UK Centre for Medical Research

The Francis Crick Institute, originally established as the UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation (UKCMRI), is a world-leading biomedical discovery institute based in London. It is a unique partnership between the Medical Research Council, Cancer Research UK, Wellcome, University College London, Imperial College London, and King's College London. The institute conducts large-scale, multi-disciplinary research aimed at understanding the fundamental biology of health and disease, with a focus on translating laboratory findings into clinical applications. Housing over 1,500 scientists and staff, the Crick operates in a state-of-the-art facility designed to foster collaboration across diverse scientific fields. Its research programs span oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious diseases, making it a central hub for the UK's life sciences ecosystem.