Strength in Precision Medicine at Queen's
Precision Medicine aligns strongly with Queen's University's research strengths and commitment to delivering real-world impact through the creation of healthier, more equal societies.
At the heart of this strength is a community of internationally recognised researchers and clinical leaders whose expertise spans the full precision medicine pathway, from discovery science to clinical implementation. Queen's University is home to several world-leading centres that are driving advances in precision medicine and creating opportunities for impactful collaboration with industry:
- The Johnston Cancer Research Centre (JCRC) - a globally recognised centre advancing cancer biology, diagnostics and precision oncology, bringing together world-leading expertise to improve outcomes for patients.
- Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine (WWIEM) - internationally renowned for translational research in inflammation, respiratory health, infectious disease and population health, with a strong focus on developing innovative approaches to prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
- Centre for Public Health (CPH) - a leading centre for epidemiology, health data science and population health research, generating insights that enable more targeted, evidence-based healthcare interventions.
Together, these centres provide access to internationally recognised experts and key opinion leaders, creating a strong foundation for engagement between academia, healthcare and industry.
The University is further supported by significant investment in research and innovation infrastructure, including:
- Future Medicines Institute – accelerating the development and commercialisation of next-generation therapeutics
- Precision Medicine Centre – translating genomics and health data into personalised healthcare solutions
- iREACH Health – positioning Northern Ireland as a leading region for clinical trials and health research
- Momentum One Zero – enabling data-driven innovation to tackle global challenges
- Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC) – supporting innovation and advanced manufacturing capability
Together these centres and facilities create a powerful ecosystem spanning discovery science, translational medicine, clinical research, health data science and commercialisation, enabling industry partners to connect with world-leading expertise and accelerate innovation in precision medicine.