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.

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Investigating the hidden drivers of food selection

Some animals can sense when they’re missing important nutrients and change their eating habits to…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Population diet and physical activity

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…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Tackling inequalities in childhood obesity with the help of Islamic religious settings

Childhood obesity is highest in children from Asian and Black ethnic groups in the UK.
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Understanding how to improve outcomes for South Asian men with prostate cancer

In most cases prostate cancer develops slowly and tends not to progress. Unfortunately, some people…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Improving weight loss in young people living with obesity

Overweight and obesity affects one in three children in England. It is linked to other…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Carbohydrate counting and risk of disordered eating in young people with type 1 diabetes

Young people living with type 1 diabetes have a higher risk of developing disordered eating…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

PASSPORT: Creating a school-specific physical activity portfolio

Physical activity is important for children’s physical and mental health. The UK government recommends that…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Population diet and physical activity

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

Comparing hip-worn and wrist-worn fitness tracker data in primary school children

Physical activity is critical for children’s current and future physical and mental health. The UK…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Population diet and physical activity