Research projects

We help to progress high-quality translational research across our theme areas, addressing the most pressing health issues for our communities

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Antifungal drug delivery in a 3D infection microenvironment

Clinical mycology

Improving treatment for fungal infections

Discovering novel genes and pathomechanisms underlying rare neurodevelopmental disorders in Pakistan

Genetics and Genomics

Understanding how genes cause rare brain disorders in Pakistan

Is BCG immunisation resulting in protective immune responses against fungal pathogens?

Clinical mycology

Researching whether BCG vaccination helps to prevent fungal infections

Whole genome sequencing to identify cis and trans regulators of the proteome

Genetics and Genomics

Identifying genetic variants associated with levels of proteins circulating in blood

Drug Repurposing in Neonatal Diabetes Study

Diabetes

Investigating the effect of an existing medicine on people with neonatal diabetes

Developing a protocol to isolate motor neurons from post-mortem brains for molecular profiling

Neurodegeneration

Improving DNA testing for neurodegenerative diseases

Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging to investigate Glymphatic System alterations in Clinically Isolated Syndrome

Neurodegeneration

Understanding the role of the Glymphatic System in Multiple Sclerosis

Cardiovascular disease in the context of multiple long-term conditions and frailty

Rehabilitation

Using hospital data to improve treatment of older people with cardiovascular disease

Studying rare genetic types of diabetes to identify genes essential for survival of insulin-producing cells

Diabetes

Investigating rare types of diabetes caused by specific genes to help improve treatments

Movement technology for home rehabilitation

Rehabilitation

Improving rehabilitation services using technology

Predicting Prostate Cancer in Primary Care Settings

Genetics and Genomics

Improving the accuracy and speed of prostate cancer diagnosis