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.

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

Could AI help with monitoring and predicting progression of interstitial lung disease?

Interstitial lung diseases (ILD) lead to around 1 in 100 deaths in the UK. Some…

Theme Respiratory disease

Using artificial intelligence to predict the progression of pulmonary fibrosis

Interstitial lung diseases affect over 70,000 people in the UK. These diseases cause shortness of…

Theme Respiratory disease