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.

Exploring the link between obesity and heart failure using genetics

Heart failure is a condition that develops when the heart unable to pump blood around…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Lung development in early life and respiratory diagnosis and treatment

More than 17 per cent of deaths around the world can be attributed to respiratory…

Themes Respiratory disease Translational data science

Workstream Airways diseases

Can we use DNA methylation to predict disease in diverse populations?

DNA methylation is a process during which methyl groups become attached to parts of our…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis

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

Exploring the link between genes and cognitive decline

Cognitive decline in older adults refers to the difficulties someone may experience later in life…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention

Do ethnicity and coexisting health conditions impact high-risk diabetes?

About a third of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes have very high blood sugar…

Theme Translational data science

Workstreams Clinical informatics platforms Large, complex datasets

Handling missing data in large electronic healthcare record datasets

Electronic healthcare records (EHRs) are created when healthcare professionals record information about the health of…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Large, complex datasets

Biomarkers for screening and diagnosing lung cancer

In the UK, only 15 per cent of people diagnosed with lung cancer will still…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Omics for prediction and prognosis

Treatment resistance and drug side effects in schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a mental health condition where people may see, hear or believe things that…

Theme Translational data science

Workstream Genetic evidence to prioritise intervention