The Francis Crick Institute is a biomedical discovery institute dedicated to understanding the scientific mechanisms of living things. Its work is helping to understand why disease develops and to find new ways to treat, diagnose and prevent illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, stroke, infections, and neurodegenerative diseases.

By bringing together scientists from many disciplines, the Crick will help to improve people’s lives and keep the UK at the forefront of innovation in medical research, attracting high-value investment and strengthening the economy.

The Francis Crick Institute was founded by six of the UK’s most successful scientific and academic organisations – the Medical Research Council (MRC), Cancer Research UK (CRUK), the Wellcome Trust, UCL (University College London), Imperial College London and King’s College London.