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.

Do school PE kit policies impact girls’ body image?

The physical activity levels and self-esteem of girls decline with age. This is because adolescent…

Themes Diet and physical activity Mental health

Workstreams Population diet and physical activity Psychological interventions

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

Understanding how adverse childhood experiences impact anxiety-related disorders in the UK and Brazil

Adverse childhood experiences are potentially harmful experiences that can affect people both at home and…

Themes Mental health Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Co-designing a digital solution to help people manage their diabetes

According to Diabetes UK, 3.6 million people in the UK are diagnosed with type 2…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Would parents attending a weight management programme accept support for their children?

We know that a child is at increased risk of being affected by overweight or…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Improving sleep for inpatients on surgical wards

The aim of this project is to design an intervention to improve how patients on…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

How to evaluate trauma-informed care in community mental health services

Trauma can be caused by accidents, violence, abuse, loss, disaster, war, social injustice, and many…

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Setting research priorities with under-served communities

This project focused on ensuring the research we conduct addresses the needs and priorities of…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery