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.
Using a new type of oxygenator during heart bypass surgery to reduce air bubbles in the blood
Some people experience mild problems affecting their brain after heart surgery. These can include short-term…
The feasibility of investigating decision making about emergency surgery
Healthcare professionals often perform emergency surgery, even though it’s expensive and can cause poor health…
My Hip Plan: Improving care for people having hip replacements
Each year in the UK, over 100,000 people have a total hip replacement, a…
United for Health: Promoting inclusive research involvement through film
It is important to include a wide range of people in health research. Diversity…
The ALPACA study
High quality shared decision making processes that focus on the patient are an important part…
My Knee Plan
Over 110,000 total knee replacements (TKRs) are performed in the UK every year. One in…
Goal-directed perfusion in children undergoing heart surgery
Blood carries oxygen and nutrients around the body. It also removes waste products from tissues…
Developing protocols for managing digital videos of surgical procedures
There are many benefits to video recording surgical procedures. Recordings provide a lot of data…
Does psychiatric polypharmacy increase the risk of falls and fractures in older adults?
Psychiatric polypharmacy is when a person is prescribed two or more psychiatric medications at the…