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.

Is riding an e-scooter a physical activity?

E-scooter and e-bike share-hire schemes have been introduced in UK cities. These schemes are being…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Understanding the link between eczema and acne and mental health

People with eczema or acne often experience poor mental health, i…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Creating a toolkit to improve patients’ sleep on hospital wards

Sleeping well in hospital helps people heal and recover from surgery and illness. Hospital…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

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

Improving decisions on what to focus on in research using large datasets

Research using de-personalised data from electronic health records is increasingly common. Electronic…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Large, complex datasets

Combining data and AI to predict heart problems following Covid

Electronic health records contain a wealth of information that has the potential to be…

Theme Translational data science

Workstreams Clinical informatics platforms Large, complex datasets

Using Mendelian randomization to improve how drugs are tested for different populations

Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) are the gold standard for testing health interventions. However, they…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Developing a genetic data platform for use in pharmaceutical testing

OpenGWAS is one of the largest and most used genetic research databases in the…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Using genetics to improve how drug targets are identified

Many modern drugs target very specific biological processes. When a drug is being developed,…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention