New world-class centres for academic health science announced

10 March 2009

HEFCE has welcomed the announcement of five globally competitive partnerships between universities and leading NHS organisations.

The Academic Health Science Centres have been announced by the Health Secretary, Alan Johnson, following peer review by a panel of experts.

The centres have been designed as internationally competitive magnets for talent and funding that will expedite the transfer of research breakthroughs into NHS patient care.

• Department of Health press release

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