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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Does inflammation play a role in pleural empyema?

Pleural empyema is a serious condition that develops when pus builds up in the…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

Setting up a community type 2 diabetes service for children and young people

When children and young people develop type 2 diabetes, it is a serious condition that…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Treatment resistance and drug side effects in schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental health condition where people may see, hear or believe things that…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Live well with liver disease: A community-led intervention for cirrhosis

Liver disease, especially cirrhosis, is a growing health issue in some of the most deprived…

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

Uncovering the biological links between e-cigarette use and mental health

E-cigarette use has become increasingly common, especially among young people, but its impact on mental…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety

Predicting patients’ risk of needing to return to hospital

Unplanned readmission to hospital reduces patients’ quality of life and puts extra pressure on the…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Do some symptoms of COVID-19 and long COVID typically occur together?

COVID-19 and long COVID are relatively new conditions. This means we don’t yet know much…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Optimising the efficiency and value of burn care research

Burns affect 11 million people globally. They can lead to long-term disability and be associated…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods