skip to content

Department of Medicine

Our mission is to translate world class fundamental research into interventions that positively impact health and wellbeing for people everywhere.

Professor Duncan Richards, Head of Department of Medicine, University of Cambridge



Our news

7 small changes that will significantly cut your risk of heart disease

24 June 2025

Dr Meritxell Nus spoke to BBC Science Focus about the links between gut and cardiovascular health.

Professor Gordon Dougan recognised in King’s Birthday Honours 2025

16 June 2025

We are proud to announce that Emeritus Professor Gordon Dougan from the Department of Medicine has been awarded a Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). The award recognises his services to Vaccines and to Global Health.

Professor Clare Bryant named as 2025 Academy of Medical Sciences Fellow

21 May 2025

Four Cambridge biomedical and health researchers are among those announced today as newly-elected Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences, including Professor Clare Bryant at the Departments of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine.