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.

Predicting mental illness risk using health records

Serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Large, complex datasets

Building a linked eye health data resource for AI research in the South West

Eye diseases such as cataract, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy are…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Guidelines for using multiple imputation without bias in studies

In health research, it’s common to have missing information in study data. This missing…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Large, complex datasets

Does faster biological aging cause lower lung function and COPD?

Low lung function from an early age can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder…

Themes Respiratory disease Translational data science

Workstream Airways diseases

South West Secure Data Environment

The South West Secure Data Environment will enable research that’s faster, fairer and safer. What…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Developing a reproducible data pipeline using stroke data

Routinely collected health and care data is a vital tool in research. Data pipelines…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Understanding the link between eczema and acne and mental health

People with eczema or acne often experience poor mental health, i…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Identifying different types of nephrotic syndrome using blood cell DNA

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney condition that causes large amounts of protein to leak…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis

Improving decisions on what to focus on in research using large datasets

Research using de-personalised data from electronic health records is increasingly common. Electronic…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Large, complex datasets