Learn about our research methods and areas of investigation.
Health technology assessment
- independent critical assessment of evidence to inform NICE guidance on new drugs and therapies (eg, for long-term conditions, cancers, rare diseases)
- reviews of evidence and cost-effectiveness modelling to inform NICE guidance on the use of new diagnostic tests in the NHS
Evidence synthesis
- systematic reviews
- meta-analysis / Network meta-analysis
- systematic evidence maps and rapid reviews
Health economics
- economic evaluation alongside clinical research studies
- decision analysis and cost-effectiveness modelling
- early-stage assessment of innovative healthcare technologies
Subject of research
- public health, education and wellbeing
- diagnostic tests
- medical devices
- drug treatments