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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Does psychiatric polypharmacy increase the risk of falls and fractures in older adults?

Psychiatric polypharmacy is when a person is prescribed two or more psychiatric medications at the…
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety

Identifying biomarkers for treatment response and disease prognosis in depression

Chronic inflammation alters how the brain works, contributing to depression, cognitive decline, and other mental…
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety

Forecasting exacerbations in COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations – episodes of worsening symptoms – are a leading…
  • Theme Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Airways diseases

Exploring the link between obesity and heart failure using genetics

Heart failure is a condition that develops when the heart is unable to pump blood…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Developing a core outcome set for periprosthetic femoral fractures

A femoral fracture is a serious complication that can affect some people after they have…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Mindfulness for neurodivergent young adults

This project addresses a gap in adolescent and young adult mental health research. It will…
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Psychological interventions

National evaluation of weight medication access (NEWA)

A third of UK adults live with obesity, which can affect health and wellbeing. Tirzepatide…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Does where people live contribute to the development of personality disorder?

We know that the neighbourhood people live or grow up in can affect their…
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Psychological interventions

Exploring the relationship between stress response dysfunction and mental health

The human body is designed to respond to stress in an automatic and instinctual way.
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety