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.
Exploring associations between asthma and mental health disorders
Asthma is a very common lung condition. In the UK, 7.2 million people have asthma.
Forecasting exacerbations in COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations – episodes of worsening symptoms – are a leading…
How do inflammation and asbestos exposure interact in developing pleural mesothelioma?
Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a cancer of the lining of the lung caused by…
Predicting what will happen to patients with fluid around their lung linked to lung cancer
Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death. Some patients with lung cancer develop…
A new approach to diagnosing thoracic endometriosis
Endometriosis is where cells similar to those in the lining of the womb grow in…
Can pleural fluid cell differentiation accurately diagnose the cause of fluid around the lung?
Pleural effusion – a build-up of fluid around the lungs – can be caused by…
Does inflammation play a role in pleural empyema?
Pleural empyema is a serious condition that develops when pus builds up in the…
What causes patients to be readmitted to hospital after community-acquired pneumonia?
Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection. Most people get better…
What puts patients at risk of pleural infection?
Pleural infection is an infection of the space between a person’s lungs and the wall…