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.
What puts patients at risk of pleural infection?
Pleural infection is an infection of the space between a person’s lungs and the wall…
Physiotherapy for people with severe lung failure
Patients experiencing severe lung failure are put on specialist life support. They are very…
Reviewing the evidence on arm and shoulder rehabilitation following critical illness
In 2023, over 215,000 patients were admitted to ICUs across England, Wales, and Northern…
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…
Does faster biological aging cause lower lung function and COPD?
Low lung function from an early age can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder…
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…
Could AI help with monitoring and predicting progression of interstitial lung disease?
Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) lead to around 1 in 100 deaths in the UK. Some…
Using artificial intelligence to predict the progression of pulmonary fibrosis
Interstitial lung diseases affect over 70,000 people in the UK. These diseases cause shortness of…
Saliva biomarkers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
This project aims to validate a new point-of-care technology designed to look for certain biomarkers…