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We provide a truly multidisciplinary approach to research , to address clinical problems with an excellent integration of the skills and knowledge of engineers , mathematicians , biologists , physicists and clinicians . Our international quality in research is ranked as world leading and having an ‘ outstanding ’ impact in Cell Therapy .
Our students benefit from having access to state-of-the-art laboratory and clinical research facilities across our three research sites : the Guy Hilton Research Centre , Keele University campus and the Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital , Oswestry .
We continue to invest in our ISTM facility , which has led to its rapid expansion , so we remain at the cutting edge of research . Our latest equipment , for translational research , includes cell therapy suites , genomic facilities , advanced laser and diagnostic laboratories .
We believe the focused interaction of scientist and clinician in a single unit is key to the success of the Institute , maximising and building on the strength of the individual researchers .
Our students gain a truly exceptional experience working within our research facilities , with exposure and support from some of the leading academics and our ‘ bench to bedside ’ approach fosters excellent working relationships with the national UK NHS , and worldwide medical and biotechnology industries .
ISTM ’ s research covers
• Regenerative Medicine , Therapeutics and Healthcare Technologies
Our key areas of excellence include :
• Bioengineering and therapeutic use of stem cells
• Novel imaging and diagnostics , e . g . to identify disease biomarkers
• Neurosciences , e . g . related to stroke , Parkinson ’ s disease , hearing loss
Aiming to constantly improve and achieve The Institute attracts major research grant funding of £ 5million per year from UK Research Councils , European Union , National Institutes for Health USA , Department of Health , Royal Society , Innovate UK and many UK charities .
In the UK national Research Excellence Framework 2014 , 90 % of the Institute ’ s submitted research was rated as internationally significant or higher , including over 40 % ranked as world-leading .
We hold an international profile , in connection to our work at the cutting edge of stem cell therapies . We are a European Tissue Engineering Centre of Excellence .
Our Institute members have active collaborations with universities throughout the UK and over 35 countries in Europe , USA and the rest of the world .
To progress with your Postgraduate Research , contact us now : T : + 44 ( 0 ) 1782 674 988 E : istm . pgr @ keele . ac . uk
keele . ac . uk / istm keele . ac . uk