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.

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Exploring drug targets to treat and prevent cancer

It’s possible that some medications used for lowering blood sugar, preventing inflammation or supporting weight…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Rebuilding strength after weight-loss surgery

Weight-loss surgery — also called bariatric surgery — involves making changes to a person’s digestive…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Improving access to green spaces for adolescent girls in Bradford

Adolescent girls are less likely to be physically active than boys. South Asian children are…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Does time-restricted eating in children improve metabolic health?

This project will explore whether time-restricted eating can improve metabolic health in children. Time-restricted eating…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Developing a non-invasive continuous glucose monitor

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) means using a device to estimate your blood glucose, also called…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

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.

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Improving weight loss in young people living with obesity

Overweight and obesity affects one in three children in England. It is linked to other…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

Exploring why people eat more after exercising

This project builds on a scoping review we recently completed on eating…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity

Adjusting menu choices to improve nutrition and reduce environmental impact

A significant proportion of the food we eat in the UK is consumed outside the…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Population diet and physical activity