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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Improving diagnosis and outcome prediction in pleural mesothelioma

Pleural mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs. This is known as…
  • Theme Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

Predicting complications in malignant pleural effusions - a pilot study

Pleural effusion, where fluid builds up in the space around the lungs (the pleural…
  • Theme Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

Radiological assessment of pneumothorax

A pneumothorax is also known as a collapsed lung. It happens when air leaks into…
  • Theme Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

Using circulating tumour DNA to diagnose pleural mesothelioma

As a tumour or cancer grows, its cells die and are replaced by new ones.
  • Theme Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

Investigating the link between asthma and mental health in children

Asthma is the most common long-term condition among children and young people in the UK,…
  • Themes Mental health Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Airways diseases

Investigating the link between asthma, brain inflammation and MRI changes

Eight million people in the UK have been diagnosed with asthma. Asthma + Lung UK…
  • Themes Mental health Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Airways diseases

Exploring impact of mepolizumab treatment for asthma on brain structures and wellbeing

Patients with severe asthma are often affected by anxiety, depression and other conditions that influence…
  • Theme Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Airways diseases

Exploring the clinical and health economic impact of the myCOPD app

The aim of this project is to explore the health economic benefits of an app…
  • Theme Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Airways diseases

Sensing, Prediction, and Alerts in COPD Exacerbations (SPACE) Study III

The aim of this project is to continue developing digital tools that help us predict…
  • Theme Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Airways diseases