Research Challenge Theme: Global Health
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Women’s Health
Find out moreWe are leading research in women’s health within our local community and globally, working with international partners like the World Health Organisation.
Our research seeks to prevent pregnancy-complications like postpartum haemorrhage, and miscarriage; promoting maternity safety including life-saving procedures like caesarean sections; and improving women’s metabolic health.
Mental Health
Find out moreWe are collaborating with the public sector, patients and industry to improve outcomes and care for people with mental health problems.
With a focus on maternity, childhood and young people, we are exploring the causes of poor mental health and recommending preventative measures, new treatments and additional services.
Chronic Inflammation
Find out moreWe are working in partnership with the National Institute for Health and Care Research and the NHS to develop recommendations for preventative measures and treatments for inflammation-related diseases.
Our researchers are exploring the role inflammation plays in ageing and the response to trauma, from basic science to clinical trials.
Cancer Biology and Therapeutics
Find out moreWe are applying our expertise from cancer biology at the molecular and cellular level, through to patient cancer therapeutics and care.
The integration of patient-centred, biologically-informed clinical trials alongside data science enables the rapid pursuit of emerging discoveries and the translation of these into clinical practice.
Reducing maternal mortality
Childbirth still carries life-threatening risks for millions of women around the world. Researchers are developing life-saving interventions for two major causes of maternal mortality.
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