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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.

Research highlights

A patient and Southampton student nurse smiling at each other in a hospital room, as the nurse takes the patient's blood pressure.

Keeping patients safe in hospital

Health and wellbeing
Future societies and communities
Professor Peter Griffiths, Professor Jane Ball, Dr Jeremy Jones and their team have shaped the public debate around safe nurse staffing levels in hospitals, and informed clinical guidelines and legislation in the UK.

Enhancing astronaut health and helping physiotherapists consult during COVID

Health and wellbeing
Space
Health researchers share their insights to support both astronauts in space and people on Earth.
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Using copper to fight COVID-19

Health and wellbeing
Future societies and communities
Biological Sciences and Health Sciences are showing how copper can provide a permanent defence against the spread of Coronavirus on surfaces in just one minute.
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Research institutes, centres and groups

Active Living

The Active Living research group aims to enable lifelong active living through enhancing movement and general health.

Bladder and Bowel Management

Our research aims to find sustainable solutions for people living with bladder and bowel leakage problems to improve their quality of life.

Centre for Machine Intelligence

Centre for Machine Intelligence (CMI) is a platform involving researchers and practitioners with the aim to deliver the impact of machine intelligence to society.

Centre for Psychosocial Research in Cancer

We increase understanding of the psychosocial effects of cancer on daily life to improve health outcomes and help people live well.

Child and Adolescent Research Group

Our research focuses on the physical and mental health of Children and Adolescents.

Long Term Conditions

Our research helps us understand how people live with one or multiple long term conditions.

NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre

The NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre takes new discoveries, treatments and technologies into the clinic, using unique tools, facilities and world-changing expertise.

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.

Versus Arthritis and MRC Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work

We investigate the adverse impacts of musculoskeletal conditions on work. By informing policy and practice we aim to improve the lives of workers, patients and employers

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.

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.

Population Health Sciences

We research prevention of disease, reduction of health inequalities and optimisation of health and wellbeing for whole populations across the lifecourse, in the UK and internationally.

Skin Sensing Research Group

Our research explores strategies designed to maintain skin health. A particular focus is on the prevention of pressure ulcers.

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