The University of Sheffield
Department of Human Metabolism

Department of Human Metabolism



The research strengths are in the fields of Musculoskeletal Research, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Reproductive Medicine.

About Us

The Department of Human Metabolism combines strong basic and clinical science groups to create a major focus on translational research. This is well illustrated by the integration of the NIHR funded Biomedical Research Unit for Bone within the Department.

Research

Research activity is supported by state of the art molecular biology laboratories, dedicated clinical research facilities and access to the latest imaging technology including MR, NMR and PET scanning.

Funding

Research activity is supported through a broad portfolio of research funding. This includes project and programme grant support from major UK funding organizations such as the Medical Research Council, NIHR, the Arthritis Research Council, Diabetes UK and the Leukaemia Research Fund.
Human Metabolism Sponsors