The staff of the Institute includes distinguished clinicians, teachers and scientists, many of whom are actively involved with international, European and national bodies in the discipline, are editors of leading journals and authors of textbooks and research publications, and examine for the various Royal Colleges. The Eastman has active partnerships with other universities, both in the UK and overseas, and with the Royal Colleges of Surgeons, and is a WHO collaborating Centre. There has been major investment in facilities which has served to enhance teaching, research and clinical activity. Most of the teaching and research facilities are of the very highest standards.