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.

Mapping health services available to patients waiting for joint replacement

As of April 2023, over 40 per cent of people on NHS waiting lists (a…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Exploring how obesity influences cancer survival

Evidence from different studies suggests that obesity or body mass index (BMI) might play a…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Supporting exercise before joint replacement

People waiting for a joint replacement often avoid physical activity as they believe it will…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

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 Airways diseases

Using biomarkers and machine learning to predict antidepressant resistance

Around half of patients with depression don’t improve after taking antidepressants. Clinicians need to…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis

Can DNA methylation biomarkers predict whether pleural effusion is caused by cancer?

Pleural effusion, where fluid builds up in the cavity around the lungs, can develop…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis

Using DNA methylation biomarkers to understand Parkinson’s disease severity and progression

The Biogen Tel Aviv Parkinson Project (BeatPD) looks in-depth at clinical and genetic information…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis

Improving methods for assessing surgical site infection

The aim of this project is to explore methods to improve surgical site infection (SSI)…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

Developing care for patients with dislocation after total hip replacement

The aim of this project is to develop an accessible and inclusive care pathway for…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation