Research centre

Primary Care Research Centre

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We are an internationally renowned centre of excellence known for conducting high-quality research to improve people’s lives. We inform and enhance evidence based primary health care in the UK and around the world.

Part of Medicine
The Primary Care Research Centre is vibrant multi-disciplinary team including patients, who work together to develop, deliver and disseminate high quality research to improve clinical care and patients’ lives.
Professor of Primary Care Research

Reducing antibiotic use and improving acne outcomes for women

A cheap and readily available drug used to treat high blood pressure could help thousands of young women who suffer from persistent acne.

Reducing the debilitating effect of childhood eczema

Research into reducing the symptoms of eczema in children has helped them and their families manage the condition better, created savings for the NHS, and changed clinical guidelines around the world.

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Enquiries

If you are interested in working with us please contact us on:

Aldermoor Health Centre 
Aldermoor Close 
Southampton
SO16 5ST