Delivering Science Supporting Healthcare

Research & Innovation

At the forefront of academic and research pursuits

We are at the forefront of dynamic academic and research initiatives and have an excellent publication record, for example identifying unusual infections or demonstrating novel scientific pathways.

We take immense pride in our ability to harness new ideas and secure funding for our research.

Funding research

Since 2020, our Education and Research Board has allocated over £1.2 million in grant awards, fuelling our ground-breaking research.

Our publication record

Our exemplary publication record in national and international journals underscores key contributions, including rare infection identification and novel scientific pathways.

Making a real world impact

Renowned for maintaining exceptional academic standards, we are distinguished by our meaningful impact on the real world.


Our research strategy

We’re committed to upholding exceptional academic standards while driving real world impact through our innovative research. Our research has four key goals:

Our strategy

1

Using data to develop new laboratory diagnostic mechanisms.

2

Exploring new drugs and assessing their clinical impact.

3

Detecting side effects from new drugs.

4

Bringing novel techniques into routine laboratory diagnostics.


Publications and Research

As a pioneering organisation, we are leading the way in consistently driving forward transformative laboratory diagnostics, which is an integral part of our vision.

We have been successful at exploiting new ideas and raising necessary research funding. Immerse yourself in our cutting-edge research by clicking through the journal articles.

Accreditations

Our laboratories are accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS) against the international standard ISO 15189:2022. UKAS is the accreditation body for the UK that assesses medical laboratories.

You can find out more about our accreditations on the UKAS website.

Commercial Services

We are one of the UK’s leading laboratory diagnostic providers, offering a wide test repertoire.

We provide cost-effective testing by utilising spare NHS capacity across most disciplines for private, NHS and trial use.

If you’d like a price test list or to set up a clinical trial, commercial study, or service level agreement, please contact Sonia Decastro, NWLP Contracts Lead for more information.

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Innovate today,

Sustain our tomorrow 

Discover the highlights from our annual Symposium showcasing cutting-edge research, collaboration and innovation across NWLP

Our mission is bold

We’re pioneering a green revolution in diagnostic services.

Our aim is to integrate sustainability into every aspect of our work, transforming how healthcare laboratories operate.


News

13 April 2026

Mehwish shortlisted for IBMS Award!

We’re delighted to share that Mehwish Khalid, Pathology Practice Educator, has been shortlisted for an IBMS Award!

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Our 2026 Symposium: Strong Foundations, Bold Future

Tickets are now live for our annual symposium: “Strong Foundations, Bold Future”, now taking place at a larger venue, The King’s Fund, due to increased demand.

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13 February 2026

National Apprenticeship Week 2026

As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the inspiring journeys of our colleagues who have built their skills, confidence, and careers through a range of apprenticeship programmes.

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11 February 2026

International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026

Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are proud to shine a spotlight on the remarkable women across our laboratories and departments who help drive excellence in diagnostics every single day.

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15 January 2026

Shaping Diagnostics – Episode Five

We are excited to share that you can now tune in to Episode Five of Shaping Diagnostics on Spotify! Join Matthew Connell, Director of Digital, Data and IT, and Sean Baxter, Head of Finance

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Corporate publications

Our corporate publications serve as a vital platform for sharing insights and fostering transparency across our organisation. From strategic updates to innovation highlights, each publication is crafted to inform, inspire, and connect.

Annual Report 24-25

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Green Plan: 24-28

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Annual Report: 23-24

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Our Strategy: 23-28

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Annual Report: 22-23

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Annual Report: 21-22

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Our podcast

In our exciting new podcast, Shaping Diagnostics, we take you behind the scenes to discover the incredible journeys of our inspiring people.

Delve into the depths of laboratory diagnostics as you’ve never seen it before.

Episode One

Leadership Journeys with Saghar Missaghian-Cully and Angela Jean-François

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Episode Two

Training Journeys with Janki Kavi and Reynato Delos Reyes Angela Jean-François

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Episode Three

Laboratory Manager Journeys with Manfred Almeida and Cindy MadonaAngela Jean-François

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Episode Four

Consultant Biomedical Scientists Journeys with Marcus Pond and Sandie Iles

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Episode Five

Matthew Connell, Director of Digital, Data and IT, and Sean Baxter, Head of Finance

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Research and Innovation FAQ

The following information is required in order to set up a trial:

  • a list of the tests required, including any special requirements
  • expected volume of work
  • any special requirements, for example, turnaround times, out-of-hours requests, etc.
  • details of any IT requirements for receiving results
  • contact details for reporting results
  • details of authorisation of payment.

It is the responsibility of the trial organiser to ensure that they seek ethical approval for the trial, including approval for any pathology investigations.

We are able to provide documentation to support clinical trials, including:

  • accreditation certificates
  • reference ranges
  • details of analytical methods
  • turnaround times.

The following information is required in order to set up a commercial study:

  • a list of the tests required, including any special requirements
  • expected volume of work
  • any special requirements, for example, turnaround times, out-of-hours requests, etc.
  • details of any IT requirements for receiving results
  • contact details for reporting results
  • details of authorisation of payment.

We are able to provide a contract to meet your requirements, regardless of the volume of work.

If you would like a price list for tests performed at North West London Pathology please contact us.

Sonia de Castro

Contracts Lead

sonia.decastro@nhs.net

or the Customer Service Team  Imperial.nwlpcustomerservice@nhs.net

If you need to set up a new Service Level Agreement with us please contact us.

Sonia de Castro, Contracts Lead, sonia.decastro@nhs.net

or the Customer Service Team, Imperial.nwlpcustomerservice@nhs.net