The Centre for Clinical Pharmacology has a strong research base, runs successful undergraduate and postgraduate courses and provides a clinical service to the hospitals associated with UCL. Most of the research is in the field of cardiovascular science but there are also groups working on inflammation and on mechanisms of obesity. The centre comprises independent groups led by senior scientists. Each has its own flavour and direction, but there is a common theme of exploring basic molecular mechanisms of drug action, identification of new drug targets, and the use of drugs to explore physiology and pathophysiology. The work of the centre integrates closely with other research themes in the Division of Medicine and there are projects that cross centres, departments and faculties within UCL. We have created an environment in which research questions can be explored from molecule to man and back again.