A health researcher swabs a patient's skin

Research area

Health science

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 institutes, centres and groups

Active Living

The Active Living research group aims to promote lifelong active living through comprehensive health, rehabilitation, and technological strategies.
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.
Antibody Drug Development

Our interdisciplinary research generates antibody-based therapeutics for cancer and autoimmunity.
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 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.
Centre for Sudden Death

We research sudden death and traumatic grief, from the moment of loss to years after, working with families to improve care, systems and support when lives are shattered.
Child and Adolescent Research Group

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

Discovering developmental processes from conception, throughout pregnancy and during childhood and innovating medical monitoring and diagnostics.
Health Data Science
Health Workforce and Systems

We research the organisation and delivery of healthcare and health services in a range of settings.
Inclusive research: Learning disabilities and neurodivergence (INCLUDE)

We promote health and quality of life of neurodivergent people and people with learning disabilities.
Institute of Developmental Sciences

Researching collaboratively to advance health across the life course through research and innovation in the developmental sciences
Long Term Conditions

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

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

We use big data, computational approaches and 'in silico' digital twins of biological systems. Through our research, we gain a detailed understanding of the biological processes needed for sustainable health, environment and food.
Psychiatry

We bring together a critical mass of clinical and non-clinical researchers to explore important mental health problems.
Skin Sensing Research Group

Our research explores skin health and comfort using sensing technologies. We improve medical devices and wearable products to increase quality of life, patient safety and health outcomes.
Southampton Health Economics

We aim to produce evidence to help allocate resources in a way that promotes health and effective health care.
Southampton Imaging and Radiology Research Group (SIRRG)

Our mission is to elevate the academic development, visibility, and robustness of imaging research within Southampton.
Southampton Institute for Arts and Humanities

Our research explores the roles that art, culture and creativity play in modern public life. We support socially engaged, creative and critical research by funding pilot and proof-of-concept projects.
Southampton Transdisciplinary Health Equity Research Collaborative (STEER)

We bring together researchers from diverse disciplines to address the underlying causes of population health inequalities.
Tumour Microenvironment

We take a wholistic approach to researching the tumour microenvironment, bringing together expertise from diverse fields. Together we aim to make a truely positive impact on the lives of patience with cancer.
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

Maria Stokes

Peter Griffiths

Claire Foster

Professor of Psychosocial Oncology

Sue Latter

Professor of Health Services Research

Pete Worsley at Pressure Lab

Pressure laboratory

We are a purpose-built laboratory designed for evaluating medical and consumer products.

Infrared thermography

Thermosense laboratory

We are a purpose-built laboratory designed for researching how skin responds to thermal environments.

A man performs a lunging squat with motion capture markers, while another man monitors data on screens in a lab.

Biomechanics Laboratory

We are a purpose-built, fully equipped laboratory dedicated to studying the biomechanical and physiological mechanisms of daily and physical activities in both controlled and field environments.