Infection

Summary

We support and deliver studies into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infections in all age groups and all levels of care.

Our research areas include studies of:

• the development and treatment of acute and chronic infectious diseases
• the prevention, treatment and control of hospital-acquired infections
• using vaccines to prevent infections, particularly acute infectious diseases
• the development of new diagnostic tests and in microbiology

Speciality leads

Effrossyni Gkrania-Klotsas is the Clinical Research Network (CRN) National Specialty Leads for infections.

Funding opportunities / funding calls

See the latest funding opportunities for infectious diseases and microbiology

Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme

If you’re a healthcare professional, you could be eligible for our Associate PI Scheme

Help with research

Through the Clinical Research Network (CRN), you can get help with:

• planning and delivering your research to achieve the greatest impact
• recruiting patients for your study
• costs for your study, if you are eligible. This could include money for extra staff, facilities or equipment

Find out more about the Services to support study delivery