Background

The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Protection Research Unit in Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections is led by University College London in partnership with the UK Health Security Agency. The unit conducts research to improve the health of the population, and to help develop practical policy guidelines for those working in health protection.

Since 2014, the NIHR HPRU has received over £8.4 million to undertake collaborative research that addresses the key health protection priorities for the prevention and control of STIs and BBVs, notably understanding risk and risk reduction, reducing the burden of under-diagnosis, and improving care and management of those diagnosed with infections.

A diverse team of researchers from clinical medicine, epidemiology, medical statistics, qualitative science, social science, health economics, mathematical modelling and laboratory science have been brought together to create an innovative culture of working across different disease areas, populations, and institutions.

The NIHR HPRU in Blood Borne and Sexually Transmitted Infections is currently funded until 31st March 2025.