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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Exploring the impact of weight loss on cellular metabolism

We know that obesity is a risk factor for developing a variety of health conditions…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Using a new type of oxygenator during heart bypass surgery to reduce air bubbles in the blood

Some people experience mild problems affecting their brain after heart surgery. These can include short-term…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices

Mental health and online activity – exploring training needs

Young people – aged 16-24 – are more likely to use digital technology to access…
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Psychological interventions

The feasibility of investigating decision making about emergency surgery

Healthcare professionals often perform emergency surgery, even though it’s expensive and can cause poor health…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

My Hip Plan: Improving care for people having hip replacements

Each year in the UK, over 100,000 people have a total hip replacement, a…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

United for Health: Promoting inclusive research involvement through film

It is important to include a wide range of people in health research. Diversity…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

The ALPACA study

High quality shared decision making processes that focus on the patient are an important part…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Innovative translational research methods

My Knee Plan

Over 110,000 total knee replacements (TKRs) are performed in the UK every year. One in…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Goal-directed perfusion in children undergoing heart surgery

Blood carries oxygen and nutrients around the body. It also removes waste products from tissues…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery