Tackling dental anxiety at its roots
Avoiding the dentist can lead to lifelong health problems. We’re helping children face their fears.
Finding new insights into progressive MS
Sheffield Hallam-led research could help identify much-needed new treatments for progressive stages of multiple sclerosis
Working with parkrun on pioneering research
The Advanced Wellbeing Centre (AWRC) is working with parkrun, the revolutionary global physical activity movement, to conduct pioneering research into how it improves health and wellbeing.
Reducing health inequalities for mothers and babies
Culture and communication barriers can prevent migrant women from accessing maternity care. Our work on the ORAMMA project is helping to develop a solution
Harnessing the power of song to spread life-saving health messages
Mothers have sung lullabies to their babies for thousands of years. We’ve found a new way to use this age-old tradition.
How could a specially designed bra help women with breast cancer?
Our team of researchers have designed a bra that could make radiotherapy more dignified – and help to better target treatment to the breast
How can a 3D printer help a child breathe?
Our researchers are using 3D printing to make a face mask that fits better
How we’re using exercise to improve the lives of people with MS
Our researchers are rewriting the rulebook on how to treat the symptoms of multiple sclerosis — and, in the process, improving the quality of life for thousands of people.
How thermal imaging could help improve post-caesarean care
A new technique could give clinicians a fast, reliable way of spotting wound infections — and could even help rationalise the use of antibiotics
Making HIV nursing care work for patients
There are over 100,000 people living with HIV in the UK. Our research is helping them get the care they deserve.