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.

Targeting inflammation to treat psychosis

The Psychosis Immune Mechanism Stratified Medicine (PIMS) trial is a proof-of-concept, randomised, double blind, placebo…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety

Adjusting menu choices to improve nutrition and reduce environmental impact

A significant proportion of the food we eat in the UK is consumed outside the…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Analysing the impact of physical activity on markers of inflammation

This project aims to assess markers of inflammation present in blood before and after a…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Long-term effects of fasting on healthy weight maintenance

This project will explore the effects of intermittent fasting on appetite and eating behaviour. Intermittent…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Developing a physical activity intervention

The aim of this project is to involve South-Asian men diagnosed with prostate cancer in…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Diversity in diabetes

Data from health services has shown that children and young people with diabetes from families…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Promoting inclusive research involvement through film

We know that minority ethnic communities are marginalised in healthcare and research. This means they…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Providing accurate weight and height information for children during remote consultations

A remote consultation is an online medical consultation which takes place over the internet. Sixty-five…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Adapting trial methods for neurodiverse populations

The aim of this project is to understand how we can involve people with neurodevelopmental…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety