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 faster biological aging cause lower lung function and COPD?

Low lung function from an early age can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder…

Themes Respiratory disease Translational data science

Workstream Exacerbation prediction and aerosol emissions

How do inflammation and asbestos exposure interact in developing pleural mesothelioma?

Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a cancer of the lining of the lung caused by…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis

Understanding the causes of breathlessness in people with long-COVID

People with long-COVID continue to have health problems for many months or years after…

Theme Respiratory disease

Testing a new drainage system for patients with fluid build-up around their lungs

A common treatment for patients with fluid build-up around the lungs is to have…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease

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

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

Saliva biomarkers in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation

This project aims to validate a new point-of-care technology designed to look for certain biomarkers…

Theme Respiratory disease

Workstream Exacerbation prediction and aerosol emissions

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