Research Charities That specialise in Medical research

Saving Faces aims to reduce the incidence of oral cancers, injury and disfigurement by leading and promoting research into the prevention, causes and treatment of these conditions. We fund the National Facial, Oral and Oculoplastic Research Centre, the National Head and Neck Audit, a patient-to-patient helpline, the Saving Faces Diagnostic Advice Service, PhD studentships and clinical fellowships.

The relief of patients suffering from Cervical spine conditions arising from disease, malformation and accidents. The advancement through education, research and training in the field of cervical spine surgery.

To provide funds for the development of education and sport or medical research, particularly cancer research.

A network for non-profit organisations associated with the group of rare diseases known as Niemann-Pick Disease (NPD). The organisation aims to facilitate progress in research and understanding, family support and information services by providing an international forum. The organisation meets by teleconference every three months and bi-annually face to face.

CamRARE makes life easier for those living with rare conditions. Regionally we support affected families through community activities. We connect, educate and collaborate with stakeholders and the public on rare disease research, diagnosis, treatments and care through our platforms RAREsummit, RAREfest, Companies Forum and RDRN. We undertake, support and connect patients with research.

The ITP Support Association provides information and support to those with ITP and their families. Run primarily by volunteers with just one paid part-time worker it publishes a quarterly newsletter, provides numerous ITP publications, organises annual patient conventions, seminars for health professionals and funds research into the causes and best management of this frightening disease.

We are the national charity for people experiencing Glycogen Storage Disease, their families and carers as well as for medical professionals working in this field. As the UKs main charity in this area, we support people with the disease, promote research and raise public awareness of GSDs.

Promotion of education and health: 1) the establishment, maintenance and development of educational institutions; providing scholarships and bursaries to students; 2) the establishment, maintenance and development of medical and research facilities; the creation of scholarships and the provision of grants for research. Taking into account programmes developed by Maharishi Foundation (no. 270157).

THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE RESEARCH LEADING TO A CURE FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND TO PUBLISH THE RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH. THE CHARITY MEETS ITS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO ORGANSIATIONS THAT FUND AND PROMOTE RESEARCH.

The activities of the Society are to advance the science of human genetics by promoting study and research into human genetics as it relates to health and disease. Promoting Public Awareness. Supporting, guiding and informing the professions contributing to applications of genetics in the health care systems of the United Kingdom.

- the provision of neuroscience services- the provision and promotion of research into all aspects of neuroscientific medicine, health care and rehabilitation- the promotion of education and learning relating to the causes, prevention and treatment of illnesses, injuries and diseases, particularly neurological and related disorders

Provide medical therapeutic and social rehabilitation of patients with long-term hard to treat conditions, in particular pain.Research the efficacy of the methods used. Share outcomes/ strategies with professionals in our field.Provide CPD activities for professionals in the field of anthroposophic medicine.Support patients in dealings with the DWP.

We seek to improve the outlook for patients with musculorskeletal diseases, especially those with autoimmune rheumatic conditions. The charity is mainly involved in supporting research into the disease, both clinical and experimental at University College London. It also helps to provide educational opportunities for those doing the research.

Promote arts education & research, emphasis pre-19th century visual art, projects for advancement of medical research & education into alleviation of suffering from gastro-intestinal disorders benefiting in East Sussex and the London Borough of Haringey & Barnet. Projects for the maint. and improvements of maritime and coastal research and rescue services in East Sx, charitable purposes generally

Support research, education and public awareness into/of disease of the liver, pancreas and biliary tree

The objectives of the charity are to advance education in the area of genome and personalised medicine by promoting the development of research and the transfer and communication of knowledge from researchers and scientists in the wider scientific community through collaborative projects and conferences in the field of pharmacogenomics and personalised medicine.

To advance the education of young women (aged between 18-24) in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines and other developing countries by the provision of support and scholarships for university study in a range of university degree courses including, but not limited to: teaching, nursing, medicine, pharmacy, economics, finance, accounting, engineering

Promoting amateur sport amongst recipients, living donors and donor families; promoting the study of transplantation; educating the public and raising awareness of the world shortage of donor organs; sharing new knowledge from biological/clinical studies; promotion of mental and moral improvement for recipients, living donors and donor families; fostering international friendship and relations.

The charity supports scientific research and education in ophthalmological medicine, principally by arranging an annual residential symposium and supporting university and hospital staff and funding instrument and other costs for research.

In Sues Name has three main aims.To raise funds for research into the treatment of brain tumours.To increase public awareness about this terrible disease and the urgent need for well-funded, sustainable research.To bring together families and friends who have lost a loved one to brain cancer, or those who are still supporting them.

Societi was established to raise awareness of Kawasaki Disease ? a disease which affects hundreds of children in the UK each year. Societi is an influencing and policy shaping organisation which works to drive change in awareness across the UK, about Kawasaki Disease.We want to enable urgently needed research and pursue changing policy and clinical practice for Kawasaki Disease across the UK.

OFFERS INFORMATION,SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THYROID CANCER.THIS IS DONE VIA :DEDICATED HELP LINE,PATIENT FRIENDLY WEBSITE, ONE TO ONE BUDDY SYSTEM,OFFERS PATIENT ADVOCACY. ADVISES ON ALL CLINICAL TRIALS WITH NCRI,SUPPORTS RESEARCH.PROVIDES HOLIDAY LODGE BREAKS. SUPPORTS THE NEW SCOTTISH THROID CANCER NETWORK.

To assist in the treatment and care of women suffering from obstetric anal sphincter injuries by: (1) Supporting mothers with the injury; (2) Increasing awareness of said condition amongst medical and healthcare professionals; and (c) Conducting study and research for the public benefit into the causes and subsequent treatment and publishing and disseminating the useful results.

1. Advance education of the public, particularly but not exclusively, in field of financial awareness; 2. To improve the health of the public through research into the prevention and cure of disease; 3. To advance the protection of the environment in particular by promoting more efficient use of resources; 4. Other objects and purposes that are exclusively charitable within laws of England & Wales

Raise funds to assist research into childrens disease