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.

Lung development in early life and respiratory diagnosis and treatment

More than 17 per cent of deaths around the world can be attributed to respiratory…

Themes Respiratory disease Translational data science

Workstream Exacerbation prediction and aerosol emissions

Improving diagnosis and outcome prediction in pleural mesothelioma

Pleural mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs. This is known as…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

Predicting complications in malignant pleural effusions - a pilot study

Pleural effusion, where fluid builds up in the space around the lungs (the pleural…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

Radiological assessment of pneumothorax

A pneumothorax is also known as a collapsed lung. It happens when air leaks into…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

Using circulating tumour DNA to diagnose pleural mesothelioma

As a tumour or cancer grows, its cells die and are replaced by new ones.

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

Investigating the link between asthma and mental health in children

Asthma is the most common long-term condition among children and young people in the UK,…

Themes Mental health Respiratory disease

Workstream Exacerbation prediction and aerosol emissions

Investigating the link between asthma, brain inflammation and MRI changes

Eight million people in the UK have been diagnosed with asthma. Asthma + Lung UK…

Themes Mental health Respiratory disease

Workstream Exacerbation prediction and aerosol emissions

Exploring impact of mepolizumab treatment for asthma on brain structures and wellbeing

Patients with severe asthma are often affected by anxiety, depression and other conditions that influence…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Exacerbation prediction and aerosol emissions

Exploring the clinical and health economic impact of the myCOPD app

The aim of this project is to explore the health economic benefits of an app…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Exacerbation prediction and aerosol emissions