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.
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…
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…
Using blood proteins to predict complications after heart surgery
When people have heart surgery, some develop serious complications afterwards. Two of the most common…
Treatment resistance and drug side effects in schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a mental health condition where people may see, hear or believe things that…
Predicting patients’ risk of needing to return to hospital
Unplanned readmission to hospital reduces patients’ quality of life and puts extra pressure on the…
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…
Predicting mental illness risk using health records
Serious mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, suicidal thoughts, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can…
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…
Does faster biological aging cause lower lung function and COPD?
Low lung function from an early age can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder…