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Department of Medicine

Our mission is to translate world class fundamental research into interventions that positively impact health and wellbeing for people everywhere.

Professor Duncan Richards, Head of Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge



Our news

Professor Clare Bryant named as 2025 Academy of Medical Sciences Fellow

21 May 2025

Four Cambridge biomedical and health researchers are among those announced today as newly-elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences, including Professor Clare Bryant at the Departments of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.

Ravi Gupta appointed as Hong Kong Jockey Club Chair in Global Health and Co-Director of the Global Health Institute, Hong Kong

20 May 2025

Ravi will co-direct the Hong Kong Jockey Club Global Health Institute (GHI), a new international partnership dedicated to accelerating vaccine research, development, and implementation to enhance pandemic preparedness.

5 new Cambridge studies advancing digestive health

20 May 2025

To mark World Digestive Health Day 2025, we’re highlighting 5 recent studies from our scientists that deepens our understanding of digestive health, from our immune patterns to worldwide treatments. Follow along for what Cambridge researchers at the Department of Medicine are discovering: