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.
Creating a toolkit to improve patients’ sleep on hospital wards
Sleeping well in hospital helps people heal and recover from surgery and illness. Hospital…
Using circulating tumour DNA to diagnose pleural mesothelioma
As a tumour or cancer grows, its cells die and are replaced by new ones.
Forecasting exacerbations in COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations – episodes of worsening symptoms – are a leading…
How do inflammation and asbestos exposure interact in developing pleural mesothelioma?
Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a cancer of the lining of the lung caused by…
Understanding the causes of breathlessness in people with long-COVID
People with long-COVID continue to have health problems for many months or years after…
Testing a new drainage system for patients with fluid build-up around their lungs
A common treatment for patients with fluid build-up around the lungs is to have…
AERATOR collaboration
Our AERATOR collaboration with the Bristol Aerosol Research Centre (BARC) pioneered the translation of aerosol…
Can changing the medicines we prescribe improve autistic people's health?
Autistic people often have more health problems and a shorter life expectancy than non-autistic people.
Does psychiatric polypharmacy increase falls and fractures in older adults?
Psychiatric polypharmacy is when a person is prescribed two or more psychiatric medications at the…