Centre for Blood Research at York
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Driving transformative blood research in the north of England.
The Centre for Blood Research (CBR) at York aims to translate research into the clinic.
Our mission is 'to further our understanding of disease development and to identify new disease biomarkers and therapeutic strategies to improve diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic benefit to patients'.
We are achieving this goal through connecting a diverse community of researchers and clinical staff.
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Research programmes
The Centre is at the forefront of a unique opportunity to have real-life impact on haematological malignancies. As part of the York Biomedical Research Institute, our current strategy is built around maintaining our research activities in discovery-based science and clinical epidemiology, whilst growing our capabilities in translational research using primary human samples and integrating more closely with clinical partners.
Experimental haematology
Understanding mechanisms of disease development and haematopoietic (blood) stem cell biology. Harnessing this information to design effective treatments.
Clinical
Improving patient-related outcomes through engagement with clinical departments. Implementing new treatments through clinical trials.
Epidemiology
Using patient data to address key challenges relating to causes, treatment and outcomes. Analysing clinical samples and data as part of clinical trials spanning the entire spectrum of blood disorders.
At the Centre for Blood Research, we aim to bring together scientists, clinicians, and partners across disciplines to advance the the understanding of blood and bone marrow disorders, including blood cancers. By translating discoveries into clinical practice, we aim to develop more effective and compassionate therapies for people living with blood disorders.
Professor Adele Fielding, Director of the Centre for Blood Research.
Latest news
University of York's £2.5m boost to study blood cancers
4 February 2026
Researchers at the University of York have received £2.5 million to advance pioneering work into blood cancers.
BRC Haematology Theme Meeting: October 2025
6 October 2025
Key partners from York and Leeds gathered to discuss recent progress, data, and results.
Research reveals survival in people with myeloma has nearly doubled since 2005
4 September 2025
People diagnosed with multiple myeloma – one of the most common forms of blood cancer – are now living nearly twice as long on average as they were in 2005, according to a new study.
World Blood Cancer Day: Interview with Carol Miller
19 June 2025
Blood Cancer Survivor Carol Miller was interviewed by That's TV on World Blood Cancer Day.
Our people
CBR brings together researchers from disciplines and departments across the University of York and beyond.
Our research
Find out more about how our research is having an impact on medical science.
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