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.

Improving support and care for people with hypermobility disorders

Hypermobility disorders are where a person’s joints and connective tissue are very flexible, causing musculoskeletal…

Themes Mental health Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Predicting the risk of young people developing anxiety and depression

The number of adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression is increasing. We need to find better…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety

Exploring safe moderation of online suicide and self-harm content

The aim of this project is to assess the impact of blocking online self-harm content.

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

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

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

How to evaluate trauma-informed care in community mental health services

Trauma can be caused by accidents, violence, abuse, loss, disaster, war, social injustice, and many…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Exploring factors behind disordered eating and eating disorders

Disordered eating often involves many of the behaviours we associate with eating disorders, such as:…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

What do young people understand about synthetic cannabinoids in vapes?

Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs), sometimes known as spice or K2, are illegal substances made in a…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Exploring environmental risk factors for eating disorders

Eating disorders are severe mental health disorders. They often develop alongside a range of other…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions