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.

Forecasting exacerbations in COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations – episodes of worsening symptoms – are a leading…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Airways diseases

Developing a core outcome set for periprosthetic femoral fractures

A femoral fracture is a serious complication that can affect some people after they have…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Exploring the link between obesity and heart failure using genetics

Heart failure is a condition that develops when the heart is unable to pump blood…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Assessing minimally invasive surgery for oesophageal cancer

It is common for surgeons to modify new surgical procedures. Modifications don’t usually happen in…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstreams Innovative translational research methods Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices

Adapting a randomised controlled trial to evaluate sleeve gastrectomy

Evaluating new surgical procedures is difficult. This is because the surgical community often sees ‘new’…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Mindfulness for neurodivergent young adults

This project addresses a gap in adolescent and young adult mental health research. It will…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

National evaluation of weight medication access (NEWA)

A third of UK adults live with obesity, which can affect health and wellbeing. Tirzepatide…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Does where people live contribute to the development of personality disorder?

We know that the neighbourhood people live or grow up in can affect their…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Exploring the relationship between stress response dysfunction and mental health

The human body is designed to respond to stress in an automatic and instinctual way.

Theme Mental health

Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety