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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Establishing a framework for trusted data sharing between ALSPAC and the South West SDE

The Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) has followed around 30,000 participants…
  • Themes Mental health Translational data science
  • Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Reducing bias in research: Building better tools to combine study results

When researchers want to know whether something causes a health outcome, like whether a vitamin…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Large, complex datasets

Using blood proteins to predict complications after heart surgery

When people have heart surgery, some develop serious complications afterwards. Two of the most common…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis

Treatment resistance and drug side effects in schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental health condition where people may see, hear or believe things that…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Predicting patients’ risk of needing to return to hospital

Unplanned readmission to hospital reduces patients’ quality of life and puts extra pressure on the…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Do some symptoms of COVID-19 and long COVID typically occur together?

COVID-19 and long COVID are relatively new conditions. This means we don’t yet know much…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Predicting mental illness risk using health records

Serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Large, complex datasets

Building a linked eye health data resource for AI research in the South West

Eye diseases such as cataract, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy are…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Does faster biological aging cause lower lung function and COPD?

Low lung function from an early age can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder…
  • Themes Respiratory disease Translational data science
  • Workstream Airways diseases