Welcome to the Biomedical Research Centre
The Biomedical Research Centre (BMRC) has an international reputation for the depth and quality of its research. Our staff collaborate with other research institutes, locally, nationally and worldwide.
Research in the BMRC is focused around four main research areas
Research is strongly underpinned by expertise in and facilities for carrying out, a range of specialist analytical techniques, molecular and biological models and biological assays.
The Centre has a designated commercial unit with strong industrial links, providing a range of services in bioanalysis and custom synthesis. Our research skills are utilised by local, national and international companies who access our expertise and facilities in co-development partnerships and contract research projects.
We also offer a professional doctorate in biomedical science, which is equivalent to a PhD.
Further information
For further information please contact
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Professor Nicola Woodroofe Head of the BMRC Phone 0114 225 3065 E-mail n.woodroofe@shu.ac.uk |
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Dr Jamie Young Business Development Manager Phone 0114 225 2943 E-mail jamie.young@shu.ac.uk |



