A World-class Clinical Life Sciences Hub in Paddington
Welcome to our project website. Here, you’ll discover our exciting plans to transform the former Imperial College Medical School site, adjacent to St Mary’s Hospital, into a state-of-the-art clinical life sciences building – a vital step for medical innovation.
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About the Project
Cohort Ltd is moving forward with exciting plans to deliver a world-class clinical life sciences hub at the former Imperial College Medical School site in Paddington – a site that is currently vacant following the relocation of the medical school to new facilities in White City.
Following our first phase of consultation, we’ve listened closely to residents, local workers, and community organisations. Your feedback has helped shape our updated proposals, which we’re now sharing.
Illustration of the proposed development ground floor
Our Vision
A centre for translational research, built on the principle of “bench to bedside” – turning scientific breakthroughs in the lab into real-world treatments, diagnostics, and health technologies.
The building will feature dedicated clinical trials facilities, helping accelerate the journey from research to patient care.
The Development
This development will cement Paddington’s place at the forefront of global medical science, building on its rich history of world-changing discoveries and the strengths of local institutions – including St Mary’s Hospital and Imperial College.
We are also exploring whether the site could include purpose-built education and engagement spaces for local schools, enabling hands-on science learning, work experience, and teacher development – helping inspire the next generation of doctors, researchers, and innovators.
And it’s about more than science.
Our plans aim to deliver lasting community benefits – from local jobs and greener streets to opportunities to work closely with the NHS on shared goals for improving health outcomes.
Our Proposals
Delivering for Westminster and beyond
Create a home for pioneering health innovation
improving and saving lives through world-class research, while continuing the site’s proud medical legacy
Tackle health inequalities
by making clinical trials and treatments more accessible, effective, and inclusive
Create opportunity
with around 2,000 new jobs, many open to people without a university degree
Enhance public spaces
including safer, greener walking routes and welcoming ground floor areas
Inspire future talent
attracting top scientists and engaging the next generation in medical science
Engage with local schools
with potential opportunities for on-site education and engagement spaces for workshops, careers programmes, and teacher training, inspired by the Francis Crick Institute’s outreach model
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Consultation Material Archive
Take a look at the exhibition boards displayed at our public consultations and learn more about our proposals for the Clinical Life Sciences Hub in Paddington.