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.

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 Airways diseases

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

PASSPORT: Creating a school-specific physical activity portfolio

Physical activity is important for children’s physical and mental health. The UK government recommends that…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Improving sleep for inpatients on surgical wards

The aim of this project was to design an intervention to improve how patients sleep…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Is hydrogel safe and effective for weight loss?

Surgery is the most effective but also the most expensive way for maintaining long-term weight-loss…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

South West Secure Data Environment

The South West Secure Data Environment will enable research that’s faster, fairer and safer. What…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Exploring safe moderation of online suicide and self-harm content

The aim of this project is to assess the impact of blocking online self-harm content.

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Developing a reproducible data pipeline using stroke data

Routinely collected health and care data is a vital tool in research. Data pipelines…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

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