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Health science

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We tackle some of the biggest healthcare issues facing the world. We're improving wellbeing after cancer, enhancing patient safety and dignity, and influencing prescribing legislation.

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A hospital ward showing a trolley of equipment at the end of each bed. There is 1 member of staff facing away from the camera completing a chart.

Serious health risks posed by nurse shortages

Health and wellbeing
AI, big data and analytics
Understaffing is linked to an increased risk of serious illness and patient death in hospitals.

An electronic smart glove improves life for stroke survivors

Health and wellbeing
Culture and creativity
A University of Southampton team has invented an electronic glove that enables movement in the paralysed hands of stroke survivors – supporting their rehabilitation.  
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Southampton researchers develop technologies to make better artificial limbs for people in Cambodia

Engineering
Health and wellbeing
Future societies and communities
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How lasers could save lives by identifying harmful bacteria in minutes

Health and wellbeing
Engineering
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Highlighting the links between hearing loss and brain health

Health and wellbeing
Future societies and communities
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Encouraging healthier eating for adolescents

Health and wellbeing
Future societies and communities
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Keeping patients safe in hospital

Health and wellbeing
Future societies and communities
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Enhancing astronaut health and helping physiotherapists consult during COVID

Health and wellbeing
Space
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Using copper to fight COVID-19

Health and wellbeing
Future societies and communities
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Research institutes, centres and groups

Health Workforce and Systems

We research the organisation and delivery of healthcare and health services in a range of settings.

Medicines Management

Our research provides evidence to support effective management of medicines by patients, carers and health professionals.

Ageing and Dementia

We research health issues and care systems that affect quality of life in old age. Our solutions help people stay healthy and independent for as long as possible.

National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration Wessex

At the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex, we conduct applied health research with our partner and others in the health and care sector, alongside patients and members of the public.

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