The Centre of Evidence-Based Dermatology is focussed on health technology assessment and epidemiology as applied to people with skin problems. The Centre at King's Meadow Campus currently hosts 15 research staff, and is led by Prof. Hywel Williams and Associate Professor Dr. Kim Thomas. The Centre houses the Cochrane Skin Group, which identifies research priorities through systematic reviews, which are then picked up by the UK Dermatology Clinical Trials Network - a national network of mainly dermatologists who conduct independent randomized controlled trials.

The Centre also houses the Skin Disorders Specialist Library of the National Library for Health, which plays an important role in disseminating clinically relevant research. Clinical research fellows also conduct important methodological work into outcome measures and the Centre has a particular interest in the epidemiology and treatment of childhood eczema. Over the next five years, the CEBD will continue to expand its portfolio of independent clinical trials by expanding into Europe and then globally.