The CRSC research programme has been underpinned by the construction of a 5,000m2 purpose built facility. The new building, which opened in July 2005, has five floors comprising new research laboratories, write-up areas for post doctoral research staff and postgraduate students, meeting/seminar rooms and modern administrative office space.

The research infrastructure is supported by expertise in core technologies including the biological resource unit, bio-imaging, tissue processing and bio-banking facilities. The FCRI provides an environment in which clinical scientists can work alongside and interact with basic research colleagues in a variety of laboratory programmes.