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.
Exploring associations between asthma and mental health disorders
Asthma is a very common lung condition. In the UK, 7.2 million people have asthma.
The Mother Nature Programme
Developing and testing a nature-based intervention for mothers with postnatal depression
Mental health and online activity – exploring training needs
Young people – aged 16-24 – are more likely to use digital technology to access…
Improving access to school-based physical activity for young people with type 1 diabetes
Research shows that physical activity improves blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity and heart health as…
Understanding the role of AI in improving prostate cancer care
Healthcare providers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to support clinical decision-making, especially in the…
Capturing ethnicity in COVID-19 research
Health outcomes can vary depending on a person’s ethnicity. For example, people from some ethnic…
Tackling inequalities in childhood obesity with the help of Islamic religious settings
Childhood obesity is highest in children from Asian and Black ethnic groups in the UK.
Understanding how to improve outcomes for South Asian men with prostate cancer
In most cases prostate cancer develops slowly and tends not to progress. Unfortunately, some people…
Improving weight loss in young people living with obesity
Overweight and obesity affects one in three children in England. It is linked to other…