Our research impact
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Building the evidence for healthy ageing across sub-Saharan Africa
As populations age rapidly across sub-Saharan Africa, healthcare systems face growing challenges in meeting the needs of older adults. Yet research on bone health and fracture risk in African populations has historically been limited, with health priorities largely focused on maternal and child health and infectious diseases.
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Recognising the rights of children in the climate change impacts: child climate risk index
Southampton GeoData in Geography and Environmental Science led a UK-wide team working with UNICEF to develop the Children’s Climate Risk Index (CCRI).
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Uncovering the genetics of inflammatory bowel disease
University of Southampton academics, Sarah Ennis and James Ashton are leading a landmark study exploring how genetics contribute to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Could a tampon transform early detection of ovarian cancer?
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The place to fast-track medicines that change lives
Southampton spin-out company Curve Therapeutics has pioneered a faster, smarter way to discover new therapies for complex diseases such as cancer.
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Transforming musculoskeletal health across the lifecourse
Musculoskeletal health across the lifecourse is being transformed thanks to world-leading research at Southampton.
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Where oceanography meets engineering to protect the oceans
Changing the way we measure ocean acidification.
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Advancing affordable rail electrification
Enabling UK rail infrastructure to become more sustainable.
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Developing our future tech wardrobes
Next generation e-textile development to improve health and leisure
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Pioneering Alzheimer’s drug development
Advancing the development of targeted treatments to slow or halt disease progression.
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Highlighting risks from car brake dust emissions
Brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust.
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Transforming chronic respiratory disease care