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.

Developing new virtual reality treatments for eating disorders

Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses. They affect all ages and genders, most commonly adolescents…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Optimising how a first-in-human device for knee replacement is introduced

During knee replacement surgery, damaged sections of the knee are replaced with metal and plastic…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Exploring the impact of weight loss on cellular metabolism

We know that obesity is a risk factor for developing a variety of health conditions…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Using a new type of oxygenator during heart bypass surgery to reduce air bubbles in the blood

Some people experience mild problems affecting their brain after heart surgery. These can include short-term…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices

Mental health and online activity – exploring training needs

Young people – aged 16-24 – are more likely to use digital technology to access…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

The feasibility of investigating decision making about emergency surgery

Healthcare professionals often perform emergency surgery, even though it’s expensive and can cause poor health…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

My Hip Plan: Improving care for people having hip replacements

Each year in the UK, over 100,000 people have a total hip replacement, a…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

United for Health: Promoting inclusive research involvement through film

It is important to include a wide range of people in health research. Diversity…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

The ALPACA study

High quality shared decision making processes that focus on the patient are an important part…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods