The heart of our mission is to improve human health through world-class medical research. To achieve this, we support research across the biomedical spectrum, from fundamental lab-based science to clinical trials, and in all major disease areas. We work closely with the NHS and the UK Health Departments to deliver our mission, and give a high priority to research that is likely to make a real difference to clinical practice and the health of the population.
The MRC’s mission is to:
- Encourage and support research to improve human health.
- Produce skilled researchers.
- Advance and disseminate knowledge and technology to improve the quality of life and economic competitiveness of the UK.
- Promote dialogue with the public about medical research.
MRC HNR’s Mission Statement is:
HNR conducts nutrition research and surveillance to improve the health of the population with a focus on obesity and metabolic risk, musculoskeletal health, intestinal health and nutritional inequalities.
MRC HNR acts to:
- Advance knowledge through discovery science, the development of innovative methodologies and the application of specialist expertise in priority areas
- Improve health and economic advantage through the exchange of knowledge and technology to inform nutrition policy and practice
- Provide opportunities for training and to build capacity for nutrition research
- Foster a dialogue with the public on nutrition science and its implications for health