Our research
Medical and veterinary medical research at the University of Edinburgh has impact in more than 100 countries, including many developing countries.
Our medical research has benefitted millions of people in areas such as preventing childhood pneumonia, more effective cardiovascular and liver surgery, reducing blood transfusions, ovarian cryopreservation and stroke prevention and management.
Our veterinary research has brought benefit to animal health, livestock and other farming industries, nationally and internationally, via disease pathology and epidemiology, as well as genetic and welfare improvements.
Research themes

Our ten research themes.
Research support

Explore the research infrastructure, support and facilities that enable our researchers to deliver cutting-edge research.
Chancellor's Fellows

New fellows announced.
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2022 results

An overview of the College's results across four units of assessment.
Take part in research

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Shared facilities

Explore the core facilities, shared equipment and expertise enabling our researchers to deliver cutting-edge research.