York Biomedical Research Institute

Drawing researchers together to drive fundamental research in biomedical and clinical science.

Our mission at the York Biomedical Research Institute (YBRI) is to advance discoveries in biomedical science, to inspire, train, and mentor the next generation of biomedical researchers. We aim to understand disease processes to positively impact health and wellbeing.

We host over 100 principal investigators whose expertise covers a range of disciplines, addressing biomedical challenges on regional, national and global scales.

Contact us

York Biomedical Research Institute

ybri@york.ac.uk
Department of Biology, Wentworth Way, University of York, York, YO10 5NG

Disease pillars

Infection

Researching infectious agents to tackle global health threats through novel therapies and antimicrobial resistance research.

Cancer

Bringing together multidisciplinary experts to advance cancer understanding and develop precise, effective targeted therapies.

Brain health

Addressing vital public health challenges by understanding, preserving, and restoring neurological, cognitive and sensory wellbeing across the lifespan.

Cross-cutting themes

Immunity

Researching fundamental immune mechanisms across diseases to develop advanced diagnostics and promote healthy ageing.

Molecular mechanisms and tools

Combining interdisciplinary approaches to understand molecular processes in disease.

Biomedical healthcare technologies

Uniting cross-specialty researchers to create innovative medical devices and cutting-edge treatments.

News

Northern universities secure UKRI funding for medical research

2 October 2026

A decade-long PhD funding programme for medical researchers in the North East is to continue after a consortium of northern universities won funding from the Medical Research Council (MRC).

University of York's £2.5m boost to study blood cancers

4 February 2026

Researchers at the University of York have received £2.5 million to advance pioneering work into blood cancers.

BRC Haematology Theme Meeting: October 2025

6 October 2025

Key partners from York and Leeds gathered to discuss recent progress, data, and results.

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Study with us

Generation Research

Generation Research offers authentic paid placements across disciplines in a range of technical research and science policy projects.

Find out more about Generation Research

MSc by Research in Biomedical Science

This one-year research course in Biomedical Science provides an opportunity for graduates to complete a masters level course in a specific area of interest.

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PhD in Biomedical Science

Our PhD in Biomedical Science provides an opportunity for outstanding graduates with an interest in biomedical research.

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Centres

Centre for Blood Research at York

Launched in July 2023, the Centre for Blood Research (CBR) is driving transformative blood research in the north of England.

Visit the CBR website

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the main image of the Skin centre research web page: a woman looks into a microscope wearing a lab coat and blue nitrile gloves

Skin Research Centre

Launching in September 2023, the Skin Research Centre, based in Hull York Medical School, brings together researchers with expertise in skin ageing and cancer, immunity, wound healing, infection and skin microbiome.

Visit the Skin Research Centre website

YBRI YouTube Channel

Check out our most recent videos uploaded to our YouTube channel, including international Biomedical Science seminars and public engagement activities!