With research grant income of more than £180 million per year, our School is home to a large number of exciting, ongoing research activities. We have a global presence with staff conducting research in more than 100 countries and we are deeply committed to working in collaboration with external partners. Our world-leading community of academics are involved at every stage of the research pipeline, from basic science all the way through to evaluation of health interventions, providing a firm foundation of evidence for improving health.
Centres
We are currently home to 13 School Centres. These cross-Faculty networks of academics collaborate and innovate to address global health challenges.
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Research Groups
Our research groups bring together a diverse range of School experts to focus on a key health issues in the UK and globally.
Centre For Health Economics In London (CHIL)
We are a world-leading group of over 50 academics working on a diverse portfolio of health economics research, with work ranging from the development of innovative methods and empirical research, to policy engagement and impact.
STIRIG – Sexually Transmitted Infections Research Interest Group
Cross-faculty and cross-disciplinary group to promote STI research conducted at LSHTM
Maternal healthcare markets Evaluation Team
Conducting multidisciplinary research on the role of the private and public health sectors in delivering maternal and reproductive health care.
Research Projects
The School is home to an exciting array of research projects of all sizes, working to improve all aspects of public and global health.
UK Public Health Rapid Support Team (UK-PHRST)
A specialist team ready to respond to disease outbreaks around the world before they develop into health emergencies. The team also conducts rigorous operational research to improve epidemic preparedness.
Global Child Eye Health Project
Eye Health is essential to Child Health. We work to ensure that all children are getting access to eye health services to ensure they have the best vision possible.
Febrile Illness Evaluation in a Broad Range of Endemicities (FIEBRE)
FIEBRE aims to reveal leading causes of fever in sub-Saharan Africa and southeast Asia. What are the main infections causing fever in children and adults, and how should they be treated?