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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Evaluating a digital programme to help schools improve inclusivity of their PE kits

Our earlier research showed that many girls feel uncomfortable in their school PE kits, which…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Can e-cycling help people recovering from prostate and breast cancer?

Being physically active after a cancer diagnosis is linked to better health. It reduces the…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Building a linked eye health data resource for AI research in the South West

Eye diseases such as cataract, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy are…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Guidelines for using multiple imputation without bias in studies

In health research, it’s common to have missing information in study data. This missing…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Large, complex datasets

What causes patients to be readmitted to hospital after community-acquired pneumonia?

Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by an infection. Most people get better…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Airways diseases

What puts patients at risk of pleural infection?

Pleural infection is an infection of the space between a person’s lungs and the wall…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

A survey of NHS support for patients before hip or knee replacement

As of April 2023, over 40 per cent of people on NHS waiting lists (a…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Understanding the link between adolescents’ body clocks and low mood

During adolescence, teenagers experience a shift in their body clock towards sleeping and waking later.

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Are smokers having lung health checks ready to quit?

The NHS is offering lung health checks to people aged 55 to 74 who smoke…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions