@uhsftresearch.bsky.social
Changing lives and healthcare through research. Health research from University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, delivered in partnership with the University of Southampton. Email us at researchcomms@uhs.nhs.uk.
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Watch BBC South Today this lunchtime to see a report on the MODERNISED trial, which is evaluating a new blood test that it's hoped could improve the #EarlyDiagnosis of 10 different #cancers.
@uosmedia.bsky.social @uhsftresearch.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @drvictoriagoss.bsky.social
Could #HepatitisC soon be eliminated in the UK?
This #WorldHepatitisDay, spend 6️⃣0️⃣ seconds with @uhsft.bsky.social and @unisouthampton.bsky.social's Ryan Buchanan.
His research, supported by @arcwessex.bsky.social, is part of a newly launched national report 👏
🔗 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/researc...
🤝 Supporting families after pregnancy loss
The Roberta Project is working with parents to shape future care.
It will guide how personal data is used to improve support.
🔗 Learn more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/parents-who-experience-pregnancy-loss-to-help-shape-future-support
Mum-of-two Ceri and baby Harry took part in a clinical trial at @uhsft.bsky.social to prevent a common winter virus.
Now, thousands of premature babies in the UK will be protected with the antibody treatment 💙
Read more from BBC News 📺
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🎉 Celebrating a successful year at @lifelabsoton.bsky.social
Last week was the 2025 LifeLab Showcase at @uhsft.bsky.social.
The event celebrated the achievements of everyone involved in LifeLab’s projects 👏 👇
research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/lifelab-showcase-celebrates-a-year-of-success
A newborn eye screening study is marking an impressive milestone at @uhsft.bsky.social 🏥👏
A thousand families have joined national research that's testing a new method to help prevent the most common cause of avoidable childhood blindness.
Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/southam...
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Four people in "Bringing research to life" T-shirts standing at a Southampton Clinical Trials Unit information stand, with lots of colourful science activities, posters and leaflets.
The back of a young boy playing a game to match MRI scans of fruit and vegetables with the correct fruit or vegetable.
A young girl in a head scarf playing an early diagnosis research activity involving small plastic people, coloured bowls and a UV torch, with a researcher from the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit.
A group of children playing science activities, with researchers from the Southampton Clinical Trials Unit.
Spreading the word about #EarlyDiagnosis #research 📣
On Saturday, our team were at the Southampton Mela Festival with the @uosengagement.bsky.social roadshow.
We played fun #ClinicalTrials activities and had some great conversations about improving the #EarlyDetection of #cancer.
🦻 Transforming care for children with hearing loss
Jacqueline Young fits hearing aids and helps families experience what their child hears.
She’s using her @uhsft.bsky.social Research Leaders Programme award to grow Southampton's hearing research 👇
www.soar-southampton.org/rlp-cohort-5...
Are you interested in the gut-immune-brain axis (GIBA)? 🧠🔬
Researchers and stakeholders from all disciplines and backgrounds are invited to join the launch event for our UK GIBA Network+.
📅 Monday 22nd September
📍 Southampton Harbour Hotel
Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-giba-ne...
Huge congratulations to Waqas Ilyas from @uhsft.bsky.social who’s won a national award! 🏆
His impactful contributions to hip trauma research were recognised at this year’s Orthopaedic Trauma Society and @nihr.bsky.social awards.
Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/future-...
People in the South are part of an innovative ‘pill-on-a-thread’ trial funded by @cancerresearchuk.org and @nihr.bsky.social.
Among those taking part is John Paffett from Netley, a childhood cancer survivor who knows just how vital early diagnosis can be ❤️
🔗👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/innovat...
👶 Helping tiny babies breathe
Kevin Goss, Consultant Neonatologist at @uhsft.bsky.social, looks after very premature babies.
He's using his Research Leaders Programme award to see if a common nutrient helps them make a substance vital for lungs to work 👇
www.soar-southampton.org/rlp-cohort-5...
We're proud to share that @uhsft.bsky.social's Mikayala King has won this year’s EDGE Pioneer award 👏
Mikayala has advanced how research is delivered through EDGE across the NHS and around the globe.
Congratulations, Mikayala — and thank you for your outstanding impact!
Survival rates for children with cancer are improving - but evidence suggests there are ethnic inequalities.
📊 To fix this, @uhsft.bsky.social's @jessicabate.bsky.social is calling for better data on ethnicity to improve outcomes.
She explains more in @bmj.com 👇
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
An electronic knee sleeve is making dog walks easier for Mike and Steve (pictured), who have #osteoarthritis.
Professor Kai Yang leads the @unisouthampton.bsky.social team behind the pioneering device.
@uhsft.bsky.social is sponsoring the trial 🏥
Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/electro...
Ahilanandan Dushianthan at @uhsft.bsky.social @unisouthampton.bsky.social is investigating personalised treatments for a life-threatening lung condition 🏥
His research could help more patients survive.
Watch him explain it in just 30 seconds ⏱️
A groundbreaking medical institute announced today will put #Southampton at the heart of medical discovery.
The Institute for Medical Innovation will be a brand-new building and a joint initiative between @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social 🤝
research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/pioneer...
We welcomed Minister @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social and @laboursatvir.bsky.social to LifeLab at @uhsft.bsky.social yesterday.
They heard how LifeLab is helping young people live healthier lives 👇
research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/minister-meets-southampton-experts-helping-children-to-lead-healthier-lives
Taking part in an advanced liver disease study at @uhsft.bsky.social has changed Alan’s life 🏥💙
Now, he is supporting an @nihr.bsky.social campaign to encourage others to #BePartOfResearch. More than half a million people have already registered 👏
Read more: research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/man-wit...
Southampton is proudly turning #Red4Research ❤️
Teams at @unisouthampton.bsky.social and @uhsft.bsky.social are wearing red to celebrate everyone who plays a part in making progress possible.
Find out how you can get involved in @nihr.bsky.social research 👇
bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk/join
Great to see @laboursatvir.bsky.social cut the ribbon to officially open a new commercial research centre 📸
Working with regional partners, @uhsft.bsky.social will host the multi-million pound centre set to increase access to cutting-edge clinical trials.
🔗👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/regiona...
This #CleanAirDay, @uhsft.bsky.social's Dr Thom Daniels is warning the dangers of indoor #AirPollution are being overlooked.
Speaking to BBC News, he's calling for more research to understand the problem.
Look for Thom in the media today 👇
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Around 180,000 patients are admitted to NHS intensive care units each year - and over 30% need breathing support.
The @nihr.bsky.social UK-ROX trial, which involved Southampton researchers, is informing how much oxygen these patients should be given.
🔗👉 research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/reducin...
Sean Cleghorn’s wife, Allison, died just one month after being diagnosed with #PancreaticCancer.
A new @southamptonctu.bsky.social trial, sponsored by
@uhsft.bsky.social, will see if a new test can save lives by improving early detection of the cancer 👇
research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/new-blo...
An image of a man in a cap and a woman in sunglasses with a blue text box across the bottom of the image with the wording "Fundraiser, whose wife died weeks after pancreatic cancer diagnosis, welcomes trial of new early detection blood test. The Southampton Clinical Trials Unit logo in the top right corner.
Sean's wife Allison died just weeks after being diagnosed with #PancreaticCancer.
A new #ClinicalTrial is seeing if a simple blood test could help detect the #cancer at an earlier stage, when more treatments are available.
Read more - bit.ly/44bgkoS
Lindsay was born without an oesophagus.
She’s extremely grateful to the surgeons who created a new one for her over 50 years ago.
Discover how she’s supporting @uhsft.bsky.social research as a way to give something back 📽️
Could you help shape our research? 👇
research.uhs.nhs.uk/take-part/he...
Annemarie Hankinson leads the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) in research team at @uhsft.bsky.social.
Discover more about who she is, her greatest achievement and what she loves about her role.
Get to know Annemarie in her 60-second interview 👇
A global trial has found a new medicine could help patients with a rare, life-limiting lung disease.
Dr Sophie Fletcher at @uhsft.bsky.social led Southampton's involvement in the trial 👇
research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/new-hope-for-patients-with-lung-scarring-disease
Surgeons in Southampton are the first in the world to trial a new surgical device 🌍🌟
Malcolm West is leading the recruitment of patients at @uhsft.bsky.social to the trial 👇
research.uhs.nhs.uk/news/global-first-in-southampton-for-surgical-device-study
Katherine Lachlan, a consultant clinical geneticist at @uhsft.bsky.social, is taking on our elevator pitch challenge.
Her research aims to improve care and quality of life for patients with PHTS, a rare genetic condition.
Watch her explain more in 30 seconds ⏱️
