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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How do we stop or reduce treatments that don’t work or aren’t cost-effective?

Stopping or reducing how often a treatment is offered by the NHS is called ‘de-adoption’.
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Lung development in early life and respiratory diagnosis and treatment

More than 17 per cent of deaths around the world can be attributed to respiratory…
  • Themes Respiratory disease Translational data science
  • Workstream Airways diseases

Can we use DNA methylation to predict disease in diverse populations?

DNA methylation is a process during which methyl groups become attached to parts of our…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis

Developing a journaling intervention to address harmful use of online content in children and young people

The online environment can have both a harmful and protective effect on the mental health…
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Psychological interventions

Using a vending machine to evaluate how people respond to new foods

Scientists don’t yet fully understand how people learn to like new foods and flavours. Predicting…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Exploring drug targets to treat and prevent cancer

It’s possible that some medications used for lowering blood sugar, preventing inflammation or supporting weight…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Joint PREP study

Hip and knee replacements are common operations for patients with osteoarthritis. It is a major…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Rebuilding strength after weight-loss surgery

Weight-loss surgery — also called bariatric surgery — involves making changes to a person’s digestive…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Preventing cardiovascular events in stroke patients

Having a stroke means you are more likely to experience a subsequent cardiovascular event. Cardiovascular…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention