Overview
Research with partners
Research in healthcare is invaluable for advancing medical knowledge, improving patient care, and driving innovation.
Guy's and St Thomas' is a leading centre for clinical research and trials. Our cutting-edge experimental medicine infrastructure, world renowned experts and world class collaborations allow us to deliver research with local, regional, national and global impact.
We offer 3 models of research.
This involves cooperation between multiple stakeholders from the very outset, all contributing to the planning and execution of the study objectives for mutually beneficial interests, including a combination of:
- researchers
- healthcare professionals
- Public and third sector institutions
- industry
Working together to address complex medical issues, share resources, and leverage expertise to advance scientific knowledge and improve patient outcomes.
Studies and projects initiated and conducted by individual researchers or research teams for non-commercial purposes, often driven by scientific curiosity or the need to address specific medical questions or challenges.
Investigator-led research is supported by our research and development team. Investigator-led research may be supported through a variety of sources such a charity or government grants or industry funding.
Find out more about research and development at Guy's and St Thomas'.
Studies and projects that are proposed, sponsored and financially supported by private companies or organisations with the intention of developing or evaluating products, treatments, or services for commercial purposes, such as pharmaceutical companies conducting clinical trials for new drugs.
The King's Health Partners Clinical Trials Office supports commercial research.