Research Groups
St Mark’s Institute for Colorectal Medicine and Surgery is built around six Centres of Research.
Anorectal Centre
We have a centre that is unique and a world renowned team who are capable of translating new developments into patient care
The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre
St Mark’s Hospital has a strong historic association with IBD treatment and research, which continues with cutting edge scientific research and clinical trials supported by a multidisciplinary team
Bowel Regeneration and Rehabilitation Centre
St Mark’s Hospital’s is currently one of only two national centres in the UK for treating patients with intestinal failure
Treatment of Advanced Cancer Centre
St Mark’s Hospital if one of few offering complex treatments for patients with advanced and recurrent bowel cancer
Development of Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre
This approach is highlighted through two recent developments at St Mark’s Hospital; FLEX and TASER
Early Diagnosis and Prevention of Colorectal Disease Centre
Early diagnosis is a powerful way to improve cancer survival. Research at St Mark’s Hospital is aimed at the use of endoscopy and radiology techniques in early diagnosis