Centre for Health Informatics, Computing and Statistics (CHICAS)

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Centre for Health Informatics, Computing and Statistics (CHICAS)

CHICAS research focus is on statistical and epidemiological methods and their implementation in open-source software. We have long-standing expertise in spatial and spatio-temporal methods, population health data research, infectious disease modelling and design of field studies. CHICAS has been designated as the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre on Geostatistical Methods for Neglected Tropical Disease Research.

Lead: Dr Emanuele Giorgi

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Research Excellence Framework 2021

The Faculty is pleased to announce that in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), 91% of our Research was judged to be world-leading or internationally excellent, and 100% of our research environment was rated world-leading.

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Divisions

The Faculty of Health and Medicine's multidisciplinary research and teaching operates across three divisions, delivering high quality teaching and research with national and international impact.

  • Biomedical and Life Sciences

    The Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences is responsible for coordinating biomedical teaching and research activities at Lancaster.

  • Health Research

    The Division of Health Research specialises in postgraduate study and high-quality research with national and international impact on health and wellbeing policy.

  • Lancaster Medical School

    In addition to offering our medical degree and course in sports science, Lancaster Medical School conducts research into biomedicine, social and ethical aspects of health and medicine, and medical education.

Public events at the Faculty of Health and Medicine

From public lecture series, to student-focused webinars, there's always something going on at the Faculty of Health and Medicine.

12th Dec

What comes after the PhD? Palliative Care PhD alumni research showcase

Thursday 12 December 2024, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
12th Dec

Royal Institution Christmas Lecture

Thursday 12 December 2024, 5:45pm to 8:30pm
9th Jan

Stemming the tide: Healthier jobs to tackle economic inactivity

Thursday 9 January 2025, 2:00pm to 3:00pm
15th Jan

Webinar - so you want to do a PhD?

Wednesday 15 January 2025, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
20th Jan

Getting involved in research: collaboration and co-operation in palliative care research across NW

Monday 20 January 2025, 10:00am to 3:30pm

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Map showing proposed site for replacement Royal Lancaster Infirmary

New hospital planned for site near campus

An area close to Lancaster University’s Bailrigg campus has been announced by the NHS as the potential site for a new hospital.
Attendees at the launch event from Lancashire schools

Launch of Compassionate Schools Hub for Lancashire

Over seventy professionals have attended the launch of the Compassionate Schools Hub, an online resource to support mental health support in schools.
Signing of the MOU

Lancaster University signs Memorandum of Understanding with Trinity Hospice

Lancaster University has signed a partnership agreement with Blackpool’s Trinity Hospice as it continues to find innovative collaborations which strengthen its global reputation for end-of-life care research and education.

Dr Lisa Ashmore and Dr Luigi Sedda at the awards ceremony

Two North West Cancer Research awards for Lancaster Medical School

Two researchers from Lancaster Medical School have been honoured at a special gala ceremony held by North West Cancer Research in Liverpool.

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