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.
What do young people understand about synthetic cannabinoids in vapes?
Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs), sometimes known as spice or K2, are illegal substances made in a…
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…
Exploring inflammation as a driver for post-operative complications
One in seven patients develop a serious medical problem after surgery. These types of complications…
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…
Using AI to help with quality assurance in surgical studies
Surgery improves and saves millions of lives each year. Many operations are tested in randomised…
Understanding how patients use e-bikes
Our research has shown that e-cycling provides at least moderate intensity physical activity, which could…
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…
Supporting orthopaedic surgeons to avoid or reverse negative outlier status
Hip and knee replacements are common and usually successful operations. However, around 2-5% of patients…
Developing online resources to create accessible patient information leaflets
The National Literacy Trust says 1 in 6 adults in England have…