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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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

Assessing minimally invasive surgery for oesophageal cancer

It is common for surgeons to modify new surgical procedures. Modifications don’t usually happen in…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstreams Innovative translational research methods Novel surgical and orthopaedic techniques and devices

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

Understanding how adverse childhood experiences impact anxiety-related disorders in the UK and Brazil

Adverse childhood experiences are potentially harmful experiences that can affect people both at home and…

Themes Mental health Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Testing the feasibility of a wound infusion catheter trial in children

A wound infusion catheter is a flexible tube used to deliver pain relief directly into…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Integrating care pathway components in surgical innovation research

Surgery is a complex healthcare intervention involving multiple interacting components. It is usually supported by…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

PASSPORT: Creating a school-specific physical activity portfolio

Physical activity is important for children’s physical and mental health. The UK government recommends that…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Comparing hip-worn and wrist-worn fitness tracker data in primary school children

Physical activity is critical for children’s current and future physical and mental health. The UK…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity