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.
Making trials more accessible through better patient information leaflets
Clinical trials are research projects that compare different treatments to see which one is best.
Exploring factors behind disordered eating and eating disorders
Disordered eating often involves many of the behaviours we associate with eating disorders, such as:…
Developing a platform trial for obesity
Platform trials are different to traditional clinical trials. Instead of testing a specific drug or…
Developing physical activity leader programmes for girls from underserved groups
Inequalities in physical activity mean that not everyone in the UK is able to participate…
Exploring environmental risk factors for eating disorders
Eating disorders are severe mental health disorders. They often develop alongside a range of other…
Using choice architecture to help prevent eating disorders
The aim of this project is to develop a choice architecture intervention to reduce eating…
Experimental manipulation of cognitive processes
This project aims to build on our previous work around mental health interventions that target…
Saliva biomarkers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
This project aims to validate a new point-of-care technology designed to look for certain biomarkers…
Investigating new approaches to drug development using human genetics
Developing new drugs is an important part of improving our ability to treat disease. To…