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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Developing a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) means using a device to estimate your blood glucose, also called…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Radiological assessment of pneumothorax

A pneumothorax is also known as a collapsed lung. It happens when air leaks into…
  • Theme Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

Using circulating tumour DNA to diagnose pleural mesothelioma

As a tumour or cancer grows, its cells die and are replaced by new ones.
  • Theme Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

FFLEX study

During the FFLEX study we will be looking at a new type of knee implant.
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices

Supporting neurodivergent young people who mask

Neurodivergent children and young people have a high risk of developing anxiety and depression, however…
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Psychological interventions

Brainteract

The aim of this project is to understand the effects of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)…
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety

Investigating the link between asthma and mental health in children

Asthma is the most common long-term condition among children and young people in the UK,…
  • Themes Mental health Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Airways diseases

Investigating the link between asthma, brain inflammation and MRI changes

Eight million people in the UK have been diagnosed with asthma. Asthma + Lung UK…
  • Themes Mental health Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Airways diseases

Exploring how obesity influences cancer survival

Evidence from different studies suggests that obesity or body mass index (BMI) might play a…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention