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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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

Micronutrients and human appetite: 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

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

Blood sugar control in liver cirrhosis and the impact of the late evening snack

Continuous glucose monitors have shown that some people with liver cirrhosis may have low blood…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

How does ROHHAD syndrome impact children and families?

ROHHAD (rapid-onset obesity with hypoventilation, hypothalamic dysfunction, autonomic dysregulation) syndrome is a rare and life-threatening…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Psychological factors affecting eating after exercise: A scoping review

The aim of this project was to explore how we can help people reduce their…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity