All staff undertake research and scholarship that fosters the attitude and background essential to provide quality graduate programmes of instruction. Eastman graduates have the opportunity to address an extensive variety of research questions. The Eastman is also a member of the UCL Institute of Health Research and the Clinical Research Network. Annual spending from research grants and contracts now exceeds one million pounds. Over half of this is generated from industry and commerce.
Research is funded by a range of bodies.
Contract research for government and industry, both national and international, has played an increasing role in the Eastman's research profile. It brings a sense of urgency and immediate purpose to research activities and is especially useful in giving graduates experience that is valuable for their subsequent careers. Meetings Researchers from all parts of the world visit the Eastman almost weekly, presenting their ideas and results in a regular programme of research seminars . There is a programme of high level external research seminars held monthly and the Scientific Basis of Dentistry lectures have been held at the Eastman. Each year, the Eastman hosts scholarly conferences that bring colleagues from all parts of the world to report their findings to their peers.