# York Biomedical Research Institute

**Source**: https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/
**Parent**: https://www.york.ac.uk/about/departments/

Drawing researchers together to drive fundamental research in biomedical and clinical science.

Our mission at the York Biomedical Research Institute (YBRI) is to advance discoveries in biomedical science, to inspire, train, and mentor the next generation of biomedical researchers. We aim to understand disease processes to positively impact health and wellbeing.

We host over 100 principal investigators whose expertise covers a range of disciplines, addressing biomedical challenges on regional, national and global scales.

## Contact us

**York Biomedical Research Institute**

- [ybri@york.ac.uk](mailto:ybri@york.ac.uk)
- Department of Biology, Wentworth Way, University of York, York, YO10 5NG
- [@YBRI\_UoY](https://x.com/YBRI_UoY)

> At YBRI, we unite innovative, fundamental, and translational research to drive biomedical breakthroughs with real-world impact. Through close collaboration with clinicians and industry partners, we accelerate the development of new therapies and diagnostics - ensuring our discoveries improve patient lives locally, nationally, and globally.

[Professor Ian Hitchcock](https://www.york.ac.uk/biology/people/hitchcock/), Director of the York Biomedical Research Institute

## Interdisciplinary research themes

### [Molecular and cellular medicine](https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/molecular-and-cellular-medicine/)

Embraces how cells specialise to form and maintain healthy, functional tissues and the mechanisms that fail in chronic degenerative disease.

### [Immunology, haematology and infection](https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/immunology-haematology-infection/)

Covers cellular immunology, host-pathogen interactions, pathogen biology, and experimental and population haematology.

### [Neuroscience](https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/neuroscience/)

Spans research into molecular mechanisms to behaviour of the whole organism, while also embracing patient-based studies.

## Research without boundaries

Our interdisciplinary research is carried out by both individual researchers and scientific teams. Our aims are to integrate techniques, concepts, and theories from multiple disciplines to advance fundamental understanding of biomedical problems. Our cross-theme topics are:

### [Biomedical Technologies](https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/biomedical-technologies/)

### [Chemical and Structural Biology](https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/chemical-biology/)

## MSc by Research in Biomedical Science

This one-year research course in Biomedical Science provides an opportunity for graduates to complete a masters level course in a specific area of interest.

[See programme details](https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/msc-research-biomedical-science/)

## PhD in Biomedical Science

Our PhD in Biomedical Science provides an opportunity for outstanding graduates with an interest in biomedical research.

[See programme details](https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/phd-biomedical-science/)

## Centres

### Centre for Blood Research at York

Launched in July 2023, the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) is driving transformative blood research in the north of England.

[Visit the CBR website](https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/centre-for-blood-research-at-york/)

### Skin Research Centre

Launching in September 2023, the Skin Research Centre, based in Hull York Medical School, brings together researchers with expertise in skin ageing and cancer, immunity, wound healing, infection and skin microbiome.

[Visit the Skin Research Centre website](https://www.hyms.ac.uk/research/research-centres-and-groups/skin-research-centre)

## YBRI YouTube Channel

Check out our most recent videos uploaded to our YouTube channel, including international Biomedical Science seminars and public engagement activities!

Video

### [Online International Biomedical Seminar: Professor Boris Striepen](#uoy_modal_youtube_embed_1098785_1)

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEqi3J-EKcE>

Video

### [Why You’re Not Dead: Biomedical science](#uoy_modal_youtube_embed_1098785_2)

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVLdDJckrCw&list=PLM4PuVEESkGh8zcteg3PQszETfqyJu3vk>

Video

### [Professor Rob Newton - Interview](#uoy_modal_youtube_embed_1098785_3)

<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FEBDxT2jyY>

Contact us

Find out how to collaborate or partner with us.

[Get in touch](https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/contact/)

Members

Find out more about the scientists currently associated with YBRI.

[Meet the team](https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/people/)

Events

We host regular seminars, social events and symposia.

[Explore our events](https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/events/)

News

Read our latest developments and news stories.

[Read our news](https://www.york.ac.uk/biomedical-research-institute/news/)

## Contact us

**York Biomedical Research Institute**

- [ybri@york.ac.uk](mailto:ybri@york.ac.uk)
- Department of Biology, Wentworth Way, University of York, York, YO10 5NG
- [@YBRI\_UoY](https://x.com/YBRI_UoY)