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.

Understanding how adverse childhood experiences impact anxiety-related disorders in the UK and Brazil

Adverse childhood experiences are potentially harmful experiences that can affect people both at home and…

Themes Mental health 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

Exploring inflammation as a driver for post-operative complications

One in seven patients develop a serious medical problem after surgery. These types of complications…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis

Guidelines for using multiple imputation without bias in studies

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

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Large, complex datasets

Linking mental health records for research: Eating disorders as a test case

Mental health conditions affect many people, but research to better understand them through drawing on…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

BRIDE: Improving access to NHS data to support research and care

Health services generate large amounts of data that could be used to improve patient care…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Linking imaging and clinical data to improve orthopaedic surgery

Orthopaedic surgery often changes how a joint moves, sometimes in ways that are intended…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Establishing a framework for trusted data sharing between ALSPAC and the South West SDE

The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) has followed around 30,000 participants…

Themes Mental health Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Reducing bias in research: Building better tools to combine study results

When researchers want to know whether something causes a health outcome, like whether a vitamin…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Large, complex datasets