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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Using genetics to find links between diet and disease

Understanding how diet affects our long-term health is a major challenge in nutrition research. Randomised…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Painless glucose monitor for children and young people living with diabetes

For children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes, checking blood sugar levels is essential to…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

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

Tackling physical activity inequalities for South Asian girls

Physical activity has many benefits for people of all backgrounds and abilities. South Asian…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Improving the evidence on the effects of intermittent fasting on appetite

This project explored ways to monitor the effects of intermittent fasting on appetite and…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Blood sugar control in liver cirrhosis and the impact of the late evening snack

Continuous glucose monitors have shown that some people with liver cirrhosis have high blood sugar…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Is hydrogel safe and effective for weight loss?

Surgery is the most effective but also the most expensive way for maintaining long-term weight-loss…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Is riding an e-scooter a physical activity?

E-scooter and e-bike share-hire schemes have been introduced in UK cities. These schemes are being…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity