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.
Identifying biomarkers for treatment response and disease prognosis in depression
Chronic inflammation alters how the brain works, contributing to depression, cognitive decline, and other mental…
Exploring associations between asthma and mental health disorders
Asthma is a very common lung condition. In the UK, 7.2 million people have asthma.
Forecasting exacerbations in COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations – episodes of worsening symptoms – are a leading…
Exploring the link between obesity and heart failure using genetics
Heart failure is a condition that develops when the heart is unable to pump blood…
Developing a core outcome set for periprosthetic femoral fractures
A femoral fracture is a serious complication that can affect some people after they have…
Assessing minimally invasive surgery for oesophageal cancer
It is common for surgeons to modify new surgical procedures. Modifications don’t usually happen in…
Adapting a randomised controlled trial to evaluate sleeve gastrectomy
Evaluating new surgical procedures is difficult. This is because the surgical community often sees ‘new’…
Mindfulness for neurodivergent young adults
This project addresses a gap in adolescent and young adult mental health research. It will…
National evaluation of weight medication access (NEWA)
A third of UK adults live with obesity, which can affect health and wellbeing. Tirzepatide…