About Imperial College London
Consistently rated amongst the world's best universities, Imperial College London is a science-based institution with a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. Innovative research at the College explores the interface between science, medicine, engineering and business, delivering practical solutions that improve quality of life and the environment – underpinned by a dynamic enterprise culture.
Since its foundation in 1907, Imperial's contributions to society have included the discovery of penicillin, the development of holography and fibre optics.
In 2007, Imperial College London and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust formed the UK's first Academic Health Science Centre. In 2010, this has been broadened to an Academic Health Science System, a formal affiliation with Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust as a specialist provider of cardiothoracic services, training and research.
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About the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
The National Institute for Health Research provides the framework through which the research staff and research infrastructure of the NHS in England is positioned, maintained and managed as a national research facility. The aim of the NIHR is to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. The BRUs are contributing to this aim by building on the best research leaders and their teams so enabling their host institutions to achieve, or further develop, critical mass in a priority research area.
The BRUs have been established to undertake translational clinical research in priority areas of high disease burden and clinical need. The units allow first class research, high-quality patient care, education and training to take place in world class facilities. This will benefit patients, society, the NHS and all our stakeholders.
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