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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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

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

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

Waist-to-height ratio as a tool for predicting metabolic risk

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends that people…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Using genetics to find links between diet and disease

Understanding how diet affects our long-term health is a major challenge in nutrition research. Randomised…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Painless glucose monitor for children and young people living with diabetes

For children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes, checking blood sugar levels is essential to…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Evaluating a digital programme to help schools improve inclusivity of their PE kits

Our earlier research showed that many girls feel uncomfortable in their school PE kits, which…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Can e-cycling help people recovering from prostate and breast cancer?

Being physically active after a cancer diagnosis is linked to better health. It reduces the…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Tackling physical activity inequalities for South Asian girls

Physical activity has many benefits for people of all backgrounds and abilities. South Asian…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity