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.

Exploring why people eat more after exercising

This project builds on a scoping review we recently completed on eating…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Do school PE kit policies impact girls’ body image?

The physical activity levels and self-esteem of girls decline with age. This is because adolescent…

Themes Diet and physical activity Mental health

Workstreams Population diet and physical activity Psychological interventions

Exploring drug targets to treat and prevent cancer

It’s possible that some medications used for lowering blood sugar, preventing inflammation or supporting weight…

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

Adjusting menu choices to improve nutrition and reduce environmental impact

A significant proportion of the food we eat in the UK is consumed outside the…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Analysing the impact of physical activity on markers of inflammation

This project aims to assess markers of inflammation present in blood before and after a…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Long-term effects of fasting on healthy weight maintenance

This project will explore the effects of intermittent fasting on appetite and eating behaviour. Intermittent…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Developing a physical activity intervention

The aim of this project is to involve South-Asian men diagnosed with prostate cancer in…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Diversity in diabetes

Data from health services has shown that children and young people with diabetes from families…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity