Our Research

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has a strong history in developing and supporting diagnostic and clinical innovation. The laboratories both lead and support internally led research projects as well as providing services for externally hosted research. Our commitment to developing diagnostic advances ensures customers receive services grounded in the latest clinical and scientific research.   

The GOSH laboratories work in partnership with University College London Institute of Child Health.

For more information on current research activity please select one of the links below.

• Genetics

  Research Highlights More about Genetics >

• Haematology

  The department provides support to GOSH and ICH research projects and clinical trials. More about Haematology >

• Histopathology

  The department supports a wide range of research projects that involve histology, immunohistochemistry and molecular studies of pathological tissue. More about Histopathology >

• Immunology

  Immunology plays an important role in the translation of research findings in diagnostic tests as well as providing support for research studies and clincal trials More about Immunology >

• Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control

  Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control is a highly research active department, leading, collaborating and supporting a wide range of projects. More about Microbiology, Virology and Infection Control >

• Paediatric Malignancy Unit

  The Paediatric Malignancy Unit (PMU) is involved in several translational research projects, both in-house and with national and international research collaborators. More about Paediatric Malignancy Unit >

• Chemical Pathology

  Please visit us again shortly for an update on our current research projects and research support offered by the department More about Chemical Pathology >

• Enzyme Laboratory

  The Enzyme Laboratory has traditionally been at the forefront of disease marker discovery across its history and we are continuing to develop and implement new assays. More about Enzyme Laboratory >