UHS is research intensive. Its ethos from its beginning has been to produce highly relevant research that solves real health problems and improve people’s quality of life.

At present extensive on-campus research is going on in 183 different areas including Asthma, Diabetes, Tuberculosis, Typhoid, Infertility, Environmental Pollution, Various types of Cancer, Genetic Disorders, Consanguinity, DNA Analysis, Developmental Abnormalities, Metabolic Syndromes, Hepatitis B, Liver and Renal Disorders.

A high-tech Resource Lab and an Experimental Research Lab (Animal House) have been established for research purposes.