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The Francis Crick Institute is an independent charity, established to be a UK flagship for discovery research in biomedicine. The Crick’s mission is discovery without boundaries. We don’t limit the direction our research takes.
The Francis Crick Institute (formerly the UK Centre for Medical Research and Innovation) is a biomedical research centre in London, which was established in 2010 and opened in 2016.
In the summer of 2011, with a pioneering scientific vision in place and the foundations of a state-of-the-art building about to be laid, the project was named the Francis Crick Institute, acknowledging the scientific achievements of one of Britain's most notable scientists, Dr Francis Crick.
The Francis Crick Institute, which is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute, was created through partnership with three leading London universities (King’s, Imperial College, UCL) and three medical research funders (MRC, CRUK, Wellcome).
The Francis Crick Institute (established 2010, formally opened 2016) is a biomedical research institute which breaks down barriers between disciplines allowing bold ideas to be pursued.
Mar 31, 2022 · The Francis Crick Institute is a unique partnership between the Medical Research Council (MRC), Cancer Research UK, the Wellcome Trust, University College London, Imperial College London and King's College London.
Jul 9, 2024 · The Francis Crick Institute has today announced the appointment of Professor Edith Heard as its new Director and Chief Executive. Professor Heard, who has led the European Molecular Biology Laboratory since 2019, is expected to take up the post in summer 2025. “I am delighted to be able to take up this position at one of the world’s premier ...
The Crick is a distinctive biomedical research institute. We’re committed to advancing, promoting, and sharing understanding of human health and disease.
Imperial at the Crick – an interdisciplinary medical research institute. Find out more.
