Research Charities That specialise in Medical research

Brain Research UK (the working name of Brain Research Trust) promotes and supports basic and clinical research into neurological disease which affects one in five people in the UK. We fund ground-breaking research at UK-wide centres of excellence for scientific research into neurological diseases and conditions.

Set standards of clinical excellence for the benefit of patients; maintaining the highest standards in training, education and research; aims to be the primary source of professional advice and advocacy in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, and engage with government, patient groups, research councils, funding bodies and industry.

Medical and technological research, education, relief of poverty, promotion and support of the arts and other charitable causes

Wellbeing of Women is the charity dedicated to improving the health of women and babies to make a difference to everybody's lives today and tomorrow. * We provide information to raise awareness of health issues to keep women and babies well today.* We fund medical research and training grants, which have and will continue to develop better treatments and outcomes for tomorrow.

The Society exists to improve the care of people with respiratory illnesses. We publish treatment guidelines; audits & quality improvement tools; provide education activities ; annual research conference and workforce planning. We work with clinical leaders and others including the public to promote respiratory health; to advocate for access to specialist treatment; and share best practice.

To promote the highest levels of knowledge, research, education and clinical practice of paediatric endocrinology and metabolism throughout the world.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING IN PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY, JUNGIAN ANALYSIS AND CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHOANALYTIC PSYCHOTHERAPY.POST QUALIFYING COURSES AND ACADEMIC COURSES, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND CROSS-DISCIPLINARY LINKS.CLINICAL SERVICES.SCIENTIFIC LIFE, PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH.MEMBERSHIP SERVICES.

UKCAT provides and develops a University admission test aiming to achieve greater fairness in selection to medicine and dentistry and widening participation in medical and dental training of under-represented groups. Through a research programme UKCAT is seeking to identify characteristics in applicants that will make them good dentists/doctors with the ultimate aim of improving patient care.

The Institute's research aims to provide practical, policy-focused solutions for use by government and the community. It is focused on disadvantaged populations. Its research areas include heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, stroke, critical care and trauma, road injury, fractures, falls, chronic back pain and health care innovation.

The object of the charity is to assist in the treatment and care of persons suffering from mental or physical illness or disability of any description or in need of rehabilitation as a result of such illness and disability, by the provision of medical or research facilities and resources.

To promote, encourage and develop Medical Schools in the UK and thereby advance education for the public benefit, in particular (but without limitation) medical education, research and training.

Activities to relieve sickness and to preserve and protect health by advancing for the public benefit the science and art and research into Vascular disease including (without limitation) vascular surgery.

Relief and treatment of those suffering from or believed to be suffering from Huntington's Disease and to provide support to them and their families. The Association also sponsors research and is involved in disseminating the results of research.

Patient services, including information and our nationwide network of patient support groups.Improving awareness of the risks and causes of liver disease.Research into the causes and treatments of liver disease.Supporting health professionals to deliver high standards of care and support to those affectedEnsuring patients have a voice at local and national government level

Support and promote medical research primarily through grants for research on cardiovascular disease, inflammatory disorders, and endocrine or metabolic diseases

The Trustee ensures the charitable objective is carried out for the public benefit by undertaking the following activities:- the provision of facilities and purchase of medical equipment for use by Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust;- supporting research into, and development of, treatments; and,- expenditure for the benefit of patients, their families and staff of the hospital.

The Association exists to promote the highest standard in the practice of urology for the benefit of patients by fostering education, research and clinical excellence through the dissemination of information.

To carry out research into all aspects of human heart disease including prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Undertaking and promoting research in relation to cardiac transplant surgery, human heart valves, tissue engineering, circulatory support, immunology of the heart, biochemistry of heart failure, biology of human blood vessels, molecular aspects of heart disease and genetic research

To fund ground-breaking research into the prediction and prevention of breast cancer. Our four pillars of research are gene research, improved screening & early diagnosis, preventative drugs and diet & lifestyle. Our overall aim is to make breast cancer a preventable disease for our future generations.

The Foundation uses its funds to raise the standard of treatment and management of urological diseases and of research in UK and Ireland by funding educational, training programmes and research posts.The Foundation aims to improve the diagnosis, treatment and management of urological disease through the development and support of medical education, training, and sponsorship of scientific research.

We support even better care at the Norfolk & Norwich, Cromer and Jenny Lind Children's Hospitals. Donations enable us to offer much more than NHS funding alone can provide. We fund medical equipment, specialist staff, research projects, improvements to the hospital environment and more to improve the comfort and care of patients, visitors and staff. Visit nnhospitalscharity.org.uk for more info

1) Carries out research into the diagnosis of cancer and other medical conditions/health threats.2) Provides medical assistance dogs to people with life threatening medical conditions such as aggressive diabetes.

The Guarantors of Brain promotes teaching, education and research into science of neurology and related clinical-academic disiplines, and the furthering of scientific and charitable purposes. It is funded by the publications Brain Journal and Brain Communications and provides finacial grants for a variety of events, meetings and study in the field of neuroscience.

Advance and promote the care of critically ill patients, including medical science and research concerned with critical care.

APF raises awareness and understanding of pulmonary fibrosis with patients, families, the general public and the medical profession. We advocate for patients nationally to improve treatment and care. We support patients by assisting in setting up patient support groups, hold information events and by personal contact. We offer study sessions for health professionals and offer research grants.