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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What do young people understand about synthetic cannabinoids in vapes?

Synthetic cannabinoids (SCs), sometimes known as spice or K2, are illegal substances made in a…
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Psychological interventions

How do inflammation and asbestos exposure interact in developing pleural mesothelioma?

Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a cancer of the lining of the lung caused by…
  • Theme Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis

Exploring inflammation as a driver for post-operative complications

One in seven patients develop a serious medical problem after surgery. These types of complications…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis

The Mother Nature Project

Developing and testing a nature-based intervention for mothers with postnatal depression
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Psychological interventions

Guidelines for using multiple imputation without bias in studies

In health research, it’s common to have missing information in study data, especially in large…
  • Theme Translational data science
  • Workstream Large, complex datasets

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…
  • Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation
  • Workstream Innovative translational research methods

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.
  • Theme Mental health
  • Workstream Biological interventions, trial recruitment and safety

Understanding how patients use e-bikes

Our research has shown that e-cycling provides at least moderate intensity physical activity, which could…
  • Theme Diet and physical activity
  • Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

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…
  • Theme Respiratory disease
  • Workstream Personalised care in pleural disease