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.

Improving access to school-based physical activity for young people with type 1 diabetes

Research shows that physical activity improves blood sugar control, insulin sensitivity and heart health as…

Theme Diet and physical activity

Workstream Clinical diet and physical activity

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

My Knee Plan

During this project we will ask researchers, healthcare professionals and patients to co-produce a care…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

Developing and testing a nature-based intervention for mothers with postnatal depression

Postnatal depression is a type of depression that many parents experience after having a baby.

Theme Mental health

Workstream Psychological interventions

Joint PREP study

Hip and knee replacements are common operations for patients with osteoarthritis. It is a major…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Interventions to improve patient outcomes after surgery

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

Optimising the efficiency and value of burn care research

Burns affect 11 million people globally. They can lead to long-term disability and be associated…

Theme Surgical and orthopaedic innovation

Workstream Innovative translational research methods

South West Secure Data Environment

Secure Data Environments (SDEs) are online platforms for analysing health and social care data for…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Clinical informatics platforms

Preventing cardiovascular events in stroke patients

Having a stroke means you are more likely to experience a subsequent cardiovascular event. Cardiovascular…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention