At University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB), our Research and Innovation department is committed to delivering and supporting world-class research that enhances patient care and drives vital medical advancements.
Our staff work both independently and collaboratively, engaging with internal support teams, hosted infrastructure, and networks to deliver the highest standard of care for our patients, now and in the future.
Research is carried out across our four main hospital sites, as well as some of our community locations, including:
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
- Heartlands Hospital
- Solihull Hospital
- Good Hope Hospital
- Birmingham Chest Clinic
- Whittall Street Clinic, including the Umbrella Service (Sexual Health)
Watch our videos below to find out more about research at UHB and meet some of our teams.
An overview of Research and Innovation at University Hospitals Birmingham
Discover some of the teams that make up the Research and Innovation Department at University Hospitals Birmingham.
Why our colleagues love working in Research and Innovation
Hear from our colleagues about why love they love working in Research & Innovation at University Hospitals Birmingham.
Last reviewed: 07 September 2026