinical practice and the health of the population.
The MRC’s mission is to:
•Encourage and support research to improve human health.
•Produce skilled researchers.
•Advance and disseminate knowledge and technology to improve the quality of life and economic competitiveness of the UK.
•Promote dialogue with the public about medical research.
Since it was established in 1913, the MRC has been responsible for many of the most significant discoveries and achievements in medicine in the UK and indeed the world. The MRC continues to build on its past achievements, engaging in new research initiatives to address the major health challenges of the 21st century.
HEALTH and SAFETY
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Please note that collections may contain ARCHIVE resources, which were developed at a much earlier date.
Since that time there have been significant changes in the rules and guidance affecting laboratory practical work.
Further information is provided in our Health and Safety guidance.
Career Development
Medical research continues to expand with each major new discovery and technical innovation. It offers those with scientific ability a wide choice of opportunities to put their talents to work to improve human health. This page, from the Medical Research Council (MRC), which is aimed at general audiences, looks at what medical research…
Stem Cells
This booklet focuses on research funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC), part of Research Councils UK (RCUK), into stem cells, including the exciting potential these have for repairing damaged body tissues and replacing them with healthy new cells. It also discusses challenges surrounding stem cell research and what the MRC…
Stories of Impact
A series of case studies from the Medical Research Council (MRC) which demonstrate the impact of research on society. There are many factors that influence the healthcare we receive at the doctor's surgery - the story usually begins with discoveries by scientists working in laboratories. Once scientists spot the potential…
The Brain
This Medical Research Council (MRC) resource discusses the brain - the most complex and least understood organ in the human body. It controls all of its activities, from breathing and listening to thinking and moving. MRC researchers are working to understand more about how the normal brain and the senses work, as well as what goes…
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