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 AI to help with quality assurance in surgical studies
Surgery improves and saves millions of lives each year. Many operations are tested in randomised…
Can we improve autistic people’s health by changing the medicines we prescribe?
Autistic people often have more health problems and a shorter life expectancy than non-autistic people.
Understanding how patients use e-bikes
Our research has shown that e-cycling provides at least moderate intensity physical activity, which could…
Predicting what will happen to patients with fluid around their lung linked to lung cancer
Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer death. Some patients with lung cancer develop…
Supporting orthopaedic surgeons to avoid or reverse negative outlier status
Hip and knee replacements are common and usually successful operations. However, around 2-5% of patients…
Developing online resources to create accessible patient information leaflets
The National Literacy Trust says 1 in 6 adults in England have…
Increasing the inclusivity of physical activity research
Being physically active in childhood is important for staying healthy. Regular activity helps children maintain…
Are smokers having lung health checks ready to quit?
The NHS is offering lung health checks to people aged 55 to 74 who smoke…
Providing information about e-cigarettes at lung health checks
The NHS has a long-term plan to reduce the number of people smoking in England…