Medical Research Council
Medical Research Council
The Medical Research Council (MRC) is a research organization in the UK that is dedicated to improving human health through world-class medical research.
Pronunciation
Medical Research Council: /ˈmɛdɪkəl rɪˈsɜːrtʃ ˈkaʊnsəl/
Etymology
The term "Medical Research Council" is derived from the English language. "Medical" comes from the Latin "medicus", meaning "physician". "Research" is derived from the Old French "recercher", meaning "to seek out, search closely". "Council" comes from the Latin "concilium", meaning "a meeting, a gathering of people".
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The Medical Research Council is responsible for coordinating and funding medical research in the UK. It is part of UK Research and Innovation, a non-departmental public body funded by a grant-in-aid from the UK government.
The MRC's work ranges from laboratory research, such as genetics and molecular biology, to clinical trials and epidemiology. The MRC has produced 32 Nobel Prize winners to date and has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of major diseases.
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