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.

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…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

Improving decisions on what to focus on in research using large datasets

Research using de-personalised data from electronic health records is increasingly common. Electronic…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Large, complex datasets

Combining data and AI to predict heart problems following Covid

Electronic health records contain a wealth of information that has the potential to be…

Theme Translational data science

Workstreams Clinical informatics platforms Large, complex datasets

Psychological factors affecting eating after exercise: A scoping review

The aim of this project was to explore how we can help people reduce their…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Using Mendelian randomization to improve how drugs are tested for different populations

Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are the gold standard for testing health interventions. However, they…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Developing a genetic data platform for use in pharmaceutical testing

OpenGWAS is one of the largest and most used genetic research databases in the…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Using genetics to improve how drug targets are identified

Many modern drugs target very specific biological processes. When a drug is being developed,…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Does inflammation play a role in pleural empyema?

Pleural empyema is a serious condition that develops when pus builds up in the…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

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