Research projects
Our projects span early stage studies such as first in human and feasibility studies to developing new research methodologies and tools. Take a look at all our projects across all our research themes and workstreams.
Delivering weight management support in Complications of Excess Weight Clinics
Obesity is a growing health challenge for children and young people in the UK. Around…
Optimising reassessment times for lung cancer screening
A person’s risk of developing lung cancer is currently estimated using 2 risk prediction tools.
Exploring if low lung function in early life impacts COPD development
We still do not fully understand why some young people have lower patterns of lung…
Protecting young people from self-harm when a parent has mental health difficulties
Understanding what helps young people do well despite adversity is central to their mental health…
Understanding the link between sleep and Alzheimer’s disease
Over 55 million people in the world live with dementia. Alzheimer’s disease, the commonest cause…
Improving access to school-based physical activity for young people with type 1 diabetes
Research shows that physical activity improves blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity and heart health as…
Adapting a randomised controlled trial to evaluate sleeve gastrectomy
Evaluating new surgical procedures is difficult. This is because the surgical community often sees ‘new’…
Assessing minimally invasive surgery for oesophageal cancer
It is common for surgeons to modify new surgical procedures. Modifications don’t usually happen in…
Testing the feasibility of a wound infusion catheter trial in children
A wound infusion catheter is a flexible tube used to deliver pain relief directly into…