| Characteristic | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nervous system | 198,310 | 198,834 | 209,875 |
| Immune system | 178,776 | 154,527 | 160,021 |
| Oncology | 103,106 | 98,178 | 102,104 |
| Cardiovascular, blood and lymphatic system | 64,013 | 51,762 | 45,841 |
| Multisystemic | 60,405 | 52,617 | 44,485 |
| Endocrine system/ metabolism | 30,930 | 25,093 | 27,196 |
| Gastrointestinal system including liver | 28,664 | 24,916 | 22,905 |
| Sensory organs (skin, eyes and ears) | 18,390 | 14,075 | 17,011 |
| Musculoskeletal system | 20,427 | 21,939 | 15,767 |
| Respiratory system | 15,105 | 11,429 | 11,221 |
| Urogenital/reproductive system | 12,475 | 11,085 | 7,422 |
| Ethology/animal behaviour/animal biology | 12,301 | 3,903 | 6,010 |
| Other* | 134,509 | 131,870 | 100,007 |
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September 2024
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United Kingdom (Great Britain)
Survey time period
2021 to 2023
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The statistic includes basic research, excluding translational and applied research.
* Includes basic research in dentistry, developmental, and other areas.
This statistic uses original data from the Government Digital Service and includes copyright material licensed under © Crown, the
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